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Live: Ariarne Titmus pipped by US superstar rival as Aussie swim stars hit the pool in Paris

Ariarne Titmus goes up against American star Katie Ledecky in the heats of the 400m freestyle, with the American great coming out on top on day one of the Paris Olympics. Follow live.

Read More 27 July 2024 | 12:49 pm

When was Australia's first Olympic victory in Paris? Test your knowledge in our quiz

The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad are full steam ahead in Paris, but we're looking back to earlier, different times to test your knowledge of the Summer Games.

Read More 27 July 2024 | 11:12 am

Live: Roosters and Sea Eagles tangle in all-Sydney top-four battle

Two Sydney rivals will close out Saturday's NRL action as the Roosters host Manly with a top four berth on the line. Follow live.

Read More 27 July 2024 | 10:51 am

Live: Essendon's finals hopes take major blow as St Kilda blow Bombers away, Lions secure classic QClash

St Kilda has blown Essendon out of the water as the Bombers stare down the prospect of ending the round outside the top eight. Follow live.

Read More 27 July 2024 | 9:06 am

'I was one of those little girls': How social media keeps Kearns grounded as Stingers go for Olympic gold

Australian water polo star Tilly Kearns has built an impressive following on social media by being authentic. Now she's aiming for an elusive medal with the Stingers at the Paris Olympic Games.

Read More 27 July 2024 | 8:09 am

Australia isn't renowned for judo — but we have two of the world's best vying for an Olympic medal

Judo is more popular in France than anywhere else in the world, but while participation numbers in Australia are tiny in comparison, Katharina Haecker and Aoife Coughlan enter the Paris Olympics as medal contenders. 

Read More 27 July 2024 | 7:37 am

Tennis champs and French legends — here's the full cast of sporting champions who carried the torch to the Olympic cauldron

Speculation was rife before the opening ceremony about who was going to light the Olympic cauldron. While some predictions came true, others were way off the mark.

Read More 27 July 2024 | 6:14 am

From Gaga to beheadings to Céline's magic moment — all the highlights from the Olympic opening ceremony

From Lady Gaga making her highly anticipated appearance to an incredibly emotional conclusion with Céline Dion — here's the biggest moments from the opening ceremony.

Read More 27 July 2024 | 5:01 am

Paris, soaked but spectacular, delivers an opening ceremony for the dreamers

Simply pulling off this opening ceremony is a feat for Paris to be proud of. But as the city of lights danced in the rain, it sent the world a message and proved again the real value of the Olympic Games.

Read More 27 July 2024 | 4:43 am

Cauldron lit and launched into the air as Aussies shine in Olympics opening ceremony

The Paris Olympics officially begin following a spectacular — but rain-dampened — opening ceremony held on the Seine, climaxing with a suspenseful torch relay and a breathtaking performance from Céline Dion.

Read More 26 July 2024 | 10:20 pm

Carlton stunned as Port Adelaide boosts top-four hopes with remarkable comeback win

Port Adelaide looked gone for all money after Carlton kicked seven goals in the second quarter, only to put together a second half for the ages.

Read More 26 July 2024 | 2:45 pm

Cameron Munster shows flashes of brilliance on return as Storm sink Eels

Melbourne were far from perfect in their easy win over Parramatta but the promising return of Cameron Munster should still send a shiver to the Storm's premiership rivals. 

Read More 26 July 2024 | 1:44 pm

France's high-speed rail network hit by arson attacks hours before Paris Games begin

Fires started in railway cabling have impacted up to 800,000 people across the French railway network on the eve of the Paris Olympics.

Read More 26 July 2024 | 1:02 pm

Former AFL premiership star Cyril Rioli launches fresh court challenge against Hawthorn Football Club over alleged racism

Rioli has lodged a racism claim in the Federal Court on behalf of his wife and other former First Nations players.

Read More 26 July 2024 | 12:51 pm

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