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China's 'greatest' Games to begin amid new terrorism threat
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China says its ready for its Olympic Games, however pollution concerns and a new terror threat cloud the Game's kick off.
Tomkins chosen as Australian flag bearer
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Rower James Tomkins has been confirmed as Australia's flag bearer for tomorrow night's opening ceremony.
Olyroos draws in first Olympic match
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The Olyroos have drawn with Serbia in their Group A match.
I'm favourite and we'll smash US: Bernard
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World record holder Alain Bernard has opened the war of words for the Olympic swimming competition, stating he was the favourite for the 100 metres freestyle and the French relay squad would "smash" the Americans.
Federer ranks gold up there with the grand slams
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Five-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer says winning gold at the Olympic Games would rank alongside his greatest achievements in the sport.
Doping is pushing sprints to the brink of irrelevance: WADA chief
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The head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) says premier Olympic sprinting events are on the verge of becoming irrelevant.
Rudd touches down in Beijing for Olympics opener
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Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has arrived in Beijing for the opening of the Olympic Games.
Veteran Tomkins says conditions tough
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Australian rower and five-time Olympian James Tomkins believes the Beijing heat and humidity will be the toughest he has faced.
Late goals give Kookaburras morale boost
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The Kookaburras have sent a warning to their rivals with a 2-1 win over Germany in a warm-up match in Beijing
Rogge calls on soccer clubs to observe 'Olympic truce'
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IOC president Jacques Rogge has united with FIFA supremo Sepp Blatter and called on soccer clubs to let their players compete in the Olympic Games.
Another human rights protest in Beijing
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As the Olympic Games draw closer, more human rights protests are breaking out in Beijing.
Federer faces tricky start to gold quest
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Outgoing world number one Roger Federer faces a tricky Olympic opener against muscular Russian Dmitry Tursunov.
Chinese political prisoners 'worse-off' in Games lead-up
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A letter from a jailed Chinese dissident to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) claims the treatment of pro-democracy supporters in China has worsened in the lead-up to the Games.
Rivals are out to beat Opals up: Jackson
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Lauren Jackson has claimed rival teams are out to beat the Opals up in Olympic basketball competition.
Carney's future still up in the air
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A meeting between the Canberra Raiders board and troubled star Todd Carney is continuing.
Beijing smog no obstacle to doing the job: AOC
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The Australian Olympic Committee says it is business as usual in Beijing today despite the city being shrouded in smog.
I did it for the good of the game: Sonny Bill
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Sonny Bill Williams has broken his silence over his controversial switch to rugby union.
Young Dees ready for ultimate test
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Melbourne coach Dean Bailey says he is looking forward to seeing how his younger players compete in the toughest test in AFL - taking on premiers Geelong.
Ellis fires medal challenge back at Brits
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Federal Minister for Sport Kate Ellis has rejected comments that the Australian Olympic team is afraid of the British and has instead accused the British Government of putting pressure on its athletes to beat Australians.
Three charges dropped against Catchpole
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Three drug charges against former rugby union player Mark Catchpole have been dropped in a Sydney court.
Darby cleared for Olympics
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Australian modern pentathlete Angie Darby has been cleared to compete at the Olympic Games in Beijing.
We're the Games underdog: US
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The United States will be the underdog in the battle for Olympic medals in Beijing because the Chinese have become much stronger since the Athens Games four years ago, the US Olympic Committee said.
Scott feeling scratchy ahead of final major
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Australian golfer Adam Scott says he is under prepared for the year's final major the US PGA Championship starting tonight in Michigan.
Wesser joins Rabbits' ranks
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South Sydney have signed Panthers full-back Rhys Wesser on a two-year deal beginning next season.
