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Monday, 13 October 2008

Australians push for victory as Indians struggle  

Brett Lee appeals today | Getty

1 hour 46 minutes ago. Australia were pressing hard for victory over India at lunch on the final day of the first Test, reducing the home side to a nervy 2-41 in pursuit of 299 in Bangalore.

 
 

Saddington retires as Carlton cuts five  

Jason Saddington | Slattery

16 minutes ago. Carlton have axed five players and announced the AFL retirement of key defender Jason Saddington.

 

Hodges to discover World Cup fate  

Justin Hodges | AAP

2 hours 38 minutes ago. The guessing game over Justin Hodges' World Cup availability will end tomorrow, according to ARL doctor Hugh Hazard.

He's had his scan, he's being reviewed by a surgeon tomorrow. At this stage he is in. ARL doctor Hugh Hazard

 

Gold Coast ready to become AFL's 17th team  

Australian Football League

3 hours 8 minutes ago. The Gold Coast is confident of claiming the AFL's 17th licence after making a final plea before the AFL Commission today.

We'll be on the edge of our seats for the next couple of weeks... Gold Coast bid team leader John Witheriff

 

Aussie schoolgirl wins Sumo medal  

Samantha-Jane Stacey | News Ltd

4 hours 31 minutes ago. A 14-year-old Australia girl known as “Sammy Sumo” has claimed a silver medal at the World Sumo Championships.

I’m naturally a big girl. I don’t have to eat anything extra... Samantha-Jane Stacey

 

Punters steering clear of Aussies  

India | AAP

4 hours 53 minutes ago. Punters don't believe Australia's bowling attack has enough strike-power to snag a victory in the First Test against India at Bangalore today.

Our punters think our spinners may have trouble dismissing the Indian batters... Sportingbet Australia CEO Michael Sullivan

 

Lockyer defends World Cup credibility  

Darren Lockyer | AAP

5 hours 51 minutes ago. Kangaroos captain Darren Lockyer has defended the credibility of the Rugby League World Cup, despite controversy surrounding the eligibility of players for the tournament.

There are always going to be critics. It comes with the territory... Australian captain Darren Lockyer

 

Zach Johnson claims Texas Open  

Zach Johnson | Getty

8 hours 11 minutes ago. American Zac Johnson has fired a final round 64 to claim the Texas Open, two-strokes clear of the field.

It makes things easier to put things in perspective. I'm playing golf. I'm chasing a little ball... Zach Johnson dedicated the victory to his flood-ravaged home state of Iowa

 
 

Steve Matai cleared for Kiwis  

Steve Matai | AAP

51 minutes ago. The Kiwis' rugby league World Cup hopes received a boost today when key centre Steve Matai was cleared to join their squad after seeing a medical specialist in Sydney today.

 

Selections headaches remain for Socceroos  

Craig Moore | AAP

1 hour 51 minutes ago. A possible recall for ex-Socceroos skipper Craig Moore remains the most pressing issue facing coach Pim Verbeek ahead of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Brisbane.

 

Crows axe fringe trio  

Adelaide Crows | AAP

2 hours 15 minutes ago. AFL club Adelaide have delisted fringe players Kris Massie, Luke Jericho and Bryce Campbell.

 

14-year-old wins Beachley Classic  

Australian Tyler Wright | AAP

3 hours 49 minutes ago. Australian teenager Tyler Wright won the Beachley Classic women's surfing event at Manly Beach today, beating Brazilian Silvana Lima.

 

Australian swimmers sizzle in Brazil  

Marieke Guehrer | AAP

4 hours 11 minutes ago. Australian swimmers Marieke Guehrer and Christian Sprenger have scooped the pool after the opening World Cup in Belo Horizonte, Brazil overnight.

 
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