+ Sims' Blues dream shatters—Cowboys star taken to hospital with a suspected broken leg.

+ Carney's a future captain—Shane Flanagan has anointed Todd Carney as a future captain of the club.

+ The flying Kangaroos—With 20 times their weight jarring down at every jump, Australia's sandpit stars need cotton-wool training before the Games, writes Daniel Lane.

+ Stoner has earned the right to slow things down a bit—Casey Stoner's supposedly ''shock announcement'' during the week that he will retire from MotoGP at the end of this season should not come as too much...

+ Vodafone mute on a move into V8s—TEAM VODAFONE boss Roland Dane has refused to speculate on the driving future of Casey Stoner, who has been linked to a move to V8 Supercars after ann...

+ Doohan won't rule out star rider's return—FIVE-TIME MotoGP champion Mick Doohan says Casey Stoner will go down as one of the greatest riders in world championship history, and believes the 26-...

+ Rivals ready in roster race for top talent—Ian Crook wants new strikers, but Tony Popovic needs a whole team.

+ One-time Irish dancer keeps her feet firmly on the pound—UNTIL a few years ago, Clare Geraghty was more likely to break into a reel, slip or jig than a sprint or jog.

+ Tigers edge out Warriors—Wests Tigers confirm title as NRL's most perplexing team, defeating the Warriors.

+ SBW insists no deal, of any sort, has been done—SONNY BILL WILLIAMS insists he has not signed with Sydney Roosters for next season and is yet to decide whether he will remain in rugby union or retur...

+ Kiwi threats bounce off Tamou—James Tamou is so tough he ignored physical threats from New Zealand fans to play for Australia last month.

+ Popovic vows to deliver 'good brand' to west—TONY POPOVIC might have never coached a professional match in his life but at noon yesterday, Football Federation Australia handed over the keys to th...

+ Who dares wins: Waratahs told to storm Stormers—THE Waratahs will play a high-stakes game of truth or dare in Cape Town this weekend.

+ The Man's got Game in corner—Rappers set to be in Anthony Mundine's corner for Las Vegas fight.

+ Roach, Lazarus answer Origin call for Stuart—Two of NSW's front-row greats have been mentoring the Blues' latest props.

+ Go west: Popovic to coach new Sydney side—THE A-League's western Sydney club will make its first official signing today with Tony Popovic finally agreeing to join the club as their inaugural m...

+ Skipper's red mist not a sign of discord: Merrin—Dragons prop has denied a rift exists between skipper Ben Hornby and Mitch Rein.

+ Osieck plays it safe with Cup squad—IF IT ain't broke, don't fix it. That's the maxim Holger Osieck applied when he selected his squad for the World Cup qualifiers next month.

+ Lachlan Coote's boot seals Centrebet payout—Ivan Cleary's decision to drop Michael Jennings to the NSW Cup had been justified.

+ Herd earns call-up to Socceroos squad for Cup qualifers—Holger Osieck is sticking with the tried and true ahead of the Socceroos upcoming World Cup Qualifiers in June, naming a predictable squad filled with...

+ Captain's knock: Hornby loses it as Dragons get nipped in extra time—FRUSTRATION got the better of Ben Hornby last night, pushing teammate Mitch Rein in the back after the hooker gave away a pressure-relieving penalty i...

+ Call him a dinosaur, but T-Rex won't change—NSW strike forward Tony Williams has no intention of curbing his aggressive tackling style.

+ Lack of enthusiasm cost us, says Longmire—SYDNEY coach John Longmire is still stewing about his side's performance against Richmond, revealing that despite his side's great start to the season...

+ Hesjedal in the pink but faces a gruelling race ahead—LAGO LACENO: Allan Peiper, the Australian sports director who is guiding the US Garmin-Barracuda team through a dream start to the Giro d'Italia, has ...

+ Maroons loyalty is based on winning formula—Winning Starts Monday: It took just 12 minutes before Blues coach Ricky Stuart was asked the loyalty question.

