Sport
Origin or Olympics? The choice was elementary for Watson
Connor Watson could be preparing for Olympic glory instead of a State of Origin decider if he had pursued an opportunity to represent Australia in rugby sevens.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Dan Walsh
Analysis
Wallabies
Flying Filipo saves blushes and secures second Wallabies win over Wales
- by Iain Payten
Broncos finals hopes in free fall after loss to Dragons
- by Phil Mitchell and Nick Wright
Paris 2024
Updated
Paris 2024
Aussie star backed to break Olympic drought after stunning world record run
Jessica Hull stunned the athletics world with a blistering run in the 2km in Monaco, less than a month from Paris 2024.
- by Iain Payten
‘Absolutely surreal’: Hall and de Rozario to fly Australian flag at Paralympics
Paralympic veterans Brenden Hall and Madison de Rozario have been named as the Australian team’s flag-bearers for Paris.
- by Billie Eder
Opinion
Paris 2024
‘She said I was marvellous’: Why world record breaker congratulated Aussie rival
- by Peter FitzSimons
NRL
The one Origin moment that humiliated Queensland the most
Steve Roach called it the “turning point” during Origin II that proved the Blues are dictating terms now in this series.
- by Christian Nicolussi
‘I was scared of him’: The intensity of the Blues under Maguire
Michael Maguire’s reputation for intensity had intimidated some Blues players, but in the Origin arena, it’s exactly what NSW need to succeed.
- by Billie Eder
‘Most versatile sports commentator Australia has produced’: Hadley hails Morrow
- by Christian Nicolussi
‘All the attributes of a successful coach’: Eddie Jones backs Ryles’ Eels appointment
- by Adrian Proszenko and Christian Nicolussi
Insight & Analysis
Double, double toil and trouble: Can England, Blues and Rory shake off their curses?
The fascination is gruesome, morally dubious but endlessly fascinating. You keep watching, but are you cheering for the competitors or for the curse?
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Why Sam Walker is the new Alfie Langer, and the next Maroons No.7
His dad played with Alfie Langer and, until now, there hasn’t been a player so similar to the little genius.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
‘She said I was marvellous’: Why world record breaker congratulated Aussie rival
Jessica Hull set an Australian record in the 1500m final of Sunday’s Diamond League meeting – but was still beaten by track legend Faith Kipyegon.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Rugby Union
Analysis
Wallabies
Flying Filipo saves blushes and secures second Wallabies win over Wales
- by Iain Payten
Rugby July Tests LIVE updates: The Wallabies take on Wales in Melbourne
- by Jonathan Drennan
Cricket
Soccer
Catley in doubt for Matildas’ Olympic opener with mystery ‘lower leg’ injury
Not for the first time, Tony Gustavsson is being coy about the fitness status of Australia’s captain on the eve of a major tournament.
- by Vince Rugari
‘My brain was smashed’: Knocked unconscious for nine minutes, this ex-Socceroo is living a nightmare
Almost 30 years later, Warren Spink has still not recovered from the traumatic head injury he suffered playing for Australia against Japan in 1996.
- by Vince Rugari
Spain 2 France 1
European Championships
Meeting Messi as a baby, stunners for his country at 16. Welcome to the world of Lamine Yamal
- by James Ducker
AFL
Updated
AFL 2024
‘Pretty shattering’: Heeney out of Brownlow race, AFL throws out appeal
- by Vince Rugari
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Heeney ban upheld as Cripps calls for review of Brownlow eligibility
- by Jonathan Drennan, Peter Ryan and Danny Russell
Basketball
She’s played at four Olympics, but this hoops legend has never felt so much pressure
She might be an all-time great, but Lauren Jackson has never felt so much pressure as she did before Australia’s Olympic basketball teams for Paris were announced. Like Patty Mills and Joe Ingles, she’s off to her fifth Games.
- by Roy Ward
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
Racing
Also in Sport
Aussie boxing star turns Tokyo Olympic heartbreak into blistering pro career
Missing out on a medal at the 2021 Games left Skye Nicolson devastated. But she has channelled that pain into a professional world title.
- by Emma Kemp
You’ve probably never heard of Travis Bazzana. But he’s about to become a very big deal
A kid from Sydney’s upper north shore is tipped to become the top pick in the MLB draft and pocket a whopping $15 million signing bonus. Now he wants to make Australians care about baseball.
- by Vince Rugari
