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We graded the offseason for every NBA team, from Atlanta to Washington: Which teams got an 'A'?
Kevin Pelton hands out offseason grades for each of the NBA's 30 teams. Who passed, and who needs summer school?
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Matildas have questions to answer everywhere after Olympic humbling by Germany
Australia lost to Germany after delivering one of the worst performances in a game of consequence under coach Tony Gustavsson.
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ROUND 21
Wounded Blues call on reinforcements to take on Port
Round 20 of the 2024 AFL season begins with a huge clash between Carlton and Port Adelaide at Marvel Stadium.
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SWIMMING
Going for gold: These are Australia's great hopes in the Paris pool
Who are the swimmers to keep an eye on in Paris? And who are the ones most likely to deliver medals? ESPN's Jake Michaels runs through Australia's best hopes, in alphabetical order:
'The impossible is what motivates me every day': Katie Ledecky aims for even more history in Paris
Katie Ledecky's swimming accolades are staggering, and at the Paris Olympics, she is eyeing four more golds. What drives her, after so much success?
The Aussie 'marriage' hunting gold beneath the Eiffel Tower
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ROUND 21
Utoikamanu the final piece in the Bulldogs puzzle
Today we take a look at the risks associated with signing Stefano Utoikamanu, the disappointing crowd for the NRLW opener and we give the Melbourne Storm the minor premiership.
The Caslick effect: How the 'Queen of Sevens' changed rugby in Australia forever
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RAW DEAL
Umpires are front and centre, but rarely truly acknowledged for their efforts
With the retirements of Ray Chamberlain and Chris Donlon, the AFL is losing 800-games plus experience. Is it doing enough to replace them?
Top Headlines
- Paris countdown: The latest Aussie Olympic news
- Raiders rookie has fun with fan's Mahomes doll
- 'Flu strikes Broncos' Walsh, Oates onto bench
- Former Hawks take racism complaint to Fed Court
- Canada axes coach from Olympics over drone use
- Argentina report robbery at Olympic training base
- Aussie swim coach to stay in Paris amid furor
- Former PM Hawke inspires Aussie 7s into semis
- Rams CB Kendrick suffers torn ACL in practice
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Chris Hyde/Getty Images Paris Olympics: What you need to know about the Games as an Australian
The Paris Olympic Games are upon us. We've answered a list of key questions to help prep you for what promises to be an enthralling two weeks of viewing for Australian fans.
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Matt King/Getty Images NRLW 2024 Season preview: Who can stop the Knights?
A historic three-game State of Origin series was the perfect teaser for the upcoming National Women's Rugby League Premiership which is now just three sleeps away.
ESPN/Getty Images ESPN's top 25 Australian athletes of the 21st century
Who are Australia's greatest 25 athletes from the 21st century? With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, we thought it was a good time to dig into the debate.
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