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Victory to win 2-1 in a tense A-League Grand final

Davidde Corran

By Davidde Corran March 20th 2010 (6 hours ago)

Let me be clear: while Sydney might be the traditional soul of Australian football, these days Melbourne is it’s home. On November 16th 2005 history was made at Sydney’s ANZ stadium when the Socceroos qualified for the 2006 World Cup.

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Clarke recovers to play one of his finest Test innings

Spiro Zavos

By Spiro Zavos March 20th 2010 (8 hours ago)

Australia's Marcus North, left and Michael Clarke celebrate at the end of play against New Zealand. AAP Image/NZPA, Ross Setford

Some time during the very slow period of play during the Test at Wellington, when Simon Katich and Michael Clarke seemed becalmed, I heard one of the good old boys at the Basin Reserve say to a weather-beaten mate: “They’re batting as if they’re Kiwi batsmen.”

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Cooper ahead of Gits, Barnes in playmaker stakes

By Jim Morton - March 20th 2010 (7 hours ago)

Quade Cooper’s irresistible Super 14 form has him leading the contest for Australia’s chief playmaking role, according to former Wallabies inside back Rod Kafer.

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AFL wants live coverage as part of next TV deal

By AAP - March 20th 2010 (7 hours ago)

The AFL wants television networks to show matches live when the next broadcast rights deal is brokered for the 2012 season and beyond.

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Souths sunk in extra time by Prince field goal

By David Beniuk - March 20th 2010 (8 hours ago)

South Sydney’s miserable start to the NRL season has continued with a heart-breaking golden point extra time 19-18 defeat at the hands of Gold Coast at ANZ Stadium.

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Forget the drama, Clarke will make a great Test captain

David Sygall

By David Sygall March 19th 2010

Michael Clarke will lead Australia when Ricky Ponting retires and will finish his career as a respected and successful skipper. The chaos of the past couple of weeks will not hinder this in any way. Rather, it genuinely begins Clarke’s path to the post of captain.

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The big questions ahead of the A-League Grand Final

Paddy Higgs

By Paddy Higgs March 19th 2010

Permiership window might be a term thrown about far more liberally in other codes, but the concept is certainly worthy of consideration ahead of Saturday’s A-League grand final.

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We must keep Cooper if we want to win the Cup

Andrew Logan

By Andrew Logan March 19th 2010

In the final moments of the 2003 Rugby World Cup final, the match, which had see-sawed for almost 100 minutes, was finally decided by an ice-cold Jonny Wilkinson field goal.

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The rising stars set to shine in 2010

Michael DiFabrizio

By Michael DiFabrizio March 19th 2010

With a number of second-year players, including Nick Naitanui, retaining their eligibility, the race for this year’s Rising Star award is already looking like it will be the one of the most hotly-contested since the award began.

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The biggest question in Rugby League

Steve Kaless

By Steve Kaless March 19th 2010

Another Dragons game on the box, so another date with my nemesis. If rugby league is all about rivalries, well, as they say, “it doesn’t get any bigger.”

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Korean football is better than we thought

Mike Tuckerman

By Mike Tuckerman March 19th 2010

The news that Sydney FC defender Simon Colosimo looks set to move to the K-League comes as no real surprise. The veteran defender harbours World Cup ambitions, but unless he finds himself a club for the next three months, he won’t be on the plane to South Africa.

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We won’t be second to World Cup, says Demetriou

By Roger Vaughan - March 19th 2010 - (86)

Kiwi cricket in disarray as Aussies move in for the kill

By Spiro Zavos - March 18th 2010 - (24)

Is it a matter of time before Barry Hall snaps again?

By Ben Somerford - March 18th 2010 - (4)

Big few months ahead as AFL work on GWS project

By Roger Vaughan - March 18th 2010 - (58)
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The real problem with Australian rugby

By sheek March 20th 2010 (8 hours ago)

The Parramatta Two Blues has been in the news recently. There is concern this proud Western Sydney club may not compete in this year’s Sydney Shute Shield (Premier rugby) due to a lack of players.

