Olympic Champions Germany off to good start in Champions TrophyMELBOURNE - Germany got their Champions Trophy hockey campaign off to a winning start Saturday with a 3-2 victory over England here. Barath’s century on debut only beacon in Windies’ humiliating innings loss to Aussies
Eamon Sullivan wins Celebrity MasterChef crownMELBOURNE - Olympic swimmer Eamon Sullivan has been crowned as the first Celebrity MasterChef beating his competitors Rachael Finch and Kirk Pengilly. Thorpe helps struggling kids swim against the tideMELBOURNE - Australian Olympic swimmer Ian Thorpe is doing his bit for struggling kids through his foundation. US Open meltdown: Serena Williams faces million dollar fine
Johnson’s mom says she shouldn’t be blamed for Ashes defeatMELBOURNE - Leading Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson’s estranged mother has hit back at claims the cricketer has made peace with her, and said she should not be blamed for the Ashes loss. Kiwi opener Ryder branded a ‘neighbour from hell’ for his wild partying waysMELBOURNE - New Zealand opening batsman Jesse Ryder has been blasted by his neigbours for his wild party antics. IPL biggest threat to international cricket, say Oz fans
Oz selectors believe opener Hughes is confused
Test cricket needs fresh lease of life: WarneMELBOURNE - Australian spin great Shane Warne has given a reality check to cricket authorities around the world saying that Test cricket needs a fresh lease of life. Don’t let Test cricket die: WarneMELBOURNE - Former Australian leg spinner Shane Warne has called on the game’s managers to take urgent steps to keep Test cricket alive and popular among the spectators Hauritz now Australia’s No.1 spinner: WarneMELBOURNE - Former Australian leg spinner Shane Warne believes that off-spinner Nathan Hauritz is the country’s number one spinner. Warnie says ‘Pup’ Clarke is his new bunny in 20-20 matchMELBOURNE - Former Australian leg spinner Shane Warne has nominated Michael Clarke as his ‘bunny’ for tonight’s All Stars Twenty20 match. Former Australian cricket stars question Clarke’s capacity to captain
Brett Lee should quit Test cricket: Rodney Hogg
Langer asks ‘fantastic” Hughes to ignore critics and play his natural game
Bradman inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of FameMELBOURNE - One of the best-known names in world sport, the late Don Bradman, was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame at the Bradman Oration at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. Clarke to lead Australians against All Star TeamMELBOURNE - Michael Clarke, who missed the ODI series in India due to a back injury, will lead the Australians against Shane Warne-led All Star team in Sunday night’s All Star Twenty20 match at the Gabba in Brisbane. IPL, 20-20 could see Test cricket become clique of four nations: Greg ChappellMELBOURNE - Former Australian cricket captain and coach Greg Chappell has warned that 50-over cricket would be the best way to measure all cricketing nations, but Twenty20 is the best format for ensuring the growth of the game. Australia pick Bollinger for first Test against West Indies
Bollinger replaces Clark in Oz team for first Test against Windies
Clarke forced to receive daily treatment on his back to be fitMELBOURNE - Australian vice captain Michael Clarke is being forced to receive daily treatment on his troublesome back to be ready in time for next week’s opening Test against the West Indies at Gabba. Watson as a Test opener an insult to openers in Oz: Thompson
Australia does not need a Brett Lee clone: McDermott
World champion cyclist Cadel Evans predicts bigger and better 2010 for Lance Armstrong
Cyclist Evans expects big things from Armstrong Hulk Hogan ‘attacked’ by ring rival during press conferenceMELBOURNE - Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan is said to have been attacked by his ring rival Ric Flair during the Hulkamania promotional press conference at Star City. Oz swimmer Rice dumps management company to self manage her careerMELBOURNE - Australia’s swimming sensation Stephanie Rice has taken control of her business affairs at just 21 and will manage the endorsements and personally negotiate all deals with the help of a friend. Gayle returns home to take care of sick mother, may miss Oz tourMELBOURNE - West Indies captain Chris Gayle is likely to miss the entire Australian tour because he is returning to the Caribbean to take care of a seriously ill mother. MCC study reveals Test cricket is losing popularityMELBOURNE - A study conducted by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the custodian of the game, has raised fresh doubts on the future of Test cricket. Twin girls joined at top of heads successfully separated after 25-hour surgery in Australia
Twins joined at head successfully separated Another Masters jacket for Woods, this 1 gold instead of green
Tiger wins for first time in Australia MELBOURNE, Australia — Tiger Woods gave the record crowds at the Australian Masters everything they could have wanted with his victory Sunday, except a definitive answer when he would return. Clarke to take on spin-legend Shane WarneMELBOURNE - Michael Clarke will take on spin-legend Shane Warne in next week’s All Stars Twenty20 blockbuster, after he persuaded chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch how keen he was to play. Langer can be new Oz batting coach
With shots the crowd came to see, Tiger Woods wins in Australia
Tiger puts on a show to win Down Under MELBOURNE, Australia — Tiger Woods gave record crowds at Kingston Heath what they wanted to see — exquisite shots and a closing round of 4-under 68 to win the Australian Masters on Sunday for his seventh victory of the year. Woods hopeful that trip Down Under down turn upside down
Woods trying to close out victory Down Under |