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Coach betting scandal rocks rugby league
The career of a coach who allegedly wagered on rugby league games, in contravention of NRL rules, will go on the line on Wednesday night.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Paris Olympics 2024 LIVE updates: Day 11 - Boomers in tight tussle against Serbia; medal hopes fading for Wu, Cole, Hull cruises into 1500m semis
- by Greg Dundas, Dominic Brock, Claire Siracusa and Andrew Wu
‘It wasn’t the wisest decision’: Why Olakau’atu regrets Origin fight night
- by Christian Nicolussi
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Inside Gina Rinehart’s exclusive Seine cruise for Australia’s medal winners
It was party time for those who won medals – but the event was not attended by all athletes who made the podium.
- by Andrew Webster
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Her sights were set on Paris. Then a refugee border dispute wrecked her dream
A young Australian athlete was denied her chance of competing at her first Olympic Games because of a border dispute that ended up in world sport’s highest court.
- by Adam Pengilly
‘I dared to dream’: Noemie Fox, like her sister, is an Olympic champion
Before the biggest race of Noemie’s life, sister Jess told her to “take it all the way”. So long in the shadow of her sibling, Noemie got her moment in the sun.
- by Konrad Marshall
‘Women’s category must be only women’: Doctor defends IBA bans at farcical press conference
At a chaotic press conference in Paris, the IBA detailed tests that had been carried out on boxers who are in the middle of an Olympics controversy.
- by Michael Chammas
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‘It wasn’t the wisest decision’: Why Olakau’atu regrets Origin fight night
The Manly back-rower said he was “helping a brother out” in a melee in Origin III – but admits that, in hindsight, it wasn’t the best course of action.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Accosted Canberra drummer meets Bulldogs chief
A Raiders fan who feared serious injury after a run-in with Bulldogs fans on Sunday night has met Canterbury CEO Aaron Warburton to discuss the incident.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Adam Pengilly and Daniel Lo Surdo
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They haven’t played finals since 2016. Are the Bulldogs about to end that run?
- by Jonathan Drennan
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Australia’s swim team is not the best in the world. Who cares?
In the end, the much-hyped battle between Australia and Team USA was a fizzer.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Putting Super Rugby Pacific to the South Africa Test
Two Tests against the Springboks, with players who compete against European competition, will gauge the quality of trans-Tasman rugby.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
The disgusting display from world’s media following Algerian boxer’s victory
Regardless of whether you believe Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-ting should be competing at these Games, all concerned would do well to remember they are human beings.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
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‘It’s a big weight off my shoulders’: Tupou relieved to finally seal move to Tahs
- by Jonathan Drennan
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Paris 2024
A nice guy with a complex legacy: Gustavsson’s Matildas roller-coaster has come to a halt
As the post-mortems come thick and fast, a holistic reflection of the Swede’s tenure in charge of the Matildas can be viewed through the prism of his own language.
- by Emma Kemp
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
AFL
Basketball
Goorjian blasts Boomers for loss to Greek Freak but campaign rolls on
Australia have progressed to the men’s basketball quarter-finals at the Olympics, but had to rely on help from another team after losing 77-71 to Greece on Friday night.
- by Michael Chammas
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
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Paris 2024
Are these Opals the real deal? Take a deep dive into their medal quest
- by Konrad Marshall
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Adelaide Thunderbirds strike again, deny Melbourne Vixens in grand final thriller
The Adelaide Thunderbirds have won back-to-back Super Netball titles and enhanced their legacy as a modern powerhouse after beating Melbourne Vixens 59-57 in a grand final thriller.
- by Steve Barrett
Down a set and a break, Ebden and Peers looked gone. Then they won Australia’s 12th gold
Matthew Ebden and John Peers became the only Australian gold medallists in the men’s doubles since “The Woodies” won the 1996 title in Atlanta.
- by Konrad Marshall
