+ Chelsea win Champions League—DIDIER Drogba was the hero as Chelsea shattered Bayern Munich's Champions League dream with victory in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out in Munich. [Lin...

+ Chelsea takes European crown—CHELSEA wins the European Champions League while former All Black Brad Thorn just keeps on keeping on. Get your Sports Fix here. [Link to media]

+ Pedrosa beats Stoner for pole—SPANIARD Dani Pedrosa will start from pole position in tonight's French MotoGP after posting the fastest time in qualifying. [Link to media]

+ Archie shines in dark night—IT was always going to be a mammoth task for Melbourne Victory against Olympiakos, a side that won the Greek title. [Link to media]

+ Neville not surprised by shock rise—EVEN as Melbourne Rebels big man Cadeyrn Neville competed as an elite rower, he knew something was missing. [Link to media]

+ Smash hands Winterbottom race win—A THUMPING smash turned the V8 championship on its head, helping Mark Winterbottom to within 10 points of the series lead. [Link to media]

+ Vixens' defence facing big test—VIXENS captain Bianca Chatfield says the pressure is on the team's defenders to nullify the impact of Northern Mystics' attackers. [Link to media]

+ Track queried as horses put down—FURIOUS trainers and jockeys queried the condition of the track after two horses were put down at Flemington on Saturday. [Link to media]

+ Mawingo wins Cup after heated protest—MAWINGO won the Doomben Cup after a heated protest which saw an explosive war of words exchanged in the stewards' room. [Link to media]

+ Winterbottom gains from misfortune—A SPECTACULAR crash has helped Ford driver Mark Winterbottom notch a stunning V8 Supercars win at Phillip Island. [Link to media]

+ Horse deaths mark sad day for racing—KATELYN Mallyon was taken to hospital with concussion and two horses were put down in a tragic afternoon at Flemington. [Link to media]

+ Mawingo survives protest to win Cup—GERMAN import Mawingo has survived a protest to win the Group 1 Doomben Cup. [Link to media]

+ Whincup to start from eighth on grid—V8 SUPERCAR championship leader Jamie Whincup struggled in qualifying ahead of the weekend's first race at Phillip Island. [Link to media]

+ I'm better than Messi: Ronaldo—BIG guns through in Rome, Stoner gets on with business plus all the footy scores Video: When your child's love isn't enough [Link to media...

+ Blackout hands Tomlinson IBO title—AUSTRALIA'S Will Tomlinson has successfully defended his IBO super featherweight title in bizarre fashion. [Link to media]

+ Kelly brothers changing gears—BROTHERS Todd and Rick Kelly quickly raced to the top in V8 Supercars, but have now changed gears with a special project. [Link to media]

+ Thompson keen for Cup qualifiers spot—ARCHIE Thompson has vowed to prove to Socceroos coach Holger Osieck he is fit enough for June's World Cup qualifiers. [Link to media]

+ Moody sings Manighar's praises—WITH an imposing form line heading into today's Doomben Cup, Peter Moody is sure favourite Manighar is ready to produce his best again. [Link to med...

+ Drogba eyes sweetest swansong—THE stage is set for Didier Drogba to end his Chelsea career on a high note - with victory in tomorrow's Champions League final. [Link to media]

+ Stoner linked with V8s switch—JAMIE Whincup says he would not be surprised if retiring MotoGP champ Casey Stoner was his V8 Supercar teammate next year. [Link to media]

+ Tomlinson defends IBO title in dark—AUSTRALIA'S Will Tomlinson has successfully defended his IBO super featherweight title in bizarre fashion. [Link to media]

+ Heat star argues with coach in loss—DWYANE Wade and the Heat had a night to forget as they were steamrolled by the Pacers. [Link to media]

+ Pomersbach to face court in India—TROUBLED Aussie cricketer Luke Pomersbach was due to face court in India yesterday after allegedly sexually abusing a woman. [Link to media]

+ Pomersbach arrested in India—AUSTRALIAN cricketer Luke Pomersbach has been arrested in India over allegations of assault, according to news reports. [Link to media]

+ Boomer unscathed after bus attack—EUROPEAN-BASED Boomers star Aleks Maric has escaped an attack on a bus that forced two of his teammates to an Athens hospital today. [Link to media]

+ PREVIEW: Champions League final—CHELSEA and Bayern Munich will lay it all on the line this weekend in the Champions League decider. Read our preview here. [Link to media]

+ V8 Supercars chase retiring Stoner—V8 SUPERCARS would welcome world champion Casey Stoner with "open arms" after he revealed he'll quit MotoGP for "family reasons". ...

