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Aussies save some face at SCG
Australia has gained some much-needed momentum heading into its tour of South Africa, completing a nail-biting 112-run win at the SCG. Read More
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Pietersen resigns as England captain: report
Kevin Pietersen has resigned as England captain after his relationship with team coach Peter Moores broke down, Sky News has reported. Read More
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Mariners, Jets pleased with ACL draws
A-League clubs the Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets are happy with their respective draws for the Asian Champions League (ACL). Read More
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US out of Hopman Cup contention
The United States is out of contention for the Hopman Cup, going down to Germany 2-1 in Perth. Read More
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Tsonga fights back in Brisbane
Second seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has fought back from a first set hammering to remain alive in the Brisbane International. Read More
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Black Caps hammer Windies to level series
Skipper Daniel Vettori has taken four cheap scalps as New Zealand crushed the West Indies by seven wickets in Wellington to level the one-day series at 1-1. Read More
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Huxley's rugby hopes crushed
Julian Huxley's hopes of returning to rugby have been dealt a crushing blow with Brumbies coach Andy Friend revealing the utility will not play any part in this year's Super 14 season. Read More
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Franklin unsure about preseason prospects
Hawthorn star Lance Franklin is unsure whether he will make it onto the field for the AFL's preseason competition as he works his way back from injury. Read More
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Devonport Cup champ the oldest in history
Tasmanian-trained racehorse Pindari Prince has won the Devonport Cup on its home track, becoming the oldest winner in the event's 90 year history. Read More
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Liu likely to miss Berlin worlds
China's Liu Xiang will probably not defend his world 110m hurdles title in Berlin later this year because of the injury which forced him out of the Beijing Olympics. The 25-year-old former world record holder and Olympic champion had surgery on his injured foot last month but will not be back in competitive form in time for the August 15-23 world championships, coach Sun Haiping said. Read More
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Reddy out of Mariners encounter
Queensland Roar goalkeeper Liam Reddy is out of this weekend's A-League match against Central Coast with a hamstring strain. Read More
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Hewitt embraces Hopman workload
Lleyton Hewitt has embraced his gruelling Hopman Cup schedule as perfect preparation for the Australian Open. Read More
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Mauresmo finally cashes in against Coin
It may have taken over three hours and five match points, but Amelie Mauresmo finally saw off the challenge of compatriot Julie Coin to move into the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International. Read More
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Manou eyeing Twenty20 win over Bulls
South Australian captain Graham Manou says his side must win Friday's clash against Queensland to stay in contention for the Twenty20 title. Read More
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Smith bats with broken hand
South African captain Graeme Smith has tried to ensure a draw for his team by batting with a broken hand at the SCG. Read More
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Jackson unlikely to return to Caps
Former Capitals captain Lauren Jackson has hinted she will return to Australian basketball one day, but not in Canberra. Read More
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Dokic given Hobart wildcard
Australian Jelena Dokic has been given a wildcard into qualifying for the Hobart International. Read More
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Wildcats bring in former Slingers guard
The Perth Wildcats have signed former Singapore Slingers point guard Shane McDonald for the rest of the NBL season. Read More
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Queenslander wins time trial in Ballarat
Queensland's Carla Ryan has won the women's time trial at the Australian Road Cycling Championships in Ballarat. Read More
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Southern Stars Cup squad named
Selectors have named a 30-player Australian squad, including a number of young faces, for the women's World Cup to be held from early March. Read More
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Fury sign up keeper Pasfield
A-League newcomers North Queensland has confirmed the capture of Newcastle Jets goalkeeper Justin Pasfield on a two-year deal. Read More
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Siddle strikes put Aussies on the verge
Australia was just two wickets from a face-saving victory against South Africa at tea on the final day of the third Test. Read More
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Sainz and Coma keep Dakar Rally leads
Spain's domination of the first half of the Dakar Rally continued apace as both former two-time world rally champion Carlos Sainz and Marc Coma won the fourth stage of the car and motorbike disciplines respectively. Read More
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Boucher goes as Aussies eye victory
Peter Siddle was fortuitously awarded the lbw dismissal of Mark Boucher as South Africa slid towards defeat in the third Test. Read More
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