Five words: Usain Bolt’s verdict on Gout Gout is in
Australia’s teenage sprint sensation had already drawn comparisons with sprint king Usain Bolt before he became the talk of the athletics world again last weekend with his record-breaking run in the 200m. Now Bolt’s verdict is in.
- by Claire Siracusa
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How a toddler has helped Collingwood ruck take her game to another level this season
The Magpies have struggled this season, but Sabrina Frederick has taken her game to another level. Her coach says 2-year-old Florence is a big part of that.
- by Marnie Vinall and Claire Siracusa
‘Everything concerned me’: Rampant Cats through to prelim final after Port turn in another finals shocker
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Port Adelaide and Geelong battle for a home preliminary final.
- by Andrew Wu, Peter Ryan, Steve Barrett and Claire Siracusa
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‘I’m pumped’: Docherty to make remarkable return as Blues weigh mass recalls for elimination final
Carlton’s Sam Docherty will make a miraculous return to football in this weekend’s elimination final against the Brisbane Lions.
- by Andrew Wu and Claire Siracusa
Honours roll in for Bont as All-Australian side named; Rising Star Dempsey gives cheeky thanks to tribunal
Follow along as the AFL award winners are announced including the AFL Rising Star and All-Australian players.
- by Roy Ward and Claire Siracusa
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‘A little bit of action’: Voss chases down alleged car thief who was armed with a knife
Grabbing a coffee turned out to be anything but routine for the Carlton coach, who held on to the alleged thief until police arrived.
- by Claire Siracusa and Jon Pierik
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‘I know it’s time’: Former Dons skipper joins ranks of retiring veterans, but there’s no guarantee of a farewell game
Essendon’s Dyson Heppell has announced his retirement after a 14-year, 250-game career, but is no lock to be given a farewell game.
- by Jon Pierik and Claire Siracusa
As It Happened: Closing ceremony concludes Paris 2024 Olympics with Tom Cruise, Snoop Dogg, Dr Dre, Billie Eilish
One of the most spectacular Olympics of the modern era have drawn to a close in Paris with smiling athletes, slick French pop and Snoop Dogg – as the Games head for La La Land in 2028.
- by Claire Siracusa, Marnie Vinall, Roy Ward, Jordan Baker, Megan Levy and Chris Paine
Paris Olympics 2024 day 13 as it happened: James, Curry pull US back from brink; massive upset in 200m after Hull cruises into 1500m final; Stingers into gold medal match
Team USA pulled off a stunning victory in the basketball semi-final, Australia’s K4 men were denied gold in the canoe sprint, while the Stingers beat the USA to advance to the gold medal match in the women’s water polo. Follow the action.
- by Billie Eder, Daniel Lo Surdo, Marnie Vinall, Roy Ward, Claire Siracusa, Vince Rugari and James Polson
As it happened: Four gold medals on day 12 seals Australia’s best ever Olympics
From Matt Wearn and Keegan Palmer, to the track cyclists and Nina Kennedy, Australia has now won 18 gold medals on a historic, frenetic day in France. Follow live.
- by Billie Eder, Daniel Lo Surdo, Claire Siracusa, Andrew Wu, Scott Spits, Vince Rugari and James Polson
As it happened: Trew Australia’s youngest champ; Khelif into gold medal match; major 1500m upset; Boomers crash out
Fourteen-year-old Arisa Trew won gold in the women’s park skateboarding, Australia claimed bronze in the men’s team cycling sprint and the Olympic gender saga in the boxing rolled on.
- by Greg Dundas, Dominic Brock, Claire Siracusa, Andrew Wu, Billie Eder, Dan Walsh and James Polson
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