From the experts
The low down from those in the knowResurgent Queensland Firebirds must find a way to break their Australian drought in the trans-Tasman netball competition when they resume domestic combat this weekend.
Sixers claw their way back into NBA series
By AFP, 25 May 2012The Philadelphia 76ers kept their NBA season alive with an 82-75 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday to force a seventh game in their Eastern Conference playoff series.
Heat roll over Pacers to lead NBA series
By AFP, 24 May 2012Miami got their swagger back as they easily beat Indiana 115-83 in game five on Tuesday to take a 3-2 lead in their NBA Eastern Conference series.
Celtics sink 76ers for 3-2 NBA finals lead
By AFP, 23 May 2012Brandon Bass scored a game-high 27 points as the Boston Celtics defeated Philadelphia 101-85 in crucial game five to take a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven NBA Eastern Conference series.
Thunder oust Lakers, reach NBA west finals
By AFP, 23 May 2012The Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket to NBA’s Western Conference finals, eliminating the Los Angeles Lakers in five games with a dominating 106-90 victory on Monday night.
Tomic can cause French upsets, says Woodbridge
By Paul Mulvey, 23 May 2012With a guaranteed grand slam seeding for the first time, Bernard Tomic goes into next week’s French Open in the perfect position to cause some damage.

Last Sunday, I was asked the question: “After Don Bradman, who are your top 10 Australians in order after nearly 50 years covering sport?”
Eights crew in line for shock Games spot
By Jim Morton, 22 May 2012Australian rowing’s motley crew of rejects and misfits – the women’s eight – are on the brink of pulling off an Olympic fairytale.
Miami Heat level NBA playoffs with Pacers at 2-2
By AFP, 21 May 2012LeBron James finished with 40 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists and Dwyane Wade had 30 points as the Miami Heat beat the Indiana Pacers 101-93 on Sunday to level their NBA playoff series.
Lorenzo wins French MGP, Stoner third
By AFP, 21 May 2012Spain’s 2010 world champion Jorge Lorenzo won a wet French MotoGP on Sunday and took the overall lead in the championship from Australia’s Casey Stoner.
V8 race tightest in recent years
By Guy Hand, 21 May 2012It will be as much about minds as motors for whoever can end the year at the top of the the tightest V8 Supercar championship lead pack in memory.
Retiring Stoner might switch to V8s
By Guy Hand, 19 May 2012Casey Stoner’s long-term future could lie in V8 Supercars after the two-time world motorcycle champion’s shock MotoGP retirement.
The Roar of the crowd
Your sports opinion. Write your own articleThe Roar: UFC 146 previews and predictions
By E. Spencer Kyte, TodayHere are UFC experts Erin Tierney, Sam Brown and E. Spencer Kyte’s previews and predictions for the upcoming UFC fights.
Australians face tough draws at Roland Garros
By zacbrygel, Today
Australian tennis players Sam Stosur, Bernard Tomic and Lleyton Hewitt all face tough draws at the upcoming French Open.
King Novak chases record Grand Slam tally
By zacbrygel, Today
Collapsing on the court in triumph, exhausted, he then wills himself up and consoles his opponent before he rips off his shirt, screaming at the top of his lungs.
Frank Mir out to cement his place amongst the greats at UFC 146
By E. Spencer Kyte, 25 May 2012
Frank Mir doesn’t get the respect and recognition he deserves. The talented heavyweight has amassed the most wins of any heavyweight in UFC history (14), and is one of only three men to hold the heavyweight title on multiple occasions.
The great UFC 146 shake up: who has missed out?
By ErinT, 25 May 2012
When UFC 146 was first announced, it was the card that seemed too good to be believed.
UFC 146: Heavyweight main card should pack a punch
By E. Spencer Kyte, 24 May 2012In an ideal world, Sunday’s UFC 146 all-heavyweight main card will produce a symphony of violence – five explosive, entertaining scraps that end with a highlight reel finish in the cage, and the audience erupting in the seats.
Federer back in game to grab world’s number one spot
By Ivana Krsteska, 23 May 2012
Starting the season off with three titles already in his pocket, former world no. 1 Roger Federer might have just what it takes to redeem his old title.
UFC 146 Junior Dos Santos’ first test as champion
By Sam Brown, 23 May 2012
The UFC Heavyweight belt is something of a cursed chalice in the MMA world. It tends to take promising fighters, lure them in, and give them a sprinkling of glory, before dumping them on the sidewalk for the next best thing.
It’s showtime in the NBA: Spurs v Thunder
By Adrian Bauk, 23 May 2012The Western Conference finals have been decided after the Oklahoma City Thunder finished off the Los Angeles Lakers in five games. They will meet the red hot San Antonio Spurs who haven’t lost a match in over a month.
How to like LeBron James, despite it all
By John Davidson, 22 May 2012
Yesterday LeBron James proved that he is an unbelievable basketball player with freakish talent, perhaps the best athlete in the world, no matter what your opinion of him.
The Names of the Games: Part II
By Purple Shag, 22 May 2012This list has been complied without the assistance of logic or rationale. It contains random athletes plucked from the sporting landscape whose names somehow impact on how they play their respective sports, or at the very least, conjure phonetic explosions from commentators every time they get near the ball.
Nicolas Almagro, a French Open surprise packet
By zacbrygel, 22 May 2012Coming into the French Open for 2012, and a different Spaniard is in top form for a go at the title. 26-year-old Spaniard Nicolas Almagro has all the credentials to be the perfect surprise packet at Roland Garros.




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