+ Aussie golfer shoots record 55—AUSSIE golfer Rhein Gibson has set a provisional new world record for the lowest round in golf, shooting a 16-under-par 55. [Link to media]

+ Stosur's run ends in Rome—NO CLUBS, no worries for Snedeker, Venus sends Stosur packing, Gilly's still got it and Dane Bak to his best in Giro. [Link to media]

+ Stoner to retire after MotoGP season—TWO-time world champion Casey Stoner has announced he will quit MotoGP at the end of the season for "family reasons". [Link to media]

+ Tigers coach told to stay away—MELBOURNE Tigers were in crisis after coach Trevor Gleeson claimed he had been stood down one year into his three-year contract. [Link to media]

+ Uate vows to rip into Queensland—HE normally lets his football do the talking but quietly spoken NSW winger Akuila Uate put the Maroons on notice. [Link to media]

+ White makes case for T20 recall—A STRONG Indian Premier League campaign has Cameron White thinking of an Australian recall for the Twenty20 World Cup. [Link to media]

+ Rebels snare another Wallaby—WALLABY Scott Higginbotham will leave Queensland Reds after agreeing to a two-year deal with Melbourne Rebels. [Link to media]

+ Melbourne Heart talks to Carlos—MELBOURNE Heart could launch an audacious bid for Carlos Hernandez after he was released by Melbourne Victory. [Link to media]

+ Greek star back in Oz for first time—HE'S an Aussie-born regular in the UEFA Champions League but unfortunately for Holger Osieck he plays for another country. [Link to media]

+ Thunder squeak past Lakers—NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant struck for 22 points as Oklahoma City stunned the Los Angeles Lakers 77-75. [Link to media]

+ Celtics rout 76ers—KEVIN Garnett scored 27 points as Boston cruised past Philadelphia 107-91 to grab the lead in their NBA playoff series. [Link to media]

+ Buffering back on track—DOOMBEN 10,000 favourite Buffering takes his first steps towards getting his winter program on track in a gallop at Doomben. [Link to media]

+ Bird makes history—BASKETBALL legend Larry Bird added yet another piece to his already overflowing trophy case , receiving the NBA Executive of the Year Award. [Link to ...

+ Ferrari also quickest on two wheels—CAV'S crash nemesis salutes at Giro, Stosur breezes through in Rome and Liverpool sack Dalglish. VIDEO: 60-year-old better than LeBron. [Link to media...

+ Fed, Stosur show off fine form—FRESH off a title in Madrid and rising to world No.2, Roger Federer has defeated Carlos Berlocq in his opening match at the Rome Masters. ...

+ Liverpool sack Dalglish—LIVERPOOL legend Kenny Dalglish has been sacked as manager of the club after a disappointing Premier League campaign. [Link to media]

+ VRC to rein in prizemoney—VICTORIA Racing Club has flagged more than $1 million in prizemoney cuts to many of its feature races next season. [Link to media]

+ Rodzilla the key against Force—REBELS coach Damien Hill leapt to the defence of forward Rodney Blake, who showed underrated skills against the Crusaders. [Link to media]

+ It's all the same to Will—BOXER Will Tomlinson got his Mexican opponents mixed up yesterday - but he might not have been far wrong after all. [Link to media]

+ Hooker not making up the numbers—STEVE Hooker's coach warns his rivals the defending Olympic pole-vault champion won't be in London as a tourist. [Link to media]

+ Slater, Inglis a lethal partnership—BILLY Slater at Etihad Stadium combined with Greg Inglis in a Maroons jersey equals potential Queensland carnage. [Link to media]

+ Farewell from king Carlos—CARLOS Hernandez, the most successful import at Melbourne Victory - and arguably the A-League - has been released by the club. [Link to media]

