Tag: Sport
Carney's tangerine dream realised
Socceroos midfielder David Carney is set to bolster Australia's dwindling stocks in the English Premier League after switching to newly promoted Blackpool.[MORE]
Hockeyroos sweep aside India
The Hockeyroos remain undefeated at the women's Hockey World Cup in Argentina after a 6-3 victory over India this morning. [MORE]
Azarenka in hospital after US Open collapse
Belarus 10th seed Victoria Azarenka was taken to hospital for a check-up after collapsing on court in the first set of her second round tie against Gisela Dulka at the US Open.[MORE]
Lower grade league player banned for biting
North Sydney lower grader Mitchell Stevens has been suspended for ten matches after being found guilty of biting following a lengthy hearing at the NSW Rugby League judiciary on Wednesday night.[MORE]
Murray sizzles as Berdych falls early
Andy Murray blazed into the second round of the US Open in scorching conditions, but Wimbledon runner-up and Czech seventh seed Tomas Berdych was ousted in straight sets.[MORE]
Injury scare over Giteau
Wallabies medical staff are confident star centre Matt Giteau is in no doubt for this weekend's Tri-Nations Test against South Africa after he rolled his ankle at training.[MORE]
Riewoldt wins Jack Dyer Medal
Richmond's Jack Riewoldt has won the Jack Dyer Medal becoming the first player in the club's history to win the AFL's best and fairest and leading goalkicker award in the same season.[MORE]
Luczak bundled out of US Open
Australian number two Peter Luczak has lost in the first round of the US Open in New York.[MORE]
Boomers blow big chance against Serbia
Australia has suffered a frustrating setback at the basketball world championships, going down to Serbia 94-79 in Kayseri.[MORE]
Gough blasts 'pathetic' Pietersen axing
Darren Gough has blasted the decision to axe out-of-sorts Kevin Pietersen from England's squad for their upcoming limited overs matches as "absolutely pathetic".[MORE]
Wallabies drop three forwards
The Wallabies have overhauled their starting pack for Sunday morning's (AEST) Tri-Nations Test against South Africa in Bloemfontein.[MORE]
Boomers hoping to avoid US
Throughout the first round of the men's basketball world championships in Turkey, one team has always been lurking at the back of Australia's minds - the United States.[MORE]
Pakistan stars depart for betting scam probe
Three Pakistan players embroiled in betting scam allegations have headed to London to face questioning which is almost certain to sideline them from the team's tour of England.[MORE]
FFA confirm diving bans stand
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has confirmed the controversial suspensions for simulation will stand.[MORE]
Only gold will do for Kookaburras
Australian men's hockey coach Ric Charlesworth says his team will have no excuses if it fails to secure gold in October's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.[MORE]
Payne gets first young player nod
North Queensland Fury's Chris Payne is the first nominee for the A-League 2010-11 Young Footballer of the Year Award.[MORE]
Suns recruit Krakouer apologises to Port
Historic Gold Coast Suns recruit Nathan Krakouer has apologised to a "disappointed" Port Adelaide for the manner of his departure.[MORE]
Mariners call in experts
Biomechanics experts have been called in by the Central Coast Mariners in a bid to overturn an A-League ban that has sparked fears exciting import Patricio Perez may return home to Argentina.[MORE]
Swifts welcome two new additions
The NSW Swifts have bolstered their already impressive roster with Mo'onia Gerrard and Carla Dziwoki joining for a tilt at the trans-Tasman netball league next season.[MORE]
Marshall ready for Lui to fire
Wests Tigers superstar Benji Marshall has paid young halves partner Robert Lui the ultimate compliment - comparing him to the man who combined with Marshall to win the Tigers' only NRL title in 2005.[MORE]
Watson hits out at ICC inactivity
All-rounder Shane Watson has savaged the International Cricket Council over its inability, or reluctance, to expose and catch match-fixers.[MORE]
Trickett to come out of retirement
Three-time Olympic gold medal winning swimmer Libby Trickett is to come out of retirement and will target a spot on the Australian 2012 Games team for London.[MORE]
Hawks stick by Tuck
Hawthorn Football Club says it will continue to support drug-suspended player Travis Tuck by keeping open a rookie spot on its playing list.[MORE]
Diamonds to keep changes coming
Australian netball coach Norma Plummer says she will continue to tinker with her starting line-up against New Zealand despite having picked her Commonwealth Games squad.[MORE]
Local eliminates Smith in Tahiti
Local wildcard Manoa Drollet has caused the biggest upset at the Billabong Pro Tahiti, eliminating current world number one Jordy Smith of South Africa in the third round.[MORE]
