Little charity as Bunnies, Dragons turn up the heat
South Sydney stars John Sutton, Luke Burgess and Eddy Pettybourne were placed on report and St George Illawarra players were warned over their tackling technique in a fiery Charity Shield at ANZ Stadium last night.
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Magician Marshall fails to pull a win out of hat
Michael Chammas League: THE Sydney Roosters overcame a Benji Marshall exhibition to head into the NRL season on the back of a four-point victory against the premiership favourites last night.
Bring back pre-season cup, says Fittler
Daniel Lane League: FORMER Test captain Brad Fittler has said the Australian Rugby League Commission should consider the reintroduction of a preseason cup to make trial matches worthwhile.
Ponting may need a rest from ODIs: Arthur
Chloe Saltau Cricket: IN AN ominous sign for Ricky Ponting's one-day career, coach Mickey Arthur has admitted the acting captain is jaded and in need of a rest, but he also needs to perform soon to shore up his place.
Rebels loss no reason for Hill to be alarmed
Stathi Paxinos Rugby: MELBOURNE REBELS coach Damien Hill had said before last night's trial game against the Crusaders that he would not be too concerned about the result.
Final stumble no hurdle for Pearson
Georgina Robinson Athletics: SALLY PEARSON blitzed the field and recorded her fastest time this season despite knocking over the final hurdle in a stunning outing in Sydney last night.
Baby steps on a Giant journey
Michael Cowley AFL: THE flashing neon sign on Wallgrove Road shouted ''Special Event Ahead'', and this time it wasn't for an Elvis impersonator at Rooty Hill RSL. While we have been hearing about them for a very long time, last night signalled the real birth of the Greater Western Sydney Giants.
Bring on the world: Caviar lines up next test
Andrew Eddy Horseracing: AUSTRALIA may have seen the last of Black Caviar, for the time being at least, with the superstar likely to shoot for a world record 20th successive win in Dubai in six weeks.
FFA must share the blame for Palmer's woes
Football: Everyone is asking the same question after a stunning turn of events on the Gold Coast: what is going on at the club? United have repeatedly made headlines for the wrong reasons.
Time for Joey to call it a night at the parties
Last Word: ANDREW JOHNS is off the rails in his private life and needs to rein things in before he lands himself in a difficult situation. Those close to him are concerned about what they describe as a ''self-destructive streak''.
League
Bring back pre-season cup, says Fittler
Daniel Lane FORMER Test captain Brad Fittler has said the Australian Rugby League Commission should consider the reintroduction of a preseason cup to make trial matches worthwhile.
Expansion clubs keen to impress commission
Brad Walter, Adrian Proszenko A TEAM from New Zealand's South Island has emerged as a potential rival to Brisbane, Perth and Central Coast in the battle to join an expanded NRL competition.
Parramatta interested in Waerea-Hargreaves
Adrian Proszenko PARRAMATTA have put Roosters and New Zealand enforcer Jared Waerea-Hargreaves at the top of their wish list for next season.
Granted, he's got work to do, but new chief has lots of experience
Young Manly stars to launch first season of NRL's new era
Game on: Tuqiri puts horror run behind him
Phalanx of fresh Warriors ready to be blooded in top flight
Storm boy Ryles ready to unleash a purple reign
Snowden haunts his former teammates
Civoniceva hit may attract interest of match rewiew panel
Raiders triumphant without Campese
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Cricket
Haddin will make impossible look easy
Mark Geyer is a great bloke and I doubt that anyone who knows him would argue that a passion for football courses through his veins. On his return to the Panthers, I'm sure that he planned to play there until the day he dropped.
Sachin's human 'but milestone will come'
As Sachin Tendulkar approaches what is almost certainly his final Sydney game next Sunday, Andrew Wu caught up with the man at the other end when Tendulkar made his first century in Sydney, in 1992.
Blues spend a day without a wicket
WESTERN AUSTRALIA duo Liam Davis and Adam Voges put together a record third-wicket partnership yesterday to all but ensure the Warriors an outright victory against NSW in the Sheffield Shield clash at the WACA Ground.
Thunder urged to pursue Indian, Sri Lankan stars
Off-colour Warner urged to take cue from Gilchrist
Lee music helps Indian kids out of the dumps
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Rugby
Tahs star's licence to thrill
David Sygall WARATAHS fans hungry for a season of attacking rugby may well have hit the jackpot with the return home of one of Australia's most exciting back-line stars in Adam Ashley-Cooper.
Mitchell forced to cool his heels
Georgina Robinson WARATAHS winger Drew Mitchell will miss at least the first four rounds of the Super Rugby season due to an ankle injury.
Super officials mull expansion into US, Japan
Duncan Johnstone SUPER RUGBY looks ready to take the next step and extend into new territories beyond Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
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Football
McFlynn's mission: stop Vidosic
Sebastian Hassett Terry McFlynn, the man with the task of keeping Dario Vidosic quiet at Hindmarsh Stadium this evening, knows if he can win their one-on-one battle then Sydney FC are on their way to winning the war.
Rogic steals show as Mariners scuttle Phoenix
David Sygall JOHN SUTTON was the big-name attraction last night, but a young upstart grabbed most of the plaudits with a spectacular goal and a man-of-the-match performance.
Kewell lights fuse but Berisha fires the Roar
TWO goals to Besart Berisha have helped Brisbane Roar hold on for a 3-2 win over a Harry Kewell-inspired Melbourne Victory at Suncorp Stadium last night.
Hiddink signs with Russian upstarts for $12m a year
Disadvantaged youth receive help to indulge their passion for football
Mulvey eyes full-time role after backing United's golden boys
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Cycling
Final chance for Sutton to launch Manx
Rupert Guinness MUSCAT: Chris Sutton knew that filling the shoes of Mark Renshaw as the lead-out man for British world champion Mark Cavendish was never going to be easy.
