Sport
‘It’s such exciting news’: 11-year-old world record holder has 2032 Brisbane Olympics in her sights
Sydney schoolgirl Mia Guillergan says it is a “wonderful opportunity” for to athletes to aspire to compete at a potential Olympics in Brisbane in 2032.
- by Tom Decent
Analysis
Super Rugby
Waratahs must look to 2005 ram raid to overcome Brumbies challenge
- by Morgan Turinui
Cricket
Australia fall short in thrilling fightback as Finch’s run of outs continues
Marcus Stoinis and Daniel Sams plundered late runs but it was not enough to haul in New Zealand’s massive total.
- by Andrew Wu
CA calls for respect as Paine, Labuschagne swerve dissent charges
Player behaviour is under the spotlight along with umpiring standards after several Test stars were on the end of contentious calls.
- by Andrew Wu
Insight & Analysis
Why a Brisbane Games means Australia can finally splurge on its athletes
Greg Baum
When the rules changed, it was hard for the IOC to go past Brisbane as an Olympic Games host. Just don’t tell anyone yet.
NRL
Rugby Union
Analysis
Super Rugby
Waratahs must look to 2005 ram raid to overcome Brumbies challenge
Beating the Brumbies on home turf is the hardest challenge in Australian rugby. But the presence of assistant coach Chris Whitaker may prove valuable for the Waratahs.
- by Morgan Turinui
From Orange CYMS to the Tahs: How Grant followed in famous father’s footsteps
The 27-year-old has taken the road less travelled to the Waratahs’ No. 9 jersey. His father – who scored a try in the famous 1989 NSWRL grand final – couldn’t be more proud.
- by Sam Phillips
‘Foolish’: Nine boss tells Stan it should have seen pub blackout coming
- by Tom Decent and Zoe Samios
Tennis
Soccer
‘The game was completely ruined’: Atalanta coach slams referee after Real defeat
A lacklustre Real Madrid struggled to break down a 10-man Atalanta outfit in Italy while in Budapest Manchester City extended their winning run to 19 matches.
- by Karolos Grohmann and Peter Hall
Socceroos pull out of Copa America to focus on World Cup qualifiers
The Socceroos’ dreams of facing global powers Argentina and Brazil in the Copa America have been devastated by the pandemic for the second consecutive year.
- by Michael Lynch
Racing
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IOC officially selects Brisbane as preferred candidate for 2032 Olympics
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- by Phil Lutton
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