Cricket Australia (CA) is pitching in for the Australian Football League (AFL) code to combat racial vilification that reared its ugly head when Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was accused of racially taunting Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds.
WHEN Ricky Petterd had the Southern Cross tattooed on his chest, he didn't expect scars to be dotted around the stars. But the signs of Petterd's brush with death last season remain. "I've got ...
THE Saints kept the "closed session" sign up at Moorabbin, but later posted footage of Nick Riewoldt training on their website. The Saints' move to air training footage on the internet was a calcula...
IT'S an irony Jason Johnson admits he can't ignore. The same 2006 contract controversy that tested his loyalty to Essendon has ultimately ensured his survival. Recently turned 30, and having endured...
PORT Adelaide will go into an AFL-sanctioned match with its youngest-ever ruck combination against Sydney this weekend. With star ruckmen Brendon Lade and Dean Brogan out, the Power will throw Fabia...
BOXING authorities have ordered disgraced AFL star Ben Cousins to take a blood test before being allowed to compete in his much-anticipated exhibition fight. Cousins is yet to register for the bout,...
The AFL is looking to the future by expanding nationally. They are targetting West Sydney and Gold Coast for new teams. It will more than likely be at the expense of Melbourne clubs. Many supporter...
MELBOURNE (AFP) - Jamaican world record holder Asafa Powell bounced back from a knee injury to cruise to victory in the 100 metres in 10.04 seconds at the Melbourne IAAF Track Classic here Thursday. ...
DHAKA (AFP) - South African cricket skipper Graeme Smith on Thursday said he was looking forward to playing alongside Australian bowling legend Shane Warne in the inaugural Indian Premier League. Smi...
KARACHI (AFP) - Pakistan may take on India for a three-match one-day series next month amid concerns that a tour by Australia might be postponed over security fears, an official said Thursday. "...
LYON, France (AFP) - Manchester United are waiting on a UEFA match report to determine what action can be taken against Lyon after Cristiano Ronaldo was targeted with a laser pen during Wednesday's Ch...
An AFL footballer has been hospitalised after being stung by a stingray off a beach on Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay. The player, believed to be Western Bulldogs recruit Jarrod Grant, was walking with...
A stingray has lashed Western Bulldogs' star recruit Jarrod Grant at Port Melbourne beach, forcing the youngster to be taken to hospital.Grant, who was recruited from, of all teams, the Dandenong Stin...
Mark Blake was dropped for the Cat's Grand Final triumph. Now he's out to show that he's got what it takes to lead the Cats' ruck division. Picture: Michael Dodge.
ABC - February 22, 2008, 9:16 am Australia captain Ricky Ponting has challenged his top-order batsmen to improve their performances ahead of this afternoon's one-day match against Sri Lanka in Melb...
Essendon Football Club's "gentle giant", Geoff Leek, has died in Melbourne, aged 76. The former champion ruckman played 191 games for the Bombers between 1951 and 1962. His last game was the 1962 pr...
ABC - February 22, 2008, 11:24 am Adelaide Crows coach Neil Craig says Sunday's preseason cup clash with Fremantle will be a good test for his players. The Dockers are in good form after last week...
ABC - February 22, 2008, 11:36 am Palmerston's Justin Wilson will miss tomorrow's NTFL elimination final against Waratahs after being suspended for one game by the tribunal last night. The Magpies...
