+ Cats give Scott extra two years—Geelong chief executive Brian Cook declares Cats have no intention of bottoming out.

+ Lambs to the slaughter—Expectedly, Olympiakos makes light work of a depleted Melbourne Victory outfit.

+ Ponting laments one-day demise—Ricky Ponting says he lost one-day spot because he put national team ahead of himself.

+ Track gets blame for falls drama—Two horses killed and leading apprentice taken to hospital.

+ Tigers on the prowl—Just 2½ years ago Richmond was ridiculed for its ambitious five-year plan.

+ Slugfest to spark in Munich—There will be no snore-draw - Chelsea and Bayern Munich are desperate for victory.

+ At the end of the road—Casey Stoner is exiting MotoGP on his own terms, writes Stephen Ottley.

+ Newitt homes in on title—In a decade of racing in Victoria, Craig Newitt has had many highs but some devastating lows.

+ Britain backs down on doping—Track and field athlete Dwain Chambers and cyclist David Millar can now compete.

+ Why Essendon can win the flag—Can Bombers win the flag? Yes, writes Robert Walls.

+ Cats, Magpies recall stars for grand final replay—Teams for rematch will bear strong resemblance to last year's decider.

+ A marathon novice in for the long haul—Distance runner Jess Trengove's Olympic dream was focused on South America.

+ Punters only have eyes for Manighar—Former English galloper has firmed from $4 to $2.40 to win Doomben Cup.

+ Bichel out but favours a former international—Andy Bichel rules himself out of contention to be Australia's next bowling coach.

+ Tigers in shock as coach stood down—Trevor Gleeson stood down with pay and under investigation by the club.

+ Dogs, Demons in hunt for Cloke—Melbourne and the Bulldogs among the clubs to have expressed interest in the key forward.

+ Red clay calling for Hewitt return—Lleyton Hewitt has provisionally accepted a French Open wildcard, but is expected to wait until the weekend before finalising his immediate grand slam...

+ New dad Roberts all smiles in Italy—When Luke Roberts woke for the Giro d'Italia's 10th stage, the furthest thing on his mind was the 186 kilometres of racing ahead of him.

+ Shinn banned for 'dangerous' ride—Troubled jockey deemed by Racing New South Wales stewards to have placed rival Brenton Avdulla 'in severe danger on two occasions' in a rough-house ra...

+ We'll do it for Artie, Slater vows—Queensland will be honouring the legacy of Arthur Beetson as it tries to extend its record-breaking series wins to seven, modern-day greats Billy Slat...

+ Kerr eyes round eight—It's not the face of footy brutality. Rather, Daniel Kerr's swollen face is the result of an ill-fated encounter with Chinese food.

+ Doping ban ends Olympic dream—A doping suspension has cost Australia's top female boxer, three-time national champion Bianca Elmir, a virtually guaranteed Olympic berth.

+ Flag up for grabs—Season of uncertainty welcomed by AFL chief Andrew Demetriou.

+ Olympic qualifying only the start of Hooker's journey—Despite qualifying for London, the former world and Olympic pole vaulting champion doesn't feel his mojo is back fully.

+ Hussey faces legal fight—David Hussey's plan to eschew county cricket is set to be interrupted by a costly legal dispute.

+ Meninga backs his long-time mate—Queensland coach Mal Meninga always maintained that Petero Civoniceva only had to say he wanted to play and he would include him in the Maroons' quest...

+ Herd joins Socceroos—Holger Osieck's stealthy transformation of the Socceroos continues apace.

+ Bomber has defenders in gun—In the Hird mini-era, Leroy Jetta has played every game.

+ Exciting Saints give Carlton blues—When it was a good side, playing and not quite winning grand finals, St Kilda never looked this good.

+ Overseas stayers fetching a premium—Prices rising as Australian trainers and owners scour Europe and America for Cup runners.

+ Record-setter Groth quick to raise game—It was between points that Sam Groth realised he had set an unofficial world record.

+ We've lost our spark, says Ratten—Carlton coach threatens changes after Blues surprisingly beaten by Saints.

+ Saints smash through—A win against fancied Carlton has St Kilda inside the top eight.

+ Friday on their mind—Several big names are back for the Collingwood-Geelong blockbuster.

+ Dogs find the answer with Dickson—This time a year ago, Tory Dickson was labouring at his father's steel fabrication business.