+ Maldonado gives Williams cause to cheer in Spanish GP—PASTOR MALDONADO has withstood great pressure from Ferrari's Fernando Alonso to take the Spanish Grand Prix, making Williams the fifth team to win thi...

+ Gamble on two penalties spurs dramatic turnaround—IF THE Queensland Reds go on to defend their Super Rugby title, or even make some noise in the finals, they will look back to a stretch of play before...

+ Jennings vaults into NSW side—Dumped Penrith centre vows to repay Ricky Stuart.

+ Sharks put Melbourne Storm to the sword—Even though their six-match winning streak was abruptly ended by South Sydney last week, Cronulla were always waiting for this one to really prove a p...

+ Brutal Warriors overcome Roosters—The Warriors' young brigade came to the fore as they beat the Roosters in a physical, see-sawing battle.

+ Eels make late play for SBW—Parramatta have made an audacious bid to sign Sonny Bill Williams.

+ Lay-off was just the ticket for Libby Trickett—Despite numerous swimmers making comebacks, only one made it to London, writes Daniel Lane.

+ A royal send-off after 21st win for Black Caviar—BLACK CAVIAR bid farewell to Australian racing for now in emphatic style at Morphettville yesterday before another sell-out crowd of 30,000. The wonde...

+ Stuart's tough ask of NSW—Blues selectors want one thing above anything else from their team.

+ Lay-off was just the ticket for Trickett—Despite numerous swimmers making comebacks, only one made it to London, writes Daniel Lane.

+ A royal send-off after 21st for Caviar—BLACK CAVIAR bid farewell to Australian racing for now in emphatic style at Morphettville yesterday before another sell-out crowd of 30,000. The wonde...

+ Our season not over: Waratahs—THE Waratahs flew out of Sydney yesterday for the road trip from hell in South Africa and, even though their season looks to be swirling down the gurg...

+ Ashley-Cooper adjusts to a midfield encounter—ADAM ASHLEY-COOPER may have looked confident on the pitch the other night, dazzling dummy run and all, but he didn't feel it.

+ Lay-off was just the ticket for Trickett—Despite numerous swimmers making comebacks, only one made it to London, writes Daniel Lane.

+ A royal send-off after 21st for Caviar—BLACK CAVIAR bid farewell to Australian racing for now in emphatic style at Morphettville yesterday before another sell-out crowd of 30,000. The wonde...

+ Bulls' last charge leaves Tahs finals hopes dashed—The Waratahs finals campaign appears to be in tatters after they fought hard but faded to their seventh loss this season against a lacklustre but stub...

+ Five things we learnt from last night's game—Geoff Toovey has the Sea Eagles attacking with some depth and Jamie Lyon's fourth-minute try included play you don't see many NRL sides executing. Gle...

+ Hard knocks: why a blow to the head can have such devastating consequences—A CONCUSSION is a mild form of brain trauma caused by an external blow to the head that forces the brain to move around within the skull. Depending on...

+ Bowling coach hunt after McDermott's surprise exit—CRAIG McDERMOTT'S unexpected resignation has left Cricket Australia with a gaping hole in its Ashes planning, with several fancied bowling coaches com...

+ Trainers in awe of people's champ—On the subject of Black Caviar's greatness, they are unanimous, writes Patrick Bartley.

+ The brain game—Potentially revolutionary study of the brain of an NRL player is underway.

+ McDermott quits as coach—Australia's bowling coach quits after only a year in the job.

+ SBW's Japanese deal gives Chooks little to crow about—With Sydney Roosters re-signing forwards Aidan Guerra and Tinirau Arona, fans are beginning to question whether the club has given up on luring Sonny ...

+ Broncos to target Cherry-Evans—The Broncos will send a lot of traffic at Daly Cherry-Evans tonight.

+ Johnson fit and ready to survive Test of time—MITCHELL JOHNSON is back. Not just in the one-day squad to tour England, and not just in the mix for the World Twenty20, but ''certainly, absolutely''...

