Rio 2016

Olympic bus under attack

Olympic bus under attack

A bus containing journalists and volunteers has come under suspected gunfire while travelling to an Olympic venue in Rio. 10 Aug 2016
Aussies fall short as Phelps shines

Aussies fall short as Phelps shines

Australia have fallen short of a podium appearance after finishing fourth in the men’s 4x200m relay in Rio. 10 Aug 2016
SBW out of Olympics

SBW out of Olympics

Sonny Bill Williams’ Olympics campaign is over after the New Zealand sevens player ruptured his Achilles in his side’s opening 14-12 loss to Japan. 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
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
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
Foord: Matildas will give it everything

Foord: Matildas will give it everything

Ahead of the Matildas game against Zimbabwe, Caitlin Foord believes the Aussies can secure a quarter final place with a big win in their final Rio 2016 Olympic group game. 8 Aug 2016
The best of Olympic Games opening ceremonies

The best of Olympic Games opening ceremonies

With the Rio Opening Ceremony approaching, we take a look at the best of them. 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
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
Van Egmond: We haven't reached our peak yet

Van Egmond: We haven't reached our peak yet

Matildas midfielder Emily van Egmond is not discounting the threat of the Canadians ahead the Aussies opening group game at the Rio Olympics 2 Aug 2016
De Vanna: Don't believe the hype

De Vanna: Don't believe the hype

With expectations high that the Matildas can win a medal in Rio, Lisa De Vanna says the team are ignoring the hype surrounding the team and are concentrating on doing the job themselves. 1 Aug 2016
Sevens on BoltWatch in Rio

Sevens on BoltWatch in Rio

The Aussie Rugby Sevens have landed in Rio for the Olympics...and the squad has one man they want to meet... 30 Jul 2016
'Matildas can create history'

'Matildas can create history'

Ahead of their first game in Brazil, Emily Van Egmond believes the Matildas can win an historic gold medal for Australia at the Rio Olympics. 29 Jul 2016
Tennis embracing the Olympics

Tennis embracing the Olympics

The top golfers aren’t yet, but give them time … especially with the Games heading to Tokyo in 2020. 26 Jul 2016
Rio 2016: Women in Gold

Rio 2016: Women in Gold

There are several very real hopes for gold among our female Olympians 21 Jul 2016