http://bigpondnews.com/rssfeed/Sport/ Latest Sport articles. en Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:10:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Lescott_sends_City_back_to_top_of_EPL_717681.html Manchester City moved back to the top of the EPL as a Joleon Lescott goal sealed a 1-0 win over Aston Villa. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:32:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Lescott_sends_City_back_to_top_of_EPL_717681.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Suarez_says_sorry_but_Liverpool_upset_717680.html Liverpool chiefs accused Luis Suarez of misleading them after saying he would shake hands with Patrice Evra. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:32:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Suarez_says_sorry_but_Liverpool_upset_717680.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/India_down_Australia_in_one-dayer_717626.html India have scored a remarkable four-wicket win over Australia in the one-day cricket match in Adelaide. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:35:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/India_down_Australia_in_one-dayer_717626.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Adelaide_claim_the_spoils_717625.html Adelaide United have all but consigned Gold Coast to the wooden spoon with a hard-fought 2-1 win. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:31:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Adelaide_claim_the_spoils_717625.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Roosters_beat_Bulldogs_in_trial_match_717616.html The Des Hasler-coached Canterbury hit its first hurdle on Sunday falling 28-16 in a trial to the Roosters. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:45:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Roosters_beat_Bulldogs_in_trial_match_717616.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Spain_Argentina_progress_717600.html Spain and Argentina both wrapped up their Davis Cup world group ties. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:44:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Spain_Argentina_progress_717600.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Farce_de_France_717599.html France coach Saint-Andre has expressed regret at the decision to call off his team's match with Ireland. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:43:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Farce_de_France_717599.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Aussies_sweep_China_717596.html Australia completed a 5-0 clean sweep over China in the Asia-Oceania Davis Cup tie in Geelong on Sunday. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:41:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Aussies_sweep_China_717596.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Korda_wins_Open_717594.html American Jessica Korda has won the Women's Australian Open at Royal Melbourne after a six-way play-off. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:39:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Korda_wins_Open_717594.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Coach_wont_rush_Conrad_717585.html Coach Mark Hammett is a little bemused by the attention given to Conrad Smith's return to the Hurricanes. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:53:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Coach_wont_rush_Conrad_717585.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Mali_beat_Ghana_2-0_for_third_place_717582.html Mali have beaten Ghana 2-0 in the battle for third place in the African Cup of Nations. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:15:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Mali_beat_Ghana_2-0_for_third_place_717582.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Lancaster_wants_competition_for_spots_717579.html England rugby coach Stuart Lancaster wants competition for spots in the squad. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:46:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Lancaster_wants_competition_for_spots_717579.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Norwich_City_beat_Swansea_City_717578.html Norwich City held on for a vital 3-2 away win over Swansea City on Saturday, courtesy of a Grant Holt brace. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:44:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Norwich_City_beat_Swansea_City_717578.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Evetons_second_top_four_scalp_717576.html Everton gained their second 'top-four' scalp in two games at Goodison Park, beating Chelsea 2-0 on Saturday. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:42:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Evetons_second_top_four_scalp_717576.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Rooney_secures_win_for_Manchester_United_717575.html Two goals from Wayne Rooney fired Manchester United to a 2-1 victory against Liverpool. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:41:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Rooney_secures_win_for_Manchester_United_717575.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Wigan_secures_fourth_win_of_season_717574.html Wigan secured just their fourth win of the season with a battling 2-1 victory over Bolton. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:37:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Wigan_secures_fourth_win_of_season_717574.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/North_rues_WA_season_717573.html Warriors skipper Marcus North is ruing what could have been this season in the Ryobi One-Day Cup. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:25:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/North_rues_WA_season_717573.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Barca_at_Madrids_mercy_in_soccer_717570.html Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola admitted his side's sinking hopes of hanging onto their La Liga crown. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:17:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Barca_at_Madrids_mercy_in_soccer_717570.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/US_dump_out_Federers_Swiss_in_Davis_Cup_717569.html Roger Federer's miserable return to Davis Cup first-round was completed when the US knocked out Switzerland. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:15:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/US_dump_out_Federers_Swiss_in_Davis_Cup_717569.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/ets_need_more_consistency_-_coach_717567.html Newcastle Jets A-League coach Gary van Egmond is enjoying his side's mid-season resurgence. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:09:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/ets_need_more_consistency_-_coach_717567.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/AC_Milan_go_top_after_win_717566.html Stephan El Shaarawy was the hero as AC Milan hit back from a goal down to beat Udinese 2-1 on Saturday. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:06:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/AC_Milan_go_top_after_win_717566.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/My_mind_is_on_Warriors_season-Maloney_717565.html James Maloney is happy to have the business end of joining the Roosters behind him. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:04:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/My_mind_is_on_Warriors_season-Maloney_717565.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Pattinson_makes_low-key_cricket_return_717564.html Aussie paceman James Pattinson is on track for a return to first-class cricket within the next three weeks. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:02:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Pattinson_makes_low-key_cricket_return_717564.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Australia_to_bat_against_India_in_ODI_717563.html Australia will bat after winning the toss against India for Sunday's ODI at Adelaide Oval. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:59:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Australia_to_bat_against_India_in_ODI_717563.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Our_best_win_-_Emerton_717561.html Sydney FC star Brett Emerton is confident the team can surge towards the A-League finals series. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:57:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Our_best_win_-_Emerton_717561.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/White_has_less_not_Moore_at_No2_717508.html Jake White has his first major headache as Brumbies coach with a worrying shoulder injury to Stephen Moore. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:47:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/White_has_less_not_Moore_at_No2_717508.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Blake_second_in_400_Bolt_no-show_717507.html World 100-metre champion Yohan Blake opened his season with a 400m personal best at the Camperdown Classic. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:47:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Blake_second_in_400_Bolt_no-show_717507.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/White_finds_batting_form_as_record_looms_717506.html Cameron White now has his sights on leading Victoria into the Sheffield Shield final. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:47:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/White_finds_batting_form_as_record_looms_717506.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Jones_plays_down_poor_form_717505.html Leisel Jones is upbeat about the Olympics despite being below her best at the NSW swimming championships. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:47:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Jones_plays_down_poor_form_717505.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Campese_makes_play_for_Raiders_captaincy_717504.html Canberra NRL linchpin Terry Campese has made a strong claim for the Raiders' captaincy. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:47:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Campese_makes_play_for_Raiders_captaincy_717504.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Everton_defeat_Chelsea_2-0_717502.html Everton gained their second 'top-four' scalp in two games, beating Chelsea 2-0 in the Premier League. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:32:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Everton_defeat_Chelsea_2-0_717502.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Arsenal_down_Sunderland_2-1_717501.html Arsenal's Thierry Henry signed off from the Premier League with a late winner in a 2-1 win over Sunderland. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:32:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Arsenal_down_Sunderland_2-1_717501.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Jol_hails_Fulhams_strike_ace_Pogrebnyak_717503.html Fulham's new signing Pavel Pogrebnyak scored his debut goal as his side beat Stoke 2-1. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:32:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Jol_hails_Fulhams_strike_ace_Pogrebnyak_717503.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Pearson_overshadowed_at_Track_Classic_717490.html Sally Pearson's hurdling return was one of a number of highlights at the Perth Track Classic Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:58:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Pearson_overshadowed_at_Track_Classic_717490.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Cowboys_Titans_winners_717482.html The Titans, Tigers, Raiders, Warriors and Cowboys have all won their NRL trial matches. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:23:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Cowboys_Titans_winners_717482.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Aust_looking_for_Davis_Cup_whitewash_717475.html Australia is looking to complete a 5-0 whitewash of China on the final day of their Davis Cup qualifying tie Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:08:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Aust_looking_for_Davis_Cup_whitewash_717475.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Spain_ease_into_Davis_Cup_quarters_717474.html Defending champs Spain reached a sixth successive Davis Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 lead over Kazakhstan. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:08:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Spain_ease_into_Davis_Cup_quarters_717474.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Spurs_destroy_Newcastle_5-0_717467.html Harry Redknapp enjoyed a triumphant end to week as Tottenham thrashed Newcastle 5-0 in their EPL clash. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:02:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Spurs_destroy_Newcastle_5-0_717467.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Teen_leads_womens_golf_717466.html American teen Jessica Korda will take a one shot lead into the final round of the Women's Australian Open. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:02:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Teen_leads_womens_golf_717466.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Jets_knife_Heart_717465.html The Newcastle Jets moved to fifth place on the A-League ladder with a 3-0 win over the Melbourne Heart. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:00:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Jets_knife_Heart_717465.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Sydney_stay_in_the_hunt_717464.html Stand-in skipper Brett Emerton has inspired Sydney FC to a vital 2-1 victory over Perth Glory at the SFS. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:00:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Sydney_stay_in_the_hunt_717464.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Watson_back_in_action_717463.html Shane Watson has made a successful return to cricket after a three-month injury lay-off. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:00:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Watson_back_in_action_717463.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Seebohm_sets_sights_on_Olympic_gold_717462.html Emily Seebohm has swum a world best time to win the 100m backstroke at the NSW championships in Sydney. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:00:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Seebohm_sets_sights_on_Olympic_gold_717462.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Cowboys_down_Dragons_in_Perth_NRL_trial_717459.html North Queensland have defeated St George Illawarra 18-12 in their NRL trial match in Perth. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:49:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Cowboys_down_Dragons_in_Perth_NRL_trial_717459.