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By George, Opals are back on Olympics track with win

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

Sad homeward-bound Matildas jump to Gustavsson defence

Sad homeward-bound Matildas jump to Gustavsson defence

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.

Goalie Porter stars in shock water polo win for Sharks

Goalie Porter stars in shock water polo win for Sharks

Goalie Porter stars in shock water polo win for Sharks

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.

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Men's four unable to maintain Olympic rowing medal run

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Matildas knocked out of the Olympics after US loss

Matildas knocked out of the Olympics after US loss

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.

Superstar Fox could line up for fifth Olympics

Superstar Fox could line up for fifth Olympics

Superstar Fox could line up for fifth Olympics

Superstar Fox could line up for fifth Olympics

With six medals from four Olympics, new Australian record-holder Jessica Fox hasn't ruled out adding to her collection by competing in Los Angeles in 2028.

Australian swim silver medallist hails French hero

Australian swim silver medallist hails French hero

Australian swim silver medallist hails French hero

Australian swim silver medallist hails French hero

Australian swimmer Zac Stubblety-Cook says the rise of French megastar Leon Marchand is awesome for the sport.

Host of Aussie track and field stars chasing Oly medals

Host of Aussie track and field stars chasing Oly medals

Host of Aussie track and field stars chasing Oly medals

Host of Aussie track and field stars chasing Oly medals

The Australian track and field team at the Paris Olympic is arguably deeper than any since the 1956 Melbourne Games.

Moore's the merrier after Paris final outing

Moore's the merrier after Paris final outing

Moore's the merrier after Paris final outing

Moore's the merrier after Paris final outing

The sole Australian in the men's all-around gymnastics final, South Australian Jesse Moore, finished 21st of 24 competitors.

China's swim gold medallist is drug-free, says Chalmers

China's swim gold medallist is drug-free, says Chalmers

China's swim gold medallist is drug-free, says Chalmers

China's swim gold medallist is drug-free, says Chalmers

Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers won an Olympic 100m freestyle silver medal behind a Chinese rival who he believes is drug-free.

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Canada qualify despite soccer drone spying saga

Defending champions Canada lost their appeal following a drone-spying scandal, but have won through to the last eight of the Olympic women's soccer anyway.

US reach basketball quarters with South Sudan win

The American men's basketball team had an easier time with South Sudan in the rematch than it did when the teams first met a couple of weeks ago.

Fox etched into history with sixth Olympic medal

Jessica Fox has claimed her second gold of the Paris Games with victory in the C1 and has now won more individual Olympic medals than any other Australian.

Wright waits as rough swell pushes out surfing

Olympics officials have opted for another lay day in Tahiti, where weather has pushed out the conclusion of the surfing competition.

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O'Callaghan to suck up 100m freestyle disappointment

Australian swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan says she'll have to wait another four years to erase the disappointment of missing a medal in the Olympic 100m freestyle.

Djokovic, Alcaraz stay on course for gold medal clash

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz remain on a collision course for tennis gold at Roland Garros after they navigated their way into the last eight.

Jack is all smiles after 'impossible' Olympic moment

Shayna Jack finished fifth in the 100m freestyle final in Paris, barely three years after returning from a ban she thought had scuppered her Olympic dream.

Australia's Smith claims shooting bronze at Olympics

Australian trap shooter Penny Smith has won her first Olympic medal, taking trap bronze after scraping into the final.

Records tumble after Fox's latest Olympic triumph

Jessica Fox is officially the GOAT in Olympic slalom canoe, moving past Slovakian legend Michal Martikan after winning her sixth medal.

Martin dethroned but Aussies hail Diehm's BMX bronze

Logan Martin has crashed out in the Olympic BMX freestyle final as Natalya Diehm took a surprise bronze in the equivalent women's event in Paris.

Shericka Jackson out of Olympic 100

Shericka Jackson of Jamaica has withdrawn from the Olympic 100m to focus on her favoured 200m event.

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