Hauritz says selectors in a spin
Nathan Hauritz has taken a swipe at the national selectors as Michael Beer gets ready to become Australia's 10th tweaker since Shane Warne.

Darchinyan loses title bout
Australian boxing champion Vic Darchinyan loses to Abner Mares in a split points decision in bantamweight world title fight.

Rocca eyes play-off carnage with Eagles
Aussie Sav Rocca believes his Philadelphia Eagles can make big waves in the NFL play-offs if they make it through December.

Sydney give Lavicka the hurry up
Sydney FC give coach Vitezslav Lavicka four weeks to decide his future, with his contract to expire at the end of March.

Tevez wants to quit City: report
Controversial striker Carlos Tevez wants to leave Manchester City and has handed in a transfer request, a London report says.

Patience needed with Beer: Arthur
They have shown faith - now leading coach Mickey Arthur wants selectors to show patience with surprise Australia bowler Michael Beer.

Big Jamal: I couldn't even see the ball
Jamal Idris couldn't make out their faces and could hardly see what colour jersey opposition players were wearing.

Tate bent but not broken
North Queensland Cowboys insist the career of Brent Tate is not under threat as he prepares to undergo another operation.

Aussie blueprint overlooks fielding
Australia's blueprint to reclaim the Ashes comes under fire following revelations their specialist fielding coach has been snubbed.

Newcastle sink Reds for perfect start
Alan Pardew enjoys the perfect start to his reign at Newcastle United with a 3-1 win over Liverpool at St James' Park.