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+ Long way back for Cats—Cats went into qualifying final against Saints as premiership favourite.

+ Six appeal: the Pies have it—Collingwood has a sexy back six, but will they be supreme in September?

+ Dockers drop Hasleby for final—Fremantle's Paul Hasleby may have played his last game for the club.

+ The year of the Dockers—Joseph Sapienza casts a quick glance over the Dockers' rollercoaster home and away season which featured plenty of highs and several of devastating lows.

+ Swan rises first—Sydney midfield Daniel Hannebery wins the 2010 Rising Star Award.

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+ England v Pakistan series to go ahead - team manager—CARDIFF (Reuters) - The first Twenty20 international between England and Pakistan was set to go ahead as planned on Sunday despite the latest allegations in the fixing controversy, Pakistan manager Yawar Saeed said.

+ History against us, says Swans coach—Sydney coach Paul Roos has dismissed talk of the Swans being favourites for Saturday night's semi-final against the struggling Western Bulldogs.

+ Faingaa suspended for two games —Wallabies reserve hooker Saia Faingaa has been suspended for two games for a dangerous tackle during Saturday night's historic 41-39 victory over South Africa.

+ Bulldogs stun Manly at Brookvale—Canterbury finished their disappointing NRL season on a high note on Sunday, stunning Manly 30-24 in a thrilling encounter at Brookvale Oval.

+ Saints thrive on adversity—A little adversity goes a long way for St Kilda, galvanising the Saints in their pursuit of the AFL premiership which so nearly went their way last year.

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+ Souths couldn't take late chance—South Sydney have been dealt a 38-24 blow in their NRL match against St George Illawarra.

+ Illness again hits the Boomers—Illness has again struck the Boomers ahead of the team's match against Slovenia at the World Championships.

+ Fowler scores as Glory beat Phoenix—Perth Glory maintained their unbeaten start to the A-League season with a 2-1 victory over Wellington.

+ Hasler disappointed with Matai—Manly coach Des Hasler has criticised Steve Matai after his high shot on Canterburys' Michael Ennis.

+ Cooper to stay with Wallabies—Wallabies star Quade Cooper is expected to announce this week he is staying with Australian rugby.

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+ Dragons seal Rabbitohs fate—Minor premiers St George Illawarra will face Manly in the first week of the final series after ending South Sydney's season with a comprehensive 38-24 victory at WIN Jubilee Oval. [Link to media]

+ Uninspired Jets fail to take off—Financially troubled Newcastle Jets fell short of victory but their professionalism was not in question after a 0-0 draw with Brisbane Roar at EnergyAustralia Stadium. [Link to media]

+ Cooper to stay with Wallabies—Fresh from his starring role in the win over the Springboks, Wallabies star Quade Cooper is expected to announce this week he is staying with Australian rugby.

+ Fowler sends Glory top again—Perth Glory's marquee men did the job as they maintained their unbeaten start to the A-League season with a 2-1 victory over Wellington Phoenix at nib Stadium on Sunday.

+ Troubled Jets on the brink—Newcastle Jets chief executive John Tsatsimas has painted a bleak picture for the troubled club, saying they could fold unless financial assistance is forthcoming. [Link to media]

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+ Federer, Soderling edge closer to rematch—Robin Soderling, who broke Roger Federer's semi-final streak, has moved closer to a quarter-final showdown. Your say: Should the Hewitt camp concede?--> Collision course: Wozniacki and Sharapova to meet Scores: Full US Open results Photos: Anna Kournikova returns to Wimbledon--> Stage map: Adelaide City street circuit --> [Link to media]

+ Stosur charges into US Open fourth round—Samantha Stosur has muscled her way into the fourth round with her most impressive display yet. Your say: Should the Hewitt camp concede?--> US Open: Murray stays the course Scores: Full US Open results Photos: Anna Kournikova returns to Wimbledon--> Stage map: Adelaide City street circuit --> [Link to media]

+ Federer rolls, Davydenko falls in US—Roger Federer has rolled into the third round of the US Open while sixth seed Nikolay Davydenko lost. Your say: Should the Hewitt camp concede?--> Top seed: Wozniacki storms through Scores: Full US Open results Photos: Anna Kournikova returns to Wimbledon--> Stage map: Adelaide City street circuit --> [Link to media]

+ Stosur through, Luczak out of US Open—Samantha Stosur has crushed Anastasia Rodionova to reach the US Open third round while Peter Luczak lost his first-round match. Your say: Should the Hewitt camp concede?--> Sally Peers: Don't wake me from this dream Blistering win: Ivanovic back in top form Scores: Full US Open results Photos: Anna Kournikova returns to Wimbledon--> Stage map: Adelaide City street circuit --> [Link to media]

+ Azarenka collapses on court at US Open—Belarussian 10th seed Victoria Azarenka required a wheelchair to get back to the women's locker room after collapsing on court. Your say: Should the Hewitt camp concede?--> Blistering win: Ivanovic back in top form First round: Murray sizzles in New York heat Scores: Full US Open results Photos: Anna Kournikova returns to Wimbledon--> Stage map: Adelaide City street circuit --> [Link to media]

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+ Call for fixing probe into MCG game—CRICKET Cricket Australia will strengthen anti-corruption measures as probe sought into Australia's controversial Twenty20 clash against Pakistan at the MCG last summer.

