Lauren Jackson

The Australian Olympic Committee is in a battle for elite talent with codes such as the NRL and AFL. It just made a big-money move.

Emotional scenes played out at the buzzer after an incredible defensive play sealed the bronze medal for the Opals in a tense struggle.

The Opals all but conceded defeat at three-quarter time as they sat their starters after being steamrolled by the gold medal favourites.

Lauren Jackson did not beat around the bush after Australia's Opals crashed to a shock loss against Nigeria in their opening Paris Games clash.

The Australian canoe slalom champion is a short-priced favourite in the betting markets to be an opening ceremony flag bearer.

Lauren Jackson is set to emerge from retirement and feature at the Paris Games, 12 years after last appearing on the Olympic stage.

Drew Mitchell has opened up on his battle with anxiety and how medicinal cannabis has given him a new lease on life.

Lauren Jackson is 42 and Isobel Borlase 19. They will take to the court as Australian teammates in Brazil this week.

"Is it wacky? Is it this? Is it that?" These are the questions being asked about a treatment helping Lauren Jackson in an extraordinary Olympic bid.

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