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Matildas Catley and Torpey out of pre-Olympics friendly

Matildas Catley and Torpey out of pre-Olympics friendly

Matildas captain Steph Catley and defender Kaitlyn Torpey are both battling injuries ahead of the Olympics and won't play Australia's friendly against Canada.

'Doping a part of sport': Meares keeps faith in WADA

'Doping a part of sport': Meares keeps faith in WADA

'Doping a part of sport': Meares keeps faith in WADA

'Doping a part of sport': Meares keeps faith in WADA

Australia's Olympic Team boss Anna Meares says she remains confident in the World Anti-Doping Agency in the wake of the Chinese swimming controversy.

Steelers chasing redemption at Paris Games

Steelers chasing redemption at Paris Games

Steelers chasing redemption at Paris Games

Steelers chasing redemption at Paris Games

Australia's wheelchair rugby team, the Steelers, are determined to reclaim Paralympic gold in Paris after a disappointing campaign in Tokyo.

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Hardened Matildas primed for Olympic medal hunt

Hardened Matildas primed for Olympic medal hunt

Defender Ellie Carpenter says the Matildas know what to expect now in the Olympics football tournament and they are ready to hunt an elusive medal.

Head noise: sevens crank volume to counter Paris crowd

Head noise: sevens crank volume to counter Paris crowd

Australia's gold-chasing rugby sevens women will be prepared for the volume of 80,000 fans at the Stade de France thanks to Tim Walsh's latest "lame activity".

Socceroos striker Iredale moves to Danish Superliga

Socceroos striker Iredale moves to Danish Superliga

Newly capped Socceroos forward John Iredale has found a new club and country to call home, signing with Danish Superliga club Aalborg BK on a free transfer.

France's Macron asks PM to stay on in role for now

France's Macron asks PM to stay on in role for now

French President Emmanuel Macron has asked Prime Minister Gabriel Attal to remain temporarily in office after elections left the government in limbo.

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Third-largest Australian overseas Olympic team named

Third-largest Australian overseas Olympic team named

Third-largest Australian overseas Olympic team named

Third-largest Australian overseas Olympic team named

Monday's 55 athletics selections finalises the Australian team for the Paris Games - the third-biggest for an overseas Olympics.

Fit-again Matildas star Gorry ready to fire in Paris

Fit-again Matildas star Gorry ready to fire in Paris

Fit-again Matildas star Gorry ready to fire in Paris

Fit-again Matildas star Gorry ready to fire in Paris

Matildas midfielder Katrina Gorry has recovered from ankle surgery and is ready to shine at the Paris Olympics, with her young family along for the ride.

Sprinter Browning picked in Olympics athletics team

Sprinter Browning picked in Olympics athletics team

Sprinter Browning picked in Olympics athletics team

Sprinter Browning picked in Olympics athletics team

Sprint star Rohan Browning is in the Australian Olympic athletics team, while there were some tough calls in the middle-distance events.

Greek Freak awaits: Boomers' Paris path locked in

Greek Freak awaits: Boomers' Paris path locked in

Greek Freak awaits: Boomers' Paris path locked in

Greek Freak awaits: Boomers' Paris path locked in

Josh Giddey is relishing the chance to prove himself for the Boomers in a stacked Olympic pool featuring world No.2 Spain and Giannis Antetokounmpo's Greece.

Jess Hull stars on world record-breaking night in Paris

Jess Hull stars on world record-breaking night in Paris

Jess Hull stars on world record-breaking night in Paris

Jess Hull stars on world record-breaking night in Paris

Australian Olympic hopes Jess Hull and Nicola Olyslagers have played a big part in a double world record-breaking night at the Paris Diamond League meeting.

Turgis claims stage nine Tour win, Pogacar keeps lead

Turgis claims stage nine Tour win, Pogacar keeps lead

Turgis claims stage nine Tour win, Pogacar keeps lead

Turgis claims stage nine Tour win, Pogacar keeps lead

Anthony Turgis denied Tom Pidcock to win stage nine of the Tour de France, with Australia's Michael Matthews tenth and Tadej Pogacar keeping the overall lead.

Boomers coach reflects on 'horrible', tough Games calls

Boomers coach reflects on 'horrible', tough Games calls

Boomers coach reflects on 'horrible', tough Games calls

Boomers coach reflects on 'horrible', tough Games calls

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has explained his decision to leave Matisse Thybulle out of the Paris Olympics side and recall veteran Matthew Dellavedova.

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Eritrea’s Girmay wins another stage on Tour de France

Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay has won his second stage of the Tour de France in a week, but the day's racing was overshadowed by a death in the Tour of Austria.

Ruby well-equipped for unpredictable Olympic road race

Australian Ruby Roseman-Gannon's first professional road win shows what can happen when an aggressive cyclist is in the right place at the right time.

Go vote, parties tell French voters ahead of run-off

France's political parties are urging voters to turn out en masse in the second round of parliamentary elections.

Evenepoel uncorks vintage ride in Burgundy time trial

Remco Evenepoel's power sped him to victory in the Tour de France’s first time trial in Burgundy's vineyards, with even race leader Tadej Pogacar left behind.

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On target: Aussie archers earn Paris Olympic shot

Two decades after he first watched Australia compete in archery at the Olympics, Sydney Trains employee Peter Boukouvalas is on track for the Paris Games.

Gadecki in, O'Connell out for Olympic tennis team

Olivia Gadecki has been added to Australia's Olympic tennis line-up, to play doubles with Ajla Tomljanovic, while Chris O'Connell has withdrawn with injury.

Groenewegen wins Tour stage six, Pogacar retains yellow

Dylan Groenewegen has claimed the sixth stage of the Tour de France for Australian Team Jayco AlUla team, their first for more than a year in a grand tour.

Best-laid plans secure 20-year first under Eiffel Tower

Izac Carracher and Mark Nicolaidis will reset their goals after pulling off a pressure-laden plan to earn Australia's second beach volleyball berth in Paris.

Cavendish claims solo Tour stage record with 35th win

Mark Cavendish has won a record-breaking 35th career Tour de France stage at the age of 39, moving clear of Belgian legend Eddy Merckx.

Russian daylight attack on eastern Ukraine kills five

Authorities say a Russian missile and drone attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed five civilians and injured 47 others.

Nawaqanitawase earns Olympic nod before NRL defection

NRL-bound Mark Nawaqanitawase has been catapulted into an Olympic debut, the flying former Wallabies winger a shock addition to Australia's rugby sevens team.

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