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AFL 2024
Why the AFL should stop Harry McKay from playing this Friday night
The fact that the Blues forward has been cleared to play this week, despite such visible signs of a head injury, underscores a shocking inconsistency in the AFL’s concussion guidelines.
- by Kane Cornes
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Paris 2024
‘Serious error of judgment’: Australian swim coach admits to helping rival
- by Tom Decent
Within a ring of steel, Israelis and Malians share a joyous two hours
- by Chip Le Grand and Marta Pascual Juanola
Paris security ramped up for Israel soccer match as Gaza tensions rise
Israel’s Olympic athletes are under 24-hour protection after a French MP declared they are not welcome in Paris.
- by Chip Le Grand and Marta Pascual Juanola
These are the athletes tipped to fuel Australia’s record Olympic medal haul
If the latest predictions prove accurate, Australia’s Olympic team in Paris will set a new high watermark for medals won at the Games.
- by Chip Le Grand
Fox and Ockenden unveiled as flag-bearers for Paris opening ceremony
Canoe slalom great Jessica Fox and hockey player Eddie Ockenden have been chosen to represent Australia in the spectacular celebration along the river Seine.
- by Jordan Baker
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The shocking video that shows Olympic champ whipping horse ‘like an elephant in the circus’
Equestrian champion Charlotte Dujardin has been banned from Paris 2024 over a video showing her whipping a horse repeatedly on the legs.
- by Tom Morgan and Oliver Brown
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Why the Hawks aren’t worried about Ginnivan and the ‘rascal pack’; Blues hit with another injury blow
The surging Hawks have become the league’s most exciting team, and skipper James Sicily has praised Jack Ginnivan, while Carlton have lost another key player in a further blow to their bid for a top-two finish.
- by Jon Pierik and Andrew Wu
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AFL 2024
Silver lining to Dons’ ‘gutting’ defeat, according to Scott; Dees dismiss talk of Oliver friction
Brad Scott had his charges “on the edge of their seats” during an unusually lengthy review that delved deeper than just the tactical mechanics behind their defeat, while Melbourne have shot down rumours that there is tension between star midfielder Clayton Oliver and the club.
- by Andrew Wu
Insight & Analysis
The run home: Where the contenders stand in the race for the AFL top eight
While the Swans appear to have top spot locked up, the race for the top eight is well and truly on as we head into the home stretch of the AFL season. Where will your team finish?
Jon Pierik
Sports journalist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
Do more: These stars must lift as the finals fight heats up
For many teams, the difference between a deep finals run, an early September exit or missing out all together will hinge on key players returning to form.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
Were these AFL bans correct, or the suspensions that broke footy?
Debate is raging over the three-match bans upheld by the AFL tribunal for Toby Bedford and Charlie Cameron’s tackles. Is the reaction hysterical hand wringing, or is the game under threat?
Jon Pierik and Peter Ryan
Cricket
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Australian cricket
Who is Cooper Connolly? The story behind Australian cricket’s newest wildcard
- by Daniel Brettig
Analysis
Australian cricket
Australia are about to tour England. This is why it’s bad for cricket
- by Daniel Brettig
Soccer
Within a ring of steel, Israelis and Malians share a joyous two hours
- by Chip Le Grand and Marta Pascual Juanola
Basketball
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Paris 2024
‘I’ll never let us experience that again’: Rebuilding the Opals
A disastrous and disconnected 2021 was all the impetus the Opals needed to revisit and rebuild their culture. Three years on in Paris, coach Sandy Brondello, captain Tess Madgen and star Lauren Jackson say the squad has never been stronger – or closer
- by Konrad Marshall
Boomers beat France in Olympics warm-up
The Aussie Boomers scored victory over home team France in an Olympics warm-up game.
Racing
Tennis
From Wimbledon disappointment to Olympic debut: Demon’s quick recovery from ‘freak’ injury
Alex de Minaur’s Olympic dream looked shattered when he withdrew from Wimbledon less than a fortnight ago with a “freak” hip injury, but he has recovered in time to compete in Paris.
- by Marc McGowan
Analysis
Wimbledon
Out-served, outgunned, outplayed: Is this the end of the Djokovic era?
Doubting Djokovic is a dangerous game, but even he is starting to do it.
- by Marc McGowan
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Ledecky’s stone-faced response to question about Michael Phelps being a ‘tosser’
The US swimming legend is out to trash Australia’s opening night in the pool by upsetting Ariarne Titmus in the 400m freestyle.
- by Andrew Webster
Gold medal hope injured in Teahupo'o wipeout
Jack Robinson has been injured while training at Teahupo'o just days out from the start of the surfing competitions at Paris 2024.