+ End of the road for the Blues?—Can Carlton break down Sydney in the second week of consecutive road trips?

+ Win shocks Kavanagh—Mark Kavanagh concedes he did not expect his Melbourne Cup winner Shocking to treat his rivals with such contempt in winning Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.

+ Young players at risk: Nielsen—Australian coach believes cricket authorities have unique chance to stamp out corruption but, ultimately, responsibility lies with the players.

+ Long way back for Cats—Cats went into qualifying final against Saints as premiership favourite.

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+ Hayne in immortal footsteps—PARRAMATTA'S original superstar fullback Ken Thornett predicted Jarryd Hayne - despite a slight flaw - would one day supersede league immortal Graeme Langlands as one of the game's greatest players.

+ I'll be back: Mateo vows to return to the Eels—NEW ZEALAND Warriors-bound utility Feleti Mateo vowed during his short but emotion-charged address at the club's presentation night during the week that he'd one day return to the Eels.

+ Loss and love as Parra leader bows out after 14 years—PARRAMATTA'S winter of discontent ended in the gloom last night: the elements that swept the Cumberland Plains formed a dramatic backdrop to the emotion-charged farewell for the club's warrior-leader, Nathan Cayless.

+ Skipper's try sees punters score, too—TAB Sportsbet customers reaped a massive reward as Parramatta co-captain Nathan Cayless crossed the line for the first time in three years and scored the last try in last night's loss to the Warriors at Parramatta Stadium. Cayless, in his final match before retirement, was originally listed as a $51 dividend to score last try but was backed in to $26. A total of $1146 was invested by punters to take home $47,000. That investment was the largest on any player in the market and, in fact, no more than $200 was invested on Parramatta fullback Jarryd Hayne. ''I don't believe $1100 has been invested on Nathan to score the first or last try in a match all year,'' said TAB Sportsbet's Glenn Munsie.

+ Cayless' farewell party falls flat—A damp half empty stadium was no way to send out a warrior like Nathan Cayless.

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+ Doha, no Delhi—SAM Stosur says missing the Commonwealth Games is a no-brainer as she eyes one of the rarest feats in women's tennis. [Link to media]

+ Storm's hell year ends in party—AFTER taking time to settle following an emotion-charged season swansong, Craig Bellamy delivered his summary of a year from hell. [Link to media]

+ Storm win last game of season—IT wasn't the lap of honour the Storm had imagined when they kicked off the 2010 NRL season, but the fans at AAMI Park didn't seem to mind. [Link to media]

+ AFL semi-finals fixture—THE AFL's semi-final matches will be played in Melbourne at the MCG this Friday and Saturday night. [Link to media]

+ Missed chances will haunt Blues—FIVE missed chances, all of them critical and all of them likely to haunt Carlton over a long, agonising summer. [Link to media]

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+ Sam: I can go a very long way—NEW YORK: More confident than ever, Samantha Stosur warned her rivals she'd ''booked in for the long haul'' after muscling her way into the second week of the tournament.

+ Rule on diving has left players' rights sprawled on floor—So enamoured am I of the handling by FFA of the supposed incidents of A-League simulation last weekend that I have extended the same courtesies afforded the players to the governing body in setting up a new regulatory framework.

+ Taylor defends deals with the bookies—FORMER Australian captain Mark Taylor defended the practice of advertising the fluctuations in the betting market during Channel Nine broadcasts as "business", adding individuals needed to be responsible for their actions.

+ Nielsen worried for the game's future after reporting suspect behaviour—NATIONAL coach Tim Nielsen has revealed to The Sun-Herald that he too has reported suspect behaviour to team management and declared that young players are particularly vulnerable to corrupting influences.

+ Fix players' wages to rid the game of corruption, says investigator of international football rorts—Investigator and author Declan Hill says low wages are behind match fixing, writes David Sygall.

