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Bulls' hopes go down the gurgler
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:10:00 +1100 - Queensland's hopes of hosting the Sheffield Shield final may have been dashed after a horror top-order batting displaying on the opening day of the match against Western Australia at the Gabba.
Khawaja puts Blues in control
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:16:00 +1100 - New South Wales was a dominant 5 for 332 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at the SCG.
Bushrangers winning race to host final
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:10:00 +1100 - Victoria remains in the box seat to host the Sheffield Shield final after a fine bowling performance against Tasmania on the opening day of their final-round clash at the MCG.
Four Nations relying on strong Pumas
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:47:00 +1100 - The Australian Rugby Union says Argentina will have to overcome a number of hurdles to join an expanded Tri-Nations series in 2012.
Aussies face Fed Cup roadblock
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:29:00 +1100 - A tricky away assignment against the Ukraine stands in the way of Australia returning to the Fed Cup World Group for the first time since 2004.
Clarke's mind 'must be on cricket'
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:24:00 +1100 - Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting does not want Michael Clarke back in his side until the troubled star has sorted out his off-field issues with model fiancee Lara Bingle.
Tiger reports set tongues wagging
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:17:00 +1100 - Media reports that Tiger Woods is working with his swing coach Hank Haney have leading golfers talking of a possible return to action for the world number one.
Mason set to fill Webb void
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:11:00 +1100 - The pressure on Willie Mason to make an instant impact in his Cowboys debut has risen with with Carl Webb set to miss Friday night's NRL blockbuster against Brisbane.
All Silent off to Dubai
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:11:00 +1100 - Trainer Grahame Begg has reported it is full steam ahead for beaten Newmarket Handicap favourite All Silent, who will leave for Dubai next Wednesday.
Richmond's King to front tribunal
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:16:00 +1100 - Richmond's Jake King will risk missing the opening three rounds of the season by contesting a charge of striking Collingwood's Travis Cloke.
Eade sees Johnson loss in positive light
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:35:00 +1100 - The Western Bulldogs believe captain Brad Johnson's absence from their opening round blockbuster against Collingwood will pay off later in the season.
Carter sings new Waratahs deal
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:26:00 +1100 - New South Wales centre Tom Carter has signed a new two-year deal with the Waratahs which will take him through to the end of the 2012 Super 14 season.
Gallen becomes Shark for life
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:20:00 +1100 - Just months after threatening to walk out on Cronulla, Test lock Paul Gallen has signed a new deal which will see him remain a Shark for life.
Tuqiri raring to take on Sea Eagles
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:18:00 +1100 - Lote Tuqiri has one simple message for Manly coach Des Hasler - bring it on.
Paine half-century aids struggling Tigers
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +1100 - Acting captain Tim Paine made an invaluable half-century as Tasmania stumbled to 6 for 139 at tea on a rain-interrupted opening day of the Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at the MCG.
Classy Khwaja lifts Blues
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +1100 - Boom New South Wales youngster Usman Khawaja hammered a century to steer his team to 4 for 234 at tea on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at the SCG.
Pomersbach helps Warriors battle back
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:46:00 +1100 - Batsman Luke Pomersbach made an unbeaten 73 as Western Australia fought back against Queensland on the opening day of their Sheffield Shield match at the Gabba.
Vics make early inroads
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:02:00 +1100 - Victoria was well on the way to securing a home Sheffield Shield final, reducing Tasmania to 3 for 46 at lunch on a rainy first day at the MCG.
Blues lose top three early
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +1100 - New South Wales is 3 for 79 at lunch after winning the toss and electing to bat on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield cricket match against South Australia at the SCG.
Swart saves Warriors from collapse
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:49:00 +1100 - Western Australia is 3 for 108 at lunch after losing the toss and being sent in to bat on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield match against Queensland at the 'Gabba.
Clarke named but no return date
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:14:00 +1100 - Selectors keep faith with troubled star Michael Clarke, naming him in a 14-man Test squad to face New Zealand.
Jumps racing season delayed
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:34:00 +1100 - Racing Victoria will delay the start of the jumps season by 11 days because of problems with the construction of its new barriers.
Harris says Aussies have momentum
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:39:00 +1100 - Australia has clicked into gear and will be hard to stop in the remaining two games of the Chappell-Hadlee series against New Zealand, says pace bowler Ryan Harris.
Bulls send Warriors in to bat
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:18:00 +1100 - Queensland has won the toss and sent Western Australia in to bat in the Sheffield Shield clash at the Gabba.