Tag: Sport
North century guides Warriors
An unbeaten 103 to Western Australian skipper Marcus North helped the Warriors to 8 for 224 at stumps on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at the WACA.[MORE]
Bulls make strong start to chase
Queensland was 1 for 72 at stumps on day one of its Sheffield Shield clash against New South Wales at the SCG, chasing the Blues' first innings total of 210.[MORE]
Kosmina calls up Fyfe for Adelaide clash
Sydney FC has recalled South Australian defender Iain Fyfe for tomorrow night's A-League match against Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium.[MORE]
Katich keeps Australia afloat
Australia struggled to 6 for 131 at stumps on day two of the first Test against New Zealand, an overall lead of 189.[MORE]
Kangaroos lose Price for Cup final
Australia has suffered a fresh injury blow ahead of tomorrow night's World Cup final against New Zealand with prop Steve Price ruled out with a calf tear.[MORE]
More funding needed for London 2012: Coates
Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) President John Coates says Australia will not achieve its medal target at the 2012 London Games without extra government funding for athletes.[MORE]
Talay to leave Fukuoka to join Fury
Midfielder Ufuk Talay will return from a stint in Japan to play in North Queensland Fury's inaugural A-League team next year, the club said on Friday.[MORE]
Benitez looks to Spanish stars as title race gathers pace
Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez expects the feelgood factor from his Spanish contingent's international adventure will help keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea.[MORE]
Wickets continue to tumble at Gabba
Australia lost four key batsmen early to slump to 4 for 53 in its second innings on day two of the first Test.[MORE]
Black Caps skittled for 156
Australia's pace attack produced a red-hot performance to dismiss New Zealand for 156 in its first innings at the Gabba.[MORE]
AOC budgets $30m for London team
The Australian Olympic Committee will spend $30 million on sending a team to the London Games, with dual Olympic rowing gold medallist Nick Green to take over as the team's chef de mission.[MORE]
Aloisi back in Sydney starting line-up
Sydney FC's marquee striker John Aloisi will return to the starting side for Saturday night's A-League match against Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium.[MORE]
Lang Park given all-clear for Cup final
Saturday night's Rugby League World Cup final at Lang Park will go ahead as scheduled despite the horrific storms which have struck Brisbane this week.[MORE]
Vic quick pulled for bowling bouncers
Victorian paceman Dirk Nannes has been suspended from the Bushrangers' attack after bowling two illegal deliveries on day one of the Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia in Perth.[MORE]
NZ cricket bosses apologise for 'all white' gaffe
Embarrassed cricket bosses in the southern New Zealand city of Dunedin have apologised for promoting a Test against the West Indies with the slogan "It's all white here."[MORE]
Fines should go to charity: Farina
Queensland Roar coach Frank Farina wants Football Federation Australia (FFA) to donate his $2,000 fine to charity.[MORE]
O'Hern to have thumb surgery
Australian golfer Nick O'Hern will miss Australia's major tournaments this summer after opting to undergo surgery on his thumb.[MORE]
Black Caps sinking at the Gabba
New Zealand has slumped to 6 for 127 in its first innings on day two of the second Test at the Gabba today.[MORE]
Gallen looking likely for Cup final
Australian assistant coach John Cartwright says he is confident lock Paul Gallen will be fit to take on New Zealand in Saturday night's Rugby League World Cup final in Brisbane.[MORE]
Baxter full of praise for Deans
Wallabies prop Al Baxter has praised coach Robbie Deans for his role in improving the team's forward play, ahead of the Test against France this weekend.[MORE]
Rogers, Hincapie to race in Tour Down Under
Australia's Michael Rogers will be making his first Tour Down Under appearance since 2005 when he races in the next edition in Adelaide in January.[MORE]
Aussies fight back at lunch
Australia's four-pronged pace attack struck once each to have New Zealand under fire at 4 for 108 at lunch.[MORE]
Capello stunned by England progress
England manager Fabio Capello admits he is stunned by the progress made by a team which was in utter disarray when he took over in February.[MORE]
Daly keen to make amends
American golfer John Daly says he is fighting hard to win tournaments again.[MORE]
One record assured in Sydney-Hobart
Sydney sailor, Tony Cable, will set a new mark for the most race starts when he competes in his 45th Sydney to Hobart. [MORE]
