Typhoon In-fa made landfall on China’s east coast, south of Shanghai, on July 25, according to weather officials. China’s Central Meteorological Observatory said the typhoon had reached the coastal town of Zhoushan in Zhejiang Province on Sunday afternoon with wind speeds of up to 38...
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Thorpe’s brutal reality for Aussie medallist
Brendon Smith became Australia’s first medallist in Tokyo, but an Aussie swim great was left wondering what could have been after he stormed home to finish third. Brendon Smith has won Australia’s first medal at the Tokyo Olympics after collecting bronze in the men’s 400m...
Ash Barty stunned by rank outsider in huge Olympic upset
Ash Barty has suffered a shock loss in the first round of the Olympics singles draw, going down in straight sets to world No. 48 Sara Sorribes Tormo. The Spaniard stunned her Aussie rival 6-4 6-3 as Barty looked all at sea. Barty rebounded early...
What happens in Vegas: Opals on Cambage drama
The Opals have had an ‘unconventional’ lead up to the Olympics after superstar Liz Cambage pulled out – a move one teammate described as ‘surprising’. The Opals certainly aren’t the first – and won’t be the last – to leave Sin City wondering what the...
Ash Barty stunned by rank outsider in huge Olympic upset
Ash Barty has suffered a shock loss in the first round of the Olympics singles draw, going down in straight sets to world No. 48 Sara Sorribes Tormo. The Spaniard stunned her Aussie rival 6-4 6-3 as Barty looked all at sea. Barty rebounded early...
Tokyo Olympic swimming schedule, times in Australia, medals, relays
Australia is in the driving seat to dominate the swimming at the Tokyo Olympics and day 1 could bring with it four gold medals. Here is the full Olympic schedule. SUNDAY JULY 25 – all times AEDT 11:30am-1:20pm Tokyo Aquatics Centre Men’s 400m IM final...
Doctor’s cold warning to Aussie protestors
Australia’s afternoon of protest has made waves overseas, with images of the chaotic event plastered over world news outlets. A Nobel Prize winning immunologist has delivered a stark warning for those participating in yesterday’s Australia-wide anti-lockdown protests. Thousands took to the streets of Sydney, Melbourne...
Barty bombs out in huge Olympic shock
Ash Barty came crashing back down to earth in stunning fashion, knocked out of the Olympics in a massive first round boilover. Ash Barty has suffered a shock loss in the first round of the Olympics singles draw, going down in straight sets to world...
Ash Barty stunned by rank outsider in huge Olympic upset
Ash Barty has suffered a shock loss in the first round of the Olympics singles draw, going down in straight sets to world No. 48 Sara Sorribes Tormo. The Spaniard stunned her Aussie rival 6-4 6-3 as Barty looked all at sea. Barty rebounded early...
Thorpe’s brutal truth for Aussie medallists
Brendon Smith couldn’t believe he’d won an Olympic medal, but Ian Thorpe pointed out the cruel reality of his achievement. Brendon Smith was over the moon after winning Australia’s first medal in Tokyo, storming home to win bronze in the men’s 400m individual medley. The...