Category: Headline Sport
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Pressure shifts to Aussie attack
Australia’s pace-attack will come under the microscope in Perth today as it sets out to defend 375 runs against South Africa on a flat wicket in Perth. Play video: Katich led recovery Scorecard: First Test, Australia v South Africa Drug case: Pakistan’s Asif to face Indian tribunal
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Critical battle looms for Australia
Australia’s tail-enders can expect some early fire from South Africa as dry conditions add spark to the WACA pitch on day two of the First Test. Play video: Katich led recovery Scorecard: First Test, Australia v South Africa Drug case: Pakistan’s Asif to face Indian tribunal
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Bird’s manager denies England move
Greg Bird’s manager has denied the troubled NRL star has accepted a release offer from Cronulla to play in England next season. Trial match: NZ return looms for Cowboy Rovelli Play video: Maitua just about broke
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Socceroos break into world’s top 30
The Socceroos have broken into the world’s top 30 teams for the first time in the latest FIFA rankings, moving nine places higher to be 28th in the world. Play video: Cahill goal sinks Man City–> Three years: Allardyce becomes Blackburn manager Glorious: Perth secure Dutch international Sikora Hernia: Kewell recovering after operation Match stats:…
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Cousins – clean, confident and contrite
Ben Cousins says he’s clean of drugs, clear of injury concerns and confident of a successful AFL comeback. Your say: Is Ben Cousins worth the risk?–> Play video: Cousins breaks his silence Red carpet: Tigers fans welcome Cousins at airport–> Honour: Maxwell appointed Collingwood captain
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Dokic still in hunt for Open berth
Jelena Dokic is back on track for a wildcard into the Australian Open next month after notching a straight sets win at Melbourne Park. Play video: Watch Dokic in action Shock: Pregnant Davenport out of Aussie Open
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Evans under more pressure to ride Giro
The pressure is on Cadel Evans to ride the 2009 Giro d’Italia with news that the Australian’s team Silence-Lotto wants him to contest the gruelling event in May. Play video: Skaife ends V8 career at Oran Park–> Australian Criterium: Broun and Sulzberger win–> Title defence: French teams named for Tour Down Under–> Photo Gallery: 2008…
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NZRU scraping NZ Maori matches
The New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) has announced it is scrapping a minor competition which includes matches for New Zealand Maori in 2009.
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Tiger mediates between Mickelson, caddy
Tiger Woods says he has spoken to Phil Mickelson about negative comments from his caddy and is ready to put the matter “to bed”.
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Raptors’ Jawai cleared to begin workouts
The Toronto Raptors’ Australian NBA rookie forward Nathan Jawai, sidelined through a heart abnormality, has been cleared to begin workouts.