+ Hernandez leaves Victory—FORMER A-League player of the year Carlos Hernandez has left Melbourne Victory. [Link to media]

+ Indiana on pace as series squared—DAVID West scored 16 points and George Hill had 15 as the Indiana Pacers defeated the Miami Heat 78-75 today. [Link to media]

+ Hewitt gets French Open wildcard—VETERAN Lleyton Hewitt and teenager Ashleigh Barty have been handed wildcards to the French Open. [Link to media]

+ Phelps suffers water torture—US SWIM star Michael Phelps has hinted he is unlikely to swim competitively again after the London Olympics. [Link to media]

+ 'I'm so sick of the water': Phelps—US SWIM star Michael Phelps has hinted he is unlikely to swim competitively again after the London Olympics. [Link to media]

+ Amazing trick shots with a frisbee—IS Frisbee throwing a sport? Think not? Check out this video and you might change your mind. [Link to media]

+ Wimbledon's Olympic white out—WIMBLEDON'S all-white dress code won't be in place for the Olympics, nor will the traditional dark green backdrop. [Link to media]

+ Cahill gets three for strangle—A "DISGUSTED'' Tim Cahill has accused Yohan Cabaye of using language which has "no place either on or off the football pitch''. [Link to m...

+ Tomic's run ends at one—BERNARD no match for world No.1,  Goss hangs onto green and Irving named NBA's best rookie. VIDEO: Ballboy gets slapped. [Link to media]

+ Margin bets facing the axe—STEWARDS are likely to recommend unanimously this week that spot, or margin, betting be outlawed in racing. [Link to media]

+ Slater no fan of bid for Origin—BILLY Slater says one Origin game for Melbourne every three years is "about right" and the current balance should not be tinkered. [Link to ...

+ Archie offers the unknown - Osieck—HOLGER Osieck says Archie Thompson could be the X-factor as the Socceroos prepare to negotiate a tricky final qualification phase. [Link to media]

+ No secrets to Stirling Rebels—THE return of Stirling Mortlock and Melbourne's superb recent form is no coincidence, says Rebels centre Mitch Inman. [Link to media]

+ Wild Will's becoming a big hit—THE sold-out sign went up in advance of Will Tomlinson's title defence against Mexican Daniel Ruiz on Friday night. [Link to media]

+ IPL players suspended for 'fixing'—FIVE domestic IPL players were suspended after a sting operation by a local TV channel highlighted alleged fixing and corruption. [Link to media]

+ McKay back in Socceroos' squad—FORMER Brisbane Roar skipper Matt McKay has been named in an extended 26-man Socceroos squad. [Link to media]

+ Hewitt wants French connection—LLEYTON Hewitt could be a shock French Open starter after making a another typically-speedy recovery from foot surgery. [Link to media]

+ City apologises to Ferguson—MANCHESTER City has apologised to Alex Ferguson after Carlos Tevez held up a placard taunting him during the club's parade. [Link to media]

+ Villa sack manager after 1 season—ALEX McLeish was sacked as manager of Aston Villa today, fewer than 24 hours after the end of his first season in charge. [Link to media]

+ When in Rome, do as Tomic does—BERNIE through to second round, Goss crashes in sprint finish and Barton set for four-match ban. VIDEO: Open-top bus + trophy = fail. [Link to media]

+ Everton to appeal Cahill sending off—EVERTON has appealed against Tim Cahill's sending off in Sunday's 3-1 home win over Newcastle United in the EPL. [Link to media]

+ United wins in vain after City miracle—MANCHESTER United did what they had to do by beating Sunderland 1-0 to achieve their 13th away win of the season. [Link to media]

+ Black Caviar odds very tasty—British betting shops are taking unbelievable liberties with Black Caviar in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot on June 23. [Link to media]

+ Queenslander may rebel—WALLABIES backrower Scott Higginbotham could decide to join the Melbourne Rebels as early as today. [Link to media]

+ Pastor wins the race, saves soul—PASTOR Maldonado played a heroic role in a dramatic blaze in his Williams team's garage. [Link to media]

+ Hoffman to miss up to a month—VETERAN Melbourne Storm backrower Ryan Hoffman will miss up to a month with a calf strain. [Link to media]

