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.
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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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Matildas confident they can adjust without Sam Kerr
The Matildas have returned to the training track in Brisbane without injured skipper Sam Kerr as they prepare for their Women's World Cup clash with Nigeria.
Triumphant Titmus breaks 400 freestyle world record
Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus has reclaimed the women's 400 metres world record with a record-setting victory at the world championships in Japan.
Titmus eases into 400m freestyle showdown at worlds
Australia's Ariarne Titmus has qualified second-fastest for the 400 metres freestyle final at the World Championships, setting up a duel with two feted rivals.
Aussie teens Covell, Trew win X Games skateboard golds
Thirteen-year-old Australian skateboarding prodigies Chloe Covell and Arisa Trew have won gold medals at the X Games in California.
Day relying on Norman-like collapse in British Open bid
Jason Day is Australia's big hope to bring back the Claret Jug but he will need a monumental collapse by British Open leader Brian Harman if he is to get close.
Aussie swim star Titmus buzzing for freestyle showdown
Australian ace Ariarne Titmus hasn't felt such a buzz for two years as she prepares for her 400m freestyle showdown at the Aquatic World Championships.
Aussie skateboarder Chloe Covell, 13, wins X Games gold
Teenage skateboarder Chloe Covell has put herself in prime position to earn a place at the Paris Olympics by winning the X Games' women's street competition.
Matildas goalkeeper Arnold standing tall at WWC
Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold knows she will need to be at the top of her game to maintain clean sheets at the Women's World Cup.
Matildas young gun Fowler prepared to fill Kerr void
Caitlin Foord and Mary Fowler will form the Matildas strike partnership attempting to take on the goal scoring and creating load left by Sam Kerr's calf injury.
Swim ace Titmus hungry for world title showdown
Swim ace Ariarne Titmus will open Australia's pool campaign at the world championships with a highly-anticipated 400 metres freestyle showdown.
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.
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.
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.