Matildas keen to stay full throttle against Taiwan
The Matildas have already secured passage to the next round of Olympic qualifying, but they still want to go all-out against Taiwan in Perth.
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Sam Kerr reveals she injured both calves at World Cup
Star striker Sam Kerr is set to be given more game time in the Matildas' Olympic qualifier against the Philippines at Optus Stadium.
Swimmer Chelsea Gubecka first named on Olympic team
World championship silver-medal winning marathon swimmer Chelsea Gubecka has become the first athlete named for Australia's Paris 2024 Olympic team.
Matildas coach’s mind blown by Mary Fowler magic
Manchester City striker Mary Fowler has continued her hot form with a dazzling cameo during the Matildas' 2-0 win over Iran in Perth.
Fitz-Gerald says it’s time for squash to start again
Squash great Sarah Fitz-Gerald says the sport in Australia has a golden opportunity to become fashionable again after being accepted into the Olympics.
Olympics can help save international cricket: CA boss
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley says the sport's addition to the Olympics will encourage players to choose their national team over big-money franchises.
Cricket’s return to Olympics ratified among five sports
Cricket is back in the Olympics with the sport's return for the 2028 Games ratified at a meeting in Mumbai.
Cricket set for return at LA Olympics – and in Brisbane
Los Angeles is set to host cricket's return to the Olympic Games after a 128-year hiatus, with men's and women's T20 tournaments pencilled in for 2028.
Lions’ relocation up in air as AFL boss lands in Qld
Where the Brisbane Lions play for four seasons from 2026 while the Gabba is redeveloped remains a mystery as new AFL boss Andrew Dillon pushes for a resolution.
Opals’ Olympic path to Paris goes through Brazil
Australia's women's basketball team must avoid a last-placed finish at a round-robin tournament in Brazil to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
‘Chips on the table’ in Hockey One Olympic auditions
Fit-again striker Tom Wickham, lining up for Perth, will be among the many contenders pushing their Olympics case when Hockey One returns for a third season.
Garside leads Aussie boxers on Olympics hunt
Harry Garside will get his chance to secure an Olympics return as one of 13 Australian boxers competing at next month's Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands.
Poland says it will seek to host Olympics in 2036
Poland has announced it will bid to host the 2036 Olympics.
Qld backs the Gabba as Olympic host site
A Senate inquiry wants a review into the decision to host the 2032 Brisbane Olympics at the Gabba, with concerns about plans to revamp the stadium.
Olympics boss ‘confident’ in Brisbane games organisers
Australian Olympic officials and Brisbane 2032 games organisers have been quizzed about their preparations for the world's biggest sporting event.
Kookaburras cop shock loss to NZ in Olympic qualifier
The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos face nervy matches after failing to lock up Olympic qualification during their respective matches against New Zealand.
Olympics on the line for Hockeyroos, Kookaburras
Direct Olympic qualification is the prize when Australia's men's and women's hockey teams play New Zealand for the Oceania Cup.
Surprise force emerges to challenge Boomers’ Cup tilt
First-time USA coach Steve Kerr knows the world has caught up to them, even if some of the biggest foreign NBA stars won't play at the upcoming FIBA World Cup.
One year out, Aussies set sights on Paris Olympics
Australian athletes and officials have the Paris Olympics firmly in their sights as they marked the one-year-to-go milestone in Sydney.
Hockeyroos seek ‘extra edge’ in Paris with Games boost
Australia's hockey teams will benefit from a $20 million federal government Olympics funding boost to assist the country's 2024 Paris Games tilt.
Big day for Jason Day, back soaring as Open runner-up
Jason Day has finished tied as runner-up at the British Open at Hoylake after a four-way battle in the rain behind runaway winner Brian Harman.
Aussie swim stalwarts stunned by golden night at worlds
Australian stalwarts Kyle Chalmers and Emma McKeon are in awe at their nation's golden night to open swimming's world championships in Japan.
Aussie relayers, Titmus break swim world records
After Ariarne Titmus reclaimed her 400m freestyle world record, Australia's women's 4x100 metres freestyle relayers have also set a new benchmark in Japan.
Anzac XV with a twist part of Lions’ 2025 rugby tour
All five Australian Super Rugby clubs, as well as a combined Australia-New Zealand XV, will face the British and Irish Lions on their three-Test tour in 2025.
Aussie swim coach, hockey boss shock at Games call
A host of sporting bodies and athletes have criticised Victoria's decision to scrap hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Businesses join the Q for gold at Brisbane Olympics
Queensland-based businesses will be in the box seat to share in $180 billion in government procurement between now and 2032.
Giant amateur Lamprecht walks tall at the British Open
Amateur Christo Lamprecht was the biggest surprise amid a three-way tie for the lead at the British Open as the big guns failed to fire at Hoylake.
Catley penalty sends Matildas past Ireland without Kerr
The Matildas have beaten Ireland 1-0 in their Women's World Cup opener without Sam Kerr, with stand-in captain Steph Catley scoring the winning penalty.
Injured Sam Kerr insists her World Cup isn’t over
The Matildas will be without injured captain Sam Kerr for at least another game but the star striker is adamant her Women's World Cup is far from over.
Chalmers back in love with swimming ahead of worlds
Australia's Kyle Chalmers says he has fallen back in love with swimming ahead of the world championships in Japan, where pool competition starts Sunday.
Harman shoots clear of Open field hunting Claret Jug
Brian Harman has taken control of the 151st British Open, racing five shots clear of the field at Royal Liverpool.