+ Swifts hand Vixens their first loss—New South Wales Swifts mount strong claim as contenders for ANZ Championship.

+ Gold his goal, so Bobridge keen to get back on track—Jack Bobridge knows that in late August he could be an Olympic champion.

+ Back to the future—Season 2012 is already proving to be a different sort of football year.

+ Bombers pop the cork—Essendon gives West Coast a lesson in how to play the game.

+ Soaring Bombers zero in on the top—Essendon moves back into contention for top spot on the AFL ladder.

+ Now the world awaits—For the second time in a fortnight Adelaide embraces unbeaten wonder mare.

+ Gutsy Rebels stun Crusaders—Melbourne Rebels pull off one of the biggest upsets of the season, defeating the Crusaders.

+ Search on for bowling coach—Craig McDermott's resignation leaves Cricket Australia with a gaping hole in Ashes planning.

+ Caviar's pulling power put to test—Tom Waterhouse taking a set against Black Caviar in Goodwood Handicap, but not on track.

+ No drama, just City is slicker—Manchester City can win its first EPL title in 44 years with a home victory over QPR.

+ Ryan's Green dream—Orica-GreenEDGE owner happy after watching team race in grand tour.

+ Old home is calling Saints—Club may split training time between its old home and Seaford.

+ Dees need to show they are on right track—Melbourne may be winless when it reaches round 12 and has its bye, as not much has gone right for this club since it overreacted and sacked coach Dean...

+ Klinger given chance as opener—John Inverarity has challenged an unfulfilled generation of batsmen to show some resilience.

+ Caviar even better second time round—The crowd at Morphettville can expect even more from Black Caviar, says Peter Moody.

+ Rebel with a cause fit and ready to fire—Michael Lipman says he has many reasons to pull out his best game in a 'very, very long time'.

+ Umps to jump on slide—Dangerous slides will now be punished more often.

+ Dual Cox Plate winner Northerly dies—Dual Cox Plate winner Northerly has been put down after a severe colic attack.

+ Out-of-form Vickery now out of Tiger team—Richmond key forward Ty Vickery has been ruled out of the Tigers' pivotal match against Sydney this weekend.

+ Wade keen on English education—Matthew Wade was not affronted by his captain's unwavering support for Brad Haddin.

+ D'Arcy woes deepen as Phelps shapes up—To compound Nick D'Arcy's recent strife, Olympic rival Michael Phelps says he's back in form.

+ Vo Rogue a true great of the turf—The great Queensland champion racehorse Vo Rogue, died earlier this week at the age of 28.

+ Hall answers the call of country—Barry Hall coaxed out of retirement to play with the Wangaratta Rovers.

+ Starc fiasco not our fault: CA—Cricket Australia denies blame for paceman's deportation from Britain.

+ Eagles 'accentuating' high tackles: Gieschen—Umpires boss says West Coast players are playing up high tackles to win free kicks.

+ Trengove unfazed by benching—Co-captain heartened by Demons' recent performances.

+ High anxiety in AFL—Umpires boss Jeff Gieschen says Eagles playing up high tackles to win free kicks.

+ Beale's cameo to have Test sequel—Kurtley Beale's Melbourne Rebels teammates have no doubt he could easily switch to Test five-eighth.

+ Mare 'seven lengths' better—Black Caviar tipped to win group 1 Goodwood by at least seven lengths.

+ Aloisi confirmed as Heart coach—John Aloisi wins battle to succeed John van 't Schip at Melbourne Heart.

+ Australian wrap, week 2: The thrillers continue—After two rounds of the 2012 season, there is one certainty if you are attending an AIHL match - it's going to be a close game.

+ Dons almost contenders: Lloyd—Champion says team one blue-chip midfielder short of truly competing.

+ How Eagles dare—Laws find it hard to protect players' heads when players must be protected from themselves.

+ Multicultural appeal for Asian Cup—But mustering crowds for matches between minnows might prove to be tricky.

+ Cavendish's perfect start in Giro sprint—British world champion reminds everyone how strong he can be in a bunch sprint.

+ Owners wrestle with decision - Melbourne or Paris?—The Melbourne Cup - or the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe?

+ Storm facing origin turbulence—How much does it mean to Melbourne to start season with nine wins from nine games?

+ Goodes out for six weeks—Sydney suffers a crushing blow with the news that dual Brownlow medallist Adam Goodes will miss about six weeks with a torn quadricep muscle.

