Canberra-based Paralympian Michael Roeger won bronze in the 1500 metre T46 event at the Rio Games on Saturday.
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Australia progress to Davis Cup world group after victory against Slovakia
Australia have booked their passage back into the Davis Cup world group after continuing their unbeaten run against Slovakia in Sydney on Saturday.
Melbourne City set for Wanderers clash as Tim Cahill in line for 'hometown' start
Melbourne City fans will finally get the chance to see star signing Tim Cahill in action for the first time on their own turf later this week when John van ‘t Schip’s side takes on Western Sydney Wanderers in the FFA Cup.
New coach Andrew Gaze says Sydney Kings primed for NBL success after China tour
Fresh from the season from hell, the Sydney Kings are back on track after an undefeated tour of China.
Jesse Featonby conquers Black Mountain in National Capital Tour
Former Canberra resident Jesse Featonby stormed up Black Mountain to claim the second stage of the National Capital Tour on Saturday.
Marathon journey: Kurt Fearnley wants a grandstand finish to Paralympic career
Kurt Fearnley will take to the 8km criterium course at Rio’s picturesque Fort Copacabana desperately hoping to add to the Paralympic marathon golds he won in 2004 and 2008.
Jamie Whincup leaves nothing to chance in Sandown 500
Jamie Whincup recently lamented that “complacency” in his approach to the endurance races cost him any chance of defending his Supercars crown last year.
W-League makes move on pay, expansion
Football Federation Australia has signalled for the first time it wants to bring in a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for W-League players.
Singapore Grand Prix practice: Red Bull driver Max Verstappen avoids giant lizard on F1 track
“There’s a giant lizard on the track. I’m not joking!”
NRL finals: Jump on the Green Machine bandwagon as the Raiders roll to MelbourneRaiders turn Canberra green for second week in a row against Panthers
Canberra erupted when the bad and mean Green Machine rolled into their first preliminary final in 19 years on Saturday night.