Goss conserves energy for Europe
Rupert Guinness 12:13am Will Matt Goss finish the Tour of Oman on Sunday with a flash of brilliance in a sprint? His GreenEDGE sports director, Lorenzo Lapage isn't fussed.
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Horse Racing
Caviar makes Hay while sun shines
'Salivating' was the word applied to the Black Caviar phenomenon yesterday after just about every other superlative has been used.
Manawanui's charge home excites trainer
Craig Young THE group 1 winner Manawanui thrilled connections when defeated first-up by the uncompromising Hot Snitzel in yesterday's Royal Sovereign Stakes at Warwick Farm.
Cassidy sings praises after Sea Siren win
Craig Young JIM CASSIDY rose in the saddle and saluted after Sea Siren claimed yesterday's Light Fingers Stakes and the jockey was stilling raving on weighing in. ''Yes, I love it,'' Cassidy said.
Young pair survive scares to stay on track
Beating champion mare's little bro is All Too Hard
Bush boys joust city slickers for title
Favourites strengthen grip on Interdominion after sparkling displays
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Golf
Woods still in there to equal Nicklaus
GREATER golfing minds than mine, like the NBC's Johnny Miller, believe Tiger Woods's stellar career is far from over, although Miller is not so adamant the former world No.1 will break Jack Nicklaus's record of 18 majors.
Donald wears his crown with ease
Luke Donald knows that his best golf is good enough to win the No. 1 ranking and that's good enough for him, writes Karen Crouse in Los Angeles.
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Olympics
Final stumble no hurdle for Pearson
Georgina Robinson SALLY PEARSON blitzed the field and recorded her fastest time this season despite knocking over the final hurdle in a stunning outing in Sydney last night.
D'Arcy's dreams languish amid board silence
Georgina Robinson THE fate of controversial swimmer Nick D'Arcy still hangs in the balance two days after the Swimming Australia board met to consider it.
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Basketball
Hawks boss throws weight behind expansion
Alex Rowe BASKETBALL Australia and NBL chief executive Larry Sengstock is adamant that adding two teams to the league next year will not hurt regional sides such as the Wollongong Hawks.
Fellow stars hail Jordan as the best player ever
CHICAGO: Retired NBA legend Michael Jordan was hailed as the greatest player in basketball history by two potential rivals to the throne on Friday as he celebrated his 49th birthday.
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Jake of all trades
Talent: While an athlete's frame, genetics and build contribute to their success in a particular sport, nothing beats old-fashioned passion, writes Daniel Lane.
Conditions perfect for Eckstein's tilt at title
Josh Rakic Ironman: CAINE ECKSTEIN has sent an ominous warning to Ironman Series rival Ali Day, adamant that predicted hot and humid conditions will suit his style as the pair battle to become the 2011-12 champion.
Banting crashes Open quarter-finals
Alex Rowe Surfing: PORT MACQUARIE'S Matt Banting will have ASP Tour surfers looking over their shoulder if his results during the Australian Open of Surfing at Sydney's Manly beach are an indication of his season ahead.
Nissan and Kelly gang corralling horses
Motorsport: Nissan, the long-awaited third manufacturer in Australia's V8 supercar category, isn't jumping back into racing again to make up the numbers or to satisfy Tony Cochrane's belated need for greater variety in his show.
Tennis: Stosur to play Azarenka in WTA Qatar final
Dragons take out Charity Shield
The Dragons edge out the Rabbitohs 18 -12.
Late surge give Roosters victory
The Roosters overcame a double-digit deficit to defeat the Wests Tigers.
Crusaders pip Rebels
Crusaders squeak past Rebels in the final pre-season trial.
Leeds crowned World Club champions
Leeds Rhinos defeat Manly Sea Eagles to end recent dominance by Australian clubs in the World Club Challenge.
Panthers mangle Eels in Penrith
The Panthers beat the Eels in pre-season tune-up.
Waratahs v Tonga
The Waratahs clash with Tonga in spectacular fashion at the SFS.
Australia gets a schooling by Lankans
Australia thrashed in one-day international st the SCG.
NAB Cup Pool One
Scenes from the NAB Cup's opening night games between Richmond, North Melbourne and Hawthorn.
Brumbies v ACT XV Match
The Brumbies put the final touches on their Super Rugby pre-season with a 66-0 thumping of an ACT XV at Greenway oval on Thursday.
Rookies to watch in 2012
Who in the rookie Class of 2012 will be a star of the future?
Who is Jeremy Lin?
US basketballer Jeremy Lin has become an overnight senation.
Emerging midfielders
Players with less than 50 games experience who could become midfield lynchpins.
The Australian Open of Surfing
Latest pictures from the Australian Open of Surfing at Manly Beach.
Wales down Scotland in Cardiff
Leigh Halfpenny stars for Wales as Scotland is put to the sword at Millennium Stadium.
Rebels fall to Blues in trial
Rebels overrun in the final third of pre-season match in Melbourne.
Italy give England a fright
England fight back to snatch victory against Italy.
Black Caviar wins her 18th race in a row
Black Caviar wins her 18th race in a row at Caulfield in the Orr Stakes.
NSW Swimming Championships
London Olympics hopefuls tune-up before selection trials.
Tiger, huge waves and Pebble Beach
Spectacular scenes as large swell pounds the seawall of the Monterey Peninsula Country Club.
Battle for the Belt
Sonny Bill is New Zealand's new heavyweight champion.
The red carpet of the Laureus Sport awards
Former stars and current players walk the red carpet before the award ceremony in London.
Scuffle at weigh-in for Sonny Bill bout
Charles Tillman III and Sonny Bill Williams confront each other at the official weigh-in.
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