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Hawks_slam_Breakers_717458.html A scorching performance from the Wollongong Hawks has delivered them an 80-64 victory over the NZ Breakers. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:49:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Hawks_slam_Breakers_717458.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/England_edge_Italy_in_Six_Nations_717457.html England denied Italy a historic victory at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome in a 9-15 Six Nations rugby victory. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:48:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/England_edge_Italy_in_Six_Nations_717457.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/French_Ireland_rugby_match_cancelled_717456.html The Six Nations match between France and Ireland was cancelled just before kick-off at the Stade de France. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:30:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/French_Ireland_rugby_match_cancelled_717456.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Fergie_calls_Suarez_a_disgrace_717420.html Sir Alex Ferguson branded Luis Suarez a 'disgrace' as the racism feud between Man U and Liverpool continues. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:41:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Fergie_calls_Suarez_a_disgrace_717420.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Man_United_go_top_of_EPL_717419.html Manchester United regained top spot in the EPL with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool in a stormy clash. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:41:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Man_United_go_top_of_EPL_717419.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Tigers_beat_Eels_20-12_in_NRL_trial_717400.html Wests Tigers have kicked off their pre-season in promising fashion, beating Parramatta 20-12 in a trial. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:16:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Tigers_beat_Eels_20-12_in_NRL_trial_717400.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Black_Caps_cruise_to_another_win_717370.html A century stand between Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson led New Zealand to a win over Zimbabwe. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:06:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Black_Caps_cruise_to_another_win_717370.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Vatuvei_shines_as_Warriors_beat_Souths_717369.html The Warriors defeated South Sydney 22-14 in a NRL trial match in Coffs Harbour on Saturday night. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:57:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Vatuvei_shines_as_Warriors_beat_Souths_717369.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Feuz_shows_the_way_to_Olympic_glory_717368.html Switzerland's Beat Feuz celebrated his birthday in style by winning the World Cup downhill on Saturday. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:55:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Feuz_shows_the_way_to_Olympic_glory_717368.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Korda_leads_Womens_Australian_Open_golf_717350.html Jessica Korda has a one-shot lead after three rounds of the Women's Australian Open golf. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:37:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Korda_leads_Womens_Australian_Open_golf_717350.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Watson_pleased_with_cricket_comeback_717359.html Shane Watson believes he is about a week out from regaining full fitness after returning from a calf injury. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:33:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Watson_pleased_with_cricket_comeback_717359.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Elkington_pulls_out_of_Pebble_Bea_717361.html Steve Elkington of Australia has pulled out of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am with a rib injury. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:16:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Elkington_pulls_out_of_Pebble_Bea_717361.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Jets_down_Heart_3-0_in_A-League_717353.html Newcastle comprehensively defeated Melbourne Heart 3-0 in their A-League clash on Saturday. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:54:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Jets_down_Heart_3-0_in_A-League_717353.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Cyclist_Boonen_wins_fourth_Tour_of_Qatar_717352.html Belgian cyclist Tom Boonen has won the Tour of Qatar for the fourth time. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:51:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Cyclist_Boonen_wins_fourth_Tour_of_Qatar_717352.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Barca_believe_coach_Guardiola_will_stay_717351.html Barcelona are confident that coach Pep Guardiola will extend his deal with them. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:50:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Barca_believe_coach_Guardiola_will_stay_717351.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Black_Caviar_could_make_it_19_717349.html Black Caviar may race three weeks in a row after she made it 18 straight wins with ridiculous ease. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:43:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Black_Caviar_could_make_it_19_717349.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Lin_scores_38_points_against_Lakers_717348.html Jeremy Lin's unbelievable week continued with a career-high 38-point haul as New York beat the LA Lakers Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:41:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Lin_scores_38_points_against_Lakers_717348.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/US_shock_Federer_Spain_on_top_in_Cup_717347.html The United States hold a 2-0 Davis Cup lead over Switzerland following Roger Federer's shock defeat. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:36:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/US_shock_Federer_Spain_on_top_in_Cup_717347.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Aust_too_good_for_China_in_Davis_Cup_717334.html The gun Australian Davis Cup pairing of Chris Guccione and Lleyton Hewitt has beaten China. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:59:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Aust_too_good_for_China_in_Davis_Cup_717334.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Phoenix_keen_to_disrupt_Roars_flow_717327.html Wellington Phoenix will defend 2nd place on the A-League table against 3rd-place Brisbane Roar on Sunday. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:10:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Phoenix_keen_to_disrupt_Roars_flow_717327.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Aussie_Campbell_closes_in_on_Open_lead_717326.html Nikki Campbell closed to within two shots of the lead late in the 3rd round of the Women's Australian Open. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:05:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Aussie_Campbell_closes_in_on_Open_lead_717326.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Deledio_hurts_hammy_717320.html Richmond star Brett Deledio will miss the start of the NAB Cup after diagnosed with a hamstring injury. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:16:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Deledio_hurts_hammy_717320.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Black_Caviars_18th_win_717319.html Black Caviar has extended her winning streak to 18 after cruising home in the C.F. Orr Stakes. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:12:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Black_Caviars_18th_win_717319.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Capello_explains_misunderstanding_717315.html Fabio Capello claims he walked out on the England football coaching job because of a misunderstanding. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:35:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Capello_explains_misunderstanding_717315.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Wi_opens_up_3-shot_lead_at_Pebble_Beach_717305.html Charlie Wi escaped most of the rain and built a three-shot lead Friday in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:05:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Wi_opens_up_3-shot_lead_at_Pebble_Beach_717305.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Sailing_champ_cleared_for_Olympics_717303.html Reigning Olympic champion Ben Ainslie is set to compete at the 2012 Games. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:03:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Sailing_champ_cleared_for_Olympics_717303.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Quades_at_peace_with_his_RWC_struggles_717301.html Quade Cooper is at peace with his tumultuous RWC campaign which he believes suffered for over-analysis. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:01:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Quades_at_peace_with_his_RWC_struggles_717301.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Ryo_eager_to_hang_onto_Open_lead_717300.html Korean golf star So Yeon Ryo will be out to stay ahead of her rivals from the start of the third round. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:57:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Ryo_eager_to_hang_onto_Open_lead_717300.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Isner_beats_Fed_US_take_2-0_Cup_lead_717299.html World No.3 Roger Federer slumped to a shock 4-6 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 defeat to John Isner in the Davis Cup. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:57:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Isner_beats_Fed_US_take_2-0_Cup_lead_717299.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Elkington_pulls_out_of_Pebble_Beach_717298.html Former PGA Championship winner Steve Elkington pulled out of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am with injury. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:57:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Elkington_pulls_out_of_Pebble_Beach_717298.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Ali_among_hundreds_at_Dundee_funeral_717297.html Boxing trainer Angelo Dundee was remembered as a master motivator and a man who left a legacy of kindness. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:57:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Ali_among_hundreds_at_Dundee_funeral_717297.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Nadal_slams_French_TV_puppet_show_717296.html Rafael Nadal attacked a French satirical puppet show implying he and other Spanish athletes are drug cheats. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:57:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Nadal_slams_French_TV_puppet_show_717296.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Krakouer_backed_by_Collingwood_players_717295.html Collingwood skipper Nick Maxwell is confident Andrew Krakouer will return to the AFL. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:57:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Krakouer_backed_by_Collingwood_players_717295.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Aust_in_box_seat_in_Davis_Cup_v_China_717205.html Australia is looking for a 3-0 lead over China on day two of the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania qualifying tie. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:53:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Aust_in_box_seat_in_Davis_Cup_v_China_717205.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Below-par_Magnussen_gets_job_done_717206.html James Magnussen notched his 14th straight race win in the 100m freestyle at the NSW swimming championships. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:53:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Below-par_Magnussen_gets_job_done_717206.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Redknapp_flattered_by_England_job_link_717204.html Harry Redknapp maintains his focus at the moment is on Tottenham and not the England coaching job. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:53:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Redknapp_flattered_by_England_job_link_717204.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Leeds_already_thinking_of_Manly_717190.html Leeds have one eye on Friday's World Club Challenge as they prepare for their Super League clash with Wigan. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:31:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Leeds_already_thinking_of_Manly_717190.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Australia_beat_Argentina_3-1_in_hockey_717187.html The Australian men's hockey team came from a goal down to beat Argentina 3-1 in the Kookaburras Challenge. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:31:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Australia_beat_Argentina_3-1_in_hockey_717187.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Vettel_has_frustrating_day_in_Spain_717189.html F1 champion Sebastian Vettel's car fell victim to electronic and mechanical problems while testing in Jerez. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:31:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Vettel_has_frustrating_day_in_Spain_717189.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Pakistan_beat_Afghanistan_in_cricket_717188.html Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets in the first one-day international between the two countries. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:31:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Pakistan_beat_Afghanistan_in_cricket_717188.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/US_lead_Swiss_1-0_in_Davis_Cup_717186.html The US leads Switzerland 1-0 in their Davis Cup first round series after Mardy Fish beat Stanislas Wawrinka. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:31:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/US_lead_Swiss_1-0_in_Davis_Cup_717186.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Latvala_leads_way_in_Sweden_Rally_717185.html Jari-Matti Latvala of Finland leads the way in the Rally of Sweden after the first full day of racing. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:31:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Latvala_leads_way_in_Sweden_Rally_717185.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/McIlroy_Bjorn_share_Dubai_Desert_lead_717184.html Rory McIlroy and Thomas Bjorn shared the lead at the halfway stage of the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:31:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/McIlroy_Bjorn_share_Dubai_Desert_lead_717184.