Tag: Sport
Broncos just on top; Roosters, Dragons level
The Broncos held a slim 6-2 lead over Newcastle in their vital final round NRL clash at Lang Park in Brisbane this evening.[MORE]
Short named Australian flag-bearer
Six-time Paralympian Russell Short will carry the Australian flag at tomorrow night's opening ceremony in Beijing.[MORE]
Lethal unhappy with Brown rift rumours
Leigh Matthews says he is bitterly disappointed at continued speculation of a rift between himself and Lions co-captain Jonathan Brown.[MORE]
Djokovic injury taunt backfires on Roddick
Andy Roddick's jokes about Novak Djokovic's injuries touched a nerve with the Serbian star, helping inspire the Australian Open champion to some fiery words of his own after a US Open victory on Thursday.[MORE]
Tied Test umpire Egar dies
Former Australian cricket board chairman and international umpire Colin Egar has died at the age of 80.[MORE]
Tour de France winner Sastre leaves CSC team
Tour de France winner Carlos Sastre has left the CSC team to join the Cervelo TestTeam project, the Spanish rider said in a statement on his website.[MORE]
Twenty20 set to dwarf Test cricket: Chappell
Former India coach Greg Chappell believes cricket's future lies in privately-owned Twenty20 club franchises around the world with Tests taking a back seat.[MORE]
Carney bolts for Huddersfield
Sacked Raiders playmaker Todd Carney will restart his rugby league career with UK Super League club Huddersfield.[MORE]
ARU gives all clear for Super 14 imports
The Australian Rugby Union has lifted a ban which could see foreign internationals playing for Australian Super 14 teams. [MORE]
Tennis champ emerges from Paralympic retirement
Australian women's wheelchair tennis star, Daniele di Toro, has reversed her decision to retire in order to compete at the Beijing Paralympic Games this month.[MORE]
NRL Preview: Round 26
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One of the most tantalising final rounds in recent NRL seasons beckons as teams fight desperately for semi-final berths.[MORE]
Chinese Paralympians set to dominate
China is about to step into the limelight again with what promises to be a dazzling Paralympics in which its athletes will dominate.[MORE]
Djokovic to meet Federer in semi showdown
Serbian third seed Novak Djokovic has advanced to a US Open semi-final meeting with four-time defending champion Roger Federer with a 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7-5) victory over Andy Roddick.[MORE]
Swans coach named Father of the Year
Sydney Swans coach Paul Roos has been named the Australian Father of the Year at an awards ceremony in Sydney. [MORE]
Akhtar turned back at Heathrow airport
Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was sent back home from Heathrow airport overnight because he did not have all the documents allowing him to enter England and play for London county side Surrey.[MORE]
Gustav delays PGA start in St Louis
Heavy rains brought by the remnants of Hurricane Gustav have forced the first round of USPGA Tour event in St Louis to be postponed.[MORE]
State of Origin returns to Melbourne in '09
The opening match of the 2009 rugby league State of Origin series between Queensland and New South Wales will be played at Docklands in Melbourne.[MORE]
Bennett's Broncos eye home semi
Outgoing Broncos coach Wayne Bennett has warned the Knights pose a significant threat to Brisbane's prospects of finishing in the NRL's top four.[MORE]
Gold Coast to dominate 2010 AFL draft
Andrew Demetriou has played down growing concerns about the 2010 draft, in which the Gold Coast will have picks 1-3.[MORE]
Dragons, Roosters clash for top four
The Dragons would leap-frog the Roosters, and may make the NRL top four, with a win in the final round tonight.[MORE]
Porplyzia to miss finals
Adelaide midfielder Jason Porplyzia could undergo season-ending surgery next week after being ruled out of Saturday's elimination final against Collingwood at Football Park.[MORE]
Firepower and 'stooge' boss in Navy party claims
Largest shareholder in fuel additive company Firepower has called for the business to be shut down.[MORE]
King Kev walks away from Newcastle
Kevin Keegan has resigned as Newcastle United manager bringing to an end his second spell in charge of the English Premier League side.[MORE]
Dogs ready to prove themselves: Johnson
Western Bulldogs Brad Johnson is confident his side has what it takes to go all the way in the 2008 AFL finals series.[MORE]
Molik announces shock retirement
Alicia Molik has retired from tennis because she feels physically and mentally worn out from a string of setbacks.[MORE]
