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Wembley turf under fire from Wallabies
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The Wembley Stadium turf has come in for fresh criticism from stand-in Wallabies captain George Smith after his side finished its European tour with an 18-11 win over the Barbarians.
Skaife relieved to be cleared of debt
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V8 Supercars driver Mark Skaife says he is pleased to have resolved the financial problems with his racing team before his final race.
Vic jumps racing to continue
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After an extensive safety review, the Victorian jumps racing industry will continue.
Bauer's trainer won't be discouraged
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English trainer Luca Cumani says he will return to Australia for future races, even if his Melbourne Cup runner-up Bauer has its second placing taken away this afternoon.
Kiwi Wilkinson into PGA lead
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New Zealand's Tim Wilkinson held the lead during the opening round of the Australian PGA Championship at Coolum in Queensland this morning.
Federer cuts back on clay tournaments
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Roger Federer says he will trim back his clay court schedule in 2009 despite the French Open being the only major missing from his 13 grand slam titles.
England flop McClaren is Euro hit
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Former England boss Steve McClaren's rehabilitation continued this morning as he guided Dutch club FC Twente into the UEFA Cup last 32.
Redbacks admit one-day hopes over
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South Australian coach Mark Sorell says the Redbacks are out of the domestic one-day competition after losing to Queensland at the Gabba.
Berger facing whopper of a task
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Australia's new technical director Han Berger has vowed to equip future generations of Socceroos with skills that will allow them to compete at the highest level in world football.
Ogilvy gets early PGA jump
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World number 14 Geoff Ogilvy was the early leader at the Australian PGA Championship at Coolum in Queensland this morning.
United, Spurs reach League Cup semis
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Carlos Tevez has scored four goals for Manchester United against Blackburn Rovers as it joined holders Tottenham Hotspur in the semi-finals of the League Cup.
Stars out for Hobart International
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Next month's Hobart International has attracted another star of the world women's circuit.
ICC allays 2011 World Cup doubts
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Cricket's global governing body has dismissed reports the sub-continent could lose the 2011 World Cup due to safety fears following last week's militant attacks in Mumbai.
No envy as Jaques focuses on recovery
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Injured Australian opener Phil Jaques could be forgiven for being envious of New South Wales colleague Simon Katich.
Farah begins Titans talks
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After an official "meet and greet" yesterday, the Gold Coast Titans are hopeful of a final decision from Wests Tigers hooker Robbie Farah by Christmas.
Outrage over Classic Adelaide turnaround
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NSW driver Bill Pye is outraged he was not informed about an appeal process against the result of the Classic Adelaide Rally.
Wallabies too good for Baa-Baas
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The Wallabies have ended their six-match tour with a hard-fought 18-11 win over the Barbarians.
Retiring Carrigan rates Athens gold as highlight
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Sara Carrigan says winning a gold medal in the road race at the Athens Olympics was the highlight of her cycling career.
Bulldogs shut door on Maitua
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The Bulldogs say former Kangaroos lock Reni Maitua will not be given another chance at the club even if he has counselling.
England agrees to resume India Test tour
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England will fly to Abu Dhabi today to resuming its two-Test tour of India, which was in danger of being abandoned in the aftermath of last week's terror attacks in Mumbai.
Dragons thrash Hawks in Wollongong
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The South Dragons hammered Wollongong by 34 points in their National Basketball League encounter in Wollongong last night.
Allenby's ill mum tells him to go win PGA
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Australian golfer Robert Allenby almost pulled out of today's Australian PGA tournament in Queensland, only for his terminally ill mother to tell him to go out and win it.
Future of jumps racing in Vic to be decided today
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The Victorian jumps racing industry is anxiously awaiting today's expected decision on the future of the sport.
Bulls down Redbacks in rain-shortened match
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Queensland has beaten South Australia and picked up a bonus point in a rain shortened one-day cricket match at the Gabba.
Tigers chasing 219 in Hobart
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Tasmania needs a further 212 runs to win its Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales in Hobart.
