Tag: Sport
Words fail Smith after Test call-up
New Test tourist Steven Smith says words probably would not be adequate to explain achieving a childhood dream if he gets the chance to strut the five-day stage in New Zealand.[MORE]
Grateful North hopes to repay faith
Western Australian skipper Marcus North has expressed his gratitude at being spared the axe from the Australian Test team and has vowed to repay the selectors faith in the two Test series against New Zealand.[MORE]
Rising star Wright pondering her goals
Australian golf rising star Lindsey Wright might well have the potential to be world number one - but she has not yet worked out whether she wants to be.[MORE]
Adelaide nabs fine ACL away win
Adelaide has set itself up for another fruitful Asian Champions League adventure with a model away performance and a 2-0 victory over Shandong Luneng in China.[MORE]
Copeland inks three-year deal with Blues
Rising star Trent Copeland has signed a three-year deal to keep him with New South Wales.[MORE]
Yousuf and Younis axed by Pakistan
Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan and have sensationally been barred from selection for Pakistan following a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) inquiry into reports of infighting on the disastrous tour of Australia.[MORE]
Chiefs' Lauaki charged with assault
Former All Blacks forward Sione Lauaki has been charged with assault following an early morning confrontation in a New Zealand bar.[MORE]
Khawaja puts Blues in control
New South Wales was a dominant 5 for 332 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at the SCG.[MORE]
Bushrangers winning race to host final
Victoria remains in the box seat to host the Sheffield Shield final after a fine bowling performance against Tasmania on the opening day of their final-round clash at the MCG.[MORE]
Bulls' hopes go down the gurgler
Queensland's hopes of hosting the Sheffield Shield final may have been dashed after a horror top-order batting displaying on the opening day of the match against Western Australia at the Gabba.[MORE]
Four Nations relying on strong Pumas
The Australian Rugby Union says Argentina will have to overcome a number of hurdles to join an expanded Tri-Nations series in 2012.[MORE]
Aussies face Fed Cup roadblock
A tricky away assignment against the Ukraine stands in the way of Australia returning to the Fed Cup World Group for the first time since 2004.[MORE]
Clarke's mind 'must be on cricket'
Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting does not want Michael Clarke back in his side until the troubled star has sorted out his off-field issues with model fiancee Lara Bingle.[MORE]
Tiger reports set tongues wagging
Media reports that Tiger Woods is working with his swing coach Hank Haney have leading golfers talking of a possible return to action for the world number one.[MORE]
Mason set to fill Webb void
The pressure on Willie Mason to make an instant impact in his Cowboys debut has risen with Carl Webb set to miss Friday night's NRL blockbuster against Brisbane.[MORE]
All Silent off to Dubai
Trainer Grahame Begg has reported it is full steam ahead for beaten Newmarket Handicap favourite All Silent, who will leave for Dubai next Wednesday.[MORE]
Eade sees Johnson loss in positive light
The Western Bulldogs believe captain Brad Johnson's absence from their opening round blockbuster against Collingwood will pay off later in the season.[MORE]
Carter sings new Waratahs deal
New South Wales centre Tom Carter has signed a new two-year deal with the Waratahs which will take him through to the end of the 2012 Super 14 season.[MORE]
Gallen becomes Shark for life
Just months after threatening to walk out on Cronulla, Test lock Paul Gallen has signed a new deal which will see him remain a Shark for life.[MORE]
Tuqiri raring to take on Sea Eagles
Lote Tuqiri has one simple message for Manly coach Des Hasler - bring it on.[MORE]
Classy Khwaja lifts Blues
Boom New South Wales youngster Usman Khawaja hammered a century to steer his team to 4 for 234 at tea on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at the SCG.[MORE]
Paine half-century aids struggling Tigers
Acting captain Tim Paine made an invaluable half-century as Tasmania stumbled to 6 for 139 at tea on a rain-interrupted opening day of the Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at the MCG.[MORE]
Family matters cause cricket bingle
A man leaves work to comfort the woman he loves. Drops everything after taking a hysterical call from the person he shares his life with.[MORE]
Pomersbach helps Warriors battle back
Batsman Luke Pomersbach made an unbeaten 73 as Western Australia fought back against Queensland on the opening day of their Sheffield Shield match at the Gabba.[MORE]
Vics made early inroads
Victoria was well on the way to securing a home Sheffield Shield final, reducing Tasmania to 3 for 46 at lunch on a rainy first day at the MCG.[MORE]