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Injured_Zvonareva_quits_at_Pattaya_717183.html Russian tennis player Vera Zvonareva has retired from the WTA event in Thailand due to a hip injury. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:31:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Injured_Zvonareva_quits_at_Pattaya_717183.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Sharapova_silenced_by_Kerber_in_Paris_717182.html Top seed Maria Sharapova crashed out of the WTA Paris Open in the quarter-finals falling to Angelique Kerber Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:31:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Sharapova_silenced_by_Kerber_in_Paris_717182.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Redknapp_wary_of_dual_Spurs-England_job_717129.html Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says he would be cautious about becoming England's new manager. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:05:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Redknapp_wary_of_dual_Spurs-England_job_717129.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Clarke_stars_as_Australia_beat_Sri_Lanka_717127.html Australia bolstered their position on top of the tri-series table with a win over Sri Lanka at the WACA. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:35:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Clarke_stars_as_Australia_beat_Sri_Lanka_717127.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Taipans_bite_Perth_76-67_in_Cairns_717125.html A devastating third term helped the Taipans romp to a 76-67 NBL win over Perth Wildcats in Cairns on Friday. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:22:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Taipans_bite_Perth_76-67_in_Cairns_717125.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Perth_Heat_lead_ABL_championship_1-0_717121.html Perth had a 4-1 win over Melbourne Aces in game one of the ABL championship series at Barbagallo Ballpark. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:19:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Perth_Heat_lead_ABL_championship_1-0_717121.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Gold_Coast_beat_Sydney_84-72_in_NBL_717104.html The Gold Coast Blaze started slowly but eventually beat the Kings 84-72 in last night's NBL game in Sydney. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:45:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Gold_Coast_beat_Sydney_84-72_in_NBL_717104.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Croatia_Japan_draw_even_in_Davis_Cup_717105.html Japan and Croatia evened out the first day of the Davis Cup tennis World Group first round tie on Friday. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:44:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Croatia_Japan_draw_even_in_Davis_Cup_717105.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Waratahs_romp_to_trial_win_over_Samoa_717103.html The Waratahs had a convincing 83-5 Super Rugby trial victory over Samoa A in Tamworth on Friday. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:40:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Waratahs_romp_to_trial_win_over_Samoa_717103.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Victory_beat_Mariners_with_Kewell_winner_717100.html Melbourne Victory posted their first A-League win under coach Jim Magilton, beating the Mariners 2-1. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:05:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Victory_beat_Mariners_with_Kewell_winner_717100.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Kvitova_pulls_out_of_Qatar_Open_717087.html Petra Kvitova has pulled out of the February 13-19 Qatar Open because of a painful right achilles tendon. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:23:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Kvitova_pulls_out_of_Qatar_Open_717087.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/DArcy_upbeat_about_Olympic_prospects_717086.html Controversial butterfly ace Nick D'Arcy returned to racing at the NSW championships on Friday. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:12:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/DArcy_upbeat_about_Olympic_prospects_717086.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Ullrich_admits_contact_with_doper_717084.html Jan Ullrich admits he had 'contact' with a Spanish doctor, after receiving a two-year ban for blood doping. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:10:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Ullrich_admits_contact_with_doper_717084.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Magpies_give_Krakouer_leave_of_absence_717083.html Collingwood have granted forward Andrew Krakouer four weeks of leave to deal with 'personal issues'. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:04:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Magpies_give_Krakouer_leave_of_absence_717083.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Korean_Ryu_leads_Womens_Aust_Open_golf_717061.html Young Korean golfer So Yeon Ryu leads the Women's Australian Open after firing a four-under-par 69. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:29:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Korean_Ryu_leads_Womens_Aust_Open_golf_717061.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Australia_dismissed_for_231_at_WACA_717059.html Australia made 231 against Sri Lanka in their one-day international Tri series match at WACA Ground today. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:24:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Australia_dismissed_for_231_at_WACA_717059.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Hayes_plays_AFL_trial_game_for_St_Kilda_717051.html St Kilda veteran Lenny Hayes made a return after undergoing a knee reconstruction in an intra-club game. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:59:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Hayes_plays_AFL_trial_game_for_St_Kilda_717051.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Mature_Sally_aims_high_717049.html Hurdler Sally Pearson says her sole focus is winning the Olympic crown in London and not world records. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:56:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Mature_Sally_aims_high_717049.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/NZ_facing_Davis_Cup_tennis_defeat_717046.html NZ lost both singles matches against Uzbekistan on the opening day of the Davis Cup. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:53:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/NZ_facing_Davis_Cup_tennis_defeat_717046.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Easy_wins_for_Tomic_Hewitt_717029.html Bernard Tomic and Lleyton Hewitt had straight sets wins against their Chinese opponents at the Davis Cup. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:27:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Easy_wins_for_Tomic_Hewitt_717029.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/England_could_appoint_caretaker_for_Euro_717010.html England FA chiefs say they could hire a caretaker manager to lead them into the European Championships. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:18:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/England_could_appoint_caretaker_for_Euro_717010.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Heart_lose_Fred_for_A-League_clash_717009.html Melbourne Heart will again have to do without captain Fred for Saturday's crucial A-League game at Newcastle Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:15:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Heart_lose_Fred_for_A-League_clash_717009.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Redknapp_returns_to_inspire_Spurs_in_EPL_717008.html Harry Redknapp will take charge of Tottenham for their home game match against Newcastle on Saturday. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:13:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Redknapp_returns_to_inspire_Spurs_in_EPL_717008.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Tigers_hope_Deledio_injury_is_minor_716995.html Richmond hope Brett Deledio's back injury which forced him out of Friday's practice match is not significant Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:57:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Tigers_hope_Deledio_injury_is_minor_716995.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Sydney_and_Perths_A-League_crunch_game_716994.html Sydney and Perth both regard their A-league clash on Saturday as a massive game. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:35:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Sydney_and_Perths_A-League_crunch_game_716994.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Siddle_Finch_return_for_Vics_in_Shield_716990.html Victoria will regain Peter Siddle and Aaron Finch for Monday's Sheffield Shield match against SA at the MCG. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:10:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Siddle_Finch_return_for_Vics_in_Shield_716990.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Lee_heads_field_at_Pebble_Beach_golf_716987.html NZ's Danny Lee shares the lead after the first round of the US PGA Tour's Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:05:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Lee_heads_field_at_Pebble_Beach_golf_716987.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Sharpe_calls_it_quits_716982.html Western Force and Wallabies stalwart Nathan Sharpe will retire from professional rugby at the end of 2012. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:59:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Sharpe_calls_it_quits_716982.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/AFLs_Cooney_says_attitude_needed_a_lift_716980.html Western Bulldogs' Adam Cooney says a chronic knee injury had a big impact on his attitude last AFL season. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:55:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/AFLs_Cooney_says_attitude_needed_a_lift_716980.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/ARL_Commission_a_fresh_start_for_league_716977.html The ARL Commission has been launched by chairman John Grant who hailed it a fresh start for the game. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:48:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/ARL_Commission_a_fresh_start_for_league_716977.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Hewitt_cruises_past_Zhang_in_Davis_Cup_716952.html Lleyton Hewitt has beaten China's Zhang Ze in straight sets in the opening match of the Davis Cup. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:05:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Hewitt_cruises_past_Zhang_in_Davis_Cup_716952.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/New_dawn_for_rugby_league_gets_underway_716917.html Australian Rugby League Commission officially launched at the code's new HQ in Sydney's Moore Park. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:49:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/New_dawn_for_rugby_league_gets_underway_716917.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Wallaby_Sharpe_to_retire_at_end_of_2012_716870.html Wallabies second-rower Nathan Sharpe will retire at the end of the 2012 Super Rugby season. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:08:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Wallaby_Sharpe_to_retire_at_end_of_2012_716870.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Cabrera-Bello_leads_Dubai_Desert_Classic_716865.html Spain's Rafael Cabrera-Bello leads the Dubai Desert Classic by two shots after the first round. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:43:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Cabrera-Bello_leads_Dubai_Desert_Classic_716865.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Ullrich_cops_two-year_ban_716852.html Former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich found guilty of doping and banned from cycling for two years. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:51:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Ullrich_cops_two-year_ban_716852.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Ennis_ready_to_roll_716826.html New Canterbury skipper Michael Ennis says he is completely over the neck injury that threatened his career. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:10:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Ennis_ready_to_roll_716826.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Australia_turn_attention_to_Sri_Lanka_716804.html Aust takes on Sri Lanka at the WACA today as the tourists search for their first win of the one day series. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:26:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Australia_turn_attention_to_Sri_Lanka_716804.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Back_to_basics_for_Hooker_716780.html Steve Hooker has been overwhelmed by the support he's received since revealing his confidence issues. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:04:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Back_to_basics_for_Hooker_716780.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/RL_commission_to_usher_in_new_era_716779.html A new era for rugby league will start today when the independent commission takes control of the game. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:01:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/RL_commission_to_usher_in_new_era_716779.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Defensive_worries_for_Victory_716777.html Melbourne Victory captain Adrian Leijer under a fitness cloud ahead of Friday's clash with the Mariners. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:55:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Defensive_worries_for_Victory_716777.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Redknapp_tight-lipped_over_England_job_716775.html Harry Redknapp remains tight-lipped about the England manager's job following Fabio Capello's resignation. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:38:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Redknapp_tight-lipped_over_England_job_716775.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Fixing_claim_rocks_Bangladesh_T20_716774.html Bangladesh's T20 league opened on a sour note when a leading player was approached about spot-fixing. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:38:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/10/Fixing_claim_rocks_Bangladesh_T20_716774.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Pearce_interim_England_football_coach_716764.html England appoints Stuart Pearce as the interim coach of the football team after Fabio Capello's resignation. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:48:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Pearce_interim_England_football_coach_716764.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Howard_scores_25_as_Magic_upset_Heat_716761.html Orlando Magic drilled 17 three-pointers to upset the visiting Miami Heat 102-89 in the NBA. