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Kerr, Foord score hat-tricks as Matildas post 8-0 win

Kerr, Foord score hat-tricks as Matildas post 8-0 win

Sam Kerr has scored a memorable hat-trick in front of her home fans as the Matildas crushed the Philippines 8-0 in their Olympic qualifier.

Gustavsson praises Matildas' attacking flair

Gustavsson praises Matildas' attacking flair

Gustavsson praises Matildas' attacking flair

Gustavsson praises Matildas' attacking flair

Matildas skipper Sam Kerr and forward Caitlin Foord scored hat-tricks as Australia thumped the Philippines 8-0 in a one-sided Olympic qualifier in Perth.

Days of flying under the radar are over for Matildas

Days of flying under the radar are over for Matildas

Days of flying under the radar are over for Matildas

Days of flying under the radar are over for Matildas

Matildas captain Sam Ker says everyone's life has changed following the team's famous run to the Women's World Cup semi-finals this year.

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Sam Kerr reveals she injured both calves at World Cup

Sam Kerr reveals she injured both calves at World Cup

Star striker Sam Kerr is set to be given more game time in the Matildas' Olympic qualifier against the Philippines at Optus Stadium.

Australians Raygun, J Attack win Olympic breaking spot

Australians Raygun, J Attack win Olympic breaking spot

University lecturer Rachael Gunn and 16-year-old prodigy Jeff Dunne have qualified for the Paris Olympics with a win at the Oceania Breaking Championships.

Matilda Sam Kerr a fan favourite even in Iran

Matilda Sam Kerr a fan favourite even in Iran

Iran coach Maryam Azmoon still loves Sam Kerr despite the star Matilda scoring the sealer in their Olympic qualifier in Perth.

Raygun, J Attack close in on Olympic breaking spot

Raygun, J Attack close in on Olympic breaking spot

Australian breakdancers Raygun and J Attack have taken out the Oceania Breaking Championships preliminary finals as they chase a spot at the 2024 Olympics.

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Matildas coach's mind blown by Mary Fowler magic

Matildas coach's mind blown by Mary Fowler magic

Matildas coach's mind blown by Mary Fowler magic

Matildas coach's mind blown by Mary Fowler magic

Manchester City striker Mary Fowler has continued her hot form with a dazzling cameo during the Matildas' 2-0 win over Iran in Perth.

Swimmer Chelsea Gubecka first named on Olympic team

Swimmer Chelsea Gubecka first named on Olympic team

Swimmer Chelsea Gubecka first named on Olympic team

Swimmer Chelsea Gubecka first named on Olympic team

World championship silver-medal winning marathon swimmer Chelsea Gubecka has become the first athlete named for Australia's Paris 2024 Olympic team.

Sydney academic looking to break her way into Olympics

Sydney academic looking to break her way into Olympics

Sydney academic looking to break her way into Olympics

Sydney academic looking to break her way into Olympics

University lecturer Rachael Gunn plans to let her "body take over" at the Oceania Breaking Championships as she puts her best foot forward for an Olympic tilt.

Gustavsson urges more investment to keep him motivated

Gustavsson urges more investment to keep him motivated

Gustavsson urges more investment to keep him motivated

Gustavsson urges more investment to keep him motivated

Tony Gustavsson is among the names to be linked to the coveted head coaching role with the US national women's team, but his immediate focus is on the Matildas.

Fitz-Gerald says it's time for squash to start again

Fitz-Gerald says it's time for squash to start again

Fitz-Gerald says it's time for squash to start again

Fitz-Gerald says it's time for squash to start again

Squash great Sarah Fitz-Gerald says the sport in Australia has a golden opportunity to become fashionable again after being accepted into the Olympics.

AOC boss urges Swimming Australia to accept change

AOC boss urges Swimming Australia to accept change

AOC boss urges Swimming Australia to accept change

AOC boss urges Swimming Australia to accept change

Australia's Olympic boss Ian Chesterman has urged Swimming Australia members to accept changes asked of them by World Aquatics.

Olympics can help save international cricket: CA boss

Olympics can help save international cricket: CA boss

Olympics can help save international cricket: CA boss

Olympics can help save international cricket: CA boss

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley says the sport's addition to the Olympics will encourage players to choose their national team over big-money franchises.

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Cricket's return to Olympics ratified among five sports

Cricket is back in the Olympics with the sport's return for the 2028 Games ratified at a meeting in Mumbai.

Lions' relocation up in air as AFL boss lands in Qld

Where the Brisbane Lions play for four seasons from 2026 while the Gabba is redeveloped remains a mystery as new AFL boss Andrew Dillon pushes for a resolution.

Cricket set for return at LA Olympics - and in Brisbane

Los Angeles is set to host cricket's return to the Olympic Games after a 128-year hiatus, with men's and women's T20 tournaments pencilled in for 2028.

Gold again for Jess Fox in perfect Paris Games test

Australia's Jess Fox is again on top of the world, winning gold in the Women’s K1 at the Canoe Slalom World Cup Final in France for the overall World Cup Crown.

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'Chips on the table' in Hockey One Olympic auditions

Fit-again striker Tom Wickham, lining up for Perth, will be among the many contenders pushing their Olympics case when Hockey One returns for a third season.

Opals' Olympic path to Paris goes through Brazil

Australia's women's basketball team must avoid a last-placed finish at a round-robin tournament in Brazil to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Garside leads Aussie boxers on Olympics hunt

Harry Garside will get his chance to secure an Olympics return as one of 13 Australian boxers competing at next month's Pacific Games in the Solomon Islands.

Shane Kelly buoyed by Australian track cycling growth

After the disaster of the Tokyo Olympics, the Australian track cycling program is showing promising signs ahead of 2024's Paris Games.

Qld backs the Gabba as Olympic host site

A Senate inquiry wants a review into the decision to host the 2032 Brisbane Olympics at the Gabba, with concerns about plans to revamp the stadium.

Thobois pleased with Paris Games preparations

There are contingency plans in place if extreme heat plays a part in the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Olympics boss 'confident' in Brisbane games organisers

Australian Olympic officials and Brisbane 2032 games organisers have been quizzed about their preparations for the world's biggest sporting event.

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