News Archive

Liverpool have completed the signing of England right back Glen Johnson for a reported £17.5 million ($A35.9 million) - then received some much-needed reassurances news about the state of the club's finances.June 27, 2009, 10:00 am

Roger Federer set up a Wimbledon last 16 clash with Robin Soderling on Friday, the man he beat to win the French Open, but took time out to remember pop music king Michael Jackson.June 27, 2009, 9:45 am

Serena Williams put her shock over the death of Michael Jackson and a snub from Wimbledon organisers to one side to power into the last 16 of the women's singles on Friday.June 27, 2009, 9:30 am

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles County Coroner on Friday said the autopsy has concluded on pop star Michael Jackson's body, but that a cause of death will await additional tests that will take four to six weeks.June 27, 2009, 8:34 am

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Doctors completed an autopsy on the body of Michael Jackson on Friday but were unlikely to say immediately what killed the "King of Pop" as speculation centered on his use of prescription painkillers.June 27, 2009, 8:26 am

The Lions have no option other than victory when they clash with South Africa on Sunday.June 27, 2009, 8:25 am

South Africa vice-captain Victor Matfield said on Friday the selection of Simon Shaw at lock for the British and Irish Lions would add physical presence but detract from the team's mobility.June 27, 2009, 8:22 am

The French rugby team sidestepped all questions about Mathieu Bastareaud yesterday.June 27, 2009, 8:19 am

The All Blacks will be looking to justify their No.1 world ranking when they play Italy tonight.June 27, 2009, 8:16 am

As long as he can sidestep the nerves, Luke McAlister is poised to ignite an All Blacks backline that has spluttered ahead of tonight's rugby test against Italy.June 27, 2009, 8:13 am

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Robert Mazzega has never really understood why he can't sell a rain jacket at his Kelmscott hardware store but can sell wellington boots.June 27, 2009, 8:00 am

Perth households look certain to be hit with a winter sprinkler ban after Water Resources Minister Graham Jacobs said he would urge Cabinet to agree to tough restrictions at a meeting on Monday.June 27, 2009, 8:00 am

Bassendean MP Martin Whitely has labelled the WA Labor Party undemocratic and its preselection methods a form of bullying, ensuring a fiery debate about party rules at this weekend's ALP State conference.June 27, 2009, 8:00 am

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Doctors examined Michael Jackson's body on Friday for clues to his sudden death while friends and family pointed to possible prescription drug use by the "King of Pop" as he prepared for a long-awaited comeback.June 27, 2009, 7:00 am

FIA president Max Mosley says there still could be a breakaway Formula One series.June 27, 2009, 6:16 am

The great wall of the Dragons all but extinguished Wests Tigers NRL finals hopes last night.June 27, 2009, 6:07 am

Roger Federer breezed into the second week Wimbledon overnight.June 27, 2009, 6:04 am

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Throughout June, a group of European classical musicians, accompanied by Palestinians and Israelis, has roused and challenged audiences across Jerusalem in an eclectic festival aimed at bridging the city's divides.June 27, 2009, 3:29 am

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - One day after Michael Jackson's sudden death, speculation turned to what killed the 50-year-old "King of Pop" on the cusp of a long-awaited comeback concert series.June 27, 2009, 3:21 am

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - One day after Michael Jackson's sudden death, speculation was already turning on Friday to what killed the 50-year-old "King of Pop" just weeks before his long-awaited series of comeback concerts.June 27, 2009, 2:45 am