+ Popovic's meeting with Kalac delivers food for thought—TWO old mates catching up for brunch? Or Sydney FC's best weapon to make Tony Popovic choose the Sky Blues over the new western Sydney club?

+ Tahs ready for battle of boot—The Waratahs have a warning for its fans: there will be kicking tonight.

+ Drew Mitchell on course for shock return to Waratahs squad—Drew Mitchell is a "50/50" chance of making an early return to rugby for the Waratahs in two weeks.

+ Adam Ashley-Cooper ready for bullfight—WARATAHS utility back Adam Ashley-Cooper says he is readying his shoulders in anticipation of his return to the midfield against South African confere...

+ Hindmarsh tackles critics from within—Eels member asks Nathan Hindmarsh whether he would put in for the rest of the season.

+ Ashley-Cooper ready for bullfight—WARATAHS utility back Adam Ashley-Cooper says he is readying his shoulders in anticipation of his return to the midfield against South African confere...

+ Handling swing is part of Wade's learning curve—MATTHEW WADE was not affronted by his captain's unwavering support for Brad Haddin and has identified his next challenge - to master the tricky wicket...

+ Sky Blues keep quiet in battle for Popovic—FOOTBALL Federation Australia might be planning for Sydney FC and the new western Sydney club to begin hostilities in an opening-round derby next seas...

+ Bring back Bernie—Brumbies coach in bold plan to lure Larkham out of retirement.

+ Jennings in state of Origin flux—The Panthers have dumped superstar Michael Jennings to NSW Cup.

+ Melbourne maestro Beale takes to new spot—KURTLEY BEALE'S Melbourne Rebels teammates do not doubt that the backline maestro could easily handle a switch to Test five-eighth after watching the ...

+ Sheedy dreams up new match to build bridges—WHAT Julia Gillard wouldn't give for a dash of Kevin Sheedy's campaign trail-like charisma.

+ Prior ready for lengthy ban—Dragons forward set to be suspended for up to eight games.

+ Gallen gives Stuart more Origin blues—NSW's horrendous State of Origin I preparations may have been dealt a fatal blow.

+ Five things we learnt from last night's game—This was one of the most physical and intense games of the season. It wasn't the best round of rugby league but this was the match of the round. It wa...

+ Ball in air with $1b bid for league—Channel Nine, Fox Sports will have to wait three months for answer.

+ Superstar deals off agenda—The era of the big name player is over, as A-League teams look to cut costs, writes Michael Cockerill.

+ Arnold rejects Sydney FC and stays with Mariners—Sydney FC will have to start from scratch in their search for a new coach with Graham Arnold deciding against a move to the Sky Blues and re-signing w...

+ Eels won't bring in a new coach to help Kearney—Parramatta will not be parachuting an assistant coach in to help Stephen Kearney.

+ Archive proves D'Arcy deal was real - Cowley—EVIDENCE of a deal between Swimming Australia and disgraced butterfly star Nick D'Arcy can be found on the organisation's own website, retired swimmin...

+ Barnes rues Tahs' poor form under pressure—THE Waratahs will not make the Super Rugby play-offs for the first time in three years if they play the way they did against the Brumbies again, Berri...

+ Foley focused on eliminating errors—The Waratahs have five days to turn things around. Five days to shore up their defence, five days to absorb the physical impact of their 23-6 punishme...

+ South Americans sharpen Neill's fitness—LUCAS NEILL said any fears the Socceroos' management had about his fitness or sharpness being affected by playing for Persian Gulf club Al Jazira were...

+ Stewart right to play for Blues—"I think he's ready, his injuries are OK", reassures Geoff Toovey.

+ NZ Warriors arrive as premiership force—Last season's grand finalists finally hit their straps with upset win over Brisbane Broncos.

+ Mayweather beats Cotto for title—Undefeated Floyd Mayweather wins WBA super welterweight title.

+ Bolt from the off-season blue: champion's world leading time—Double world record-holder Usain Bolt shook off two false starts to open his 2012 season with a world-leading 9.82 seconds to win the 100m at the Jama...