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:20:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Howard_scores_25_as_Magic_upset_Heat_716761.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Richo_says_look_out_for_the_Tigers_716760.html Richmond goalkicking great Matthew Richardson says Jack Riewoldt can only improve despite his injuries. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:19:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Richo_says_look_out_for_the_Tigers_716760.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Ennis_confident_about_his_NRL_fitness_716756.html Bulldogs skipper Michael Ennis confident he'll be fit for his side's NRL opener against Penrith on March 3. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:07:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Ennis_confident_about_his_NRL_fitness_716756.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Cyclist_Ullrich_banned_for_doping_716755.html Germany's 1997 Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich has been banned for two years for a doping violation. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:04:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Cyclist_Ullrich_banned_for_doping_716755.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Black_Caps_complete_3-0_series_win_716736.html New Zealand have completed a 3-0 whitewash over Zimbabwe in their one-day international cricket series. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:18:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Black_Caps_complete_3-0_series_win_716736.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Kemp_Lewis_lead_womens_Open_golf_716733.html Sydney golfer Sarah Kemp has claimed a share in the lead in the first round of the Women's Australia Open. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:57:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Kemp_Lewis_lead_womens_Open_golf_716733.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Victory_gain_Spanish_recruit_716677.html Melbourne have gained Spanish recruit Ubay Luzardo for Friday's clash with A-League leaders the Mariners. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:53:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Victory_gain_Spanish_recruit_716677.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Sri_Lanka_to_target_weak_Aust_bowlers_716671.html Sri Lanka says they will target Aust's weak bowlers in Friday's one-day international at the WACA ground. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:52:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Sri_Lanka_to_target_weak_Aust_bowlers_716671.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Taufuas_focus_on_NRL_not_Twitter_716679.html New Cronulla prop Mark Taufua claims his only focus is on securing a berth in the Sharks NRL squad. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:50:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Taufuas_focus_on_NRL_not_Twitter_716679.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Reds_have_new_tricks_for_Super_Rugby_716678.html Qld Reds coach Ewen McKenzie hopes opposition teams target his defending champions this Super Rugby season. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:48:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Reds_have_new_tricks_for_Super_Rugby_716678.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/McCullum_ton_helps_NZ_set_big_target_716676.html New Zealand made 8-373 against Zimbabwe in their one-day international at McLean Park on Thursday. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:39:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/McCullum_ton_helps_NZ_set_big_target_716676.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Magpies_Johnson_injured_at_AFL_training_716675.html Collingwood's Ben Johnson has become the second Magpies veteran to be injured in their AFL pre-season. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:34:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Magpies_Johnson_injured_at_AFL_training_716675.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Nissan_to_force_Holden_and_Ford_to_lift_716668.html Nissan's decision to enter the V8 Supercar arena will make Holden and Ford up their game, says Mark Skaife. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:22:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Nissan_to_force_Holden_and_Ford_to_lift_716668.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/England_stars_shocked_as_Capello_quits_716661.html Fabio Capello's shock resignation as England's manager has triggered disbelief amongst football stars. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:09:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/England_stars_shocked_as_Capello_quits_716661.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Tasmania_cruise_to_Shield_win_over_NSW_716646.html Tasmania cruised to a six wicket victory over NSW on day four of the Sheffield Shield match at Bellerive.\ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:29:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Tasmania_cruise_to_Shield_win_over_NSW_716646.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/WA_seal_one_wicket_Shield_win_716620.html Western Australia grabbed a dramatic one-wicket Sheffield Shield win over Qld at the Gabba on Thursday. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:24:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/WA_seal_one_wicket_Shield_win_716620.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Hewitt_raring_to_go_in_Davis_Cup_716592.html Lleyton Hewitt will open Australia's Davis Cup campaign against China in Geelong on Friday Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:24:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Hewitt_raring_to_go_in_Davis_Cup_716592.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Phelps_has_swim_passion_back_for_London_716589.html Michael Phelps says he has the passion back for swimming as he eyes more Olympic history in London. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:04:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Phelps_has_swim_passion_back_for_London_716589.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Nissan_in_as_V8s_aim_for_five_makes_716579.html Nissan will take on Ford and Holden when the new era of the V8 Supercar Championships gets underway in 2013. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:44:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Nissan_in_as_V8s_aim_for_five_makes_716579.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Graham_Henrys_rugby_future_confirmed_716485.html All Blacks mentor Sir Graham Henry will work with NZRU's top coaches after signing a two-year deal. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:20:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Graham_Henrys_rugby_future_confirmed_716485.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Evra_wrong_says_Suarez_716484.html Luis Suarez claims Manchester United's Patrice Evra broke 'football law' by reporting his racial abuse. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:18:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Evra_wrong_says_Suarez_716484.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Djokovic_uncertain_for_Davis_Cup_716483.html Novak Djokovic says he may not be able to play for Serbia in the Davis Cup due to his packed schedule. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:12:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Djokovic_uncertain_for_Davis_Cup_716483.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/India_beat_Sri_Lanka_at_the_WACA_716458.html India notched their first win of the triangular one-day series, beating Sri Lanka by four wickets in Perth. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:57:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/India_beat_Sri_Lanka_at_the_WACA_716458.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Fabio_Capello_quits_as_England_coach_716447.html Fabio Capello has quit as England coach, just four months before the European Championship. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:43:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Fabio_Capello_quits_as_England_coach_716447.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Tiger_Woods_moves_to_ban_long_putter_716438.html Tiger Woods says he's been talking to golf's powerbrokers about baning the increasingly-popular long putter. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:58:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Tiger_Woods_moves_to_ban_long_putter_716438.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Too_easy_for_Sonny_Bill_716437.html Sonny Bill Williams has won the New Zealand heavyweight title against Clarence Tillman in the first round. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:50:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Too_easy_for_Sonny_Bill_716437.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Pole_vault_champ_faces_confidence_crisis_716432.html Reigning Olympic pole vault champion Steve Hooker says he's suffering a crisis of confidence. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:38:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Pole_vault_champ_faces_confidence_crisis_716432.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/North_stand_by_rookie_Daw_716431.html North Melbourne have moved quickly to quell speculation behind the suspension of exciting rookie Majak Daw. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:35:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/North_stand_by_rookie_Daw_716431.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Forrest_likely_to_debut_716406.html Peter Forrest is likely to make his Australian debut in Friday's one day clash with Sri Lanka at the WACA. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:12:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Forrest_likely_to_debut_716406.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Redknapp_cleared_of_tax_evasion_716405.html Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp can pursue his dream of managing England after being cleared of tax evasion. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:00:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/09/Redknapp_cleared_of_tax_evasion_716405.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Young_pitcher_signs_deal_with_Red_Sox_716368.html Seventeen year old Australian Dan McGrath has been signed to MLB club the Boston Red Sox. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:08:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Young_pitcher_signs_deal_with_Red_Sox_716368.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Umpires_apologise_for_Bellerive_mix-up_716367.html NSW and Tasmania have received an apology from the umpires at Bellerive after cutting short a day of play. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:05:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Umpires_apologise_for_Bellerive_mix-up_716367.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Sonny_Bill_wins_title_in_first_round_716360.html Sonny Bill Williams has won the New Zealand heavyweight title against Clarence Tillman in the first round. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:52:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Sonny_Bill_wins_title_in_first_round_716360.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Cutting_bags_five_wickets_at_the_Gabba_716356.html Ben Cutting claimed five wickets for the Bulls to have the Warriors all out for 359 at the Gabba. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:39:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Cutting_bags_five_wickets_at_the_Gabba_716356.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Pacers_win_tight_one_over_Jazz_716349.html Indiana's Danny Granger scored 12 of 16 pointsto help the Pacers to a 104-99 win over Utah Jazz. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:18:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Pacers_win_tight_one_over_Jazz_716349.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Faulkner_rocks_NSW_at_Bellerive_716341.html Allrounder James Faulkner took three wickets to leave NSW at 4-75 in their second innings at Bellerive. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:03:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Faulkner_rocks_NSW_at_Bellerive_716341.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Rice_to_return_to_racing_at_NSW_titles_716320.html Triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice has been cleared to race at the NSW state titles this week. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:54:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Rice_to_return_to_racing_at_NSW_titles_716320.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Hearts_Sarkies_back_on_track_716312.html Melbourne Heart player Kristian Sarkies says he is back on track and ready to perform. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:19:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Hearts_Sarkies_back_on_track_716312.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Kearney_still_to_choose_Eels_kicker_716308.html Parramatta coach Steve Kearney is yet to decide whether Luke Burt or Chris Sandow will kick for the Eels. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:07:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Kearney_still_to_choose_Eels_kicker_716308.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Collingwoods_Reid_Brown_on_track_716307.html Collingwood are confident Ben Reid and Nathan Brown will be available for upcoming trial games. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:02:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Collingwoods_Reid_Brown_on_track_716307.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Tigers_need_to_step_up_-_Cotchin_716306.html Richmond's star midfielder Trent Cotchin says it's time for the Tigers step up after their rebuilding phase. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:59:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Tigers_need_to_step_up_-_Cotchin_716306.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Bennett_names_squad_for_Panthers_clash_716303.html Newcastle coach Wayne Bennett has named a 27-man squad for Saturday's NRL trial clash with Penrith. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:53:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Bennett_names_squad_for_Panthers_clash_716303.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Bailey_leads_by_example_for_Tigers_716301.html Tasmanian captain George Bailey scored a century as the Tigers grabbed first innings points over NSW. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:51:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Bailey_leads_by_example_for_Tigers_716301.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Shane_Watson_on_track_for_one-day_return_716296.html Australia coach Mickey Arthur hopes Shane Watson and James Pattinson will return during the one day series. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:37:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Shane_Watson_on_track_for_one-day_return_716296.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Riewoldt_retains_Saints_AFL_captaincy_716203.html St Kilda has confirmed that five-time best and fairest Nick Riewoldt will captain them for a seventh season. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:36:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Riewoldt_retains_Saints_AFL_captaincy_716203.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Barnes_to_lead_Waratahs_in_first_hitout_716201.html Berrick Barnes will captain the NSW Waratahs in their opening rugby trial match against Samoa in Tamworth. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:32:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Barnes_to_lead_Waratahs_in_first_hitout_716201.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Black_Caviar_draws_barrier_five_716200.html Black Caviar has drawn midfield in barrier five for Saturday's Group One CF Orr Stakes at Caulfield. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:32:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Black_Caviar_draws_barrier_five_716200.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Dugan_to_fight_speeding_charges_in_court_716199.html Canberra NRL fullback Josh Dugan is set to appear in an ACT court next week to fight charges of speeding. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:32:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Dugan_to_fight_speeding_charges_in_court_716199.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Woods_moves_to_ban_long_putter_716198.html Tiger Woods has revealed he's been talking to golf's powerbrokers about a rule to ban the long putter. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:32:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Woods_moves_to_ban_long_putter_716198.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/North_Melbourne_suspend_Majak_Daw_716164.html North Melbourne have suspended AFL rookie Majak Daw indefinitely for a breach of rehabilitation protocols. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:54:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/North_Melbourne_suspend_Majak_Daw_716164.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Ricciardo_revs_up_for_F1_season_start_716124.html Australian Daniel Ricciardo was on hand as Torro Rosso launched their new STR7 car ahead of the F1 season. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:46:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Ricciardo_revs_up_for_F1_season_start_716124.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/NY_welcomes_Giants_after_Super_Bowl_win_716122.html Super Bowl champions the New York Giants have received a hero's welcome with a parade through the city. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:46:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/NY_welcomes_Giants_after_Super_Bowl_win_716122.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Mata_backs_Torres_to_find_scoring_touch_716074.html Juan Mata insists that Chelsea team-mate Fernando Torres will soon rediscover his goal-scoring touch. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:20:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Mata_backs_Torres_to_find_scoring_touch_716074.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Manly_is_out_to_prove_a_point_-_Kite_716073.html Manly prop Brent Kite admits proving the club's success was not all Des Hasler's doing is major motivation. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:20:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Manly_is_out_to_prove_a_point_-_Kite_716073.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Webber_raring_to_get_F1_season_underway_716072.html Red Bull's Australian driver Mark Webber says he is raring to get the 2012 Formula One season underway. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:20:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Webber_raring_to_get_F1_season_underway_716072.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Opposition_labels_Glory_title_contenders_716071.html Perth Glory's performance in their drubbing of Gold Coast has seen them described as title contenders. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:20:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Opposition_labels_Glory_title_contenders_716071.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Milligan_rules_out_permanent_return_716070.html On-loan Melbourne Victory defender Mark Milligan has ruled out a permanent return to the A-League. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:20:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Milligan_rules_out_permanent_return_716070.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Day_the_big_mover_in_world_golf_rankings_716069.html Australia's Jason Day has climbed to number seven in the latest men's world golf rankings. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:20:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Day_the_big_mover_in_world_golf_rankings_716069.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Pav_delighted_with_Lyons_impact_716068.html Fremantle captain Matthew Pavlich is delighted with the way his side has embraced new coach Ross Lyon. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:20:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Pav_delighted_with_Lyons_impact_716068.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Hussey_still_has_eyes_for_baggy_green_716063.html Despite his age, Australian batsman David Hussey says he still harbours ambitions of a Test call-up. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:51:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Hussey_still_has_eyes_for_baggy_green_716063.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Contador_vows_to_pursue_career_after_ban_716061.html Alberto Contador says he 'disagrees' with his two-year doping ban but has vowed to pursue his career. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:48:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/08/Contador_vows_to_pursue_career_after_ban_716061.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/V8_star_Lowndes_happy_with_Luff_715982.html Craig Lowndes is confident Warren Luff has what it takes to replace Mark Skaife as his V8 co-driver. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/V8_star_Lowndes_happy_with_Luff_715982.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Capello_to_meet_with_FA_over_Terry_row_715981.html England manager Fabio Capello will face the FA after criticising the decision to stand John Terry down. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:52:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Capello_to_meet_with_FA_over_Terry_row_715981.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Tendulkar_in_line_for_rest_in_Perth_715979.html India's Sachin Tendulkar may miss out on Wednesday's one-dayer against Sri Lanka at the WACA Ground. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:46:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Tendulkar_in_line_for_rest_in_Perth_715979.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Postecoglou_says_no_money_for_McKay_715977.html Brisbane coach Ange Postecoglou says his defending A-League champions will not buy back Matt McKay. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:37:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Postecoglou_says_no_money_for_McKay_715977.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Fit_Pavlich_on_track_for_big_season_715976.html Fremantle skipper Matthew Pavlich is primed for a big AFL season after undergoing hip surgery. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:33:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Fit_Pavlich_on_track_for_big_season_715976.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Marsh_finds_form_in_Shield_715973.html Embattled Test opener Shaun Marsh scored 79 to help WA reach 4-250 on day two in Qld. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:21:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Marsh_finds_form_in_Shield_715973.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Tassie_openers_haunt_NSW_715962.html Ed Cowan and Steven Cazzulino steered the Tigers to 0-81 at stumps on day two at Bellerive. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:26:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Tassie_openers_haunt_NSW_715962.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/SA_salvage_vital_win_over_Vic_715960.html Strokeplayer Tom Cooper rescued South Australia and helped salvage a vital one-wicket win over Victoria. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:23:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/SA_salvage_vital_win_over_Vic_715960.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Vics_bowled_out_for_123_715933.html Victoria were bowled out for 123 by South Australia in Tuesday's one-day cricket match at Adelaide Oval. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:52:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Vics_bowled_out_for_123_715933.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Manly_stars_out_to_prove_their_NRL_worth_715931.html The Manly Sea Eagles are out to prove they can defend their premiership title with new coach Geoff Toovey. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:29:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Manly_stars_out_to_prove_their_NRL_worth_715931.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Rafter_impressed_by_Hewitts_form_715929.html Australian Davis Cup captain Pat Rafter believes resurgent Lleyton Hewitt has recaptured his early form. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:02:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Rafter_impressed_by_Hewitts_form_715929.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Tomic_keen_to_focus_on_tennis_715928.html Rising tennis star Bernard Tomic says he is keen to move on from his recent run in with the police. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:59:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Tomic_keen_to_focus_on_tennis_715928.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Schleck_unhappy_with_2010_Tour_title_715852.html Andy Schleck says he will not take any joy from being awarded the 2010 Tour de France title. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:22:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Schleck_unhappy_with_2010_Tour_title_715852.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Cricket_Aust_uneasy_about_Hindi_ads_715851.html Cricket Australia has pulled Hindi advertisements for mouthwash due to their similarity to a tobacco brand. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:22:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Cricket_Aust_uneasy_about_Hindi_ads_715851.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Injury_hampers_Didaks_AFL_pre-season_715825.html Collingwood star Alan Didak will miss a chunk of his AFL pre-season, after tearing a leg muscle at training. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:21:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Injury_hampers_Didaks_AFL_pre-season_715825.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Vettel_out_to_make_it_an_F1_hat-trick_715782.html Sebastian Vettel hopes to make it a hat-trick of titles when the 2012 F1 season gets underway in Melbourne. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:01:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Vettel_out_to_make_it_an_F1_hat-trick_715782.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Arsenals_Frimpong_facing_long_layoff_715781.html Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong could be out of action for up to nine months following a knee injury. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:01:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Arsenals_Frimpong_facing_long_layoff_715781.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Brebner_cops_a_week_after_straight_red_715780.html Melbourne Victory midfielder Grant Brebner has been handed a one-game ban following a straight red card. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:01:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Brebner_cops_a_week_after_straight_red_715780.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Djokovic_edges_Evans_for_Laureus_gong_715775.html Novak Djokovic has pipped Tour de France champion Cadel Evans for the Laureus sportsman of the year award. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:36:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Djokovic_edges_Evans_for_Laureus_gong_715775.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Suarezs_return_fails_to_spark_Liverpool_715774.html Luis Suarez's return has failed to lift Liverpool as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Tottenham at Anfield. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:34:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Suarezs_return_fails_to_spark_Liverpool_715774.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Contador_banned_for_two_years_for_doping_715729.html Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has been banned for two years for a doping offence at the 2010 Tour. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:07:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Contador_banned_for_two_years_for_doping_715729.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Manly_brace_for_cool_welcome_in_Leeds_715709.html Manly are bracing for a cold snap as they prepare to meet Leeds at Headingley in the World Club Challenge. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:04:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Manly_brace_for_cool_welcome_in_Leeds_715709.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/NSW_pile_on_runs_in_Shield_clash_715708.html Ben Rohrer believes NSW are in a good position in their Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania in Hobart. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:04:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/NSW_pile_on_runs_in_Shield_clash_715708.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Inglis_set_to_miss_NRL_season_opener_715707.html Greg Inglis will miss the start of the NRL season after scans confirmed he will be out for up to six weeks. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:59:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Inglis_set_to_miss_NRL_season_opener_715707.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Sydney_CEO_challenges_players_to_fire_up_715706.html Sydney FC CEO Dirk Melton has challenged the players to back-up their affection for coach Vitezslav Lavicka. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:59:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Sydney_CEO_challenges_players_to_fire_up_715706.