Brutal podium image will infuriate America
Even Ian Thorpe was blown away as Kaylee McKeown claimed an extraordinary gold medal, fighting back to beat her US rivals.
Basketball
Who is the real Josh Giddey? Big sis tells all on Boomers Paris star
Boomers Paris Olympic standout Josh Giddey carries himself with a reserved maturity and class that belies his tender years. But big sister Hannah says that’s not quite the Josh she knows.
‘Home cooking’: Cheating claims rock Games
Basketball fans have been seeing red with conspiracy theories erupting that the Paris Olympics are being rigged by officials.
Full metal Jackson: How basketball GOAT saved the Opals’ culture
It took four screws and two titanium plates to rebuild the legend that is Lauren Jackson, and in turn, it has rebuilt the culture of the Opals, as they fight for a podium return in Paris.
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Boomers address the generation gap exposed at the World Cup
After a disappointing World Cup campaign, Australian Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has addressed the ‘power shift’ within the team with a new look leadership group ahead of the Paris Games.
Exum the key for Boomer success in Paris
Dante Exum is in the middle of an NBA Final series where he is playing low minutes, but Shane Heal says his time on the court will be the key to Boomers Olympics success in Paris.
‘Absolute joke’: Star Boomers roast revealed Olympic kits
Star Boomers including Josh Giddey and Jock Landale have added to the public outrage over the revealed Olympic playing kits for the Australian basketball teams.
‘Star power’: Opals coach weighs in on divisive Clark snub
Caitlin Clark’s Olympic snubbing is the talk of the basketball world. Opals coach Sandy Brondello chats to MATT LOGUE about the big selection call and the young Australian making waves in the WNBA.
The NBL champ on the hunt for a Boomers debut and NBA rebirth
JackJumper Will Magnay is yet to represent the green and gold at the senior level, yet hopes his maturity, experience and an NBL championship will put him in good stead for an Olympic debut.
‘Invincible’ Opals rediscover fear factor ahead of Paris Games
The GOAT’s return, fresh faces and in-form players have the Opals daring to dream of a podium finish at the Paris Olympics as they set out to have teams fearing to face them.
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