Category: Headline Sport
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Lions suspend Hooper for 28 days
The Brisbane Lions have suspended forward Rhan Hooper for 28 days following repeated breaches of his playing contract during the pre-season.
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QRL stalls on Munce riding in Queensland
Queensland Racing Limited chairman Bob Bentley has described the decision by Racing NSW to grant Chris Munce a riding licence as “near anarchy”.
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New look Smith poised for Aussie challenge
Australia will encounter a changed Graeme Smith when the South African cricket team arrives in Perth Sunday. Player profile: Graeme Smith Stats centre: Australia v South Africa form guide Watson: Why Smith is the man to watch
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Katich talks up Proteas pace attack
In-form opener Simon Katich predicts South Africa’s pace attack will be the best Australia has faced since the 2005 Ashes series. Pace profiles: Makhaya Ntini and Dale Steyn Stats centre: Australia v South Africa form guide Sober up: Herschelle Gibbs to undergo rehab
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Katich wants patience over opening pair
Simon Katich has called for patience on his fledgling partnership with Matthew Hayden ahead of the Test series against South Africa. Stats centre: Australia v South Africa form guide Sober up: Herschelle Gibbs to undergo rehab Hairy Kat: Calendar pose puts Katich on defence
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Cronulla’s decision on Bird delayed
Fallen Cronulla star Greg Bird is unlikely to know if he has a future with the NRL club until the board meets again on December 16. Play video: Gallop supports Maitua ban Maitua axing: More than just a weekend bender Titans: Tigers rake Farah in talks with Gold Coast
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Ponting nowhere near finished yet
Australia captain Ricky Ponting says he isn’t “anywhere near” the end of his cricket career despite a troublesome wrist injury. Botham: India deserve England’s support Sheffield Shield: Tasmania beat NSW in thriller
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Bird decision delayed until Friday
Fallen Cronulla star Greg Bird is not expecting to learn whether he has a future with the NRL club until Friday after the decision was delayed. Play video: Gallop supports Maitua ban Maitua axing: More than just a weekend bender Titans: Tigers rake Farah in talks with Gold Coast
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Ponting nowhere near finished yet
Australia captain Ricky Ponting says he isn’t “anywhere near” the end of his cricket career despite a troublesome wrist injury. Botham: India deserve England’s support Sheffield Shield: Tasmania beat NSW in thriller
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Bauer to keep second placing in Cup
Racing Victoria has cleared the connections of English stayer Bauer of any wrong doing, and the finishing order of last year’s Melbourne Cup will remain unchanged. 9RAW: Stewards clear Bauer connections Munce ruling: Hong Kong Jockey Club furious