Tom Craig arrest details emerge as Australian Olympic officials take action

Tom Craig arrest details emerge as Australian Olympic officials take action

Australian Olympic chef de mission Anna Meares is adamant Kookaburras star Tom Craig was acting alone when he was allegedly caught trying to buy cocaine by French police. The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) confirmed hockey player was arrested in the 9th arrondissement on Tuesday (Wednesday AEST) and held in custody overnight before being released with … Read more

Australian Olympian arrested in Paris identified as Kookaburras hockey star Thomas Craig

Australian Olympian arrested in Paris identified as Kookaburras hockey star Thomas Craig

An Australian Olympian arrested in Paris allegedly trying to buy cocaine has been identified as Kookaburras star Thomas Craig. The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) confirmed an Australian hockey team member was in custody after being arrested on Tuesday in Paris. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Australian hockey player arrested in Paris. Know the news with the … Read more

Worrying signs for Kookaburras after Belgium thrashing in Olympic Pool B match

Worrying signs for Kookaburras after Belgium thrashing in Olympic Pool B match

The Kookaburras’ Olympic tormentor has come back to haunt them in Paris. In a gold medal rematch, Belgium put the Aussies to the sword, winning comfortably 6-2. Last time the teams met at the Tokyo Games, the Belgians were also supreme. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today After going down in the … Read more

Physicality and endurance win the World Series of perhaps the oldest game in North America

Physicality and endurance win the World Series of perhaps the oldest game in North America

CHOCTAW, Miss. — As the drummers walk onto the field, the players behind them smack their hickory sticks to the beat. The rhythm envelops the stands and a palpable sense of anticipation flows through the crowd. Indigenous peoples have been playing stickball for hundreds of years, and every summer since 1975, teams have competed in … Read more

Streaming this week on 7plus: Surfing, athletics, hockey and more

Streaming this week on 7plus: Surfing, athletics, hockey and more

The action continues in the World Surf League with the Margaret River Pro unfolding in Western Australia. Eleven-time world champion Kelly Slater was knocked out by fellow countryman, and current No.1 seed Griffin Colapinto. Seven Australians have qualified for the women’s Round of 16 while at least three male Aussies are locked in for the … Read more