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Eight-time Olympian Hoy to miss Paris selection

Eight-time Olympian Hoy to miss Paris selection

Three-time equestrian gold medallist Andrew Hoy, the only Australian to have competed at eight Olympics, is understood to have missed selection for Paris.

Malone responds to Hockeyroos' Olympic snub

Malone responds to Hockeyroos' Olympic snub

Malone responds to Hockeyroos' Olympic snub

Malone responds to Hockeyroos' Olympic snub

Rosie Malone has publicly responded to her Olympic omission, questioning what more she could have done but wishing the Hockeyroos well in Paris.

French candidates bow out in bid to block far right

French candidates bow out in bid to block far right

French candidates bow out in bid to block far right

French candidates bow out in bid to block far right

More than 180 candidates have stood down ahead of the second round of the French election in a push to stop the far-right party from gaining power.

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Golfer Green says Olympic gold is bigger than major win

Golfer Green says Olympic gold is bigger than major win

Australian golfer Hannah Green rates an Olympic gold medal as a higher achievement than winning an LPGA Tour major tournament.

Generations collide as Aussie skaters chase Paris gold

Generations collide as Aussie skaters chase Paris gold

A nine-strong Australian skateboarding team will carry genuine medal hopes when they head to Paris for the sport's second Olympic instalment.

'Superhuman' para-athletes look to bounce back in Paris

'Superhuman' para-athletes look to bounce back in Paris

After falling down the medal tally at the 2021 Games in Tokyo, the Australian Paralympic team believes they are "one of the strongest" to represent the country.

This is for Africa: Girmay makes Tour de France history

This is for Africa: Girmay makes Tour de France history

Eritrean rider Biniam Girmay has become the first Black African to win a Tour de France stage while Mark Cavendish’s record pursuit is still on hold.

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Historic win for far right in French first-round vote

Historic win for far right in French first-round vote

Historic win for far right in French first-round vote

Historic win for far right in French first-round vote

France's far-right National Rally party and its allies have won the first round of parliamentary elections in a huge setback for President Emmanuel Macron.

Tough calls punctuate Aussie hockey's Paris squads

Tough calls punctuate Aussie hockey's Paris squads

Tough calls punctuate Aussie hockey's Paris squads

Tough calls punctuate Aussie hockey's Paris squads

The Kookaburras and Hockeyroos have confirmed eye-catching omissions from their Olympic squads, and Eddie Ockenden is set to play at a record fifth Olympics.

Noemie completes Fox family Olympic selection

Noemie completes Fox family Olympic selection

Noemie completes Fox family Olympic selection

Noemie completes Fox family Olympic selection

Noemie Fox, the younger sister of Olympic canoe champion Jessica, has been officially selected to compete in Paris, with her mum and dad former Olympians.

Olympic rowing medallists head strong Paris selection

Olympic rowing medallists head strong Paris selection

Olympic rowing medallists head strong Paris selection

Olympic rowing medallists head strong Paris selection

The Australian rowing team for Paris includes seven gold medallists from Tokyo and 11 debutants, with a number of rowers switching boats this Olympics.

Pogacar and Vingegaard in control of the Tour de France

Pogacar and Vingegaard in control of the Tour de France

Pogacar and Vingegaard in control of the Tour de France

Pogacar and Vingegaard in control of the Tour de France

Yellow jersey wearer Tadej Pogacar and big rival Jonas Vingegaard have wasted no time in stamping their authority on the Tour de France.

So close to a win it hurts, says runner-up Piastri

So close to a win it hurts, says runner-up Piastri

So close to a win it hurts, says runner-up Piastri

So close to a win it hurts, says runner-up Piastri

Oscar Piastri bounced back from Saturday's grid penalty to finish second at the Austrian Grand Prix but still had mixed feelings.

France votes in poll that could hand power to far right

France votes in poll that could hand power to far right

France votes in poll that could hand power to far right

France votes in poll that could hand power to far right

Marine Le Pen's National Rally anti-immigrant party has been a longtime pariah in French politics but it's now closer to power than it has ever been.

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Australian track team head into unknown at Olympics

Grace Brown on the road and the men's team sprint on the track are the key medal prospects among the first Australian cyclists confirmed for the Paris Olympics.

French minister warns of unrest after elections

Police may need to deal with unrest in France following parliamentary elections, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin says.

Judoka Haecker picked for third Olympic Games

Judo stalwart Katharina Haecker can add Paris to Rio and Tokyo after again earning selection to Australia's Olympic team.

Australian Tour de France team set to land local star

Australian cyclist Ben O'Connor, who finished fourth in the Tour de France three years ago, is set to join local team Jayco AlUla for next season.

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Day dreaming of Olympic gold and golf's Hall of Fame

Excited to be making his Olympics debut, former world No.1 Jason Day believes winning gold in Paris will secure his place in the Golf Hall of Fame.

A fresh start the key to Aussie Bruce's Olympic dreams

Raising the bar takes new shape in Kyle Bruce's Olympic dreams after a decisive lift at the Commonwealth Games cost him a golden medal.

New normal for Assange as spotlight shifts to next move

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange must learn to navigate ordinary life after 14 years spent with a target on his back, prompting questions about his next moves.

Levi sisters pondering jump from sevens to Wallaroos

Sibling rugby sevens stars Maddison and Teagan Levi have joined Charlotte Caslick in expressing an interest in playing in the women's 15-a-side World Cup.

Streak extends for Australia's Paris pistol 'threat'

Sergei Evglevski will continue his family's enduring Olympic history in Paris, where he wants to put Australian pistol shooting on the pedestal.

Zelenskiy presents new commander to Ukraine troops

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited frontline forces in eastern Ukraine, where he introduced troops to their new joint forces commander.

NATO picks Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next boss

Mark Rutte has promised to lead NATO "with great vigour" after the outgoing Dutch PM was chosen as secretary-general at a critical time for the alliance.

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