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Australian basketball finds saviour in US colleges

By Matthew Maguire March 20th 2010 (8 hours ago)

While the NBL has staggered and all but fallen in recent years, it seems much of Australia’s young basketball talent are instead heading to the US college system to further their careers.

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Is Formula 1 going round the bend?

By westy March 20th 2010 (8 hours ago)

With the Australian Formula One Grand Prix a week away, its employees, including seven time world champion Michael Schumacher, have expressed concerns that the sport is becoming a mere procession.

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Why the A-League Grand Final must stay

By Jono March 20th 2010 (8 hours ago)

With both Asian Champions League places for the 2011 tournament sewn up for Australia’s participants, there has been much debate surrounding the worth of an A-League Grand Final with virtually ‘nothing’ at stake.

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Don’t ditch Sheffield Shield final for more Twenty20

By lachymac March 20th 2010 (8 hours ago)

It has been said that Australia’s premier first class cricket competition will be ditching its final to make way for a bigger Twenty20 competition.

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ARU must not let Melbourne rebel

By Josh Dutton March 20th 2010 (8 hours ago)

Melbourne joining the Super 15 next year should not be taken lightly by the ARU. If foreign players are going to join the side, the ARU must ensure that they mentor younger Melbourne-based rugby players and ensure a strong rugby culture develops.

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Western Bulldogs no longer the underdogs

By arkie March 19th 2010

The Western Bulldogs will head into their 2010 campaign expected to be in contention for their first premiership in 56 years.

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AFL TV rights: Foxtel coverage could be far Fetched

By Redb March 19th 2010

A Malaysian billionaire is apparently in the mix to bid as a partner for the next round of the AFL TV rights for 2012-2016.

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Video: The best of David Beckham

By The Roar March 19th 2010

The career of David Beckham, at the elite level at least, is seemingly over following his Achilles tendon injury last weekend. The global superstar could very well never see the top flight again.

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The weekend that will be in rugby league

By sportsfanslife.com March 19th 2010

Bulldogs prop Ben Hannant has approached the club and requested an early release from his contract on the grounds that he is homesick and wants to return to QLD.

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The Championship Finals are too long

By Australian Football March 19th 2010

The real Australian Football prize is the Premiership Plate. FFA has to rethink the HAL finals and bring them into a working relationship with the ACL.

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Don’t laugh, the Sharks are still semi-contenders

By kynang March 19th 2010

And yes, semi is intended both ways. While most will agree the Sharks season is a bust, there is no reason to write them off just yet.

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What can Viduka tell us we don’t already know?

By jimbo March 18th 2010

Fox Sports are claiming a world exclusive with Mark Viduka appearing on Fox Sports’ Hyundai Matchday Saturday. Despite the Matchday Saturday tag, this week the show airs on Friday night as a live Grand Final Preview Special.

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Will Mourinho be the greatest manager ever?

By Wello March 18th 2010

Jose Mourinho is a polarising figure – people either adore or loathe him. He’s charismatic yet controversial. But no-one can argue with his record.

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How the NRL and AFL can work around a World Cup

By Alez Valez March 18th 2010

Well there has been plenty of debate over what chance a World Cup bid has if the NRL and AFL will be left out of pocket. Is this the case though?

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UFC wins audiences despite lack of rules

By mungo_13 March 18th 2010

The Ultimate Fighting Championship was in town last month and managed to polarize Australia’s sports fans. I am on the negative side. But the mixed marshal arts competition can hardly be doubted as a sport.

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Jonny Wilkinson will be back for the RWC

By GladFop March 18th 2010

By now you’ve heard the earth-shaking news – Jonno has bitten the bullet and dropped Jonny Wilkinson for the French game Saturday. (The Times headline included the words ‘England turn to youth’ but probably should have read ‘England turn to stone.’)

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Touch rugby is the best route into Asia

By Midfielder March 18th 2010 - (54)

Geelong to take the title against all challengers

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Do we have unfair expectations of our sports stars?

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Four good reasons to sign for the Rebels

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Who would win a fantasy Origin match?

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Sydney win? Nah, A-League needs a Melbourne win

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AFL set to create a second tier league

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USA Rugby forms a College Premier League

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