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Tennis

Nalbandian returns a winner

David Nalbandian was a convincing first-round winner at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, but former champion James Blake was defeated in Washington.  More...

Safina breaks through

Former world number one Dinara Safina claimed a straight sets victory over Alona Bondarenko in the first round of the Mercury Insurance Open in San Diego.  More...

Bryans pass Woodies' mark

US twins Bob and Mike Bryan have won a record-breaking 62nd doubles title at the Farmers Classic in California to pass the previous mark held by Australians Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde.  More...
Cricket

Isaac nominated for ICC

The International Cricket Council this morning confirmed they have received New Zealand and Australia's nomination of Alan Isaac as vice-president from 2010-2012.  More...

Strauss: KP will come good

England has plenty of reasons for high confidence after their 354-run win over Pakistan at Trent Bridge - but Kevin Pietersen's form is not one of them.  More...

England romps home

James Anderson's first 10-wicket match haul carried England to victory by 354 runs as Pakistan folded to 80 all out in the first Test at Trent Bridge on Sunday.  More...
League

Tongue in, Dugan back

Canberra captain Alan Tongue is set to make his long awaited return from a groin injury and superstar full-back Josh Dugan is also a strong chance to return in time for Monday's do-or-die clash against high flyers Penrith at Canberra Stadium.  More...

NZ halt Matai pursuit

The Warriors have pulled out of the race to sign Manly and New Zealand enforcer Steve Matai but Sea Eagles officials aren't popping the champagne corks just yet.  More...

Full-time coach needed

Craig Bellamy's successor as NSW Origin coach should be appointed on a full-time basis and must be given the final say at the selection table, according to Blues great Wayne Pearce.  More...
Football

Berger: I'm the boss

The initial post World Cup Socceroos squad might look like it has Aurelio Vidmar's fingerprints all over it, but stand-in coach Han Berger is adamant he is the man in charge for next week's friendly against Slovenia in Ljubljana.  More...

DeVere wants Roar improvement

Brisbane Roar defender Luke DeVere is determined to improve on his breakout season when his side kicks off their 2010/11 A-League campaign against Gold Coast United this weekend.  More...

Fab keeps Gunners guessing

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has fuelled speculation about a move to La Liga champions Barcelona at a gathering to celebrate Spain's World Cup triumph in his hometown of Arenys de Mar.  More...
Horseracing

Cups king enters 12

Bart Cummings has entered 12 horses for November's 150th Melbourne Cup as the master trainer bids to win his 13th edition of the great race which is worth a record $6 million this year.  More...

Illustrious Blue Melbourne bound

Illustrious Blue has been given an entry in the Melbourne Cup following his impressive success at Goodwood last week.  More...

Success for Starspangledbanner

Johnny Murtagh was left counting the cost after bagging the Darley July Cup on former Australian horse Starspangledbanner at Newmarket.  More...

Cricket 

Strauss: KP will come good

Strauss: KP will come good

02/08/2010 | 01:47 PM England has plenty of reasons for high confidence after their 354-run win over Pakistan at Trent Bridge - but Kevin Pietersen's More ...

England romps home

England romps home

02/08/2010 | 09:52 AM James Anderson's first 10-wicket match haul carried England to victory by 354 runs as Pakistan folded to 80 all out in the first More ...

Yousuf gets recall

Yousuf gets recall

02/08/2010 | 07:18 AM Pakistan have responded to their limp batting performance in the first Test by recalling veteran batsman Mohammad Yousuf just More ...

Anderson's first bag of 10

Anderson's first bag of 10

02/08/2010 | 06:11 AM James Anderson's love affair with Trent Bridge brought him a first 10-wicket match haul as Pakistan were dispatched by the fourth More ...
No hope for Pakistan

No hope for Pakistan

01/08/2010 | 11:11 AM Pakistan stumbled to a hapless 15-3 after Matt Prior's unbeaten 102 left it needing to rewrite Test history by making 435 to win More ...
India still No.1

India still No.1

31/07/2010 | 10:04 AM India remain on top of the International Cricket Council Test ratings following their draw in the second Test against Sri Lanka More ...
Anderson fires up

Anderson fires up

31/07/2010 | 09:02 AM James Anderson had plenty to celebrate on his 28th birthday thanks to a five-wicket haul which put England in control against More ...

