Sport
No more Dressel rehearsals, Chalmers will need race of his life to defend 100m freestyle crown
Kyle Chalmers is one flawless swim away from etching himself into Olympic folklore, but a US superstar is standing in his way.
- by Tom Decent
Opinion
Tokyo Olympics
Games’ magic moments show athletes rising above the controversy
- by Peter FitzSimons
NRL
Analysis
NRL 2021
Why NRL decided Roberts can stay in bubble after balcony breach
James Roberts fined $7500 and banned for one match after hanging his towel on a balcony after gym session.
- by Michael Chammas
NSWRL to abandon major competitions for 2021 due to pandemic
For the second season in a row, hundreds of footballers won’t get a chance to complete their season due to the latest coronavirus outbreak.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Updated
NRL 2021
Storm lock away Bellamy until 2026 and turn attention to off-contract stars
- by Christian Nicolussi
Insight & Analysis
We’re back: Australia’s big day has nation basking under the Tokyo sun
Chip Le Grand
The Australian team moved beyond the disappointments of London and Rio to equal its most successful single day in Olympic history.
Rugby Union
Exclusive
Bledisloe Cup
‘So happy for QC’: Rennie calls Cooper into Wallabies squad ahead of Bledisloe opener
- by Tom Decent and Iain Payten
Cricket
Delay the Ashes or change rules to avoid farcical tour
If families of the England players are not allowed to enter Australia then the England and Wales Cricket Board must stand firm and say series is off.
- by Michael Vaughan
Langer hopes Australia’s one-day win not a T20 mirage
Australia’s success in the one-day series against the West Indies can’t hide their T20 failings as the World Cup approaches.
- by Malcolm Conn
Starc wary of fatigue amid fears of England Ashes withdrawals
- by Daniel Brettig and Nick Hoult
Updated
Australian cricket
Low and slow: Australian spin trio get cooking, Windies slam pitch
- by Daniel Brettig
Soccer
AFL
Analysis
AFL 2021
Run home to the AFL finals: The race for the eight heats up
With finals fast approaching, Sam McClure and Jon Pierik take a look at all the teams who can still make the eight and which ones have the best chance.
- by Sam McClure and Jon Pierik
Franklin free to play after strike downgraded
Swans star Lance Franklin has had a striking charge downgraded and is free to play against Essendon on Saturday night.
- by Malcolm Conn
Racing
Also in Sport
‘Just really heartbreaking’: Australian misses out on boxing history by barest of margins
Skye Nicolson was in tears as she came to terms a loss that came just as she appeared poised to become the first Australian female to earning a boxing medal.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Updated
NBL
‘A watershed moment’: NBL confirms record broadcast rights deal
The NBL was a struggling competition in serious financial trouble a decade ago, but the confirmation of a major broadcast rights deal continues to change perceptions.
- by Jon Pierik
