Olympic News
New drug tests for top athletes
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5:46AM TOP athletes will undergo Tour de France-style blood tests for the first time at the world athletics championships.
Hockyroos miss out on Champs Trophy
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THE Hockeyroos suffered a major setback to their Olympics preparation, missing out on an invitation to next year's Champions Trophy.
Volleyballers get bum deal
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BRITAIN'S female beach volleyball champions are renting out their rears in an advertising deal that encourages fans to photograph their behinds.
Aussies ride wild winds to top spot
AUSTRALIAN 49er crew Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen thrived in tough conditions to sail into first place at the Olympic Test event.
Charlesworth to coach beyond London
RIC Charlesworth has virtually ended hopes of ever coaching the Australian cricket team, tying himself long-term to the Kookaburras.
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Opinion & Analysis
How will Australia go in London?
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EVER wondered how Australia would go if the London Olympics were held today?
Social media rules 'murky'
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Geoff Huegill THERE is now a year to go until the London Olympics but right now we're all buried deep in competition at the world championships.
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Hockeyroos' brutal boot camp
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The Hockeyroos endured a torturous boot camp in Perth as they bid to arrest a worrying form slide.
ALSO IN SPORTS TODAY
Shame - Power hits rock bottom
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PORT Adelaide coach Matthew Primus savaged his players after yesterday's record 165-point defeat to Hawthorn.
Bicks facing his toughest test
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IF Mark Bickley coaches the Crows to a win over the all-conquering Cats, the job is his, writes Chris McDermott.
Alastair Cook runs red-hot
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THEY are the "Bradmanesque" numbers driving England to cricket's summit - and Alastair Cook is the maestro behind the Poms' climb to the No. 1 spot.