AFL 

Rioli charge upheld

Rioli charge upheld

03/08/2010 | 07:28 PM Hawthorn's Cyril Rioli will miss the next two matches after his appeal for attempting to strike was thrown More ...

Fight a Port plus

Fight a Port plus

03/08/2010 | 06:06 PM Young gun Jackson Trengove said the third-quarter scuffle between Port Adelaide and Hawthorn players was a positive sign for the More ...

Contests key for Swans

Contests key for Swans

03/08/2010 | 05:11 PM Sydney midfielder Ben McGlynn says a return to winning contested ball is his team's main focus for the final month of the More ...

Trengove ready for Roo

Trengove ready for Roo

03/08/2010 | 04:18 PM After being dropped by Matthew Primus for the Showdown, Port Adelaide's utility Jackson Trengove returned to some form last week More ...
Bomber: Swan the one

Bomber: Swan the one

03/08/2010 | 04:17 PM Collingwood ball magnet Dane Swan is now just as good as any other player in the competition, according to Cats coach Mark More ...
Tigers unearth promising giant

Tigers unearth promising giant

03/08/2010 | 02:36 PM Most AFL players never forget their first game but for young Richmond ruckman Andrew Browne it will be his third game that sticks More ...
Finals all that matter

Finals all that matter

03/08/2010 | 01:13 PM Geelong coach Mark Thompson has warned not to read too much into the result of Saturday night's AFL blockbuster between his 2007 More ...

League 

NZ halt Matai pursuit

NZ halt Matai pursuit

03/08/2010 | 06:14 PM The Warriors have pulled out of the race to sign Manly and New Zealand enforcer Steve Matai but Sea Eagles officials aren't More ...

Full-time coach needed

Full-time coach needed

03/08/2010 | 06:00 PM Craig Bellamy's successor as NSW Origin coach should be appointed on a full-time basis and must be given the final say at the More ...

Tigers' turning point?

Tigers' turning point?

03/08/2010 | 03:51 PM If the Wests Tigers go on to win this year's premiership, mark down May 16, 2010, as the turning point of their More ...

Manly the ones to beat

Manly the ones to beat

03/08/2010 | 02:55 PM Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy says Manly are 'going to be really hard to beat' for the 2010 title despite their inconsistent More ...
Knights upset Manly

Knights upset Manly

03/08/2010 | 12:19 AM The Newcastle Knights have kept their season alive with a spirited 32-14 upset win over the Manly Sea Eagles at a cold and wet More ...
Burgess accepts ban

Burgess accepts ban

02/08/2010 | 05:05 PM South Sydney's hopes of pushing for an NRL finals berth have taken a massive hit after star forward Sam Burgess was suspended by More ...
Rivalry drives Knights

Rivalry drives Knights

02/08/2010 | 11:48 AM The Newcastle Knights are hoping their decades-long rivalry with Manly will spark the team in Monday night's NRL clash at More ...

Football 

DeVere wants Roar improvement

DeVere wants Roar improvement

03/08/2010 | 06:56 PM Brisbane Roar defender Luke DeVere is determined to improve on his breakout season when his side kicks off their 2010/11 A-League More ...

Fab keeps Gunners guessing

Fab keeps Gunners guessing

03/08/2010 | 05:43 PM Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas has fuelled speculation about a move to La Liga champions Barcelona at a gathering to celebrate More ...

Kalou not scared of the rich

Kalou not scared of the rich

03/08/2010 | 05:32 PM Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou says the English Premier League champions are not frightened of big-spending Manchester City and More ...

Cole: I kept Gerrard

Cole: I kept Gerrard

03/08/2010 | 04:57 PM New Liverpool signing Joe Cole has claimed some of the credit for Steve Gerrard's decision to commit his future to the More ...
Djite, Burns get call

Djite, Burns get call

03/08/2010 | 04:02 PM Emerging Socceroos and former Adelaide team-mates Bruce Djite and Nathan Burns have been named in Han Berger's 20-man squad for More ...
Chinese bid for Liverpool

Chinese bid for Liverpool

03/08/2010 | 05:25 AM Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has pledged to invest heavily in Liverpool should his ownership bid More ...
Cahill ready for action

Cahill ready for action

03/08/2010 | 12:17 AM Everton striker Tim Cahill says the club is focused on carrying their pre-season form into the Premier League in two weeks' More ...

Tennis 

Safina breaks through

Safina breaks through

03/08/2010 | 03:02 PM Former world number one Dinara Safina claimed a straight sets victory over Alona Bondarenko in the first round of the Mercury More ...