+ Maroons selectors stay loyal—QUEENSLAND selectors have handed Petero Civoniceva the chance to end his Maroons career in the same fashion as Darren Lockyer. [Link to media]

+ Fitzgibbons wins Rio surfing Pro—SALLY Fitzgibbons waited until the death to steal the Billabong Rio Surfing Pro from Coco Ho at Barra da Tijuca. [Link to media]

+ Crook result in coach search—SYDNEY FC have unveiled youth coach Ian Crook as the successor to Vitezslav Lavicka after a fraught coaching search. [Link to media]

+ WBA takes title off Mundine—THE World Boxing Association has stripped Anthony Mundine of his interim super welterweight title. [Link to media]

+ Crowd boos as golfer gets waggles—KEVIN Na accepted some of the blame after being cruelly booed and taunted during the US PGA Players Championship final round. [Link to media]

+ Black and Bent out for season—CHAMPION jumper Black And Bent has broken down and will not race for the rest of the season. [Link to media]

+ Clippers maul Grizzlies to advance—THE Los Angeles Clippers eliminated the Memphis Grizzlies 82-72 in game seven of their NBA Western Conference playoff series. [Link to media]

+ 16 injured in F1 garage fire—SIXTEEN people were injured, one with severe burns, when a fire erupted in the Williams team garage after the Spanish Grand Prix. [Link to media]

+ Fed Express delivers in Madrid—NO CLAY blues for Federer, garage fire overshadows Maldonado win and the greatest EPL finish in history. [Link to media]

+ City seals title with injury time magic—SERGIO Aguero's 93rd-minute goal secured Manchester City a 3-2 victory over QPR as his side scored twice in injury-time. [Link to media]

+ Lapses halt Melbourne Vixens run—MELBOURNE Vixens coach Julie Hoornweg says critical lapses led to the championship favourite's first loss of the season. [Link to media]

+ Caviar faces uphill test in England—PETER Moody has revealed he is treating Black Caviar's English debut in the 1200m Diamond Jubilee Stakes as a 1400m race. [Link to media]

+ Buchanan on top of the world—CAROLINE Buchanan's surge towards Olympic BMX glory has seen the flamboyant Aussie storm to the top of the world rankings. [Link to media]

+ Pearson feeling like a caged tiger—REIGNING 100m hurdles world champion Sally Pearson knows she has to be patient during her hardest preparation phase for London. [Link to media]

+ Rebels determined to win on the road—GARETH Delve says Melbourne must eradicate an enduring weakness - poor performances away from AAMI Park. [Link to media]

+ Storm streak over as Sharks bite—MELBOURNE Storm's first scoreless second half since it was last beaten was inflicted by a Cronulla team on the rise. [Link to media]

+ Storm suffers first loss in thriller—MELBOURNE Storm has suffered its first loss of the NRL season after a dramatic 10-12 loss to Cronulla Sharks. [Link to media]

+ Swifts break Vixens' winning streak—MELBOURNE Vixens' winning streak has come to an end after they were defeated 55-52 by NSW Swifts. [Link to media]

+ Allsopp hoping for a fair go—DANNY Allsopp has pleaded for nothing more than a "fair crack" from new Melbourne Victory coach Ange Postecoglou. [Link to media]

+ Groth sets new serve speed record—AUSTRALIAN battler Sam Groth can boast the fastest serve in tennis after sending down a missile clocked at 263km/h. [Link to media]

+ Hamilton stripped of Spanish pole—LEWIS Hamilton has been stripped of pole position for the Spanish GP because his McLaren team failed to give him enough fuel. [Link to media]

+ Federer into Madrid final—ROGER Federer surges into the Madrid Open fina while an Aussie blasts down the fastest tennis serve in history. Get your Sports Fix here. [Link to m...