+ Lowy makes way for transition the game had to make—It's been an important week in football. Once again we are all looking ahead with thoughts of what can be rather than worrying about what is going to ...

+ Back to basics in land of the Giants—Coaching giant Kevin Sheedy is a happy man as he prepares to lead his young charges for the first time on his old stomping ground, writes Jared Lynch.

+ Dani’s roundabout trip back to the top—A year ago Dani Samuels couldn't face the prospect of throwing a discus, writes Daniel Lane

+ Throwing out the blueprint—The best Origin players are not always stars, says Roy Masters.

+ Cup win will save season for Liverpool or Chelsea—FOR some, the FA Cup final is not what it used to be. Just don't tell that to a Liverpool or Chelsea supporter.

+ In-form Webber set to charge on for Red Bull—MARK WEBBER has insisted his formula one career will not come to an end this year as Red Bull Racing begins preparations to extend his contract into n...

+ Kearney's Sandow call 'puts stars on notice'—Cameron Smith says move to axe Chris Sandow has put all Eels players on notice.

+ Weary O'Keefe wary of bogy team Adelaide—TAGGERS and their tactics might be the talking point of the AFL right now but that's the least of Ryan O'Keefe's problems.

+ White's men ready to face 'desperate' Waratahs—IT'S BILLED as the ACT Brumbies' biggest rivalry but coach Jake White says his team risks getting ''thumped'' if it focuses on a ''war'' against the W...

+ Opals seek right chemistry to turn silver into gold—LAUREN JACKSON has enough Olympic silver medals to sink a ship. If the Opals want gold, something has to change.

+ Timani returns to Waratahs starting side—Sitaleki Timani will make his first appearance in the Waratahs starting side for 2012 after being named in the second-row at the expense of veteran De...

+ Bizarre goal raises fears as Charlesworth slams pitch—Germany beat Great Britain 3-1 in the test event at the Olympic Park here on Wednesday but their opening goal prompted concerns about possible controv...

+ Back to the future for Olympians—Olympic uniform has heritage, is old school and dips the lid to tradition.

+ Rocky's hard place: Dennis to get start for Tahs ahead of Elsom—THE Waratahs will back the recent form of breakaway Dave Dennis and start him in favour of Rocky Elsom in this weekend's do-or-die clash with the Brum...

+ Rocky in a hard place—Dave Dennis is set to start ahead of Rocky Elsom for NSW.

+ Carney says he's ready for Origin—The way Todd Carney speaks, it seems his elevation to a NSW jumper is being guided by destiny.

+ Buderus blues push Ennis and Farah into NSW frame—NORMAL service is set to be resumed in the battle for the contentious NSW hooking job, with perennial contenders Michael Ennis and Robbie Farah to fig...

+ Waratahs paying hefty penalty—HALF a season is a long time in rugby, just ask Dean Mumm.

+ Buderus out of Origin I with heel injury— League: Danny Buderus can be all but scratched from the first game of the State of Origin series after being ruled out for three to four weeks by New...

+ Star trio turn Bedsy back to the Blues—A breakfast with close mates stopped Danny Buderus from quitting Origin.

+ War is over: Lowy, Tinkler call Jets truce—How appropriate. The future of the Jets decided amid the jet fuel. Frank Lowy flew in his private jet to Brisbane on Sunday to finally face down Natha...

+ Confident Swans to stay level-headed, says Parker—SYDNEY don't like giving much away at the best of times - and with five wins from as many rounds, this really is the best of times at the SCG. Just do...

+ TAB results for Tuesday, May 1, 2012—TAB results for Tuesday, May 1, 2012

+ NRL teams round 9—Teams named today for round 9 of the NRL. (All times local).

+ Nathan Tinkler back as Newcastle Jets owner—Newcastle Jets are back in the hands of coal baron Nathan Tinkler following face-to-face talks with Football Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy.

+ Eels name Sandow on bench for Dogs match—Parramatta halfback Chris Sandow has been recalled to the Eels top team.