Bryans pass Woodies' mark

Bryans pass Woodies' mark

02/08/2010 | 07:11 PM US twins Bob and Mike Bryan have won a record-breaking 62nd doubles title at the Farmers Classic in California to pass the More ...

Azarenka wins Stanford

Azarenka wins Stanford

02/08/2010 | 10:55 AM Victoria Azarenka has capped a brilliant birthday weekend in Stanford beating Maria Sharapova for her first Sony Ericsson WTA More ...

Azarenka gets birthday present

Azarenka gets birthday present

01/08/2010 | 03:16 PM Victoria Azarenka celebrated her birthday by beating top seed Samantha Stosur 6-2 6-3 to seal a place in the final of the Bank Of More ...
Stosur ousts Wickmayer

Stosur ousts Wickmayer

31/07/2010 | 07:47 PM Top seed Samantha Stosur was involved in an intriguing tussle with Belgium's Yanina Wickmayer but prevailed in her quarter-final More ...
Murray serves up win

Murray serves up win

31/07/2010 | 05:11 PM Top seed Andy Murray battled against his serve as well as Alejandro Falla, but claimed a 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 win to reach the More ...
Groth into semis

Groth into semis

31/07/2010 | 01:05 PM Australian Jarmila Groth is on track for her first WTA title after advancing to the last four of the Istanbul More ...

Basketball 

Boomers progress to final

Boomers progress to final

30/07/2010 | 10:45 PM The Boomers remain undefeated in the Stankovic Continental Cup, advancing to the final with a hard-fought 69-60 win over Iran at More ...

Boomers down Slovenia

Boomers down Slovenia

30/07/2010 | 06:37 AM The Australian Boomers defeated European strongmen Slovenia 77-63 in China on Thursday night to make it two wins from two in More ...

Surgery for Bynum

Surgery for Bynum

29/07/2010 | 09:49 PM Los Angeles Lakers centre Andrew Bynum is expected be available on a 'limited basis' at the start of training camp after More ...

Boomers pip China

Boomers pip China

29/07/2010 | 07:59 AM A buzzer-beater from David Andersen has helped the Boomers to a thrilling upset victory over host nation China in their opening More ...
Rickert, Blaze part ways

Rickert, Blaze part ways

23/07/2010 | 05:03 PM The Gold Coast Blaze are searching for a second import after American Rick Rickert's application for New Zealand residency was More ...
Paul seeks trade from Hornets

Paul seeks trade from Hornets

23/07/2010 | 04:41 PM NBA point guard Chris Paul will ask to be traded from the New Orleans Hornets, according to reports from the More ...
Bruton calls it a day

Bruton calls it a day

22/07/2010 | 08:31 PM Dual Olympian C.J. Bruton has announced his retirement from international basketball, effective More ...

Horseracing 

Illustrious Blue Melbourne bound

Illustrious Blue Melbourne bound

02/08/2010 | 08:30 PM Illustrious Blue has been given an entry in the Melbourne Cup following his impressive success at Goodwood last More ...

Success for Starspangledbanner

Success for Starspangledbanner

10/07/2010 | 07:18 AM Johnny Murtagh was left counting the cost after bagging the Darley July Cup on former Australian horse Starspangledbanner at More ...

Ballarat Cup moved

Ballarat Cup moved

08/07/2010 | 09:15 AM The Ballarat Cup, the traditional end to the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival, has been moved from its usual Wednesday timeslot More ...

McEvoy out on his own

McEvoy out on his own

02/07/2010 | 05:35 PM After 33 years as a member of the Hayes-Lindsay Park racing stable, including several as a trainer, Tony McEvoy will strike out More ...
Nikolic free to ride

Nikolic free to ride

29/06/2010 | 06:14 PM Jockey Danny Nikolic has escaped four serious charges heard by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board on More ...
Melito leads the way

Melito leads the way

26/06/2010 | 05:06 PM A change of tactics from jockey Corey Brown has delivered Melito another Group 1 win in the $500,000 Winter Stakes over 1400m at More ...
Dariana, Black Piranha win Group 1s

Dariana, Black Piranha win Group 1s

12/06/2010 | 05:36 PM Dariana has earned sweet redemption after a calamitous last-start flop in the Queensland Oaks, with a barnstorming victory in the More ...
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