![]() NEWS.com.au | Michael Clarke thanks Lara Bingle after century duty The Australian MICHAEL Clarke scored 100 on his return to Test cricket in New Zealand yesterday and thanked former fiancee Lara Bingle for her support along the way. The Australian vice-captain was heavily criticised for leaving his teammates during the one-day ... Clarke hits century in Wellington Cricketer Michael Clarke applauds Lara Bingle's dignity Cricket: Beige bowlers tossing game to Oz |
![]() Sydney Morning Herald | Disciplined Sky Blues believe they hold all the cards The Australian DISCIPLINE made Sydney both the hardest team to break down over the course of the season and the fairest which, according to the man who will wear the captain's armband for the Sky Blues in tonight's grand final against Melbourne, Terry McFlynn, ... Knives to come out for Merrick if Victory fail Victory's strategy wil fail - Corica Superpower status awaits Victory |
![]() ABC Online | Shock and fury among lifesavers Sunshine Coast Daily THE Sunshine Coast surf lifesaving community was heartbroken yesterday after one of the movement's rising stars died at the Australian Life Saving Championships. But one question was echoing: why were the titles allowed to continue when beaches right ... Coast's surf titles future under cloud Teenage ironman Saxon Bird dies at surf lifesaving titles Cyclone surf kills teenage ironman |
![]() The Age | Prince's field goal king-hits Souths Gold Coast Bulletin News SKIPPER Scott Prince was 'king' as the Gold Coast Titans scored a gutsy golden point win against South Sydney and one that may set the club up to smash their horror away record once and for all. Seemingly down and out after hooker Nathan Friend was ... Titans pull one out of the hat Prince's golden boot adds to Souths' woes Souths once again fail to justify hype |
![]() ABC Online | Twist of fake legs brings silver The Australian CHANGING the flex of the ankle and the direction of his toes in his two false legs helped Marty Mayberry win his first Paralympic Winter Games medal. As a 16-year-old, Mayberry contracted meningococcal disease and had to have both his lower legs ... Mayberry magic delights granddad Aussie Mayberry wins downhill silver Aussie survives danger to claim medal |
![]() World News | Injured James Hopes fades in chase for IPL riches Herald Sun JAMES Hopes, the son of a Queensland bank manager, knows the value of a dollar - and he had plenty of time to reflect on it. The 31-year-old all-rounder spent the third day of the Sheffield Shield final sitting in the dressing room nursing a torn calf ... James' Twenty20 hopes could be dashed Don't ditch Sheffield Shield final for more Twenty20 Injured Hopes doubtful for Twenty20 World Cup, IPL stint |
![]() Brisbane Times | Sullivan conquers pain to triumph The Australian The Olympic silver medallist is fragile in body but unbreakable in spirit after rising yet again last night to win the 100m freestyle at the Commonwealth Games trials in Sydney. He appeared to be down for the count last week after a setback in his ... Sullivan beats pain barrier Sullivan pushes through pain barrier to victory Sore Sullivan still too speedy |
![]() Sydney Morning Herald | Storm feeling relaxed as they try to snap Newcastle hoodoo Sydney Morning Herald PREMIERS Melbourne will take a ''fun'' new attitude to Newcastle as they attempt to rectify a poor away record against the Knights tonight. After struggling early last season, the Storm are trying to embrace their time away together, and with wins over ... MacDougall welcomes match-up with Inglis Storm aiming to cap fun with win Tough Knights ahead |
![]() Cumberland Courier Newspapers | Henry puts faith in storming forwards Townsville Bulletin CYCLONE Ului may do its best to throw the backs out of tonight's Cowboys clash with Penrith but coach Neil Henry is confident his forwards can get the job done in the expected wet and gusty conditions. Kick-off to the game has been brought forward to ... Cyclone forces early start to NRL clash Burns has no regrets NRL: 'Shut down Thurston' aim for Panthers |
![]() ABC Online | World game hits back The Australian AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou made plain on Thursday night, if he had not already, that the Australian game doesn't intend to concede a centimetre to soccer even if the nation wins the right to host either of the 2018 or 2022 World Cups. ... Dump NAB Cup for State of Origin: AFL captains We won't be second to World Cup: AFL CEO Demetriou warns FFA |