Elliott says pressure is on athletes not venues in Rio
With the daily doom stories from Brazil prompting predictions of the "worst Olympic Games ever", comedian Brian Doyle says, "even Peter Allen wouldn't go to Rio". Yet one of Australia's greatest ever Olympians, Herb Elliott, has heard it all before. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide IOC 'confident' Rio will be ready Texas shooting Skydiving without a parachute Australian arrested over terrorism-related activities Nintend..>> view originalPaul Roos hails big win against Suns but is left to count the cost with doubts over Jesse Hogan
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Dropped allrounder Glenn Maxwell has conceded that the constant demands of the international schedule resulted in him losing focus of "the little things" in his training and pre-match regimens. Speaking with cricket.com.au, Maxwell said his omission from Australia's ODI squad for the upcoming five-match series in Sri Lanka did come as a surprise, but pledged he would "do whatever it takes" to regain his place. Quick single: Aussies drop ODI squad bombshell It is the first time Australia have s..>> view originalTom Trbojevic stars as Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles claim fourth win in a row over Newcastle Knights
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There is no Sally Pearson and so no rolled-gold golden hope. But there is Fabrice Lapierre jumping in the sand pit, and Jared Tallent walking clear of doped-up Russians and Italians.The Australian team is finally all gathering in Florida ahead of the Rio Olympics. Head coach Craig Hilliard is content the medals will come. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Fire breaks out in Australian Olympic quarters Texas shooting Skydiving without a para..>> view originalNRL: Canberra Raiders v South Sydney Rabbitohs talking points
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