Category: Headline Sport

  • Hayden thrown another lifeline

    Hayden thrown another lifeline

    Australia has thrown embattled opener Matthew Hayden another lifeline and named three uncapped players in its squad for the Third Test. Scorecard: Second Test, Australia v SA Series stats: Best batting, bowling and fielding Too good: South Africa claim historic win Pinnacle: Steyn rates MCG efforts his greatest

  • Australia lose series, selectors swing axe

    Australia lose series, selectors swing axe

    Australia has lost its first Test series on home soil in 16 years amid unconfirmed reports selectors have named a new-look squad for the Third Test in Sydney. Scorecard: Second Test, Australia v SA–> Live scores: Second Test, Australia v SA Play video: Aussies approach series defeat–> He’s out: Stress fractures floor Shane Watson Pinnacle:…

  • Smith gone, but Proteas in control

    Smith gone, but Proteas in control

    Australia has won a small consolation prize as it nears defeat against South Africa, claiming the wicket of Proteas captain Graeme Smith before lunch. Scorecard: Second Test, Australia v SA–> Live scores: Second Test, Australia v SA Play video: Aussies approach series defeat–> He’s out: Stress fractures floor Shane Watson Pinnacle: Steyn rates MCG efforts…

  • Smith gone, but Proteas in control at lunch

    Smith gone, but Proteas in control at lunch

    Australia has won a small consolation prize as it nears defeat against South Africa, claiming the wicket of Proteas captain Graeme Smith before lunch. Scorecard: Second Test, Australia v SA–> Live scores: Second Test, Australia v SA Play video: Aussies approach series defeat–> He’s out: Stress fractures floor Shane Watson Pinnacle: Steyn rates MCG efforts…

  • Armstrong flying ahead of Tour Down Under

    Armstrong flying ahead of Tour Down Under

    Lance Armstrong has hit the Hawaiian lava fields of Kona in his final training camp before heading to Adelaide for the Tour Down Under. O’Grady: Armstrong no Adelaide favourite Your say: Can Armstrong win the Tour Down Under? Tour Down Under: O’Grady to lead Team CSC Saxo Bank

  • Proteas nearing historic series victory

    Proteas nearing historic series victory

    South Africa has resumed its run chase at the MCG, in sight of victory in the Second Test and a historic series win against Australia. Scorecard: Second Test, Australia v SA–> Live scores: Second Test, Australia v SA Play video: Aussies approach series defeat–> He’s out: Stress fractures floor Shane Watson Pinnacle: Steyn rates MCG…

  • Proteas head for series victory

    Proteas head for series victory

    South Africa batsmen Graeme Smith and Neil McKenzie have resumed the chase of 153 with series victory over Australia in sight. Scorecard: Second Test, Australia v SA–> Live scores: Second Test, Australia v SA Play video: Aussies approach series defeat–> He’s out: Stress fractures floor Shane Watson Pinnacle: Steyn rates MCG efforts his greatest No…

  • Jets, Mariners issued ‘please explain’

    Jets, Mariners issued ‘please explain’

    Football Federation Australia has ordered Newcastle and Central Coast to explain why they should not be sanctioned over an on-field scuffle last Friday. Man hospitalised Liverpool’s Gerrard in assault arrest Play video: Gerrard arrested after alleged assault Waiting game: Ronaldo says no hurry to debut in Brazil

  • Federer and Nadal primed for early start

    Federer and Nadal primed for early start

    Roger Federer faces an early start to the 2009 season as he begins his campaign to reclaim the world number one spot from Rafael Nadal. Rave reviews: Brisbane surface in top shape for tennis Aussie campaign: Gasquet sets sights on top-10 return

  • Armstrong no Adelaide favourite: O’Grady

    Armstrong no Adelaide favourite: O’Grady

    Tour de France great Lance Armstrong won’t start among the favourites to win the Tour Down Under in January, fellow professional Stuart O’Grady says. Your say: Can Armstrong win the Tour Down Under? Tour Down Under: O’Grady to lead Team CSC Saxo Bank