Magnussen: The five metres that cost Mollie a medal
The hot favourite to win gold in the 100m freestyle final, Mollie O’Callaghan’s medal hopes went up in dust after one crucial mistake, writes JAMES MAGNUSSEN.
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Aussie cyclist’s emotional Olympic tribute to Melissa Hoskins
Georgia Baker will never forget a gesture of generosity from the late Melissa Hoskins. Now she has matched it to ensure the former Olympian’s legacy lives on.
How Matildas plan to wind back clock against ‘world’s best team’
The Matildas were in this exact same situation three years ago at the Tokyo Olympics when they took on the USA and pulled it off. Coach Tony Gustavsson explains how they can do it again.
Mistake Matildas cannot repeat if they want to win a medal
Having survived by the skin of their teeth against Zambia, the Matildas take on women’s football giants the USA. ERIN SMITH breaks down the changes they must make to stand any chance.
Inside story of Mollie’s rivalry with Ariarne Titmus
They’re two of the fastest swimmers in the world and they train in the same pool. Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O’Callaghan open up on their relationship, and how Dean Boxall is central to their success.
Queensland Firebirds look across the ditch for new head coach
After a turbulent season, the Queensland Firebirds have announced a new head coach who hopes to lead them ‘back to the top’.
History awaits: Magnussen reveals tip for epic Aussie swim battle
Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O’Callaghan will gun for gold tomorrow in the 200m freestyle. Dual Olympian James Magnussen reveals his predictions for the big race on the latest episode of the Matty + The Missile podcast.
‘New level of netball’: Vixens captain plots Thunderbirds revenge
The Melbourne Vixens’ last trip to Adelaide didn’t go so well, but they have the chance to atone on the biggest stage in the season decider against the Thunderbirds.
NRLW player charged over alleged assault
A Parramatta Eels NRLW player will face court after allegedly assaulting a teenager in an argument about an Uber Eats delivery | GRAPHIC CONTENT
Splash and dash! Long time between drinks for 2012 sailing medallist
Comeback sailor Olivia Price incredibly won a medal at her first Olympics back in 2012 but it is a crazy moment earlier in the regatta people still remember.
‘Grateful to be here’: Titmus on her fight for life
Ariarne Titmus was fighting for every breath after a troubled birth when the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck. Her battle for survival tells the story of her entire life. WARNING: GRAPHIC FOOTAGE
Why swim star’s shock entry could break Aussie hearts in Paris
Sarah Sjostrom caused a shock when her name appeared among the 100m freestyle entrants for the Paris Olympics — and it could have a huge impact on Australia’s big gold medal hope.
The two big wins out of Matildas’ disjointed loss
The Matildas were far from their best in their final hit-out before the Olympics, but two key players have given Tony Gustavsson plenty to be encouraged by.
T-birds snare minor premiership as teams call for extra Super Netball round
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have locked up top spot — but it’s come at a cost — while two Super Netball teams have pleaded for more games to be added to the home-and-away season. SUPER NETBALL LATEST
‘At peace with my past’: 20 years on from Lay Down Sally scandal
In 2004, Sally Robbins was written into sporting folklore after inexplicably downing tools on her team at the Athens Olympics. Twenty years on the repercussions are still being felt.
‘Bittersweet’: Vidosic poached from City for overseas coaching gig
Melbourne City will have to scramble to find a new head women’s coach after premiership winning manager Dario Vidosic was poached by an English club.
Chair of the board! Schoolgirl Ruby Trew’s ‘rad’ Olympic mission
Ruby Trew’s father — and now coach — knew early there was something special about his daughter when she was better than him on a skateboard at age five. A decade on they are together heading to the Olympic Games in Paris this month.
Netball united in Wallam support after ‘disgusting racial abuse’
Netball’s governing bodies have called out the “disgusting racial abuse directed at our champion player” after Donnell Wallam revealed the latest bile-laden tirade directed her way.
‘Super powers’ sevens coach wants to see at Australian schools rugby titles
There’s a place for all sizes and shapes in the new Australian sevens squad being selected at the schools rugby championships – and teen tyros with this special trait.
The eight-year-old who travelled 1500km a week to get to Paris
New Olympian Ruby Pass had an attitude which would leave some professional athletes in the shade – in grade three. ROBERT CRADDOCK on the remarkable road an eight-year-old took to kickstart her Olympic dream.
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