![]() Brisbane Times | Fighting Windies hold on for draw ABC Online Former Queensland batsman Brendan Nash made an unbeaten 36 as the West Indies dug in for a draw against the Bulls in their tour match at Allan Border Field. The tourists were 6 for 357 after tea when the captains agreed to call it a day, ... Windies' hopes for Gayle return dwindle Windies pull it together Gayle's Test hopes dim |
![]() Sydney Morning Herald | Hand of Thierry Henry rubs shine off the golden generation guardian.co.uk "What does it mean to be French?" mused a jocular Jean-Michel Aphatie on primetime television shortly before his national side took on Ireland in the Stade de France. "It's loving France so much that you support the players even when they are bad. ... Kneejerk reactions to manner of Ireland's defeat against France are shameful Keane won't give up on World Cup dream FIFA turns down Ireland's rematch appeal |
![]() The Age | Whincup blitzes the field sportal.com.au Team Vodafone's Jamie Whincup is on track to defend his V8 Supercar Championship title from last season after winning the first race in stunning style at Barbagallo in Perth on Saturday afternoon. Starting from second on the grid, Whincup dominated the ... Jamie Whincup wins race 1 at Barbagallo Raceway Whincup fastest in V8 practice in Perth Late run a boost for Whincup |
![]() Telegraph.co.uk | Lillee backs Test cricket sportal.com.au ACA All-Stars coach Dennis Lillee has backed Test cricket to continue to function and thrive as the pinnacle of the game despite the explosion of interest in Twenty20. Former Australia captain Greg Chappell outlined his concerns about the future of ... A glimpse of second greatest sportsman North relishing home comforts China, US on the cricket menu |
![]() Goal.com | Bleiberg spared speech by Leckie Sydney Morning Herald Despite a dominant performance reminiscent of last season's run to the A League grand final, it took Adelaide United's rookie swingman Mathew Leckie to stop upstarts Gold Coast United going top. The promising 19-year-old speed machine was teamed to ... Fitzsimmons injury concern Injury-time equaliser robs GC United Leckie salvages dramatic draw for Adelaide |
![]() Scrum.com | Wallabies expecting a tough day Sydney Morning Herald The Wallabies, without late scratching Digby Ioane, are expecting a bruising battle as they look to preserve their unbeaten rugby tour record against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday. Ioane was ruled out on the eve of the Test with a shoulder injury ... Smith won't underestimate Scots Cross replaces Ioane for Hopetoun Cup Test Australia's Ioane ruled out of Scotland rugby clash |
Brumby predicts China game will ignite Asian passion Herald Sun KEVIN Sheedy and Victorian Premier John Brumby believe the first AFL match to be played on Chinese soil next year will ignite a passion for Aussie Rules in Asia. Speaking today at the launch of an exhibition match to be played in Shanghai between ... Lions to play exhibition match in Shanghai AFL to make China debut AFL to make Chinese debut |
![]() The Age | A-League Preview: Brisbane Roar - Melbourne Victory Goal.com Saturday night's clash will round up a thrice of matches between these two sides this season. Brisbane Roar are a team looking to gain some rhythm and continuity. They head into this match with a glimmer of confidence after last week's somewhat ... Roar lack desire, says coach Ange Postecoglou Embarrassing loss still causing Victory pain Postecoglou happy to take on his home-town team |
![]() The Age | Meares clicking into gear in her life after Barras Sydney Morning Herald Eight-wheeled juggernaut … the Australian men's pursuit team power around the Hisense Arena track in Melbourne yesterday. ANNA MEARES didn't want to lose her old coach Martin Barras, and this time last year she chose a highly strategic location to make ... Class, courage and guts have Meares flying Tomic through to medal round Aussies edge out Brits |
![]() SkySports | Ioane out, Cross in for Wallabies Sydney Morning Herald Australia have suffered a setback on the eve of the rugby Test against Scotland in Edinburgh, with outside centre Digby Ioane ruled out with a shoulder injury. Ryan Cross has been called up to replace Ioane, with Lachie Turner promoted to the bench. ... Wallabies won't get off Scot-free Deans wary of big Scots Wallabies not worried about wearing out |