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+ Dragons end Rabbitohs' season—THE Dragons have beaten South Sydney 38-24 to end the Rabbioths' hopes of claiming a top eight spot. [Link to media]

+ Aussies clinch netball series—NEW Zealand have a month to fret over The Fuhrmannator after Australia rallied to clinch a thrilling trans-Tasman netball series. [Link to media]

+ Swans beat Carlton in a thriller—SYDNEY overcame Carlton in a titanic battle to win their AFL elimination final by five points today. [Link to media]

+ Bulldogs stun Manly at Brookvale—CANTERBURY finished their disappointing NRL season on a high note, stunning Manly 30-24 in a thrilling encounter at Brookvale Oval. [Link to media]

+ Storm win last game of pointless season—THERE was a happy ending to a miserable season for the Melbourne Storm as they outplayed Newcastle 34-4. [Link to media]

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+ Roos praises leaders (Sportal)—Sydney coach Paul Roos has credited the on-field leadership of veterans Brett Kirk and Ryan O'Keefe for helping the Swans get over the line by five points in Sunday's thrilling elimination final against Carlton...

+ Doping-Three Indian swimmers test positive (Reuters)—NEW DELHI, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Three Indian swimmers, including two from the country's Commonwealth Games squad, were provisionally suspended on Sunday for failing dope tests.

+ England v Pakistan series to go ahead - team manager (Reuters)—CARDIFF, Sept 5 (Reuters) - The first Twenty20 international between England and Pakistan was set to go ahead as planned on Sunday despite the latest allegations in the fixing controversy, Pakistan manager Yawar Saeed said.

+ Dragons spoil Souths' last late chance (AAP)—Canterbury gave South Sydney a golden chance to sneak into the NRL top eight but they weren't good enough to take it, beaten 38-24 by St George Illawarra.

+ India unveils new IPL format (AAP)—India's cricket chiefs have announced a new format for the next Indian Premier League, adding matches and increasing the cap on team spending to $US9m.

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+ Dragons bury Bunnies' finals hopes - ABC Online—ABC OnlineDragons bury Bunnies' finals hopesABC OnlineCreagh scored three times in the first 17 minutes to all but end the contest. (Getty Images: Mark Kolbe) South Sydney let slip a great opportunity to sneak into the finals as it slumped to a disappointing 38-24 loss to an understrength St George ...Dragons spoil Souths' last late chanceSydney Morning HeraldVENUE & TIME: WIN Jubilee Oval, Sun, September 5, 7.00pm (AEST)Sportal.com.auDragons end Rabbitohs' seasonHerald SunIllawara Mercury -St George-Illawarra Dragons -Bettingpress.com (blog)all 51 news articles » [Category: Sports]

+ Roos praises leaders - Sportal.com.au—The AgeRoos praises leadersSportal.com.auSydney coach Paul Roos has credited the on-field leadership of veterans Brett Kirk and Ryan O'Keefe for helping the Swans get over the line by five points in Sunday's thrilling elimination final against Carlton. Kirk, who finished the game on the bench ...History against us, says Swans coachSydney Morning HeraldKirk farewells Sydney but not fitnessABC OnlineSydney beat Carlton in first elimination finalPerthNowHerald Sun -AFL.com -The Australianall 136 news articles » [Category: Sports]

+ Fowler on target as Glory stay unbeaten - ESPN—ABC OnlineFowler on target as Glory stay unbeatenESPNPerth Glory maintained their unbeaten start to the A-League season with a 2-1 victory over Wellington Phoenix at nib Stadium. The hosts opened the scoring in just the fifth minute through Mile Sterjovski, who tapped home from Todd Howarth's square ball ...Sterjovski powers GlorySportal.com.auMitch: We Should Have Had MoreAustralian FourFourTwoRobbie fouls up PhoenixStuff.co.nzAustralian FourFourTwo -Sydney Morning Herald -Tribalfootball.comall 101 news articles » [Category: Sports]

+ Fowler scores as Glory beat Phoenix - Sydney Morning Herald—ABC OnlineFowler scores as Glory beat PhoenixSydney Morning HeraldPerth's marquee men did the job as the Glory maintained their unbeaten start to the A-League season with a 2-1 victory over Wellington at nib Stadium on Sunday. Mile Sterjovski's fifth-minute strike and Robbie Fowler's goal on the hour was enough to ...Sterjovski powers GlorySportal.com.auGlory pips Phoenix to stay topABC OnlineRobbie fouls up PhoenixStuff.co.nzAustralian FourFourTwo -Sydney Morning Herald -Tribalfootball.comall 91 news articles » [Category: Sports]

+ Player ratings: Carlton - AFL.com—The AgePlayer ratings: CarltonAFL.comMost will remember Armfield for being brought down by Trent Dennis-Lane three minutes from full-time. He did take the game on and run, even after that mistake. Was okay in defence on a few Swans, ...Swans down Blues in thrillerHerald SunPlayer ratings: Sydney SwansAFL.comSwans pip BluesSportal.com.auSydney Morning Herald -AFL.com -The Australianall 113 news articles » [Category: Sports]

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