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It took 585 days (and will rumble on for at least another 30) but finally the outcome of the 2010 Tour de France has been settled: CAS upheld an appeal by the UCI and WADA, banning Alberto Contador for two years.
It is the Western Force’s first ever change of guard, with the announcement that David Pocock will replace Nathan Sharpe as captain for 2012.
National selectors mustn’t make the same mistake again with Shaun Marsh. The 28 year-old left-hander has had two vastly different Test “careers”. The first against Sri Lanka with an outstanding 141 on debut, followed by 81, and 18, then 44 and a duck against South Africa.
The Australian sporting public is, I submit, a generally forgiving bunch. We forgave Shane Warne. We forgave Wayne Carey. We even seem to have forgiven Margaret Court, inasmuch as we have not yet placed her in an institution.
Author and leadership expert Leroy Eimes once said: “A leader is one who sees more than others see, who sees farther than others see, and who sees before others see.”
Talk of A-League growth to Tasmania has raised the issue of expansion for the sport into new markets, with opinions divided on the wisdom of doing so.
The sun will finally rise on a new era in rugby league on Friday, but the average fan isn’t likely to feel any immediate effect from the inauguration of the independent commission.
Cricket Australia has a problem. Like a scab that doesnt heal in the tropics, they have allowed racism to fester at Australian cricket grounds.
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Your sports opinion. Write your own articleSonny Bill Williams vs Clarence Tillman III: Live updates, blog
By John Davidson, Today
Sonny Bill Wiliams takes on Clarence Tillman III in Hamilton tonight, with the New Zealand heavyweight title on the line. Join us tonight for live updates, scoring and blog from 5.00pm (AEDT) with all undercard results for Williams vs Tillman.
India vs Sri Lanka, Perth ODI: cricket live scores, commentary
By Suneer Chowdhary, TodaySri Lanka begin their campaign in the Commonwealth Bank series with a game against India at the WACA in Perth and well bring you the live scores and commentary of the action starting at 11.20 am local (15:20 ADST) on Wednesday.
Andy Schleck is missing the point
By Sports Freak, TodayNewly appointed 2010 Tour de France winner Andy Schleck says there is no reason to celebrate the demise of Alberto Contador for doping, who has been stripped of the title, but the Luxembourger is not getting the bigger picture.
Chauncey Billups injury: Is his career over?
By dan-talintyre, TodayChauncey Billups looked like he’d been shot. It was a simple turn to go to the man with the ball, and down he went.
The NRL’s scariest players
By CurtisW1908, TodayThey are the hired guns of their generation. Giants amongst men better known for their intimidating physiques than their skill or finesse. Feared by their opponents, these guys are the real deal.
Let’s talk about selection, Test fans
By Red Kev, TodayIt is obvious that Australia’s batting line-up is not settled. We have had five different openers since the start of the Ashes series.
Super Bowl blunder: How the Giants almost lost by scoring
By stojo01, Today
The 46th Super Bowl on Monday threw up the most bizarre piece of television in recent memory – and no I dont mean Madonnas lip-synced geriatric attempt to promote her back catalogue.
Is the All Stars match increasing the divide?
By Purple Shag, Today
Last weekends All Stars showpiece gifted us some great footy with a high scoring game played at blistering pace facilitated by two talented teams, including a few interesting rule changes.
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