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Matildas part ways with coach Gustavsson after Olympics flop
Tony Gustavsson and Football Australia have agreed there will be no new contract after the Swede’s previous deal expired with the team’s elimination from Paris 2024.
- by Vince Rugari
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Wallabies
Koroibete back, Skelton overlooked as Wallabies name squad to meet Boks
- by Iain Payten
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Why Australian athletes should be the last to whinge about the Olympic Village
- by Andrew Webster
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Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE updates: Day 6 - Matildas, coach part ways; Jemima Montag eyes gold in race walk; Kookaburras take on NZ in hockey
- by Billie Eder, Greg Dundas and Marnie Vinall
As it happened: Zhanle world record turns heads as Chalmers charges to silver, heartbreak for Matildas and O’Callaghan
Kyle Chalmers powered home in the 100m and Mollie O’Callaghan missed the podium on a night belonging to a young French star. The Matildas lost. Fox won gold again.
- by Billie Eder, Scott Spits, Andrew Wu and Vince Rugari
Fox said seven words to herself, and smiled like an assassin. She raced like one
Jess Fox needed the run of her life to secure her second gold medal in Paris. With one stunning run under the Parisian sun, she did exactly that, and cemented herself in Australian Olympic lore.
- by Konrad Marshall
Women’s boxer identifying as a man calls for transgender Olympians to be banned
As a gender debate flared in Paris, a boxer from the Philippines who fought in the women’s competition declared, “I still consider myself as a trans man because my heart says so”.
- by Michael Chammas
Before the 100m final, Mollie’s hands did not tremble. Perhaps it was a sign
Mollie O’Callaghan is a swimmer possessed by intense, nervous energy. It helped her beat Ariarne Titmus. Two days later, it was gone.
- by Emma Kemp
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NRL 2024
Could Mitchell Moses be next? Why there may be more bad news for embattled Eels
Still reeling from the news that Blaize Talagi is on the move, Parramatta must now face the prospect of Mitchell Moses following suit.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Wife of Raiders star banned for 10 years after footy brawl
The wife of Canberra enforcer Josh Papalii has been banned from local football for a decade for her involvement in an incident earlier this month.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Insight & Analysis
This was classic backs-to-the-wall Matildas – and that was the problem
An Olympic campaign sputtered to an end in Marseille as the Matildas succumbed 2-1 to the US, their forever nemesis. It was an unprepossessing way to go out.
Greg Baum
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Paris has so far dished up a most-French start to an Olympic Games. And, I’ll tell a man, I’m here for it.
Peter FitzSimons
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The behind-the-scenes photo showing how the Blues bought into Maguire’s methods
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Danny Weidler
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Wallabies
Koroibete back, Skelton overlooked as Wallabies name squad to meet Boks
- by Iain Payten
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Australian cricket
Who is Cooper Connolly? The story behind Australian cricket’s newest wildcard
- by Daniel Brettig
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Australian cricket
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Soccer
Matildas part ways with coach Gustavsson after Olympics flop
Tony Gustavsson and Football Australia have agreed there will be no new contract after the Swede’s previous deal expired with the team’s elimination from Paris 2024.
- by Vince Rugari
The Matildas faced certain disaster. Everything changed in 31 chaotic minutes
The Australian women’s football team was 5-2 down and facing an early exit from Paris 2024. Then came four goals – a total of 11 in an absurd and fascinating victory.
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Basketball
Wembanyama is to France’s Olympics what Matildas were to Australia’s World Cup
The 20-year-old, 2.24-metre NBA rookie of the year is a blend of world-class talent, charisma and authenticity – and he has a rare cultural influence.
- by Emma Kemp
The Boomers were on fire. Then an NBA superstar intervened – and another stands in their way
Australia will head into their final Group B match needing a result after falling to Canada 93-83 in Lille.
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- by Konrad Marshall
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- by Konrad Marshall
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