Sun 14 Mar 2010 09:28 AM AEST
Sydney FC has booked a spot in the A-League grand final with a controversial, but ultimately convincing, 4-2 win over Wellington in the preliminary final at the Sydney Football Stadium.
Scott McDonald made his goalscoring debut for English Championship club Middlesbrough in its 2-2 draw with Newcastle United on Sunday morning (AEDT).
Sydney FC will again be without Socceroos defender Shannon Cole for Saturday night's A-League preliminary final against Wellington Phoenix at the Sydney Football Stadium.
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been named the African Footballer of the Year for 2009, the second time the Ivory Coast international his won the award.
03 Mar, 2010, 11:04AM
Michael Clarke's form in Twenty20 cricket and his recent off-field drama could cost his side the only international trophy it hasn't won, writes Glenn Mitchell.