+ City tragic Hill revels in derby triumph—SBS commentator and Manchester City fan Simon Hill has described his excitement attending this morning's crucial Manchester Derby, which has further t...

+ Reds' team singalong changed Will's tune—WILL GENIA'S about-face - to stay at the Queensland Reds after deciding to join the Western Force - was due to the camaraderie he experienced singing ...

+ Five from five: Roos sees shades of '05 in this Sydney side—FORMER Sydney coach Paul Roos made it clear: It's only round five but ''right here and now'' the Swans are clearly one of the two best teams in the co...

+ Arnold makes Sky Blues wait—GRAHAM ARNOLD will end months of speculation surrounding his future when he decides whether to join Sydney FC by the end of this week.

+ Sky the limit as dashing Wiggins sets up Tour tilt—BRADLEY WIGGINS and Britain's Team Sky are on an ideal trajectory for a tilt at overall victory in this year's Tour de France.

+ Blues the biggest losers on night of pain—Ricky Stuart's State of Origin plans were thrown into disarray last night.

+ Will Genia to stay with Queensland Reds—Star halfback Will Genia has agreed to stay with the Queensland Reds, just days after it was announced he would sign with Perth’s Western Force.

+ Five things we learnt from yesterday's game—1 .

+ Goodes delivers when Swans need him most - for the 304th time—WHEN the game went on the line in Launceston yesterday, Sydney looked for something - anything - from Adam Goodes.

+ Good as gold: Ockenden shows fighting spirit—Olympic hockey favourites the Kookaburras head to London this week for a warm-up tournament. Star midfielder Eddie Ockenden spoke to Dominic Bossi abo...

+ Coaches left snookered after Tigers hold on—It was hard to determine who was more frustrated, Tim Sheens or Stephen Kearney.

+ Carney provides missing link for Sharks to turn metres into points—Todd Carney leads Cronulla to their sixth straight NRL win.

+ Newcastle stunned by Wigan's fab four—Newcastle's bid for Champions League qualification suffered a reality check on Saturday as Wigan eased their relegation fears with a thumping 4-0 win ...

+ Genia pockets $600k in shock defection to Western Force—After playing a starring role in his side’s victory over the Auckland Blues at Eden Park on Friday night, Will Genia sat down with Queensland Reds coa...

+ Australia's back on pace after Windies series win—ROSEAU, Dominica: Australia's bowlers copped a pounding from England then Don Argus last year but their achievements since have created great optimism...

+ Cameron shines as Giants make big strides—THERE was only one downside to Jeremy Cameron's display yesterday - he can't receive a second Rising Star nomination.

+ Sydney's Giles sorry for DUI drama in States—Highly talented Sydney professional Matthew Giles knows he has been a stupid young man. He had too many cocktails in Gilbert, Arizona, just over a wee...

+ Barnes shakes off week of misery to face daunting Crusaders—THE Waratahs have again delayed naming their run-on side to take on the Crusaders today, but Berrick Barnes will play after overcoming a week disrupte...

+ Rabbitohs nearly pull a defeat out of the hat—The Rabbitohs did it the hard way after racing to a 20-0 first-half lead, reports Adrian Proszenko.

+ Sea Eagles show that there's life after Des—A moral victory for Manly, perhaps, as well as a morale-boosting one.

+ Sweet one for Toovs as Sea Eagles show there's life after Des—Canterbury coach Des Hasler was put to the sword by his former assistant Geoff Toovey as Manly edged out the Bulldogs in an absorbing NRL encounter to...

+ Clarke spins Australia to series victory—The West Indies showed cheek but Australia emerged with the last laugh after Michael Clarke claimed a rare five-wicket haul to spin his team to a 75-r...

+ Van Egmond is back-up plan if Arnold bid fails—SYDNEY FC are believed to have identified Gary van Egmond as their plan B in case Graham Arnold does not join the club, and the Newcastle Jets coach s...

+ Five things we learnt from last night's game—Josh Reynolds has many of the same qualities that make Kieran Foran great - toughness, work ethic and a good football brain. Among his highlights last...

