Category: Gold Coast Sport
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FANNING EQUALS MR’s BELLS RECORD
Mick Fanning has paid homage to Newcastle surfing legend Mark Richards, after equalling MR’s four wins at Bells. Fanning today edged out Adrian de Souza in the closest final in pro tour history. Both recorded combined scores of 15.27 in the decider, but Fanning won because he had a superior single wave score. The triumph…
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CAMERON MCEVOY PIPS JAMES MAGNUSSEN
Still on swimming and local Cameron McEvoy will have a target on his back heading into July’s World Championships. But no one will be targeting him more than fellow Aussie James Magnussen…after last night’s tight race.
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SOUTH-EAST QUEENSLAND GETS WNBL TEAM
In a major shake up South East Queensland is getting its own Women’s National Basketball side. Supporters say the team will inspire a new generation of Gold Coast athletes.
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TITANS FIGHT FOR HOME GAMES AT CBUS STADIUM
It’s set to be another trying week for the Titans on and off the field. Bosses will again meet with Stadiums Queensland to figure out if the club’s home games can be played at C-BUS stadium. It follows reports Good Friday’s Broncos clash was almost held in Sydney. “I had no idea. So that’s certainly…
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PEARSON UNFAZED BY IMPROVING RIVALS
With the three year countdown on until the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, Sally Pearson is already getting revved up. And the Glasgow Gold Medallist says she isn’t worried about a new rival nipping at her heels in the form of internet sensation Michelle Jenneke.
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INJURIES LEAVE TITANS AND BRONCOS SHORT
Brisbane fullback Jordan Kahu is out of Friday night’s NRL clash with Gold Coast due to a hamstring strain. He joins Adam Blair and Justin Hodges on the sideline, who’ll also miss the game with injury.
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GILMORE ADVANCES AT BELLS
Stephanie Gilmore battled washing machine-like conditions at Bells Beach, to move through to round three. While her male counterparts had a showdown of their own.
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TAYLOR AND FALLOON VENT FRUSTRATIONS IN THE SURF
The past few months have been tough for Titans forwards Dave Taylor and Beau Falloon. But the pair has managed to find an outlet. While surfing is not their priority, as you’re about to see, it’s certainly their escape.
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GREG BIRD OPENS UP ABOUT COCAINE SCANDAL
Back on Greg Bird and he says he’s sorry his wife and family have been put through the events which have transpired as a result of the alleged cocaine scandal. While he concedes he’s doing great now, the past couple of months have been hard to take.
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AUSSIES OUSTED IN US-DOMINATED LONGBOARD OPEN
Australia’s longboarding world champions have been ousted by internationals at the Longboard Surfing Open. America’s Taylor Jensen and Karina Rozunco took out top honours in the men’s and women’s finals.