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Paris 2024
LeBron v Wembanyama: Collision of shooting stars lights up Paris night
The NBA’s present and future clashed at Bercy Arena on Saturday night when two giants – literally and figuratively – went at each other in a battle for gold.
- by Andrew Webster
Imane Khelif files harassment complaint amid boxing gender dispute
The Algerian boxer at the centre of a gender controversy at the Olympics has filed a formal legal complaint, citing being the victim of online harassment, according to her lawyer.
- by Juliette Jabkhiro
‘I love Rachael’: Meares, teen breaker defend Raygun against ‘keyboard warriors’
As Pat Cummins also threw his support behind Rachael Gunn, Australian chef de mission Anna Meares said the breaker had represented the Olympic spirit with courage and enthusiasm.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
‘We’re so proud of that’: Stingers take home silver medal after brave loss to Spain
The Stingers are going home with a silver medal after losing the final of the women’s water polo 11-9 to Spain.
- by Tom Decent
Oceania Mackenzie had a medal within her grasp. But she hit the wall
Briefly, Oceania Mackenzie held the bronze medal position in the sport climbing final. It slipped away, but her resolve did not. LA, Brisbane, here she comes.
- by Greg Baum
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NRL 2024
NRL fastest man race highlight of ‘mini Olympics’ on grand final day
Who is the fastest man in rugby league? There are plans to end the age-old debate as part of a “mini-Olympics” on grand final day.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Dragons 10 Bulldogs 28
NRL 2024
‘Kyle said he didn’t do it’: Dragons deny claims Dog bitten
TV footage showed Crichton react when laying on top of former Bulldogs player Flanagan. He later appeared with blood on his nose.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Panthers 36 Eels 34
NRL 2024
Cleary-inspired Panthers get out of jail to set up Storm blockbuster
- by Adrian Proszenko
Insight & Analysis
I am Raygun. You are Raygun. We are all Raygun!
Haters gonna hate. But here’s why we should all be Dr Rachael Gunn.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Wallabies are on the canvas and there’s no easy way back up.
The resounding defeat to South Africa on Saturday exposed the scale of the gap between Australia and the world’s best. It’s hard to see it closing any time soon.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
She came to fight for her country, and ended up a punching bag.
What would it mean if boxing disappeared from the Olympics – and frankly, why should you care?
Chip Le Grand
Chief Reporter
Rugby Union
New Zealand 30 Argentina 38
International rugby
Shock loss to Argentina rocks All Blacks’ Rugby Championship hopes
Cricket
Analysis
Australian cricket
‘I share an impatience’: The cricket culture wars Nick Hockley couldn’t win
- by Daniel Brettig
Soccer
They called her ‘Pele in skirts’. Now they call Marta by her name
Whether or not Brazil win Olympic gold on Saturday, the player who has been a giant for her nation and global women’s soccer will retire a legend of the sport.
- by Emma Kemp
Analysis
Paris 2024
A nice guy with a complex legacy: Gustavsson’s Matildas roller-coaster has come to a halt
As the post-mortems come thick and fast, a holistic reflection of the Swede’s tenure in charge of the Matildas can be viewed through the prism of his own language.
- by Emma Kemp
AFL
Basketball
Curry hits four three-pointers in two minutes to lead America to gold
The French got to within three points with three minutes remaining, then Steph Curry did what only Steph Curry does.
- by Michael Chammas
The Opals’ best hope is bronze – yet there are clear silver linings
The Opals were comprehensively handled by Team USA in their semi-final in Paris. But there’s still hope for excitement, beginning with a debutant.
- by Konrad Marshall
Racing
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Dart of sharpness: How teen star Luke Littler hit the bullseye
The 17-year-old Brit, a rugby league fan who has turned darts into a sexy sport, will compete at the Australian Darts Masters in Wollongong this weekend.
- by Emma Kemp
‘Always an excuse’: Tszyu fears Russian could pull out of title fight
Tim Tszyu is one of the most avoided fighters on the planet, but hopes his mooted bout against an undefeated Russian doesn’t follow suit.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Thunderbirds 59 Vixens 57
Super Netball
Thunderbirds strike again, deny Vixens in grand final thriller
- by Steve Barrett
