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Titans in finals firing line: Fittler
The idea was to invite Brad Fittler in for some encouraging words ahead of the Gold Coast Titans' NRL finals clash with the New Zealand Warriors on Friday night. Read More
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Official pushes for vuvuzela ban in Delhi
A senior Delhi Commonwealth Games organiser has criticised a decision to allow plastic vuvuzela horns during the October event. Read More
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Bennett holds off on future talk
St George Illawarra coach Wayne Bennett will reassess his future at the completion of the NRL finals, with a return to the Dragons for 2011 his only guarantee. Read More
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Lithuania, Argentina into quarter-finals
Lithuania and Argentina have grabbed the final two quarter-final spots at the world basketball championships in Turkey, defeating China and Brazil respectively. Read More
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O'Grady, Schleck cut from Tour of Spain
Luxembourg's Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck and his Australian Saxo Bank team-mate Stuart O'Grady have been dropped from the Tour of Spain for breaking the team's rules by going out for a drink. Read More
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Rooney scores as England downs Swiss
Scandal-hit Wayne Rooney scored as England seized control of its Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a comfortable 3-1 victory over 10-man Switzerland in Basel. Read More
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Pakistan crumbles to Twenty20 defeat
England wrapped up a 2-0 Twenty20 series victory over Pakistan after the tourists suffered the embarrassment of being dismissed for 89 to add to their off-field problems. Read More
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Socceroos hold off Poles
Brett Holman reinforced his status as one of the Socceroos' big guns with a decisive half hour display in Australia's 2-1 friendly win over Poland in Krakow. Read More
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Woods granted Ryder Cup wildcard
World number one Tiger Woods has been chosen by Corey Pavin as one of the four captain's picks for the US Ryder Cup team. Read More
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Carney clinches Dally M
Roosters five-eighth Todd Carney has capped a magnificent return to the NRL by locking up the Dally M award for the best player of the 2010 season at a gala event in Sydney on Tuesday night. Read More
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Codes called on to employ betting experts
A prominent betting expert has called on the major sports in Australia to each appoint a specialist to oversee gambling. Read More
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Cruden draws inspiration from the best
Morale-boosting words from Dan Carter have made young All Blacks five-eighth Aaron Cruden keen to show his wares on Saturday against the Wallabies side he expects to target him in defence. Read More
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Contador plans to ride 2011 Tour of Spain
Cycling's top stage racer Alberto Contador has said he wants to ride the Tour of Spain in 2011 after a three-year absence. Read More
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AFL announce byes for 2011 draw
Next year's AFL fixture will have 19 rounds of eight games and five rounds of seven games to accommodate the introduction of 17th team the Gold Coast Suns. Read More
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Stosur has Clijsters on alert
Unbeaten at the US Open in 18 matches since 2003, Kim Clijsters does not fear too much at Flushing Meadows. Read More
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Tassie yachting team wins youth match
A crew from The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania has won the 2010 Australian Youth Match Racing Championship on the Gold Coast. Read More
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Manly assembles spare parts for Dragons
The contrast could not be more stark, St George Illawarra coach Wayne Bennett spoilt for choice while NRL finals counterpart Des Hasler was forced to search far and wide to cobble together an unfamiliar Manly squad. Read More
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Fowler loving life in Perth
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler says he and his family are enjoying Perth's lifestyle but has warned his Glory team-mates not to get carried away with their unbeaten start to the A-League season. Read More
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Rischi move not trade fall-out: Lions
Brisbane chief executive Michael Bowers said a huge financial offer, rather than a failed trade to Carlton, was the primary reason for Michael Rischitelli's departure to the Gold Coast Suns. Read More
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Burgoyne has charge thrown out
Hawthorn's Shaun Burgoyne is free to play in round one of the 2011 season after he beat a rough-conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night. Read More
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Rischitelli ends Suns speculation
Brisbane Lions midfielder Michael Rischitelli has confirmed one of the AFL's worst-kept secrets, becoming the third off-contract player to join the Gold Coast Suns. Read More
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Pakistan adjourns 'fixing' treason hearing
A Pakistan court has adjourned a hearing into treason allegations against seven national cricket players, the sports minister and cricket chief, over a 'spot-fixing' scandal, lawyers said. Read More
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Swans still wary of Dogs' bite
Sydney veteran Ryan O'Keefe has warned that an injury-hit and slumping Western Bulldogs outfit remains a potent threat. Read More
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Brabham name returns for V8 enduro
Australian international David Brabham is confident he can adapt quickly to new-age V8 Supercars ahead of this weekend's Phillip Island endurance classic. Read More
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