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/England_coach_Capello_may_be_in_trouble_715704.html Fabio Capello may face sanction after condemning the decision to strip John Terry of the England captaincy. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:50:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/England_coach_Capello_may_be_in_trouble_715704.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Pakistan_whitewash_England_in_Tests_715701.html Pakistan's bowlers have sealed an emphatic 71-run win in the third and final Test against England. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:42:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Pakistan_whitewash_England_in_Tests_715701.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/David_Warner_wont_ditch_the_switch_715676.html Despite opposition from Ricky Ponting, David Warner says he has no plans to shelve the switch hit. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:48:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/David_Warner_wont_ditch_the_switch_715676.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Glory_thump_Gold_Coast_4-0_in_Perth_715662.html Perth Glory took another step towards securing a top-four berth with a 4-0 thumping of Gold Coast on Monday. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Glory_thump_Gold_Coast_4-0_in_Perth_715662.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Magnussen_causing_alarm_for_swim_rivals_715657.html Australia's world 100m freestyle world champion James Magnussen is poised to gain a NSW title. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:14:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/07/Magnussen_causing_alarm_for_swim_rivals_715657.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/England_6-173_at_tea_v_Pakistan_715649.html England look headed for a third Test defeat in a row with Pakistan having them 6-173 at tea on day four. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:26:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/England_6-173_at_tea_v_Pakistan_715649.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Cyclist_Contador_gets_two_year_ban_715648.html Cyclist Alberto Contador has been banned for two years and had his 2010 Tour de France title taken from him. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:14:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Cyclist_Contador_gets_two_year_ban_715648.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Two-year_suspension_for_Contador_715646.html Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador has been suspended and stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:24:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Two-year_suspension_for_Contador_715646.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Blues_take_day_one_honours_715627.html After two dropped slips catches Tas is off the hook against NSW in the Sheffield Shield at Blundstone Arena. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:37:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Blues_take_day_one_honours_715627.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/WA_shackle_Bulls_bats_715626.html Western Australia are in control of their Sheffield Shield clash with Qld, holding the hosts to 7-212. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:27:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/WA_shackle_Bulls_bats_715626.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/England_face_tough_task_715625.html England made a bright start in the third Test as they seek to avoid a 3-0 series whitewash against Pakistan. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:22:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/England_face_tough_task_715625.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/NZ_seal_Zimbabwe_series_715624.html Stiff resistance from the Zimbabwean lower order merely didn't stop NZ winning the second ODI by 141 runs. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:20:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/NZ_seal_Zimbabwe_series_715624.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Hilfenhaus_replaces_Lee_in_one-day_squad_715583.html Ben Hilfenhaus will replace injured speedster Brett Lee in the Australian one-day squad. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:22:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Hilfenhaus_replaces_Lee_in_one-day_squad_715583.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Olyroos_out_in_the_cold_after_2-0_loss_715550.html The Olyroos' bid to qualify for the London Olympics has taken a massive hit after a 0-2 loss to Uzbekistan. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:24:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Olyroos_out_in_the_cold_after_2-0_loss_715550.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Manning_powers_Giants_to_Superbowl_win_715546.html Eli Manning was named MVP as the New York Giants won a the Super Bowl 21-17 over the New England Patriots. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:09:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Manning_powers_Giants_to_Superbowl_win_715546.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/NY_Giants_win_Super_Bowl_715528.html The New York Giants have defeated the New England Patriots 21-17 to win Super Bowl 46 in Indianapolis. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:05:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/NY_Giants_win_Super_Bowl_715528.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Stanley_surges_to_Phoenix_Open_victory_715470.html Kyle Stanley bounced back from a bitter defeat to win the Phoenix Open on Sunday. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:43:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Stanley_surges_to_Phoenix_Open_victory_715470.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Qld_win_toss_bat_v_WA_715450.html Qld won the toss and elected to bat in their Sheffield Shield clash with WA starting at the Gabba today. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:03:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Qld_win_toss_bat_v_WA_715450.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Zimbabwe_win_toss_and_bowl_in_second_ODI_715429.html Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor won the toss and elected to bowl in the second ODI against NZ. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:27:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Zimbabwe_win_toss_and_bowl_in_second_ODI_715429.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Wade_stays_grounded_715426.html Despite excellent performances, Matthew Wade isn't taking his place in Aust's overs line-up for granted. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:17:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Wade_stays_grounded_715426.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Pratt_victorious_in_Burma_Open_play-off_715415.html Kieran Pratt has won his first Asian PGA title in a three-way play-off at the Burma Open. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:30:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Pratt_victorious_in_Burma_Open_play-off_715415.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Australia_beat_Switzerland_in_Fed_Cup_715414.html Aust have set up a chance to return to the Fed Cup's World Group next year after their win over Switzerland. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:29:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Australia_beat_Switzerland_in_Fed_Cup_715414.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Mikhail_Youzhny_wins_ATP_Zagreb_Indoors_715412.html Mikhail Youzhny beat Lukas Lacko 6-2 6-3 to win the Zagreb Indoors for his second career ATP final Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:24:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Mikhail_Youzhny_wins_ATP_Zagreb_Indoors_715412.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Lavicka_embarrassed_by_Syd_FC_performace_715400.html Sydney FC have crashed out of the top 6 following a 5-2 thrashing at the hands of Newcastle Jets on Sunday. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:37:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Lavicka_embarrassed_by_Syd_FC_performace_715400.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Modric_may_leave_Spurs_-_Pienaar_715389.html Everton's Steven Pienaar has warned his ex-team-mates that clubs will target Luka Modric in the off-season. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:19:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Modric_may_leave_Spurs_-_Pienaar_715389.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Lotus_unveil_car_for_Raikkonen_715370.html Lotus have unveiled their 2012 Formula One car for returning ex-champion Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:48:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Lotus_unveil_car_for_Raikkonen_715370.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Man_Utd_draw_3-3_at_Chelsea_715366.html Manchester United produced a stirring fight back to pinch a 3-3 draw at Chelsea on Sunday. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:26:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Man_Utd_draw_3-3_at_Chelsea_715366.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Welsh_win_thriller_against_Ireland_23-21_715353.html Wales recorded another rugby victory over Ireland on Sunday with 23-21 victory in their Six Nations opener. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:05:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Welsh_win_thriller_against_Ireland_23-21_715353.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/End_to_Armstrong_probe_welcome_in_Qatar_715352.html Cycling teams at the Tour of Qatar welcomed the end of a doping investigation into Lance Armstrong. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:04:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/End_to_Armstrong_probe_welcome_in_Qatar_715352.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Tomas_Berdych_wins_French_ATP_event_715349.html Tomas Berdych defeated defending champion Gael Monfils in the Open Sud de France final on Sunday. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:02:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Tomas_Berdych_wins_French_ATP_event_715349.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Aust_wins_as_Gajdosova_comes_good_715348.html Jarmila Gajdosova secured a win in the reverse singles as Australia trumped Switzerland 4-1 in the Fed Cup. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:00:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Aust_wins_as_Gajdosova_comes_good_715348.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/All-rounder_Baumann_wins_at_Chamonix_715346.html Austrian skier Romed Baumann won Sunday's super-combined race at Chamonix for his second World Cup win. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:58:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/All-rounder_Baumann_wins_at_Chamonix_715346.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Rangers_ousted_by_Dundee_715345.html Rangers were knocked out of the Scottish Cup by Dundee United 2-0 on Sunday. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:54:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Rangers_ousted_by_Dundee_715345.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/England_need_288_to_beat_Pakistan_715339.html English cricketers will have to fight to avoid a series whitewash at the hands of Pakistan in the 3rd Test. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:52:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/England_need_288_to_beat_Pakistan_715339.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Game_must_do_more_about_racism_-_Rio_715338.html Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes football is in danger of returning to widespread racism. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:50:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Game_must_do_more_about_racism_-_Rio_715338.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Boonen_wins_first_stage_in_Tour_of_Qatar_715336.html Belgian cyclist Tom Boonen won the first stage of the Tour of Qatar on Sunday. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:48:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Boonen_wins_first_stage_in_Tour_of_Qatar_715336.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Lawrie_wins_Qatar_Masters_from_Day_715335.html Scotland's Paul Lawrie stroked a fluent 65 to win the Qatar Masters for the second time. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:47:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Lawrie_wins_Qatar_Masters_from_Day_715335.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/CAS_to_announce_Contador_decision_715333.html The Court of Arbitration for Sport will on Monday announce a verdict on Alberto Contador's doping case. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:44:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/CAS_to_announce_Contador_decision_715333.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Newcastle_down_Aston_Villa_2-1_in_EPL_715332.html Newcastle downed Aston Villa 2-1 at St James' Park on Sunday, a dream debut for Papiss Demba Cisse. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:42:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Newcastle_down_Aston_Villa_2-1_in_EPL_715332.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Olyroos_lose_2-0_to_Uzbekistan_715297.html Australia's Olyroos lost 2-0 to group leaders Uzbekistan in freezing Tashkent on Sunday. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:23:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Olyroos_lose_2-0_to_Uzbekistan_715297.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Pakistan_set_England_324_for_victory_715296.html Pakistan set up a target of 324 runs for England to win the third and final cricket Test at Dubai. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:21:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/06/Pakistan_set_England_324_for_victory_715296.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Atkinson_rediscovers_triathlon_form_715284.html Australian triathlete Courtney Atkinson wants to put a disastrous year behind him and focus on the Olympics. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:40:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Atkinson_rediscovers_triathlon_form_715284.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Boeljon_hits_gold_at_Aust_Ladies_Masters_715283.html Dutchwoman Christel Boeljon won a thrilling Australian Ladies Masters. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:37:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Boeljon_hits_gold_at_Aust_Ladies_Masters_715283.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Mancini_-_City_back_on_track_715282.html Man City boss Roberto Mancini was glad to put a 'difficult' January behind him with a 3-0 win to Fulham. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:37:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Mancini_-_City_back_on_track_715282.