Australia has helped shatter the dreams of 12 athletes more than 24 hours before the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony even begins on Saturday morning (AEST). Australia’s Rugby Sevens’ team has progressed through to the knockout stages with a perfect three wins from three matches and it came at the expense of Kenya — who are...
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‘UnAustralian’ swim coach could be sent home after ‘deeply concerning’ comments
Australian swimming coach Michael Palfrey is unlikely to be sent home from the Paris Olympics despite publicly supporting a rival athlete in a race against Australians. Dolphins head coach Rohan Taylor branded Palfrey “unAustralian” for his comments, where he told South Korean media that he wanted swimmer Kim Woo-min – whom he also coaches –...
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Matildas star ruled out of opener as Aussie sevens claim huge upset: Olympics LIVE
The Matildas have ruled out veteran Tameka Yallop just hours before their opening clash against Germany (3am AEST). 33-year-old Yallop was one of a host of Australians who entered the Olympics under an injury cloud, alongside captain Steph Catley and star attacker Caitlin Foord as well as goalkeeper Teagan Micah. The quartet all trained the...
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Inside the race for Olympic spots as crucial warm-ups to decide Aussie team — Boomers guide
After the glorious success of “rose gold” in Tokyo, the Australian Boomers are hoping to add another medal to their collection at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. But the make-up of the team is yet to be determined, with a changing of the guard between generations of NBA talents, and a tricky balance for coach...
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Djokovic quits in French Open bombshell as young gun becomes new tennis No.1
In a French Open sensation, defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from Roland Garros with a knee injury, in the process propelling Australian Open winner Jannik Sinner to the world’s top ranking in a historic moment for the sport. A day after prevailing in his second five set epic in succession, the 24-time major champion...
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‘Not fair’: Players unite over 3am madness; Aussie young gun to watch — French Open Talking Pts
After Novak Djokovic capped a surreal week at Roland Garros with a triumphant victory in the latest finish to a French Open match, the action early on Sunday was starkly different. A string of long matches and a scheduling faux pas saw the Serbian superstar walk off Court Philippe Chatrier at 3.08am on Sunday. Less...