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Blame gameCommentsPremiumChalmers blames media as Simpson reveals pair’s conversation

Kyle Chalmers defeated Cody Simpson in the 100m butterfly at the Australian swimming trials, but that was just the start of the story.

Julian Linden

Personal bestPremiumCody Simpson stuns Chalmers at swimming trials

What started out as a fanciful dream is quickly becoming reality for Aussie pop star Cody Simpson - who has uncorked a sensational time at the Australian championships.

Julian Linden

Other SportsPremiumIndigenous Sporting Firsts: Freeman makes history

To celebrate Indigenous Sport Month, News Corp is looking at 50 sporting firsts achieved by athletes through history. From Cathy Freeman to Buddy Franklin and everyone in between.

News Corp Australia

FootballVidmar gets Olyroos gig

A former Socceroo and Olympian has been named as new coach of the Olyroos.

Marco Monteverde

OlympicsPremiumOlympics president returns to Brisbane

IOC president Thomas Bach returned to Brisbane from a Pacific tour and says the Olympic spirit is alive and well across the region.

Robyn Wuth

OlympicsPremiumPentathlon champ vows to quit over changes

Olympic modern pentathlon champion Joe Choong says he'll walk away from the sport if plans to ditch equestrianism go through.

Shrivathsa Sridhar

In the runningCommentsPerth in bid to host Special Olympics World Games

Perth has been selected as the preferred Australian city for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, in a bid to bring the games to the southern hemisphere for the first time in history.

Ben Smith

OlympicsPremiumPremier apologises for Olympics ‘mistake’

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has apologised for a controversial decision she made, calling it a “mistake”.

Hamish Spence

Golden dreamPremium‘Realistic’: Josh Giddey’s grand plan for Australia

NBA superstar Josh Giddey says the Boomers can dare to dream ahead of the Paris Olympics in 2024.

Jasper Bruce

OlympicsIOC head impressed by 2032 Games committee

Brisbane's new organising committee for the 2032 Olympic Games has impressed International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach.

Adrian Warren

OlympicsPremiumAOC President Chesterman vows to inspire

Newly elected AOC President Ian Chesterman vowed to inspire the next generation of Olympians after succeeding John Coates in the role.

Steve Jancetic

OlympicsBrisbane Olympic board seeks 2032 boss

Appointing a chief executive for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics is the top priority of the organising committee board.

Marty Silk

PoliticsPremium‘Horrific’ photo infuriates Olympic star

A top Aussie swimmer has weighed in on a ‘horrific’ image being used in an ad by a right wing activist group.

Duncan Murray

SNUBBEDPremiumSnubbed: Judges brush Aussies at sport’s ‘Oscars’

Australia’s world champion athletes have been sensationally robbed at the annual Laureus Awards, as judges overlooked the likes of Emma McKeon, Ash Barty and Ariarne Titmus.

Julian Linden

BasketballPremiumStolen Olympic medal returned to Aussie star

Nathan Sobey’s bronze medal was stolen from his Queensland home in February, but now it has been returned to him.

Jasper Bruce

High CourtPremiumParalympian’s huge historical payout

A Paralympian has won a huge payout after she suffered a serious spinal injury during a campdrafting competition more than a decade ago.

Blake Antrobus

SportCalling all snappers to enter sport action awards

We want to find the best professional and amateur women’s sport action photographers, enter now to help celebrate Australia’s female athletes.

News Corp Australia

OlympicsHighjumper leaping waterfalls in uncertain climb back to top

For a highjumper, obstacles tend to come easy ... but this year Olympic silver medallist Nicola McDermott has had to navigate herself around a couple of unexpected, yet significant setbacks.

Scott Gullan

OlympicsQld athletes added to Games committee

Gold medalist Natalie Cook and Australian sprinter Patrick Johnson will join the organising committee for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Robyn Wuth

Olympics‘Special to me’: Aussie legend’s Olympic honour

Another legendary name has joined Australia’s Olympic fraternity in the push for gold in Paris in 2024.

Russell Gould

‘Take action’VideoNew push for Swiss to boot Putin’s ‘wife’ out of country

Tens of thousands have signed a petition calling for Vladimir Putin’s ‘wife’ to be kicked out of hiding in Switzerland and deported back to Russia.

Inderdeep Bains

Cash splashCommentsPremiumPM announces $1.8b infrastructure project for Queensland

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled a $1.8 billion infrastructure project for Queensland as he tries to win over voters in another Labor-held State following his past week splashing cash in WA.

Kimberley Caines

OlympicsKaylee ponders massive golden chase to equal legends

Olympic champion Kaylee McKeown is weighing up a big change to her race program as she eyes potentially one of the largest golden hauls in Commonwealth Games history at Birmingham.

Todd Balym

OlympicsPremiumParis mayor questions Russia at 2024 Games

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says the time will come to decide whether Russia should be allowed to compete at the 2024 Olympics in the city.

Richard Lough and Elizabeth Pineau