In short: Australia has claimed the Federation of International Touch World Cup after a dominating week in England. The Emus claimed 12 gold and one silver medal from the 13 divisions, defending the world cup won in Malaysia in 2019. Aussie teams show clean pair of heels to collect a swag of gold medals against...
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Fractured foot and collapsed lung puts Carlton ruck’s season in doubt
In short: Carlton’s Tom De Koning could miss the rest of the AFL home-and-away season after suffering a foot fracture that requires surgery. De Koning has also undergone treatment in hospital for a collapsed lung after he was one of several Blues injured in Sunday’s bruising 19-point win over North Melbourne. What’s next? Carlton plays...
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Boomers’ Olympic warm-up win soured by Exum’s injury scare
In short: The Boomers have won their final warm-up match before the Olympic Games, defeating host nation France 83-82. Danté Exum left the game in the second quarter with a suspected dislocated finger. What’s next? The Boomers begin their Olympic campaign against Spain in a blockbuster opening clash in Group A on Saturday from 7pm...
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Oscar Piastri becomes fifth Australian to win F1 grand prix after nervous moment with teammate on last laps
In short: Oscar Piastri has become the fifth Australian to win a Formula 1 grand prix, winning in Hungary. McLaren teammate Lando Norris, despite being in second, was given a preferential pit stop strategy under the provision the Brit would hand first place back to Piastri. What’s next? Formula 1 heads to the Belgian Grand...
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Carnage for Australia at The Open as Jason Day plays a lone hand to keep hopes alive at Royal Troon
In short: Jason Day played a lone hand in keeping Australia’s hopes alive at The Open, tied for seventh at six shots behind the leader. Shane Lowry of Ireland is two shots ahead of his nearest rival as he looks to add to his 2019 victory. What’s next? Only Day and Adam Scott have made...
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Smith’s hopes of a second Open Championship shattered with nine bogeys, triple-bogey, in first round disaster
In short: Cameron Smith, who won the Open Championship in 2022, shot an opening round nine-over 80, ending his hopes of a second Claret Jug. Adam Scott was the only Australian under par in the opening round at Royal Troon. What’s next? The second round of the Open Championship begins on Friday afternoon, AEST. Adam...
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Volleyball Australia apologises to former players for physical and psychological abuse
In short: The board of Volleyball Australia has issued an apology to former players who suffered through “an environment of fear”. The apology was issued to players who were based at the Australian Institute of Sport between 1997 and 2005. What’s next? The ABC has contacted Volleyball Australia to respond to claims that it was...
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The Open: Tee times, Aussie hopefuls and when you can watch Tiger Woods
The oldest major in golf is set for its 152nd edition, as the best players in the world descend on Scotland for one of the toughest tests in the game. The Open Championship returns to Royal Troon for the first time since 2016, with six Australians comprised of a strong field filled with past champions...
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Mills fires for Boomers during victory over Serbia in Olympic warm-up
In short: Australia has defeated Serbia in a warm-up match ahead of this month’s Olympic Games in Paris. The win came after the Boomers were narrowly defeated by the USA on Monday. What’s next? The Boomers begin their Olympic campaign on Saturday, July 27, against Spain. On the eve of the Olympics Patty Mills has...
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‘We go pretty hard’: Premiers announce pre-season warning to AFLW contenders
In short: The Brisbane Lions are preparing for their AFLW premiership defence with high-intensity pre-season training. Captain Bre Koenen says her squad is as hungry as ever for success. What’s next? The Lions’ first game of the season will be a grand final rematch with North Melbourne on September 1. Nursing a black eye from...
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Pat Cummins takes historic World Cup hat-trick as Australia claims rain-affected win over Bangladesh
A Pat Cummins hat-trick and half-century to David Warner has guided Australia to a 28-run victory via the DLS method over Bangladesh to get the Super 8 section of the T20 World Cup off to a winning start. Australia reached 2-100 in 11.2 overs in pursuit of Bangladesh’s total of 8-140, before rain brought the...
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Warner says he was only player who ‘copped a lot of flak’ over Sandpapergate scandal
In short: David Warner says he is the only player who has received long-lasting “flak” for the infamous Sandpapergate incident. Cricket Australia suspended Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft for the ball-tampering ploy. What’s next? Warner will retire from international cricket at the conclusion of the T20 World Cup. David Warner is relieved that retiring...