Gentle cautious as historic 10th Noosa title beckons
Ashleigh Gentle's move to middle-distance racing means there is no exposed form behind her assault on a 10th Noosa Triathlon title.
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Star-studded Matildas give Gustavsson a real headache
The Matildas will take on Uzbekistan in a two-legged play-off in February, with the winner to secure a place at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Fowler, Kerr sink Taiwan as Matildas target Uzbekistan
Sam Kerr has made it five goals across three Olympic qualifiers and Mary Fowler scored a dazzler in the Matildas' 3-0 win over Taiwan in Perth.
Australian shooters target Olympic Games berths
Australian shooters hope to claim the majority of 14 quota spots for next year's Paris Olympics in coming days at the Oceania Championships.
Sam Kerr says backflipping days could be over
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has thrived in her Perth homecoming, scoring four goals across Olympic qualifying wins against Iran and the Philippines.
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.
Kerr, Foord score hat-tricks as Matildas post 8-0 win
Sam Kerr has scored a memorable hat-trick in front of her home fans as the Matildas crushed the Philippines 8-0 in their Olympic qualifier.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.