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Ebden faces Djokovic as Aussies get grim Olympic draw

Ebden faces Djokovic as Aussies get grim Olympic draw

Doubles ace Matt Ebden has been given a nightmare singles draw at the Olympics - a first-round date with history-seeking top seed Novak Djokovic.

'Hippopotamus' Rose ready to go big at Olympics

'Hippopotamus' Rose ready to go big at Olympics

'Hippopotamus' Rose ready to go big at Olympics

'Hippopotamus' Rose ready to go big at Olympics

The Australian eventing team have brought strong camaraderie to the Paris Olympics as they try to build on their medal success.

From brain cancer battle to Paris for Aussie rower

From brain cancer battle to Paris for Aussie rower

From brain cancer battle to Paris for Aussie rower

From brain cancer battle to Paris for Aussie rower

Victorian rower Jean Mitchell has overcome a brain tumour to compete in the women's four in Paris, saying she still struggles with her balance and hearing.

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Yallop out with injury in pre-match blow for Matildas

Yallop out with injury in pre-match blow for Matildas

The Matildas have had a make a late change before their opening Olympic match with Germany with experienced midfielder Tameka Yallop ruled out through injury.

Aussies urge Olympic organisers to fix transport issues

Aussies urge Olympic organisers to fix transport issues

Australian hierarchy are demanding Olympic organisers fix transport problems which are frustrating athletes at the Paris Games.

Rose talks of bond with horse amid whipping controversy

Rose talks of bond with horse amid whipping controversy

British equestrian star Charlotte Dujardin's provisional ban has put the spotlight on horse welfare on the eve of the Paris Olympics.

Andy Murray to play doubles only in Paris farewell

Andy Murray to play doubles only in Paris farewell

Andy Murray will focus just on the doubles with Dan Evans at the Paris Olympic Games in his final tournament before retiring.

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COVID crisis eases for Australia water polo team

COVID crisis eases for Australia water polo team

COVID crisis eases for Australia water polo team

COVID crisis eases for Australia water polo team

Australia's women's water polo team are almost back to full strength after five players tested positive to COVID.

Longbottom's tribute sets Paris tone for golden tilt

Longbottom's tribute sets Paris tone for golden tilt

Longbottom's tribute sets Paris tone for golden tilt

Longbottom's tribute sets Paris tone for golden tilt

After a long injury lay-off, Maurice Longbottom is playing in Paris for his grandfather, who died a week before the Olympics.

Israel's national anthem jeered at Olympic soccer match

Israel's national anthem jeered at Olympic soccer match

Israel's national anthem jeered at Olympic soccer match

Israel's national anthem jeered at Olympic soccer match

Israel’s national anthem has been loudly jeered ahead of the team's opening Olympic soccer match against Mali in Paris.

Morocco fans' pitch invasion halts match with Argentina

Morocco fans' pitch invasion halts match with Argentina

Morocco fans' pitch invasion halts match with Argentina

Morocco fans' pitch invasion halts match with Argentina

Morocco fans force the suspension of the match with Argentina after a late equaliser - but after a long delay the goal is disallowed and the Africans win 2-1.

Canadian coach and analyst kicked out in spy incident

Canadian coach and analyst kicked out in spy incident

Canadian coach and analyst kicked out in spy incident

Canadian coach and analyst kicked out in spy incident

Canada used a drone to spy on a training session of their first-up Olympic women's soccer opponents New Zealand.

Gutsy wins put sevens men in box seat as Games begin

Gutsy wins put sevens men in box seat as Games begin

Gutsy wins put sevens men in box seat as Games begin

Gutsy wins put sevens men in box seat as Games begin

Australia's men's sevens team has beaten Samoa and Kenya in Paris to ensure an Olympic quarter-final, that could be a blockbuster against the hosts.

Fox, Ockenden ready to perform after opening ceremony

Fox, Ockenden ready to perform after opening ceremony

Fox, Ockenden ready to perform after opening ceremony

Fox, Ockenden ready to perform after opening ceremony

Jessica Fox and Eddie Ockenden will start their Olympic campaigns only hours after carrying the Australian flag at the opening ceremony.

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BMX star Martin has gear stolen in van break-in

Olympic BMX champion Logan Martin's bikes are safe after his van was broken into in Belgium where he's preparing for the Paris Games.

Australia's Olympics boss Chesterman gets IOC nod

AOC president Ian Chesterman has been voted onto the IOC at a meeting before the Paris Games opening ceremony.

Gold 'secondary' on boxer's Paris revenge mission

Australian super heavyweight Teremoana Teremoana has called out defending Olympic champion Bakhodir Jalolov ahead of their likely early meeting in Paris.

Swimmers want answers about China doping: Ledecky

American swimming great Katie Ledecky says athletes at the Paris Olympics are still waiting for answers about the Chinese doping cases.

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Jannik Sinner out of Paris Games due to tonsillitis

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the Paris Olympics with a bout of tonsillitis.

Fox, Ockenden to carry Australian flag at Games opening

Canoeing gold medallist Jessica Fox and hockey great Eddie Ockenden will be the Australian flag bearers at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

Coco Gauff to be female flag bearer for US team

Tennis star Coco Gauff will join LeBron James as a flag bearer for the US Olympic team at the opening ceremony in Paris.

France arrests Russian man ahead of Olympics

A Russian man suspected of planning to destabilise the Olympics has been arrested in Paris.

Rigney out to follow feats of rowing champion Brennan

Sydney rower Tara Rigney is being mentored by Australian rowing golden girl Kim Brennan, who won the single sculls in Rio.

Champion British rider Dujardin whipped horse's legs

Video footage of Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse's legs led to the champion British rider being pulled out of the Paris Olympics.

Tahiti brings chill vibes for surfing's second Olympics

The famed Tahitian surf break at Teahupo'o will provide a spectacular setting for the Olympic surfing competition.

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