+ London's calling and here I come—BRING on London. After months of being riddled with doubt, what happened on Friday night is a game changer in a big way. [Link to media]

+ Ascot will bow down for Caviar—PETER Moody promised we'd see a different horse - we did, and the result would, or make that should, resonate around Europe. [Link to media]

+ Hinchcliffe aloof from selection—BUSY hands at home have been Ryan Hinchcliffe's way of not thinking about a potentially life-changing moment at 5pm today. [Link to media]

+ Crusaders slain in Rebels miracle—THE Rebels have pulled off a miracle win against Super Rugby's most lethal force with a landmark 28-19 win over the Crusaders. [Link to media]

+ United pays for attacking instincts—FORMER  United goalkeeper Roy Carroll says the Red Devils have little chance of overtaking Manchester City in the EPL title race. [Link to media]

+ Swifts not threatened by Vixens—SWIFTS co-captain Mo'onia Gerrard says her team is not threatened by Melbourne Vixens' unbeaten start to the season. [Link to media]

+ Rebels claim landmark victory—THE Rebels have pulled off a miracle win against Super Rugby's most lethal force with a landmark 28-19 win over the Crusaders. [Link to media]

+ Corks pop for Caviar's happy 21st—PETER Moody was relieved and measured after superstar sprinter Black Caviar recorded her 21st consecutive win. [Link to media]

+ Sea Siren tears apart BTC Cup—A WEEK ago Sea Siren wasn't running in the $400,000 BTC Cup, but a change of heart from her trainer saw her tear apart the race. [Link to media]

+ Heart set on signing Mebrahtu—FORMER Gold Coast winger Golgol Mebrahtu looms as new Melbourne Heart coach John Aloisi's first signing. [Link to media]

+ Magnifique win sets bar higher—MAGNIFIQUE Soleil, now a winner of six of his last seven starts, could aim higher after today's authorative Caulfield win. [Link to media]

+ Caviar's 21st party a winner—BLACK Caviar has won her 21st race - the Group One Goodwood - unextended under a calm ride from Luke Nolen. [Link to media]

+ Djokovic blames clay for debacle—WORLD No.1 Novak Djokovic has declared war on the Madrid Masters' controversial blue clay. [Link to media]

+ Man City eyes EPL power shift—MANCHESTER City is determined to be the new superpower in the EPL by clinching its first title for 44 years tomorrow. [Link to media]

+ Hooker qualifies for London—STOSUR and Djoker given the heave-ho, Ronaldinho is too old and what's got Webber in a spin? Video: A new EPL star [Link to media]

+ Hooker to defend crown in London—POLE vault champ Steve Hooker has qualified for London in an abandoned railway warehouse in the outer suburbs of Perth. [Link to media]

+ Watch Black Caviar live—LIVE STREAM: Watch Sky Racing's coverage of super mare Black Caviar's bid for 21 straight wins at Morphettville live here. [Link to media]

+ Website to inspire 'scruffy' kids—MELBOURNE Storm halfback Cooper Cronk has released his own website, one which he hopes will inspire "scruffy" kids. [Link to media]

+ Black Caviar to set record right—PETER Moody expects a much-improved performance from Black Caviar as the superstar chases her 21st straight victory today. [Link to media]

+ Rebels set to pressure powerhouses—REBELS coach Damien Hill welcomed his side's new-found pressure to perform against the might of the Crusaders tonight. [Link to media]

+ $1.04 a luxury for Black Caviar—THE world's most respected racehorse assessor rates Black Caviar the "greatest certainty since Phar Lap" at Morphettville today. [Link to me...

+ Webber desperate for first win—MARK Webber says he intends to fight his Red Bull teammate Sebastian Vettel for victory in Sunday's Spanish GP. [Link to media]

+ Caviar primed for a happy 21st—BLACK Caviar is fitter and ready to fire for a tilt at a 21st consecutive victory at Morphettville tomorrow. [Link to media]

+ Blow for Hockeyroos defender—ONE of Australia's best young women's hockey players has been ruled out of the Olympics with a knee injury. [Link to media]

+ One foot from retirement—MITCHELL Johnson says his career resurrection is due to an injured toe. [Link to media]

+ One foot from retirement—MITCHELL Johnson says his career resurrection is due to an injured toe. [Link to media]

+ McDermott quits as bowling coach—CRAIG McDermott has quit his role as bowling coach to the Australian cricket team. [Link to media]

+ Wayward Woods cuts it fine again—TIGER Woods may miss consecutive cuts for the first time after finishing two-over in the opening round of the Players Championship. [Link to media]

