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Matildas humbled 3-0 in Olympics opener by Germany

Australia's Matildas have suffered a 3-0 defeat to former champions Germany after being outclassed in their opening Olympic Games soccer clash in Marseille.

Aussie swim coach Michael Palfrey, involved in Korea furore, will stay in Paris

An Australian Olympic swimming coach who backed a Korean swimmer to defeat the Dolphins will remain at the Paris Games.

Aussies shut out USA to book Olympics sevens semi against Fiji

Australia will play Fiji in the men's rugby sevens Olympic semi-finals after John Manenti's side beat the USA 18-0 in their Paris semi-final.

GWS star Tom Green reprimanded by AFL after saying tribunal is ‘ruining the game’

The AFL has reprimanded GWS star Tom Green for blasting the match review and Tribunal process as a "disgrace" and for "ruining the game" on a club podcast.

‘Really keen to stay’: Adam Kingsley signs new Giants deal

GWS coach Adam Kingsley will stay with the Giants until at least the end of 2028 after transforming the side from AFL strugglers to premiership contenders.

Gutsy wins put sevens men in box seat as Olympic Games begin

Australia's men's sevens team has beaten Samoa and Kenya in Paris to ensure an Olympic quarter-final, that could be a blockbuster against the hosts.

AFL grand final crowd to hear Katy Perry roar

Pop star Katy Perry will perform to a packed crowd at the MCG when she headlines pre-game entertainment at the AFL grand final.

Ultimate Australian guide to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

For all the sporting nerds out there who are excited for the 2024 Paris Olympics, an Aussie sportswriter has put together the ultimate guide for the Games.

Fox, Ockenden to carry Australian flag at Games opening

Canoeing gold medallist Jessica Fox and hockey great Eddie Ockenden will be the Australian flag bearers at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony.

Immortal Mal Meninga hopes to breathe new life into Raiders

The Canberra Raiders are thrilled at the return of club legend Mal Meninga, who they hope will be an extra drawcard for recruiting and retaining players.

Leigh Hoffman wants to break Olympic medal drought with gold

Despite Australia's lack of Olympic success in the men's team sprint, Leigh Hoffman says they are setting the bar high in Paris.

Aussies tipped to finish fifth in Paris medal tally

The Paris Olympics commence this week and Australia are tipped to finish fifth among the medals at the showpiece event.

NRLW players push for longer season, then more teams

The NRL is set to sell broadcast rights to the NRLW for the first time in the 2028 deal, with professional contracts, season length and teams all up for debate.

Oscar Piastri joins Aussie F1 elite with first Grand Prix win

Oscar Piastri has won his first Formula One Grand Prix in Hungary, becoming the fifth Australian driver to join the winners' circle.

Lucky win saves Raiders from fans’ frosty reception

It may have been ugly, but Canberra's 20-18 win over the Warriors was due reward for their fans who turned up in the biting cold after four straight losses.

No need to reset to fix Raiders’ ailing season: Stuart

If Canberra fall to the Warriors on Friday, it would be their longest winless run at home since 2014 and a swingeing blow to their finals chances.

Blues topple Queensland fortress in epic Origin decider

NSW celebrate Bradman Best's try in the State of Origin series-clinching win over Queensland. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Duo return in the nick of time to save Raiders’ season

Jamal Fogarty and Zac Hosking return from injury against the Warriors in a much-needed boost for a Canberra side struggling to keep their NRL season alive.

Fogarty, Young and Hosking return for desperate Raiders

As they look to keep their finals hopes alive, the Raiders are set to welcome back a couple of handy inclusions for Friday's clash with the Warriors.

Australian Travis Bazzana makes history as top MLB draft pick

Travis Bazzana has made Australian sporting history as the first baseballer to be recruited with the No.1 major league draft pick.

Young English star Matty Nicholson to boost Raiders as captain exits

As captain Elliott Whitehead calls time on his NRL career, Canberra have bolstered their forwards for 2025 with the signing of a young England international.

The Canberra Raiders are heading to Las Vegas

The NRL has confirmed that the Canberra Raiders are one of four teams heading to Las Vegas for the opening of the 2025 premiership season along with the Sharks, Warriors and Panthers.

Brumbies secure in Rugby Australia takeover

Rugby Australia could take ACT Brumbies games away from the capital to places like Melbourne, where the Wallabies on Saturday will chase rare back-to-back wins.

De Minaur keen for ‘blockbuster’ – but so is Djokovic

Alex de Minaur is looking forward to playing Novak Djokovic, the "ultimate challenge", but the Serb is also eagerly anticipating their Wimbledon quarter-final.

Adam Simpson axed as West Coast Eagles coach

West Coast will part ways with coach Adam Simpson following a horror run of results over the past few AFL seasons.

Royals jubilee: Canberra rugby club turns 75

Founded in 1949, Canberra Royals Rugby Club celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. They invite the public to join in the festivities.

Raiders’ NRL season in tailspin after loss to Knights

Canberra's hopes of claiming a top-eight NRL finish are fading by the week after Newcastle scored a 16-12 win over the Raiders.

Former Brumbies coach to lead rivals

Former Brumbies' Super Rugby AU championship-winning coach and ex-Wallabies assistant Dan McKellar has been named to replace Darren Coleman at the NSW Waratahs.

‘Sooky’ Albert Hopoate credits wife for NRL return

Burns victim Albert Hopoate is enjoying his time back on the field as Canberra prepare to get their league campaign back on track against Newcastle.

Corey Horsburgh receives a three-match ban for punching and headbutting

Canberra forward Corey Horsburgh has learned his fate after punching and headbutting a rival player in the NSW Cup at the weekend.