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Club future back of mind for Olympics-focused Raso

Club future back of mind for Olympics-focused Raso

After leaving Real Madrid, Hayley Raso is focusing solely on the Matildas' Olympic campaign before thinking about her next club move.

Kyrgios and Demon now both on injury comeback trail

Kyrgios and Demon now both on injury comeback trail

Kyrgios and Demon now both on injury comeback trail

Kyrgios and Demon now both on injury comeback trail

Australia's top two tennis men Alex de Minaur and Nick Kyrgios are now both battling with injuries, with a view to returning in time for the US Open.

Olympics right in the mix when it comes to equality

Olympics right in the mix when it comes to equality

Olympics right in the mix when it comes to equality

Olympics right in the mix when it comes to equality

In Paris an equal number of women and men will compete for the first time, plus there's a record number of Olympic mixed-gender events.

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Surfer Wright battling balance issues ahead of Olympics

Surfer Wright battling balance issues ahead of Olympics

Australian surf star Tyler Wright says she has been battling balance issues in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics.

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.

Meares satisfied with Paris security ahead of Olympics

Meares satisfied with Paris security ahead of Olympics

Australia's Olympic team boss Anna Meares is confident security plans by the French authorities will keep athletes safe after riots broke out in Paris.

'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.

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Jack's journey from doping nightmare to Olympic dream

Jack's journey from doping nightmare to Olympic dream

Jack's journey from doping nightmare to Olympic dream

Jack's journey from doping nightmare to Olympic dream

Australian swimmer Shayna Jack details her journey from a doping nightmare to an Olympic dream.

Hardened Matildas primed for Olympic medal hunt

Hardened Matildas primed for Olympic medal hunt

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

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".

Australia-based sprinter lands Afghan Olympic team spot

Australia-based sprinter lands Afghan Olympic team spot

Australia-based sprinter lands Afghan Olympic team spot

Australia-based sprinter lands Afghan Olympic team spot

Kimia Yousofi, who says she 'represents the stolen dreams and aspirations' of Afghan women oppressed by the Taliban, will compete in the 100m in Paris.

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.

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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.

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.

Jackson's 'juggle' and the joy of a fifth Games

Lauren Jackson's historic fifth Olympic appearance, as a mother of two and 12 years after her last, will send joyous ripples through Australia's Olympic team.

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.

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Goorjian backs veteran Mills to deliver Paris fireworks

Patty Mills has had a low-key build-up for the Paris Olympics, but Boomers coach Brian Goorjian is adamant his veteran point-guard will be up for the fight.

Opals, Jackson complete China rout in Olympics warm-up

Amy Atwell and Steph Reid shone as veteran Lauren Jackson produced an outstanding third quarter in the Opals' dominant win over China in Melbourne.

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.

Martin soaks up Olympic fame on path to Paris

Logan Martin has some tricks up his sleeve for his Olympic freestyle BMX defence while Natalya Diehm has overcome six knee surgeries to earn her spot.

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.

Ingles excited by NBA move as Olympics decision looms

Australian NBA veteran Joe Ingles has joined the Minnesota Timberwolves as he waits on a Boomers selection call for the Paris Olympics.

Tough Paris selection calls loom as Boomers beat China

It's crunch time for the Australian Boomers ahead of the Paris Olympics, with a 17-man squad to be cut to 12 following a warm-up series sweep of China.

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