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Sizeable Socceroos squad covers the all bases
Concerns over the fitness of a number of key men, including Harry Kewell, have forced Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek to name a huge 35-man squad two weeks out from the World Cup qualifier against Qatar. read more...
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Slater closing in on ninth world title
Kelly Slater is just one heat win away from claiming his ninth world surfing title after making a successful start to the Billabong Pro Mundaka. read more...
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Anti-doping chief hounds Armstrong
France's anti-doping chief has proposed that Lance Armstrong agree to a retesting of urine samples from his first Tour de France win. read more...
Halves the key to Kiwi success: Tamati
New Zealand selectors believe an unprecedented number of playmaking options could be the catalyst for the Kiwis' league World Cup glory. read more...
White bemused as Clarke cops Delhi belly
Australia is sweating on the fitness of Michael Clarke ahead of the first Test against India with the key batsman sitting out training with a stomach bug. read more...
Sea Eagles swoops into league Test squad
Manly's stunning grand final triumph has forced the hand of Australian selectors Sea Eagles players swooping into the Kangaroos World Cup squad. read more...
Matai, Webb named in Kiwi World Cup team
Injured backs Steve Matai and Brent Webb have been named in the Kiwis squad for the rugby league World Cup beginning in Australia on October 26. read more...
NZ Open loses European tour deal
The New Zealand Open golf championship - a regular stop on the Australasian PGA Tour - has lost its co-sanctioning status with the European Tour. read more...
Japanese cuisine makes NY Michelin guide
Japanese restaurants bubbled up through the French-dominated ranks of New York's top kitchens listed in the new 2009 Michelin guide to the city. read more...
Amelie Mauresmo advances at Kremlin Cup
Amelie Mauresmo has rallied to beat Alize Cornet 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 6-4 in the first round of the Kremlin Cup. read more...
Ferrero upsets Karlovic in Vienna
Former world No.1 Juan Carlos Ferrero has upset fourth seeded Croat Ivo Karlovic 6-4 7-6 (7-4) to advance to the second round of the Austrian Open. read more...
Stefan Schumacher tests positive for EPO
German cyclist Stefan Schumacher has tested positive for the banned blood booster EPO (erythropoietin), according to L'Equipe website. read more...
Italy name squad for rugby Tests
Italy coach Nick Mallett has announced a 30-man squad for the November Tests at home to Australia, Argentina and the Pacific Islands. read more...
White to train with Aussie cricket squad
Wildcard Cameron White will train with the Australian squad for the first time on Tuesday as preparations for Thursday's first Test against India intensify. read more...
India can whip Australia 3-1: Sehwag
India could thrash Australia 3-1 in the upcoming Test series if it is played on turning pitches, opener Virender Sehwag said. read more...
Ganguly warns India against complacency
India's Sourav Ganguly has warned his side not to underestimate Australians after they struggled with bat and ball during a drawn four-day match in Hyderabad. read more...
European Tour to stage 53 golf tourneys
The European Tour will stage a record 53 golf tournaments in 26 destinations after the 2009 schedule, launched Monday along with the inaugural Race to Dubai. read more...
Allenby rues another title that got away
Robert Allenby says he'll need several weeks to regroup after poor putting cost him a golden chance to end his seven-year title drought on the US PGA Tour. read more...