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Aussies_cruise_to_ODI_win_against_India_715277.html Australia beat India by 65 runs in the opening match of the Commonwealth Bank ODI Tri-Series at the MCG. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:04:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Aussies_cruise_to_ODI_win_against_India_715277.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Aussies_level_in_Fed_Cup_715266.html Australia and Switzerland are locked at one all in their Federation Cup tie after Voegele upset Gajdosova. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:45:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Aussies_level_in_Fed_Cup_715266.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/GI_to_miss_season_start_715265.html Greg Inglis is likely to miss the start of the NRL season due to an injury picked up in the All Stars game. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:45:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/GI_to_miss_season_start_715265.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Mitch_eyes_early_return_715264.html Mitchell Johnson is eyeing a return to international cricket in this winter's one-day series in England. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:45:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Mitch_eyes_early_return_715264.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Yuvraj_Singh_treated_for_cancer_715258.html Yuvraj Singh's physiotherapist has confirmed the cricketer is undergoing treatment for cancer in the US. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:47:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Yuvraj_Singh_treated_for_cancer_715258.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Jets_down_Sydney_in_seven-goal_thriller_715251.html Sydney FC suffered a 5-2 defeat at home to Newcastle, after learning of Vitezslav Lavicka's departure. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:05:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Jets_down_Sydney_in_seven-goal_thriller_715251.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Play_resumed_in_Aust_India_ODI_at_MCG_715250.html Play has resumed in Sunday's one-day cricket match between Australia and India at the MCG. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:45:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Play_resumed_in_Aust_India_ODI_at_MCG_715250.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Bennett_backs_new_rule_715239.html Wayne Bennett believes the 'six to go' rule is the way of the future for rugby league. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:01:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Bennett_backs_new_rule_715239.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Brett_Lee_out_six_weeks_with_broken_toe_715225.html Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has been ruled out of the triangular one-day series with a broken foot. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:25:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Brett_Lee_out_six_weeks_with_broken_toe_715225.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Rain_stops_play_at_MCG_715210.html Rain has stopped play in the ODI between Aus and India at the MCG with the tourists making a strong start. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:40:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Rain_stops_play_at_MCG_715210.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Vics_beat_SA_in_Sheffield_Shield_715205.html Victoria rose to third on the Sheffield Shield table with a crushing 186-run triumph over SA in Adelaide. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:27:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Vics_beat_SA_in_Sheffield_Shield_715205.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Warriors_prop_Lillyman_out_for_3_months_715164.html Warriors prop Jacob Lillyman faces surgery and 3 months out after tearing a bicep muscle off the tendon. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:01:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Warriors_prop_Lillyman_out_for_3_months_715164.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Big_paydays_loom_for_Aust_golfers_in_US_715154.html Aussie's Greg Chalmers, Marc Leishman and Matt Jones look to be battling for 2nd place at the Phoenix Open. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:42:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Big_paydays_loom_for_Aust_golfers_in_US_715154.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Olyroos_kick-off_brought_forward_by_cold_715147.html Australia's vital Olympic soccer Asian qualifier against Uzbekistan has been brought forward five hours. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:46:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Olyroos_kick-off_brought_forward_by_cold_715147.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Speedster_Brett_Lee_suffers_broken_toe_715135.html Brett Lee will miss the rest of the Aus summer after scans showed he suffered a broken foot on Friday night. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:47:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Speedster_Brett_Lee_suffers_broken_toe_715135.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Pakistan_take_control_715134.html Younis Khan struck 115 to put Pakistan in a dominant position at stumps on day 2 against England. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:40:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Pakistan_take_control_715134.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Wigan_and_Everton_draw_at_DW_Stadium_715111.html Wigan and Everton played out a 1-1 draw, as Victor Anichebe came off the bench to earn his side a point. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:33:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Wigan_and_Everton_draw_at_DW_Stadium_715111.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Man_City_continues_perfect_record_715110.html Manchester City continued their perfect record this season, notching a comfortable 3-0 win over Fulham. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:30:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Man_City_continues_perfect_record_715110.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Deserved_win_for_Norwhich_City_715099.html Norwich City survived injuries to their starting centre-backs to win 2-0 against Bolton Wanderers. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:01:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Deserved_win_for_Norwhich_City_715099.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Mad_five_minutes_gives_Swansea_a_win_715098.html Two goals in a mad five minutes gave Swansea City a 2-1 win as West Brom slipped up at home once again. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:57:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Mad_five_minutes_gives_Swansea_a_win_715098.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Stoke_City_frustrated_by_loss_715097.html Sunderland defeated a frustrated Stoke City 1-0 at the Britannia Stadium. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:55:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Stoke_City_frustrated_by_loss_715097.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/New-look_England_see_off_Scotland_13-6_715085.html England has begun the defence of their Six Nations title with a 13-6 win over Scotland at Murrayfield. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:05:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/New-look_England_see_off_Scotland_13-6_715085.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Celtic_cruise_into_Scottish_Cup_quarters_715065.html Celtic eased into the quarterfinals of the Scottish Cup on Saturday, beating Inverness 2-0. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:21:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Celtic_cruise_into_Scottish_Cup_quarters_715065.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Trial_wins_for_Bris_Bulldogs_Warriors_715055.html New Warriors coach Brian McClennan has started with a win, 26-10 over Gold Coast in Auckland. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:19:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Trial_wins_for_Bris_Bulldogs_Warriors_715055.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Arsenal_flog_Blackburn_7-1_715058.html Robin van Persie scored a hat-trick as Arsenal silenced their critics with a 7-1 thrashing of Blackburn. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:06:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Arsenal_flog_Blackburn_7-1_715058.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Levin_leads_Arizona_PGA_event_by_5_shots_715057.html Spencer Levin's aggressive approach had already given him a comfortable clubhouse lead at the Phoenix Open. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:05:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Levin_leads_Arizona_PGA_event_by_5_shots_715057.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Inglis_sweating_on_ankle_injury_715056.html South Sydney's Greg Inglis will undergo scans to determine the extent of the left ankle injury suffered. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:03:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Inglis_sweating_on_ankle_injury_715056.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Kidney_expects_Ireland_v_Wales_cracker_715053.html Ireland's rematch with Wales following their RWC defeat by the Welsh will be a cracker promised coach. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:57:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Kidney_expects_Ireland_v_Wales_cracker_715053.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Australia_host_India_in_MCG_one_dayer_715050.html Australia and India open the international one-day cricket series with a day-night match today at the MCG. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:53:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Australia_host_India_in_MCG_one_dayer_715050.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Lawrie_one_shot_clear_in_EPGA_Qatar_Open_715052.html Paul Lawrie will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Qatar Masters. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:53:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Lawrie_one_shot_clear_in_EPGA_Qatar_Open_715052.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Pakistan_lead_England_by_180_715049.html Younis Khan scored the first century of the series and propelled Pakistan to 2-222 against England. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:50:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Pakistan_lead_England_by_180_715049.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Egypt_football_federation_resignations_715048.html The president of the Egyptian Football Association and his board of directors all resigned on Saturday. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:47:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Egypt_football_federation_resignations_715048.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Fed_Cup_tie_locked_at_1-1_715047.html Aust's Fed Cup tie against Switzerland is delicately poised after Stefanie Voegele upset Jarmila Gajdosova. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:46:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Fed_Cup_tie_locked_at_1-1_715047.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Hudec_wins_World_Cup_downhill_715046.html Jan Hudec of Canada won the men's World Cup downhill at Chamonix on Saturday. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:44:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/05/Hudec_wins_World_Cup_downhill_715046.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/NRL_All_Stars_win_Gold_Coast_thriller_714989.html The NRL All Stars have claimed the Arthur Beetson Trophy with a 36-28 win over the Indigenous All Stars. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:11:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/NRL_All_Stars_win_Gold_Coast_thriller_714989.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Heart_and_Victory_play_out_0-0_draw_714979.html Melbourne Heart and Melbourne Victory played out a tense 0-0 draw in their A-League derby at AAMI Park. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:58:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Heart_and_Victory_play_out_0-0_draw_714979.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Tigers_end_NSW_one-day_hopes_714967.html Tasmania ended NSW's hopes of making the one-day final after scoring a three-wicket win in Hobart. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:40:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Tigers_end_NSW_one-day_hopes_714967.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Warriors_beat_Titans_in_NRL_trial_714966.html Brian McClennan's tenure at the helm of the Warriors started with a 26-10 NRL trial win over Gold Coast. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:35:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Warriors_beat_Titans_in_NRL_trial_714966.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Bulldogs_start_Hasler_era_with_trial_win_714956.html Des Hasler kick-started his new campaign at Canterbury with a 28-18 NRL trial win over the Dragons. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 10:26:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Bulldogs_start_Hasler_era_with_trial_win_714956.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Quiney_hits_twin_tons_for_Vic_against_SA_714944.html SA were 3-113 at stumps on the third day of the four-day clash against Victoria at Adelaide Oval. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:56:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Quiney_hits_twin_tons_for_Vic_against_SA_714944.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Roar_end_Mariners_streak_714906.html Brisbane Roar kept their A-League minor premiership hopes alive win a 2-0 win over the Mariners in Gosford. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:07:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Roar_end_Mariners_streak_714906.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Ryu_still_on_top_at_Ladies_Masters_714900.html So Yeon Ryu holds a three-shot lead heading into the final round of the Ladies Masters at Royal Pines. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:01:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Ryu_still_on_top_at_Ladies_Masters_714900.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Carney_comes_of_age_714894.html Todd Carney's two-try performance for the Sharks has given fans a glimmer of hope for 2012. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:59:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Carney_comes_of_age_714894.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Krejza_takes_six_wickets_for_Tasmania_714886.html Jason Krejza took six wickets to help Tas bowl NSW out for a below-par 230 in the one-day match in Hobart. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:25:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Krejza_takes_six_wickets_for_Tasmania_714886.