Tag: Sport
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]
Federer strolls as Davydenko, Cilic dumped
Roger Federer has cruised into the third round of the US Open while sixth seed Nikolay Davydenko lost and Japanese qualifier Kei Nishikori dumped 11th seed Marin Cilic in five gruelling sets.[MORE]
'Shattered' Onions out of Ashes
Graham Onions says he is shattered after his slim hopes of featuring in England's defence of the Ashes in Australia later this year were crushed due to injury.[MORE]
Wozniacki storms through at US Open
Top seed Caroline Wozniacki has powered her way into the third round of the US Open, handing out a 6-0, 6-0 whitewash to Taiwan's Chang Kai-Chen.[MORE]
Boomers power into second round
Australia will play Slovenia for a place in the basketball world championship quarter-finals after knocking off Angola 76-55 in their final group game in Kayseri, Turkey.[MORE]
Ball rolled in New York
Samantha Stosur is the only Australian left in the US Open singles after Carsten Ball lost his men's second-round match against Spanish 21st seed Albert Montanes.[MORE]
Pakistan 'fixers' banned by ICC
Three Pakistan cricketers embroiled in a betting scandal are provisionally suspended by the ICC and charged with various offences.[MORE]
Semenya not interested in what people say
World 800m champion Caster Semenya insists she is not interested in what people say about her as she steps up her preparation for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi next month.[MORE]
Agassi nominated for Hall of Fame
Andre Agassi headlines a list of nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame following a sparkling career highlighted by eight grand slam titles and an Olympic gold medal.[MORE]
Crows get first-round pick for Bock
Adelaide will appeal over what it believes is "grossly inadequate" AFL draft compensation for losing key defender Nathan Bock to Gold Coast.[MORE]
Aussies humbled by Silver Ferns
Australia's netball team has been thrashed by 19 goals as New Zealand hit back in the second Test in Wellington.[MORE]
Mixed news for jumps racing in Victoria
Racing Victoria (RVL) will allow racing over hurdles to continue for another three years as long as there are not more than three horse deaths a season.[MORE]
Bulldogs lock in Griffen
The Western Bulldogs have re-signed midfield star Ryan Griffen for the next two seasons, ending the hopes of rival AFL clubs seeking to lure him.[MORE]
Gallop meets with Storm players
NRL chief executive David Gallop has described his meeting with Melbourne Storm players for the first time since their hefty salary cap penalties as a "worthwhile exercise".[MORE]
Pakistan stars protest innocence in fix probe
The three Pakistan cricketers at the centre of a betting scandal request their release from the squad and maintain their innocence.[MORE]
Gibbs ready to face Goodes
Carlton's Bryce Gibbs would relish the job of quelling Sydney star Adam Goodes, whose form he credits with driving the Swans' late-season resurgence.[MORE]
Trickett's return may stall on blocks
Libby Trickett's comeback is in danger of stalling on the blocks with world body FINA's anti-doping rules set to prevent her from qualifying for next year's world swimming championships in Shanghai.[MORE]
Ortensia's owners appeal Galaxy disqualification
The owners of smart sprinter Ortensia have confirmed they will appeal the decision to strip the mare of its win in the Group 1 Galaxy because of a positive swab.[MORE]
Dogs name Johnson, Griffen for finals
The Western Bulldogs have named skipper Brad Johnson and midfielder Ryan Griffen despite injury doubts for Saturday night's AFL final against Collingwood at the MCG.[MORE]
Hornby a Dragon for life
St George Illawarra skipper Ben Hornby is set to be a Dragon for life with the veteran number 7 re-signing with the NRL minor premiers for another three years.[MORE]
Mitchell quits Force for Lions
John Mitchell will take the reins of South Africa-based Super 15 franchise Golden Lions after being granted an early release from the Western Force.[MORE]
Gold Coast signs Socceroo striker Djite
A-League club Gold Coast United has signed Australian international striker Bruce Djite as a replacement for Shane Smeltz, officials said on Thursday.[MORE]