+ Buffering gets chance to shine—Buffering will start favourite to score his first group 1 win.

+ Davison, Whincup neck and neck—Will Davison isn't letting misfortune get in the way of his championship challenge.

+ Dreaming of the ultimate medal—Patty Mills says he always dreamed of making it to the NBA.

+ Swimming body denies D'Arcy deal—Swimming Australia says no secret deal with London-bound butterfly star.

+ Swans no six-shooters—Everything went right for Sydney for three quarters. Then things began to go wrong.

+ Derby fit for a Zabeelionaire—Trainer Leon Corstens achieves a satisfying victory in the $500,000 South Australian Derby.

+ 'Three amigos' no more—They were once the ''three amigos'' on the world's most successful team.

+ Kiwi whistle blowers help foxy Vixens plan tactics—The Vixens have been both savvy and successful so far this season.

+ Return of the giant—Kevin Sheedy contented as he brings new team to old stomping ground.

+ Going Hall-out to win—Jockey Nick Hall is staying in Melbourne and aiming to capitalise on his hot streak.

+ Cadel takes a mystery tour—Cadel Evans prepares for Tour de France defence with reconnaissance in Swiss mountains.

+ Date with disaster—A perfect storm wiped out Melbourne at Kardinia Park last year.

+ Johnson hurt as Pies win—Collingwood still has much work to do if it is to emerge as a premiership threat.

+ Rebels put up a fight—Melbourne Rebels show they would no longer be known as easybeats of competition.

+ Watts still has hunger: Neeld—Jack Watts has still got the hunger and thirst needed to play in the AFL, Melbourne coach Mark Neeld said this morning.

+ Magpies' elephant in the Cloke room—Travis Cloke is this year's Tom Scully. Will he? Won't he? How many hearts will be broken if he does?

+ Dope ban sends warning—Landmark four-year ban of a track-and-field athlete signals a warning ahead of the London Olympics.

+ Hurt skipper set to miss—The last time Vixens captain Bianca Chatfield missed a game was in the premiership year of 2009.

+ Heart closing in on naming new coach—Board members still agonising - publicly at least - over the choice between Ante Milicic and John Aloisi.

+ Hawks lose hunger—Robert Walls: Hawthorn has lost the desire to win the contested ball.

+ Back to the future for Olympians—Athletes will wear green and gold at opening.

+ Wallabies legend 'dodged bullet'—Michael Lynagh was having a quiet drink when he choked innocuously.

+ Footballs to get technical—The AFL is moving closer to technological innovations such as microchips in footballs with the launch of an extensive research project into the most f...

+ WADA to consider change of status for cannabis—World anti-doping boss considers a significant amendment to the international drug code.

+ Star's sudden death a mystery—Alexander Dale Oen was found dead during a training camp in Arizona earlier this week.

+ Black And Bent's winning streak rolls on—The six-year-old etched his name into jumps racing history at Warrnambool yesterday.

+ Wallabies legend 'dodged a bullet'—Michael Lynagh was having a quiet drink when he choked innocuously.

+ Ablett absence grows—Suns captain will be sidelined for another two or three weeks.

+ Small argument: big games or fairer draw—AFL says fairer draw would mean sacrificing blockbusters and state derbies.

+ Tinkler decision renews faith—FFA chief Ben Buckley believes atmosphere of distrust with clubs will dissolve.

+ Bonus rule change snookers Smerdon—Leading trainers Robert Smerdon and Darren Weir dominate first day of Warrnambool carnival.

+ Victory dumps player of year—Ange Postecoglou's philosophy evident at his first training session.

+ New Rebel blow as Saffy ruled out—Melbourne Rebels confirm that breakaway Jarrod Saffy has a bulging disc in his neck and will be sidelined for the rest of the season.

+ 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.

+ Pie Pendlebury's sympathy for umpires—Collingwood vice-captain Scott Pendlebury says he has learned to embrace the challenge of beating a tagger, but admits he would back an AFL crackdown ...

+ Eagles lose Kennedy to injury—Star West Coast spearhead Josh Kennedy will be sidelined by an ankle injury for up to three months.

+ Magpies hope to regain star trio—Premiership stars Ben Reid, Dale Thomas and Heath Shaw push for senior recalls.

+ Big time poker comes to Melbourne—The World series of poker is coming to Australia.

