Sport
Updated
Paris 2024
Fifth Olympics looms for Boomers stalwart Ingles amid brutal selection calls
Stalwart Joe Ingles is set to retain his place for Paris 2024 and play in a fifth Olympics while NBA defensive ace Matisse Thybulle has been left off the final roster.
- by Roy Ward
AFL
Opinion
AFL 2024
Is Darcy Moore really playing ‘awful’ footy? Cornes and McClure go head-to-head
The two footy media heavyweights who don’t shirk the big issues are refusing to back down on Collingwood captain Darcy Moore. Here, they both make their case.
- by Sam McClure and Kane Cornes
‘Once I’d finished up, I felt relief’: Buddy embraces life after the Swans
On a rare return to Sydney, Lance Franklin opens up on life after the AFL and the prospects for his former team.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Insight & Analysis
The Bazball reality: England entertain, but their opponents win
England’s lofty Bazball rhetoric is divorced from the reality that Ben Stokes’ team faces. They entertain; their opponents win.
Daniel Brettig
The Age chief cricket writer
‘It’s Netflix – it’s got to be drama’: Australian star speaks out on rivalry ahead of Tour de France
Jai Hindley headlines the group of six Australians who will start the 111th Tour de France on Saturday – a race defending champion Jonas Vingegaard enters on the back of a death-defying crash.
Sophie Smith
Contributor
‘You’re a liar’: The tough family moments on Lauren Jackson’s road to Paris
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson, who describes herself as “on borrowed time”, will play at her fifth Olympics in Paris – 12 years after her last appearance, in London. Her path to Paris has been a minefield.
Konrad Marshall
Senior writer
Soccer
Basketball
Updated
Paris 2024
Fifth Olympics looms for Boomers stalwart Ingles amid brutal selection calls
Stalwart Joe Ingles is set to retain his place for Paris 2024 and play in a fifth Olympics while NBA defensive ace Matisse Thybulle has been left off the final roster.
- by Roy Ward
Bronny James addresses Lakers pressure
LeBron James' son spoke to media this week as the Lakers introduced their draft picks to the media.
Racing
Tennis
Fritz tells rival to 'have a nice flight home'
Both players got into a bit of a back-and-forth at the net after the 13th-seeded American's victory.
Aussie helps end Murray's Wimbledon career
British tennis great Andy Murray has farewelled Wimbledon by losing his doubles match alongside his brother, losing to Australia's Rinky Hijikata.
NRL
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Panthers part ways with Taylan May after confidential settlement
- by Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
Also in Sport
Opinion
Racism
Batter to boat-rocker … and neither Khawaja nor Dutton will back down
As a breed, Australian cricketers are generally on the conservative side of things, but the softly spoken opener has shattered the convention.
- by Peter FitzSimons
In Depth
Paris 2024
Head start: the psychology of competing at the Olympics
The Olympic Games are unique - and so are is the pressure that come with racing in them. Not everyone finds a way to handle it.
- by Greg Baum