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‘Difficult circumstances’: Kiwi football star ruled out of Olympics
Ben Old will play no part in New Zealand’s Paris Olympics campaign.

Live: Paris puts on a spectacular show to open the Olympics
It was the first time rain has hit a summer Olympic Games opening ceremony in more than 70 years - but this didn’t stop a truly epic - and at times bizarre - show.

Paris Olympics: Kiwis in action on the first full day of competition
After the men’s sevens’ defeat, Erika Fairweather is the main medal hope while our rowers and equestrian eventers begin their quests for gold.

Warrington thrash Wigan to go top of Super League
Warrington atone for their Wembley Challenge Cup final defeat by crushing title rivals Wigan to go top of Super League.

Team GB arrive at Paris 2024 opening ceremony
Team GB make their entrance at the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, led by flagbearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover.

Scotland triumph in World Schools Debating Championships
The team defeated Bulgaria to lift the trophy in Belgrade on the motion: "This house regrets the glorification of champions".

Why night one at the pool could be the greatest in Australian Olympic history
Australia has never won three gold medals on the same night in the pool at an Olympics. Is that about to change?

‘You guys are bums’: Coach’s post-match explosion that inspired Boomers to Olympic bronze
Finally winning an Olympic medal was a watershed moment for Australian basketball. Coach Brian Goorjian says it’s only the beginning.

‘Successful teams have to go on a journey of some pain’: Can the Bombers bear it?
Essendon’s close wins this season have been more by good luck than design. Last week, Adelaide were good enough to take advantage of the Bombers’ shortcomings. But it raises the question many fans are asking: when will this group learn?

Aussie athletes sail on Seine at history-making opening ceremony
Team Australia's delegation braved the pouring rain as they sailed on the River Seine for the history-making Paris 2024 opening ceremony. © International Olympic Committee

NBA stars respond to ridiculous question
Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant were taken aback by one reporter's question ahead of the opening ceremony. © International Olympic Committee

Inside the other Olympic opening ceremony – 16,000km away from Paris
Thousands of kilometres away from the main event, Tahitian dancers in palm-leaf skirts mingled with locals and tourists ahead of the surf competition.

Oly Whites star ruled out of Paris Olympics
Ben Old will play no part in New Zealand’s Paris Olympics campaign.

End of the road looms for All Blacks Sevens veterans
The All Blacks Sevens coach conceded some ageing players were likely to play their last games for the team on Sunday.

Minions make Olympics cameo
The Minions make a cameo appearance at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Olympics opening ceremony wows rain-soaked Paris crowds
The 2024 Olympics opens with teams parading along the River Seine in boats and performances from Celine Dion and Lady Gaga.

Je ne regrette rien: How I scored an interview with French President Emmanuel Macron
The phrase “No regrets” was in the back of my mind when I cheekily squared up to the French leader.

How to make the greatest game of all even greater
Six-agains, more teams in the finals, fewer games, ditch the disruptors … and don’t mention the Bunker. What needs to change in rugby league?

Move over dance mums; meet the new breed of skater dad
Skateboarding used to be known for its sexist, masculine culture. Now, it’s dominated by teenaged girls, who might be “coached” by their dads but run the show.