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Spain slow Gangurrus charge in fiery 3x3 win

Spain slow Gangurrus charge in fiery 3x3 win

Lauren Mansfield was sidelined as Australia were pipped 21-17 by Spain to end a four-game winning streak in the Olympics 3x3 basketball pool stage.

Door ajar for social housing at 2032 athletes village

Door ajar for social housing at 2032 athletes village

Door ajar for social housing at 2032 athletes village

Door ajar for social housing at 2032 athletes village

The Queensland government will leave the door open for the athletes village to be made available for social housing before the 2032 Olympic Games.

Aussie swimmer Pallister feared missing a golden chance

Aussie swimmer Pallister feared missing a golden chance

Aussie swimmer Pallister feared missing a golden chance

Aussie swimmer Pallister feared missing a golden chance

Australian swimmer Lani Pallister has endured a rugged path to become an Olympic gold medallist.

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Alcaraz, Novak on track for collision course in Paris

Alcaraz, Novak on track for collision course in Paris

Carlos Alcaraz has become the youngest man to reach the men's semis at a Summer Games since Novak Djokovic in 2008, while Iga Swiatek was upset in the women.

Australia freestyle relayers in golden salute in Paris

Australia freestyle relayers in golden salute in Paris

Australia's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team has won the nation's eighth gold medal at the Paris Olympics.

Peers and Ebden hoping to outskill US singles aces

Peers and Ebden hoping to outskill US singles aces

Australian old stagers John Peers and Matt Ebden must beat American singles stars Tommy Paul and Taylor Fritz to win an Olympic tennis doubles medal.

BMX ace Sakakibara in shape to banish Tokyo memories

BMX ace Sakakibara in shape to banish Tokyo memories

Saya Sakakibara looks the rider to beat for gold in the BMX racing at the Olympics after an unbeaten quarter-final display at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines.

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Murray heads into retirement after Olympic doubles loss

Murray heads into retirement after Olympic doubles loss

Murray heads into retirement after Olympic doubles loss

Murray heads into retirement after Olympic doubles loss

Andy Murray’s professional tennis career has ended with a Paris Olympics doubles defeat in the quarter-finals.

Boxing biology war erupts after 46-sec Paris Games bout

Boxing biology war erupts after 46-sec Paris Games bout

Boxing biology war erupts after 46-sec Paris Games bout

Boxing biology war erupts after 46-sec Paris Games bout

Imane Khelif's next opponent has thrown down the challenge after the Algerian began her controversial Olympic boxing campaign with a 46-second stoppage.

Kookas laughing, big win kills Kiwi Games hockey hopes

Kookas laughing, big win kills Kiwi Games hockey hopes

Kookas laughing, big win kills Kiwi Games hockey hopes

Kookas laughing, big win kills Kiwi Games hockey hopes

A Blake Govers hat-trick has helped Australia beat New Zealand 5-0 and ensure they advance to the Olympic men's hockey quarter-finals.

Paris favourite McEvoy heeds lessons from past failure

Paris favourite McEvoy heeds lessons from past failure

Paris favourite McEvoy heeds lessons from past failure

Paris favourite McEvoy heeds lessons from past failure

Australian swimmer Cam McEvoy says he learnt valuable lessons from his failure at the Olympics eight years as he eyes a gold medal in Paris.

Nervous Jason Day six off the pace in Olympic golf

Nervous Jason Day six off the pace in Olympic golf

Nervous Jason Day six off the pace in Olympic golf

Nervous Jason Day six off the pace in Olympic golf

Japanese superstar Hideki Matsuyama set the pace on day one of the Olympic golf tournament, with Jason Day tied for 21st.

Morris magic as windsurfer locks in Olympic medal

Morris magic as windsurfer locks in Olympic medal

Morris magic as windsurfer locks in Olympic medal

Morris magic as windsurfer locks in Olympic medal

Young Sydney windsurfer Grae Morris is guaranteed an Olympic medal, topping qualifying with the final places to be decided in a three-sailor showdown.

Smith had to hot-foot it to shops before Games bronze

Smith had to hot-foot it to shops before Games bronze

Smith had to hot-foot it to shops before Games bronze

Smith had to hot-foot it to shops before Games bronze

An unexpected decision by the competition judges meant Penny Smith had to go shopping for shoes two days before her Olympic trap bronze medal.

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From a land down under, Diehm is glowing up to the top

Olympic medallist Natalya Diehm was inspired to make the BMX freestyle podium after getting her mum Tamara to sing her inspirational theme tune, 'Down Under'.

Kayaker Anderson can't match Italian's golden run

Tim Anderson has finished seventh in the men's K1 final, with dark horse Italian Giovanni De Gennaro breaking French hearts.

By George, Opals are back on Olympics track with win

Cayla George's bench cameo and Sami Whitcomb's best basketball have revived the Opals' Olympic campaign with Australia beating Canada 70-65 in Lille.

Sad homeward-bound Matildas jump to Gustavsson defence

The devastated Matildas have made a brief, what-might-have-been stop-off in Paris before flying home but were keen to defend departing coach Tony Gustavsson.

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Goalie Porter stars in shock water polo win for Sharks

The Sharks have earned a second-straight boilover water polo win for Australia, edging hosts France 9-8 in a thrilling contest at the Olympic Aquatics Centre.

Men's four unable to maintain Olympic rowing medal run

The men's four are no longer "Oarsome", finishing last in the Olympic final - the first time Australia have missed the podium in the event since 2008.

Wilson finds form as Gangurrus make Paris push

Three consecutive wins have shot Australia's 3x3 Gangurrus back into the conversation in their Olympic debut in Paris.

Jemima Montag wins brave bronze in 20km walk

Australian Jemima Montag has drawn inspiration from her late grandmother to win a bronze medal in the women's 20km walk at the Paris Olympics.

O'Connor confirmed as key signing for Jayco AlUla

Top WA cyclist Ben O'Connor, who has finished fourth at the Tour de France, will join Australia's only top-level team Jayco AlUla for next season.

Chinese swimmer's barb is 'weird': Australia's Chalmers

Australia's freestyle star Kyle Chalmers says it's weird for China's gold medallist Pan Zhanle to accuse him of disrespect.

Matildas knocked out of the Olympics after US loss

The Matildas' Olympic dream is over, knocked out of the tournament after a 2-1 loss to the United States in their final group game in Marseille.

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