Tag: Sport

India gets doping jolt ahead of Games

September 3, 2010 19:06:00

Five Indian athletes have returned positive doping tests, hitting the host nation's medal chances at next month's Commonwealth Games.[MORE]

Tags: sport, commonwealth-games, australia, india

Baker out as Saints, Cats make changes

September 3, 2010 19:04:00

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]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, geelong-3220, st-kilda-3182

Ebert enjoying rapid recovery

September 3, 2010 19:03:00

Port Adelaide's Brett Ebert is remarkably cycling within two weeks of having a knee reconstruction.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, port-adelaide-5015

I'm no cheat: Perez

September 3, 2010 19:01:00

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]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, nsw, gosford-2250

Omitted Yarran backs Blues attack

September 3, 2010 18:41:00

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]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, nsw, sydney-2000, vic, carlton-3053

Luck deserts Cups fancy for second time

September 3, 2010 17:47:00

Shamoline Warrior, a leading prospect for the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, has gone amiss and is out of the spring carnival.[MORE]

Tags: sport, horse-racing, australia, vic, flemington-3031

Samba flair boosts Roar

September 3, 2010 17:05:00

Ange Postecoglou will add another dimension to Brisbane Roar by starting Brazilian Reinaldo and unveiling Costa Rican Jean Carlos Solorzano against Newcastle Jets.[MORE]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, brisbane-4000

Roos tips trio to face Blues

September 3, 2010 16:56:00

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]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, sydney-2000

Lions appoint two new directors

September 3, 2010 16:37:00

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]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, qld, brisbane-4000

Socceroos focus brings Djite home

September 3, 2010 16:35:00

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]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, qld, robina-4226

Jones at ease amid Delhi chaos

September 3, 2010 16:33:00

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]

Tags: sport, commonwealth-games, swimming, australia, india

Freo stand by tough Hasleby call

September 3, 2010 16:22:00

Fremantle has defended its decision to drop retiring veteran Paul Hasleby for Saturday's elimination final against the Hawks at Subiaco Oval.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, wa, fremantle-6160

Aloisi ready for Heart debut

September 3, 2010 16:21:00

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]

Tags: sport, football, aleague, australia, vic, melbourne-3000

Lucas to help Bombers pick new coach

September 3, 2010 16:04:00

Essendon has drafted club stalwart Scott Lucas onto a panel to select a replacement for dumped head coach Matthew Knights.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, essendon-3040

Coote commits future to Panthers

September 3, 2010 13:05:00

Exciting young Penrith full-back Lachlan Coote has signed a new four-year NRL contract with the Panthers.[MORE]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, australia, nsw, penrith-2750

Hetherington quits LPGA Tour

September 3, 2010 12:42:00

Australia's Rachel Hetherington has announced her retirement from professional golf.[MORE]

Tags: sport, golf, australia

Allenby hunting Tiger's gold jacket

September 3, 2010 12:26:00

Hometown star Robert Allenby has agreed to head the challenge to defending champion Tiger Woods at the Australian Masters.[MORE]

Tags: sport, golf, australia, vic, melbourne-3000

No September excuses, says Swan

September 3, 2010 12:14:00

Brownlow Medal favourite Dane Swan is back to full fitness and has set himself for a big finals campaign.[MORE]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, vic, collingwood-3066

Jackson named MVP for third time

September 3, 2010 11:35:00

Australia's Lauren Jackson has been selected as the WNBA's most valuable player for the third time in her career.[MORE]

Tags: sport, basketball, australia, united-states

Woods seeking to maintain momentum

September 3, 2010 10:48:00

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]

Tags: sport, golf, united-states

Osieck goes into bat for McDonald

September 3, 2010 09:34:00

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]

Tags: sport, football, socceroos, australia, switzerland

Rain washes out hockey World Cup action

September 3, 2010 08:26:00

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]

Tags: sport, hockey, argentina

Sharpe over sore ankle

September 3, 2010 08:24:00

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]

Tags: sport, rugby-union, super-14, australia, south-africa

Webb and Maitua join Eels

September 3, 2010 08:21:00

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]

Tags: sport, rugby-league, nrl, nsw, cronulla-2230, parramatta-2150, qld, townsville-4810

Dockers boosted by mass signings

September 3, 2010 08:12:00

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]

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, wa, fremantle-6160, perth-6000