Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson is suddenly in damage control. It’s fair to say Gustavsson was stunned by his team’s underwhelming — if not embarrassing — performance against Germany in their Paris Opener that led to the brutal 3-0 loss and a Olympics campaign virtually in tatters. The Matildas — who were fourth both in the … Read more
Professional athletes endure immense pressure to deliver results, keep sponsors satisfied, and constantly stay in the spotlight. Recently, various Olympians have spoken out about the effects this stress has had on their mental health. (Watch the video above.) “It’s been a challenge to kind of figure out what that healthy boundary is for my mental … Read more
A pest expert has revealed an ingenious tip for keeping holidaymakers’ clothes free of bed bugs, amid fears the UK could be hit with another invasion of the parasitic insects. Pest-busting specialists Rentokil say they’ve seen a 117-percent increase in enquiries about the blood-sucking creatures, and are warning the millions heading abroad this summer to … Read more
The late Queen Elizabeth II surprised her subjects two years ago with a touching Paddington Bear sketch to open her Platinum Jubilee concert. But it has also been 14 years since the monarch secretly filmed her incredible London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony short with James Bond star Daniel Craig. Fans will remember Bond picking up … Read more
Australia will play Olympic rugby sevens heavyweights Fiji for a spot in the Paris gold-medal game after a 18-0 quarter-final shut-out of the USA. It is the first time in the event’s history that Australia has made it through to the Olympic medal rounds. The Aussies set up their clash with the US after upsetting … Read more
Curry, the four-time NBA champion and two-time NBA MVP for the Golden State Warriors, praised the potential Democratic nominee’s “energy” at a press conference before the favored U.S. opens play against Serbia on Sunday. “It’s a very interesting time for our country, for sure,” Curry told reporters. “Vice President Harris is primed to bring her … Read more
An Australian swimming coach could be sacked on the eve of the Olympics following his controversial comments. Michael Palfrey, one of eight Australian coaches, has told Australian officials he’s “very sorry” for openly declaring he wanted a South Korean swimmer to win the 400m freestyle — an event that includes two Aussies. Palfrey used to … Read more
Decorated sprinter Andre De Grasse and weightlifting champion Maude Charron couldn’t resist the chance to carry Canada’s flag into such a unique opening ceremonies of an Olympic Games. De Grasse of Markham, Ont., and Charron of Rimouski, Que., will bear the Maple Leaf on a boat on the River Seine in Paris on Friday, instead … Read more
The Canadian women’s football team have sacked an assistant coach and another staff member after New Zealand complained to the International Olympic Committee that a drone was used to spy on their training session. Head coach Bev Priestman also removed herself from coaching the team against New Zealand despite declaring she “did not direct” the … Read more
Australia’s men’s rugby sevens team have survived some early nerves to beat Samoa 21-14 as Olympic action got underway in Paris. Disaster loomed in what was essentially a must-win game to open the competition at Stade de France on Wednesday after a long Dietrich Roache pass was intercepted to give Samoa an early lead. John … Read more
