Tag: Sport
India gets doping jolt ahead of Games
Five Indian athletes have returned positive doping tests, hitting the host nation's medal chances at next month's Commonwealth Games.[MORE]
Baker out as Saints, Cats make changes
St Kilda tagger Steven Baker will have to wait for his return from a long AFL suspension after becoming a late withdrawal from Friday night's qualifying final against Geelong.[MORE]
Ebert enjoying rapid recovery
Port Adelaide's Brett Ebert is remarkably cycling within two weeks of having a knee reconstruction.[MORE]
I'm no cheat: Perez
Central Coast import Patricio Perez admits he briefly thought about returning to Argentina after being labelled a diver but insists he is no cheat and is excited about making his mark in the A-League.[MORE]
Omitted Yarran backs Blues attack
Carlton's mission at the start of the season boiled down to two challenges - scoring goals consistently without Brendan Fevola and then winning in the finals.[MORE]
Luck deserts Cups fancy for second time
Shamoline Warrior, a leading prospect for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, has gone amiss and is out of the spring carnival.[MORE]
Samba flair boosts Roar
Ange Postecoglou will add another dimension to Brisbane Roar by starting Brazilian Reinaldo and unveiling Costa Rican Jean Carlos Solorzano against Newcastle Jets.[MORE]
Roos tips trio to face Blues
Sydney coach Paul Roos is confident Shane Mumford, Tadhg Kennelly and AFL Rising Star winner Dan Hannebery will return from injury for Sunday's elimination final against Carlton.[MORE]
Lions appoint two new directors
The Brisbane Lions have appointed two new directors in the wake of former chairman Tony Kelly standing down from the AFL club's board.[MORE]
Socceroos focus brings Djite home
While most Australian players still see the path to Socceroos selection paved smoother overseas, Bruce Djite rates his A-League return as crucial to his international dreams.[MORE]
Jones at ease amid Delhi chaos
Australia's triple Olympic champion Leisel Jones says she has no security or health concerns about competing at next month's New Delhi Commonwealth Games.[MORE]
Freo stand by tough Hasleby call
Fremantle has defended its decision to drop retiring veteran Paul Hasleby for Saturday's elimination final against the Hawks at Subiaco Oval.[MORE]
Aloisi ready for Heart debut
Former Socceroo John Aloisi is set to make his first appearance for the Melbourne Heart, but the club has decided against risking Michael Beauchamp in its A-League clash with North Queensland at AAMI Park on Saturday.[MORE]
Lucas to help Bombers pick new coach
Essendon has drafted club stalwart Scott Lucas onto a panel to select a replacement for dumped head coach Matthew Knights.[MORE]
Coote commits future to Panthers
Exciting young Penrith full-back Lachlan Coote has signed a new four-year NRL contract with the Panthers.[MORE]
Hetherington quits LPGA Tour
Australia's Rachel Hetherington has announced her retirement from professional golf.[MORE]
Allenby hunting Tiger's gold jacket
Hometown star Robert Allenby has agreed to head the challenge to defending champion Tiger Woods at the Australian Masters.[MORE]
No September excuses, says Swan
Brownlow Medal favourite Dane Swan is back to full fitness and has set himself for a big finals campaign.[MORE]
Jackson named MVP for third time
Australia's Lauren Jackson has been selected as the WNBA's most valuable player for the third time in her career.[MORE]
Woods seeking to maintain momentum
Tiger Woods, safely into the second event of the US PGA Tour play-offs, hopes to build momentum at the Deutsche Bank Championship in Boston as he seeks a positive finish to a year best termed "different."[MORE]
Osieck goes into bat for McDonald
New Socceroos coach Holger Osieck has thrown his support behind recalled striker Scott McDonald before Saturday morning's friendly against Switzerland in St Gallen.[MORE]
Rain washes out hockey World Cup action
Overnight rain has flooded the pitch at the women's field hockey World Cup in Argentina and forced the cancellation of all three scheduled matches.[MORE]
Sharpe over sore ankle
Line-out chief Nathan Sharpe has completed his first full training session with the Wallabies after injuring his ankle in last weekend's loss to South Africa in Pretoria.[MORE]
Webb and Maitua join Eels
Parramatta has confirmed the signings of North Queensland prop Carl Webb and former Canterbury and Cronulla back rower Reni Maitua for the 2011 NRL season.[MORE]
Dockers boosted by mass signings
Fremantle have received a massive morale boost ahead of Saturday's elimination final against Hawthorn, with eight players, including gun midfielder Stephen Hill, agreeing to new AFL deals.[MORE]
