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Bogut pokes fun during FIBA Hall of Fame induction

Bogut pokes fun during FIBA Hall of Fame induction

FIBA Hall of Fame inductee Andrew Bogut famously slammed the sport's governing body over alleged corruption, but has shown he can laugh about the incident now.

Brisbane's Olympic transport costs fuel funding request

Brisbane's Olympic transport costs fuel funding request

Brisbane's Olympic transport costs fuel funding request

Brisbane's Olympic transport costs fuel funding request

Transport infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics will cost "billions", prompting an urgent funding plea to Canberra.

Equestrian star set to take over Brisbane 2032 reins

Equestrian star set to take over Brisbane 2032 reins

Equestrian star set to take over Brisbane 2032 reins

Equestrian star set to take over Brisbane 2032 reins

A former Filipino equestrian star is set to take over the reins of the Brisbane Games after being unveiled as the 2032 Olympics co-ordination commission chair.

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Swim great joins Australian Olympic Committee board

Swim great joins Australian Olympic Committee board

Swimming great Susie O'Neill and AusCycling chairman Craig Bingham have joined the board of the Australian Olympic Committee

'Clock is ticking': Olympic venues to skirt state laws

'Clock is ticking': Olympic venues to skirt state laws

A move to ensure new 2032 Olympic Games venues are exempt from planning laws to fast-track construction has been described as a "slap in the face to democracy".

Aussies' power push for Para golf in Brisbane 2032

Aussies' power push for Para golf in Brisbane 2032

With the sport set to star at the LA Olympics, Golf Australia will make a big push to also ensure the sport's inclusion at Brisbane's Paralympics.

New AOC chief to fight footy codes for sports talent

New AOC chief to fight footy codes for sports talent

Mark Arbib, the Australian Olympic Committee's new chief executive, has pledged an aggressive fight for sporting talent with AFL and NRL juggernauts.

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Games drawcard 'overlooked' in Brisbane venue plan

Games drawcard 'overlooked' in Brisbane venue plan

Games drawcard 'overlooked' in Brisbane venue plan

Games drawcard 'overlooked' in Brisbane venue plan

One of Brisbane 2032's biggest drawcards claims it has been overlooked and left with no legacy in a long-awaited venue plan.

'Up against the clock': time ticking for Brisbane 2032

'Up against the clock': time ticking for Brisbane 2032

'Up against the clock': time ticking for Brisbane 2032

'Up against the clock': time ticking for Brisbane 2032

The flag has dropped on the race to the 2032 Games with a venue plan unveiled but organisers are "up against the clock" to finish construction, an expert says.

Sports set up for success by Brisbane 2032 blueprint

Sports set up for success by Brisbane 2032 blueprint

Sports set up for success by Brisbane 2032 blueprint

Sports set up for success by Brisbane 2032 blueprint

Many Australian sports believe they're set up for long-term success after the release of the Queensland government's venue plans for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Nervous swimmers tread water ahead of Games pool reveal

Nervous swimmers tread water ahead of Games pool reveal

Nervous swimmers tread water ahead of Games pool reveal

Nervous swimmers tread water ahead of Games pool reveal

An anxious wait for peak sporting bodies will finally end when the 2032 Olympic venue plan is revealed, more than four years after Brisbane was named host city.

Hauser expects fireworks in long-course triathlon debut

Hauser expects fireworks in long-course triathlon debut

Hauser expects fireworks in long-course triathlon debut

Hauser expects fireworks in long-course triathlon debut

Australian Olympics triathlon star Matt Hauser will make his long-course debut at the Ironman 70.3 race on Sunday in Geelong, which will boast a strong field.

Protest over potential venue after Games body questions

Protest over potential venue after Games body questions

Protest over potential venue after Games body questions

Protest over potential venue after Games body questions

The 2032 Games boss has assured the Olympics governing body Brisbane is on the right track ahead of a venue reveal but a protest could ignite further debate.

Coventry's IOC presidency creates hole for Brisbane '32

Coventry's IOC presidency creates hole for Brisbane '32

Coventry's IOC presidency creates hole for Brisbane '32

Coventry's IOC presidency creates hole for Brisbane '32

Australian Olympic officials laud Kirsty Coventry's historic appointment as IOC president, but it leaves a hole to be filled for Brisbane's 2032 Games.

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Kirsty Coventry elected as first female Olympics chief

Kirsty Coventry has won the race for sport's biggest job, becoming the first woman and first African to be elected as International Olympic Committee president.

'Not a good look': Brisbane 2032 sports program delayed

An Olympic committee has delayed a decision on which sports will feature at Brisbane 2032, a call described as "not a good look" by a former Olympian.

Boxing set for LA 2028 after surviving Olympic KO

Australian boxers can set their sights on extending the country's recent pugilistic Olympic success with the IOC set to back boxing's inclusion for LA 2028.

Date finally set for Brisbane Olympic stadium reveal

A 2032 Olympic stadium plan is set to finally be revealed, ending years of speculation over what will take centre stage as the Brisbane Games' marquee venue.

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Australian diving great Wu calls time on career

Melissa Wu has announced her retirement after competing at a record five Olympics and becoming the youngest Australian diver to medal.

Flagging interest: Aussie quarterback's Games mission

Well-travelled quarterback Jared Stegman has set his sights on an Olympic appearance in 2028 as the NFL goes mainstream in Australia.

Review to put derailed 2032 Games plans back on track

A multi-billion-dollar transport problem will be tackled by an Olympic infrastructure review as cost blowouts threaten to derail major 2032 rail projects.

Hurricanes underline Tasmania's sporting purple patch

Tasmania is enjoying a moment in the sporting sunshine, with the NBL's JackJumpers, BBL's Hurricanes and AFL coach Chris Fagan winning flags in the past year.

Water safety pioneer, master swim coach makes a splash

Water safety pioneer and master swim coach Laurie Lawrence is among a batch of sporting luminaries feted in the Australia Day Honours list.

Snyder responds to Boomers link as coach search narrows

Atlanta NBA coach Quin Snyder has responded to links to the vacant Boomers job after his side, featuring breakout Australian Dyson Daniels, fell to Detroit.

Aquatics, soccer call for new 2032 Olympic venues

Aquatic sports and soccer have made their pitch for new venues for the 2032 Olympics to Queensland government's 100-day infrastructure review.

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