Fears for Australian medal haul
Australia's top Olympic sports say the nation's 2012 medal hopes are under threat of taking a nosedive after the British Government yesterday announced a massive funding boost for its London Olympic campaign.
If Cousins was failed by anyone, it was himself
The AFL and its clubs are as responsible as all organisations for the welfare of their people. But they are not welfare agencies.
Is Steyn the man to end Aussie home dominance?
Not since Allan Donald has an opposition fast bowler generated so much pre-series hype as Dale Steyn.
- Ponting up for it, but wants a little rest time
- Peter Roebuck Mirror, mirror on the wall …
- Call for security summit in bid to save game
- Lanning pads up for Vics, ready to show off
- Speed digs out weeds on 'gardening leave'
- Tasmania rallies to defeat Blues
- South Africa is looking super value
- Video Ponting shrugs off injury claims
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Victory out to destroy Glory with speed
Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick believes his side's pace could be the killer weapon in their A-League match against Perth Glory on Saturday night.
Step to 1400 ideal for Zavana
Although the fields for tomorrow's meeting at Caulfield look a bit thin early in the program, some very competitive racing later in the day should keep punters entertained. Races five and six look especially tough to sort out and could add plenty of value to the quaddie.
- Inside Word Newitt's chance to rise from Valley of despair
- Nice rides and some unknowns
- Moroney hoping to strike it rich again
- Andrew Eddy Slipper winner back in action
- After months, Hayes hopes to deliver group 1 win
- Jockeys' appeal has a lot riding on it
- Andrew Eddy It's time to turf out racing's rule book
- Bauer decision welcomed by industry
- Nationals may move as jumps racing gets reprieve
- Andrew Garvey Enjoying a Scenic journey
- Sale season starts to gather pace
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Responsible use of alcohol: stars can spread word
Australia's professional sportsmen and women have told the Federal Government they can play a leading role in promoting the responsible use of alcohol.
Injury forces Mottram to cool his heels
Australia's premier distance runner, Craig Mottram, is out of next week's Zatopek 10,000 meeting in Melbourne after doctors ordered him to rest his injured Achilles tendon.
Ogilvy on fire, but finds a no-go zone
Professional golfers talk almost reverently of entering "the zone". Some never go there, a few do and Tiger Woods often does.
Armstrong to let Contador lead
Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong is happy to let Alberto Contador be Astana's team leader.
Final lap looms for Skaife
When Mark Skaife knew retirement was imminent, he started putting together a plan for life after driving.
Wallabies' win proves costly for Waratahs
The Wallabies were savouring their brutal 18-11 win over the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium yesterday.
'More to' Maitua sacking, as NRL sticks to 2009 ban
The National Rugby League has suggested there is "significantly more" to the Bulldogs' sacking of Reni Maitua than one last missed training session.
The lament of the Bourbon and Beefsteak boy …
Leave me alone. Go away. I'm just a Bourbon and Beefsteak boy. And I just want to bat, and man, I can take a catch, and I don't mind a drink when the sun goes down.
The moustache that eBay banned rests in peace
A re-cap of this very hairy story if you’d dropped out of the loop.
V8 championship leader not the best of bets
Jamie Whincup only has to keep his nose clean and stay out of trouble to assure himself of his first V8 Supercar drivers’ championship in Sydney this weekend, and it’s hard to imagine him not taking the crown for Ford in his Triple Eight Racing Falcon.
Final lap looms for Skaife
When Mark Skaife knew retirement was imminent, he started putting together a plan for life after driving.
