Olympics News

Densham made of tough stuff

Densham made of tough stuff

Aussie triathlete back to peak of her powers after health setbacks following London 2012 Olympic Games. 10 Aug 2016
Boomers stand up to USA

Boomers stand up to USA

Boomer Andrew Bogut has labelled Wednesday’s game against the United States in Rio as the ultimate challenge. 10 Aug 2016
Legends laud Dellavedova

Legends laud Dellavedova

Boomers legend Luc Longley has lauded Matthew Dellavedova’s match against Serbia in Rio that has helped Australia firm as genuine medal contenders. 9 Aug 2016
Aussies fall short at Rio

Aussies fall short at Rio

Australia’s glamour couple of the pool Emily Seebohm and Mitch Larkin have failed to medal in their respective 100m backstroke finals at Rio. 9 Aug 2016
Aussie girls claim gold in Rio

Aussie girls claim gold in Rio

Australia have been crowned the inaugural rugby sevens Olympic champions after downing New Zealand 24-17 in the women’s final in Rio. 9 Aug 2016
Phelps triumphs over Aussies

Phelps triumphs over Aussies

Australia’s sprint relay team has claimed bronze with USA swimming legend Michael Phelps winning his 19th Olympic gold medal. 8 Aug 2016
Aussies' track and field of dreams

Aussies' track and field of dreams

One sport already boasting the female participation interest currently sought-after by Australia’s major footy codes is athletics. 8 Aug 2016
Djokovic's Olympic dream over

Djokovic's Olympic dream over

Novak Djokovic has been evicted from the Olympics after falling to Juan Martin del Potro in straight sets. 8 Aug 2016
Stajcic plots 'sneak through'

Stajcic plots 'sneak through'

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic says he takes confidence from the 2-2 draw with Germany in the second game of their 2016 Rio Olympics campaign at the Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo. 7 Aug 2016
Huddersfield fans hail magic Mooy

Huddersfield fans hail magic Mooy

Socceroo Aaron Mooy put in a Man of the Magch performance to help Huddersfield Town kick off their Championship campaign with a 2-1 win over Brentford. 7 Aug 2016
Pool party, re-started

Pool party, re-started

Australian swimming is anticipating a bounce-back performance at these Olympics Games. But hey, no pressure. 5 Aug 2016
EKK: Too much hype...

EKK: Too much hype...

Matildas defensive midfielder Elise Kellond-Knight admits she never bought into the intoxicating hype which labelled them as the “world’s best” in the lead-up to the 2016 Olympic Games. 5 Aug 2016
Rio mugger shot dead by Russian diplomat

Rio mugger shot dead by Russian diplomat

A mugger has been shot dead with his own gun by Russia’s vice-consul after an attempted robbery in Rio. 5 Aug 2016
Stajcic slams Matildas

Stajcic slams Matildas

The Matildas' bare minimum aim of progressing past Group F in the Olympics will be challenged when they face Germany in Sao Paulo on Sunday (7am AEST). 4 Aug 2016
Olympic gold the ultimate for SBW

Olympic gold the ultimate for SBW

Superstar Sonny Bill Williams says Olympic gold would surpass his two World Cup victories for the All Blacks. 4 Aug 2016
Matildas stunned by Canada

Matildas stunned by Canada

It was a horror start to the 2016 Olympics for the Matildas as an outnumbered Canada managed to down the Australians 2-0 in the first game of Group F at the Arena Corinthians, Sao Paulo. 4 Aug 2016
De Vanna: Canada game crucial

De Vanna: Canada game crucial

Matildas hero striker Lisa De Vanna says getting a win against Canada in their opening game at the Olympics overnight tonight will be crucial if Australia is to progress out their group. 3 Aug 2016
Grand Slam champ out of Games

Grand Slam champ out of Games

Two-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka is the latest tennis star to pull out of Rio leaving a massive hole in the men’s talent stakes. 3 Aug 2016
Olympic swimmers evacuated

Olympic swimmers evacuated

The Rio aquatics centre has been evacuated following a security scare. 3 Aug 2016
Bogut lashes out in Rio

Bogut lashes out in Rio

Andrew Bogut has unleashed on social media regarding the state of accommodation in the athletes’ village. 2 Aug 2016
US Basketball stars housed in style

US Basketball stars housed in style

The US men’s basketball team has been spared no expense with the superstars to be housed on a luxury cruise ship during their time in Rio. 2 Aug 2016