Rio – 2016 Olympics – Brazil lays on an inspirational Opening Ceremony
Brazil’s opening ceremony was destined to be marred by civil outrage, political instability, and a meagre budget – but the soul of the event became its saving grace.
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Rio – 2016 Olympics – Welcome… just don’t drink the water
Medals and souvenirs aren’t the only things visitors to Rio are likely to be taking home after the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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Mitchell Starc bags five wickets… then Aussies collapse
Update: Australia was on the brink of an embarrassing sub-100 first innings response this afternoon, at 89 for 8 having added just 35 runs for six wickets.
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AFL: Ted Richards to hang up the boots
Sydney Swan defender Ted Richards has announced his retirement at the end of the season.
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NRL news wrap – Eels reveal they offered Hayne a contract
The Parramatta Eels have released a club statement saying they did offer Jarryd Hayne a contract, despite Hayne claiming no offer was put forward.
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NRL round 22: Brisbane overcome struggling Dragons
The Brisbane Broncos narrowly beat the St George Illawarra Dragons 12-8 in torrential rain at WIN stadium in Wollongong.
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2016 Olympics: Is Rio ready?
The 2016 Rio Olympics opening ceremony is only two days away, but is anticipation building as much as the chorus of complaints and concerns?
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New sports added to 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Surfing, karate, skateboarding, baseball/softball and rock climbing have been added to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
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Rio – 2016 Olympics – Matildas suffer shock defeat in opener
The Australian Women’s Football team suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Canada in their opening match at the Rio Olympics.
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Boxing: Danny Green wins Australian cruiserweight title
Australian boxer Danny Green defeated Kane Watts overnight to win the Australian cruiserweight title with a unanimous points decision.
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