Category: Headline Sport
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GCU APPEALS SUSPENSION
Gold Coast United has appealed a suspension on Bas Van Den Brink. He faces four weeks on the sidelines for touching the referee during Friday’s game.
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THOMPSON SEALS SPOT IN NEXT YEAR’S PRO SURF TOUR
Gold Coast surfer Jay Thompson has qualified for next year’s world tour, thanks to a third in the Reef Hawaiian Pro event. Joel Centeio won the event on his home break, but Joel Parkinson’s preparation for a shot at the world title at Pipeline, ended in the quarters.
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GCU BEATS SYDNEY FC AND WINS BACK FANS
Gold Coast United has defeated A-League leaders Sydney FC one-nil, to break a two game losing streak, after two weeks of turmoil. More than five thousand fans turned out to see the win, after the controversial crowd cap was lifted.
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BUDERUS KEEN ON KNIGHTS RETURN
If former Knights captain Danny Buderus had any concerns that his new book might affect his relationship with the club, those worries were misplaced. Board members supported him at the book’s launch today, and there’s even talk of a full-time return to the club – on the coaching staff.
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BURT KEEPS PACE WITH NATIONAL SELECTION
Relatively unknown New South Wales fast bowler Burt Cockley is on his way to India tonight, after answering an SOS from Australia’s injury-plagued one-day squad. With nine high-profile players injured, Cockley’s call-up has again triggered debate about player burnout from too much cricket. His selection also marks an incredible rise up the cricketing ranks for…
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WRIGHT ENDS SLATER’S TILT AT 10TH TITLE
South Coast surfer Owen Wright has upstaged defending world champion Kelly Slater, eliminating him in round 2 of the tour event in Portugal. The 19-year-old wildcard has also ended Slater’s chances of taking out title number 10.
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KNIGHTS: MAD DOG MACDOUGALL TO PLAY ON
It wasn’t the sole reason he stayed but Adam MacDougall admits the change in coach was a major factor in him confirming today that he’ll see out his contract. His future was up in the air due to the demands of a growing business but he’s shelved retirement plans for at least one more season.
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BOXING GIRLS AT CASINO TOURNAMENT
A Casino girl is getting ready to step into the ring on Saturday night. The boxing tournament will be the first ever appearance by female boxers on the far north coast.
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V8 SUPER WEEKEND FOR GOLD COAST
The V-8 cars will now line up in four races as part of changes to to Gold Coast motor-racing carnival, with practice beginning Friday. The drivers have always boasted they’re the biggest drawcard at the Gold Coast motor-racing carnival, this year, they’ll get the chance to prove it.
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JETS PERFORM BUT NO POINTS
It’s becoming a far too familiar tune – the Newcastle Jets playing well but not converting performance into points. A 3 – 1 loss to Melbourne leaving them winless from their last six games.