+ Take cannabis off match-day banned list: AFL—Leading sporting bodies, including AFL, push for marijuana to be removed from international list of performance-enhancing drugs.

+ Video review caned—Call for two goal umpires at each end or microchips in footballs to end debate.

+ Crucial meeting may leave league gutted—Trust. Today, we're going to find out if there's any left between the clubs themselves.

+ Jumps ready for take-off at the 'Bool—Three-day Warrnambool carnival kicks off today with three jumps races.

+ Vixens' form has some talking title—Former Australian captain Vicki Wilson says Melbourne ''very, very warm'' favourites.

+ A Rebel no more, Melbourne releases Cipriani—Danny Cipriani has been going since March; as of yesterday the Rebels' English import is gone.

+ 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.

+ Impact crucial to Selwood's strike—Cat at risk of being saddled with AFL's maximum tribunal handicap until mid-2014.

+ Tigers' season starts now, says Hardwick—Playing well and losing has left Richmond with only one win from five attempts.

+ Dynamic duo caps off carnival—George Moore and Tommy Smith were one of racing's most successful partnerships.

+ Love of the game keeps Miao at table—Miao Miao tired of same question from well-wishers about preparations for London.

+ Seven, get with the program—With nine games a week, TV footy coverage now a hot topic..

+ Tough love—James Hird's hard edge starting to give Essendon a sniff of better days.

+ A step back for Demon?—Jack Watts' next ''class'' could be as a defender trying to curb Nick Riewoldt.

+ Mills grabs his chance to star—Patty Mills says it is an understatement to describe his past seven months as a ''whirlwind''.

+ Nothing left to chance as 'The Mare' hits town—Officials doubling security around world's fastest racehorse for today's race.

+ Plenty to urn before Ashes—As a pointer to the Ashes campaigns, the Caribbean tour is of little relevance.

+ GreenEDGE's success snares naming sponsor—GreenEDGE set to be re-named after much-anticipated signing of major sponsor.

+ Chanderpaul joins elite 10,000 club—Shivnarine Chanderpaul has never been mentioned in the same breath as some of the game's greats but his presence in an elite club shows they are worth...

+ 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...

+ Aussies given huge scare—Michael Clarke dips into bag of tricks but is forced to wait for a rabbit.

+ AFL adamant goal videos working—AFL is pushing on with its technological assistance for goal umpires, despite some heavy criticism.

+ Agents outed for roles in cap rorts—Prospect of three NRL player agents - suspended from operating for six months over their roles in the Melbourne Storm salary cap rorts - fighting the ...

+ Fears of strangles outbreak hits 'Bool—Racing Victoria stewards warn trainers travelling to three-day carnival that a suspected outbreak of strangles is being investigated in Warrnambool.

+ I didn't walk out on Roar: Postecoglou—Ange Postecoglou says he had been working at the club without having signed an extension to his existing deal.

+ Tigers lose star pair—Melbourne Tigers starters Cam Tragardh and Daniel Dillon have left the club.

+ Let the bloody umpires do their job: Hardwick—Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says the AFL's new video review system causes more problems than it solves.

+ Let the bloody umpires do their job: Hardwick—Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says the AFL's new video review system causes more problems than it solves.

+ Postecoglou hungry like a shark for victory—New Melbourne Victory boss signed a three-year deal to resurrect the A-League's biggest club because he need the stimulus of a fresh challenge.

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

+ Heart-stopper—Collingwood and Essendon played themselves to an epic standstill again.

+ Wade in the driver's seat—Matthew Wade's maiden Test century dramatically alters the landscape in Australia's wicketkeeping stakes.

+ Postecoglou signing to help lure players—Postecoglou will officially be named Victory's new boss soon and then the process of recruitment and clearing out can begin.

+ Perfect Storm thunders on—Melbourne's unbeaten run continues with a 32-14 win over the Warriors.

+ Big job for small Pie—In Anzac Day tradition, Kirk Ugle is this year's project player.

+ Injury-plagued Brown to get no favours—Nathan Brown's first assignment after 18 months out of the game may be to suppress perhaps the game's most in-form forward, Stewart Crameri.

+ Patient Warner turns over new leaf—David Warner has seldom batted for so long for so few runs, but he evolving his game.

+ Caviar $1.04 for record win No.20—Superstar Black Caviar will face nine rivals in her South Australian debut on Saturday.

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