+ Taking women's eight from odium to podium—The return of an Australian women's eight to the world stage will mark a comeback from four years in the wilderness, writes Rupert Guinness.

+ Sandow had to be dropped, agrees Hindmarsh—Parramatta skipper agrees with Stephen Kearney's decision to drop out-of-sorts halfback.

+ Aussies given huge scare by West Indies—Michael Clarke dipped into his bag of tricks and was forced to wait several hours to find a rabbit as Australia were given a huge scare by the West In...

+ Crunch time for Tahs pack—Waratahs ready to exploit Thorn absence.

+ Hasler enticed rookie prop to Bulldogs—Rookie prop James Gavet is the first player Canterbury coach Des Hasler has lured from his former club, Manly.

+ Agents to reveal all as they fight bans—THE prospect of three NRL player agents, suspended from operating for six months over their alleged roles in the Melbourne salary cap rorts, fighting ...

+ Cowan, Ponting stuck in crosshairs—ROSEAU, Dominica: Ed Cowan and Ricky Ponting share more than just a ''kindred spirit'' - they are set to spend the winter dodging the rounds of ''ammu...

+ Antonis could be bound for Bundesliga—Boom Sydney FC youngster Terry Antonis could become the club's first $1 million sale after German high-flyers Borussia Moenchengladbach took the teena...

+ Bookies declare GWS rank outsiders against winless Suns—Forget about Carlton versus Collingwood, or Geelong against Hawthorn. Forget about the Anzac Day battles of the Pies and Dons, the Derbies or Showdown...

+ Renshaw scores Anzac Day win in Turkey—Australian Mark Renshaw has scored a crucial stage win in the Tour of Turkey overnight that could set himself up for a successful Giro d'Italia.

+ Player agents banned for six months—Three of the NRL's most prominent player agents have been banned for six months over their actions in the Melbourne Storm salary cap affair.

+ Bayern Munich defeat Real Madrid on penalties—Bayern Munich reaches the Champions League final, beating nine-time champions Real Madrid 3-1 on penalties.

+ Ponting 'periscope' bemuses teammates and rivals—Ricky Ponting has been under the microscope for much of the past 18 months but it's a "periscope" which denied him a chance to escape further scrutiny...

+ Cowan and Ponting put Aussies in control but blow chance to shut out the Windies—ED COWAN and Ricky Ponting both hit much-needed half-centuries but Australia blew a chance to slam the door shut on the West Indies in the third Test ...

+ After the fall: Schofield and McEvoy get a second chance—REDEMPTION awaits internationally successful jockeys Glyn Schofield and Kerrin McEvoy in Saturday's Sydney Cup at Randwick.

+ Roar aim to soar higher after Ange—BRISBANE ROAR captain Matt Smith says the club won't lose any of its aura without high-profile coach Ange Postecoglou, whose departure opened the door...

+ Mumford's bad luck is Seaby's gain—JUST six months ago, Mark Seaby appeared headed to Port Adelaide. That deal fell through, and that is proving to be a godsend for the Swans.

+ Tahs depleted but not defeated—NSW hit with injury, suspension, babies and the common cold.

+ Live: St George Illawarra v Sydney Roosters—Join Chris Barrett from 3.30pm for traditional Anzac Day clash between two great NRL rivals.

+ Standout stars leave Windies on the brink—Outstanding performances by two of the country's most promising young stars left the West Indies teetering on the brink in the third Test and Australi...

+ Wade turns blind eye to unwavering support for Haddin—Matthew Wade showed throughout his maiden Test century he knows when to attack and when to let things go to the keeper. On the topic of Brad Haddin, h...

+ Magnificent Wade stakes claim—If Wade feels betrayed by Clarke's support for Haddin, he's not letting on.

+ Barcelona stunned: Chelsea surge through to final—Ten-man Chelsea reached the Champions League final after drawing 2-2 with holders Barcelona in their semi-final final second leg clash on Tuesday to p...

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