+ EPL final round preview—WHO'S hoisting silverware, who's coming and who's going? We preview the final round of the English Premier League. [Link to media]

+ Nadal goes down squealing in Madrid—BLUE clay gets better of Rafa, Cav too good for Goss again, Warner smashes two-runs-a-ball ton and Messi in racism claims. [Link to media]

+ Chance for Storm to make history—IT'S a first versus third. But Storm's dominant start to the season has the bookies declaring Sunday's stoush a one-sided affair. [Link to media]

+ McCaw to start against Rebels—IN one fell swoop, Richie McCaw has paid Melbourne Rebels the ultimate compliment - and delivered the ultimate challenge. [Link to media]

+ Super mare Caviar nears peak—JOCKEY Luke Nolen expects another sellout Morphettville crowd to see something special in the Group 1 Goodwood. [Link to media]

+ McEwen saddles up for last race—ROBBIE McEwen clocked on late for the final race of his magnificent cycling career this weekend - but nobody begrudged him. [Link to media]

+ Late call on Chatfield's fitness—MELBOURNE Vixens captain Bianca Chatfield is confident she will return for Sunday's clash against NSW Swifts. [Link to media]

+ Olympic flame lit for London Games—THE flame that will burn during the London Games has been lit at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics, heralding the start of the torch relay. [Link...

+ Heat knock Knicks out—LEBRON James scored 29 points as Miami eliminated the Knicks with a 106-94 win in game five of their Eastern Conference series. [Link to media]

+ You cannot be, like, serious man—CONTROVERSIAL tennis promoter Ion Tiriac plans to introduce "psychedelic'' balls to next year's Madrid Masters. [Link to media]

+ Johnson back in green and gold—MITCHELL Johnson is back in Australia's one-day squad for next month's one-day tour of England. [Link to media]

+ Northerly dies from colic attack—DUAL Cox Plate winner Northerly has been put down after a severe colic attack. [Link to media]

+ Most painful home run ever—VIDEO: IN baseball, how can you have a home run, strike and ball all off the one pitch? The answer may make men weak at the knees. [Link to media]

+ Black day for Birmingham—BLACKPOOL will play West Ham in the Championship play-off final later this month after they drew 2-2 with Birmingham City today.

+ Fal play gives Atletico title—ATLETICO Madrid won its second Europa League trophy in three seasons by defeating fellow Spaniards Athletic Bilbao 3-0 today. [Link to media]

+ Stosur hits stride ahead of Open—SAM Stosur clays it cool in Madrid and GreenEDGE off pace in team time trial. VIDEO: Ben Crane's latest. [Link to media]

+ Cummins, Smith back in ODI fold—PAT Cummins and Steve Smith will have their careers resurrected when they are named in the one-day squad to tour England. [Link to media]

+ Storm 'filthy' after Stuart's attack—NSW State of Origin coach Ricky Stuart has ensured an anti-Blues atmosphere in this year's series opener at Etihad Stadium. [Link to media]

+ Storm 'filthy' after Stuart's attack—NSW State of Origin coach Ricky Stuart has ensured an anti-Blues atmosphere in this year's series opener at Etihad Stadium. [Link to media]

+ Rebels on a mighty crusade—MELBOURNE Rebels have a statistical mountain to climb against the Canterbury Crusaders at AAMI Park on Saturday night. [Link to media]

+ Former champ may take on Caviar—A STAR of the past could loom as an unexpected threat to champion mare Black Caviar during her British campaign. [Link to media]

+ Ange just like Merrick - Archie—MELBOURNE Victory striker Archie Thompson has likened new coach Ange Postecoglou's approach to the successful Ernie Merrick. [Link to media]

+ All-Stars return a slam dunk—THE NBL has resurrected the All-Stars game, which will be played for the first time since 2007, and take place on December 23. [Link to media]

+ Pacers in full stride against Magic—DANNY Granger scored 25 points as the Indiana Pacers advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs by beating Orlando. [Link to media]

+ Four homers a Texan massacre—TEXAS slugger Josh Hamilton become the 16th player in major league history to hit four home runs today. [Link to media]

Last new 20/5/12 9:12am.