News Archive

England's Kevin Pietersen has tried to spook Australia's batsmen by talking up the chances of reverse swing being a major factor in the Ashes series.July 1, 2009, 2:01 pm

Anyone doubting the physicality of modern-day rugby union must only look at the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa as witness to the brutal demands made on players' bodies.July 1, 2009, 2:00 pm

The man who called Dianne Brimble an "ugly dog" the day she died on board the Pacific Sky cruise ship has narrowly avoided a stint in jail for lying to police about her death.July 1, 2009, 2:00 pm

Melbourne's tackling dynamo Dallas Johnson will be welcomed back with open arms as the Storm looks to address its defensive woes ahead of its NRL clash with Newcastle on Saturday night.July 1, 2009, 2:00 pm

Andy Roddick accepts he can't break Lleyton Hewitt mentally and is gearing for a mighty struggle despite his recent edge over his Wimbledon quarterfinal opponent.July 1, 2009, 1:59 pm

Jockey Kerrin McEvoy has come a long way since riding his first winner on a dusty track at Ceduna in South Australia to notching number 1000 at Randwick.July 1, 2009, 1:57 pm

Which Cameron Mooney will show up for Geelong against St Kilda in Sunday's eagerly awaited AFL match of the season between the league's two unbeaten teams?

Will it be the inspirational, strong-marking centre-half-forward who was such a dominant figure in the Cats' drought-breaking 2007 pr...July 1, 2009, 1:56 pm

AUSSIE pace great Jeff Thomson reckons Ricky Ponting's captaincy is "crap" - but Australia will win the Ashes series anyway.July 1, 2009, 1:56 pm

All Blacks lock Ali Williams is to miss the international rugby season to have surgery on an achilles tendon.July 1, 2009, 1:45 pm

All Blacks lock Ali Williams will miss the entire international rugby season after learning he requires surgery on a reoccurring Achilles tendon injury.July 1, 2009, 1:45 pm

Quickflix has partnered with Virgin Mobile to market its online DVD rental company as an alternative to the traditional video store.July 1, 2009, 1:45 pm

Any hope of All Black lock Ali Williams playing in the Tri-Nations have been dashed. Williams will miss the entire All Blacks season to undergo surgery on his injured Achilles tendon.July 1, 2009, 1:41 pm

Coach Rodney Eade has nominated Sam Reid and Dylan Addison as the leading contenders to take Daniel Giansiracusa's place in the Western Bulldogs line-up for Saturday night's clash with Hawthorn at Etihad Stadium...July 1, 2009, 1:39 pm

Andy Murray was angry that his fourth-round clash was played under the new $164 million centre court roof, but believes the steambath conditions could prove a powerful ally.July 1, 2009, 1:36 pm

Tony Sage's Cape Lambert says it has received expressions of interest over its recently-acquired Lady Annie copper mine Queensland, but is not in negotiations for a sale.July 1, 2009, 1:30 pm

Toxfree shares bounced in mid-morning trade today after news it had scored a role in servicing WA's Gorgon project in the state's North West.July 1, 2009, 1:30 pm

A British charity fundraiser begins a six-month stint today living on a tropical island on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, after beating more than 34,000 applicants for what is billed as the best job in the world.July 1, 2009, 1:30 pm

Fans from all around the world travel to see the Tour de France each year. Check out the costumes and colours they bring to the event.July 1, 2009, 1:29 pm

Geelong coach Mark Thompson has predicted fireworks in Sunday's much-anticipated blockbuster against St Kilda admitting on Wednesday that the AFL's two unbeaten teams don't get along...July 1, 2009, 1:28 pm

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