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Connolly backs Harvey as pressure mounts

connolly Fremantle coach Mark Harvey finds an unlikely ally.

Player watch from round five

WAFL watch from the weekend.

Glory picks short straw in fixture draw

Perth Glory Perth Glory could return to Subiaco Oval this season because Member's Equity Stadium is booked out for a weekend to house a major mystery musical act.

Rechichi has her eyes set on two goals

She he has already overcome overwhelming odds - and almost gave up her life - to become an Olympic champion, and intends to be one again.

WA golfer ensures return to PGA

West Australian golfer Michael Sim has ensured his return to the US PGA Tour with another brilliant low-scoring performance.

Valentine coy about his next career move

Western Force scrum half Josh Valentine has credited the Perth Super 14 side with resurrecting his career and his Wallabies ambitions - but still has not decided whether he will repay them with another season.

Wallace, Tigers should honour deal: Parkin

Coaching legend David Parkin believes the besieged coach should coach out the season.

Pagan: I'm ready

Denis Pagan throws new twist into situation of besieged Richmond coach Terry Wallace declaring himself in a perfect position to take on a senior AFL coaching job.

Pies' concern is just whingeing

Collingwood is concerned about the future of the game. Philosophically so, so concerned they delivered a DVD to specifically to umpiring department.

Devil in the Dee-tale

Melbourne's win was a turn up for the books and the oft-maligned Brad Miller was at the heart of it.

Wallace situation raises coaching scenarios for Richmond

Richmond saying that Terry Wallace is contracted until the end of this season. Which is different to saying he will be coaching in round 22 this year.

The men most likely: Richmond contenders

The coaching candidates.

High injury toll as hamstrings begin to mount

Four players tore hamstrings, one sustained a broken jaw and another hurt an ankle in what was a damaging round of AFL football.

Lucas far from finished say Dons

The obvious part is that Scott Lucas has been superb for Essendon over 13 seasons. The question is whether it can continue into a 14th season or beyond.

Sore Shaw sidelined for Anzac Day clash

Collingwood defender and Anzac Day medallist Heath Shaw will miss Saturday's Anzac Day clash with Essendon because of a hamstring injury.

AFL unimpressed with Magpies' sniping

Collingwood's top brass well advised to bring chequebook with them to tomorrow's clear-the-air discussions with the AFL after league tires of the sniping of umpires.

Clarke wants top-order revival

Michael Clarke Stand-in captain Michael Clarke says Australia's main focus will be on improving its batting for the one-day international series against Pakistan.

Finals series expanded in bigger A-League

Expanded A-League draw throws more teams into the finals mix and generates more interest and excitement, according to the sport's governing body.

Ferguson cops flak as United bows to Everton

Alex Ferguson has no one to blame but himself for Manchester United's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Everton at the weekend, say English newspapers.

Victory happy with new season draw

Melbourne Victory starting new A-League draw with season's first match on August 6, and finishes more than six months later with game against rival Sydney FC.

'Slow' ARU hits back at Baxter

Australian Rugby Union, upset that Wallabies prop Al Baxter goes public that his contract negotiations have broken down, insist "the ball is in his court".

Button hails Red Bull in the wet

Formula one championship leader Jenson Button says Mark Webber's Red Bull team is unbeatable in the wet.

Marasco's group 1 dream to be revived at Randwick

One time Cox Plate favourite Marasco gets another chance at group 1 glory with West Australian galloper set to tackle All Aged Stakes at Randwick.

Vets unable to save 14 polo ponies

In front of stunned crowd at International Polo Club Palm Beach in Florida, veterinarians tried to save 14 polo ponies from death before the feature game of the US Open.

Featured and cursed

The Age would never take the high ground on matters of editorial judgement when it comes to choosing the cover of your sports section or magazine.

Rare reward in racing when the punt becomes business

There are many stories of fortunate businessmen who manage to launch an enterprising career by having two or three excellent days on the punt.

A black-and-white affair

When the money ran out, Merbein FC knew survival was the only game plan.

Merbein's fight for survival

Money can buy success, but when the dollars run out, survival is the only game plan that counts

Lonies together at Frankston

Ryan and Nathan Lonie are happy in Frankston after being separated during their AFL careers.

Strathfieldsaye come to life

As the AFL ponders how to sell football to West Sydney, the new club of Strathfieldsaye has no such problems.

Myrtleford's hard road

Myrtleford Football Club is struggling for players, they need 44, a week out from their first game they only have 37.

A unique match-up

A big town has found success in a weaker football league, but it's caused nothing but trouble.

Flags no longer a Shore thing

After years of success, North Shore is learning about life at the bottom of the ladder.