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Netballer_McMahon_announces_pregnancy_714862.html Sharelle McMahon hasn't ruled out a return to netball after falling pregnant with her first child. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:53:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Netballer_McMahon_announces_pregnancy_714862.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Haddin_will_play_for_Aust_again_-_Clarke_714857.html Michael Clarke predicts dropped wicketkeeper Brad Haddin will play many more matches for Australia. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:22:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Haddin_will_play_for_Aust_again_-_Clarke_714857.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Levin_shoots_clear_in_Phoenix_714850.html Spencer Levin holds a three-shot lead after round two of the Phoenix Open was suspended due to darkness. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:37:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Levin_shoots_clear_in_Phoenix_714850.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Armstrong_welcomes_end_to_drug_probe_714834.html US prosecutors have closed an investigation in Lance Armstrong's alleged drug use and he won't be charged. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:00:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Armstrong_welcomes_end_to_drug_probe_714834.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Reds_coach_unfazed_by_unhappy_player_714817.html Adelaide United coach John Kosmina is unfazed about Dario Vidosic's displeasure at being dragged off. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:10:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Reds_coach_unfazed_by_unhappy_player_714817.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/SA_all_out_for_224_against_Vic_in_Shield_714810.html Victoria decided not to enforce the follow-on after bowling SA out for 224 in the Sheffield Shield match. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:19:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/SA_all_out_for_224_against_Vic_in_Shield_714810.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/No_PSG_for_Tevez_714798.html Carlos Tevez has his sights set on a move to either Spain or Italy. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:50:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/No_PSG_for_Tevez_714798.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Aussies_in_the_medals_714773.html Australian Lucy Chaffer has taken the silver medal in the Skeleton World Cup race in Canada. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:39:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Aussies_in_the_medals_714773.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Jets_wary_of_Sydney_714772.html Newcastle Jets coach Gary van Egmond is wary of Sydney FC's decision to look for a new coach next season. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:38:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Jets_wary_of_Sydney_714772.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Plans_to_send_Lavicka_out_winner_714764.html Sydney FC's Karol Kisel is determined he and Vitezslav Lavicka can end their time at the club on a high. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:12:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Plans_to_send_Lavicka_out_winner_714764.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Terry_stripped_of_captaincy_714763.html John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy for the second time in his career by the FA. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:01:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Terry_stripped_of_captaincy_714763.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Man_Utds_Lindegaard_injured_714762.html Manchester United has confirmed goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard will miss up to six weeks with an ankle injury. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:00:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Man_Utds_Lindegaard_injured_714762.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Third_Windies_Test_moved_to_Dominica_714760.html Aust's 3rd Test on their tour of the West Indies in April has been moved to the island nation of Dominica. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:32:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Third_Windies_Test_moved_to_Dominica_714760.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Dortmund_go_top_of_German_soccer_league_714749.html Borussia Dortmund went top of the German league on Friday night with an impressive 2-0 win at Nuremberg. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:50:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Dortmund_go_top_of_German_soccer_league_714749.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Optimistic_Aussies_714744.html George Bailey believes there were plenty of positives to flow from Friday night's Twenty20 International. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:27:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Optimistic_Aussies_714744.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Berdych_Simon_Monfils_in_ATP_semis_714743.html Tomas Berdych finished off Nicolas Mahut to reach the semi-finals of the ATP event at Montpellier in France. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:53:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Berdych_Simon_Monfils_in_ATP_semis_714743.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Rain_claims_Warwick_Farm_meeting_714730.html Racing at Warwick Farm has been called off due to surface water on the track following rain overnight. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:29:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Rain_claims_Warwick_Farm_meeting_714730.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Dufner_Palmer_lead_PGA_Phoenix_714719.html Jason Dufner has seized a share of the lead after the first round of the PGA Tour's Phoenix Open on Friday. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:42:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Dufner_Palmer_lead_PGA_Phoenix_714719.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Folau_can_kick_40_goals_for_GWS-Sheedy_714698.html GWS coach Kevin Sheedy says a two-goals-a-game debut AFL campaign would be a great return for Israel Folau. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:35:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Folau_can_kick_40_goals_for_GWS-Sheedy_714698.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Klim_expects_tough_time_714697.html Michael Klim doesn't expect to get close to James Magnussen at next week's NSW swimming titles. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:33:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Klim_expects_tough_time_714697.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Priestland_Roberts_back_for_Wales_rugby_714695.html Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts have recovered for Wales' Six Nations opener against Ireland in Dublin. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:28:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Priestland_Roberts_back_for_Wales_rugby_714695.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Gajdosova_chasing_form_revival_714692.html Jarmila Gajdosova is still wrestling with her demons as she attempts to reinvigorate her tennis career. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:25:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Gajdosova_chasing_form_revival_714692.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/India_gain_confidence_from_win_at_MCG_714680.html India has levelled the Twenty20 series with Australia 1-1, boosting their confidence ahead of Sunday's game. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:07:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/India_gain_confidence_from_win_at_MCG_714680.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/All_Stars_set_for_Gold_Coast_battle_714679.html The Indigenous All Stars take on the NRL All Starts tonight on the Gold Coast. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/All_Stars_set_for_Gold_Coast_battle_714679.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/PCB_chairman_wants_Aamer_back_714678.html Pakistan cricket chief Zaka Ashraf has backed the return of spot-fixing convict Mohammad Aamer. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:58:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/PCB_chairman_wants_Aamer_back_714678.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Six_Italian_matches_postponed_714677.html Inter Milan's match at Roma has been postponed until Sunday due to a rare snowstorm in the capital. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:56:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Six_Italian_matches_postponed_714677.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Mancini_refuses_to_rule_out_Tevez_714676.html Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini refused to rule out a possible return to action for Carlos Tevez. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:52:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/Mancini_refuses_to_rule_out_Tevez_714676.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/England_edge_ahead_as_16_wickets_tumble_714674.html England edged to a slender five-run lead over Pakistan at the close on the opening day of the third test. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:49:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/England_edge_ahead_as_16_wickets_tumble_714674.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/France_rugby_star_Chabal_cut_by_Racing_714673.html Sebastien Chabal has been let go by Racing-Metro after failing to agree with the club's 'playing strategy'. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:46:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/04/France_rugby_star_Chabal_cut_by_Racing_714673.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/India_beat_Australia_in_second_T20_clash_714613.html India rediscovered their vitality in the field scoring an eight-wicket win over Aust in their Twenty20 clash Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:33:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/India_beat_Australia_in_second_T20_clash_714613.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Wellington_down_Adelaide_2-1_in_A-League_714612.html Wellington Phoenix stretched their winning streak to four matches with a 2-1 victory over Adelaide United. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:01:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Wellington_down_Adelaide_2-1_in_A-League_714612.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Pakistan_dismissed_for_99_714599.html England lost two early wickets after dismissing Pakistan for 99 on the opening day of the third Test. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:19:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Pakistan_dismissed_for_99_714599.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Terry_stripped_of_England_captaincy_714598.html John Terry was stripped of the England captaincy for a second time amid concerns over an ongoing racism case Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:17:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Terry_stripped_of_England_captaincy_714598.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Carney_shines_in_Sharks_trial_win_714597.html Todd Carney scored two tries on debut for the Sharks in a 38-6 NRL trial win over defending premiers Manly. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:53:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Carney_shines_in_Sharks_trial_win_714597.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/SA_9-215_against_Victoria_at_stumps_714596.html South Australia were 9-215 at stumps on the second day of the four-day clash against Victoria. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:27:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/SA_9-215_against_Victoria_at_stumps_714596.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Australia_beat_New_Zealand_by_20_runs_714587.html Australia beat New Zealand by 20 runs in the Twenty20 clash at Melbourne Cricket Ground today. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:20:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Australia_beat_New_Zealand_by_20_runs_714587.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Bentley_appointed_Parramatta_Eels_CEO_714569.html With the NRL season under a month away, Parramatta announced Bob Bentley as their new CEO on Friday. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:13:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Bentley_appointed_Parramatta_Eels_CEO_714569.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/SydFC_play_safe_with_Lavicka_successor_714550.html A host of names are being tossed up to replace Vitezslav Lavicka at Sydney FC but the club will not rush. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:03:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/SydFC_play_safe_with_Lavicka_successor_714550.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Swallow_to_captain_Nth_Melbourne_in_AFL_714548.html Andrew Swallow has replaced veteran Brent Harvey as captain of AFL club North Melbourne for the 2012 season. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:45:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Swallow_to_captain_Nth_Melbourne_in_AFL_714548.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Power_play_to_cut_back_All_Stars_714539.html Indigenous All Stars coach Laurie Daley admits their preparations haven't focused on the experimental rules. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:16:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Power_play_to_cut_back_All_Stars_714539.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Man_City_aim_to_turn_pressure_on_rivals_714538.html Man City aim to turn pressure back onto title rivals by re-establishing their lead with victory over Fulham. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:16:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Man_City_aim_to_turn_pressure_on_rivals_714538.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Leijer_A-League_call_to_wait_714537.html Melbourne Victory won't decide until the last minute whether injured skipper Adrian Leijer plays. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:10:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Leijer_A-League_call_to_wait_714537.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Pakistan_elect_to_bat_against_England_714536.html Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq won the toss and elected to bat in the third and final Test against England. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:08:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Pakistan_elect_to_bat_against_England_714536.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/NZ_coast_to_victory_over_Zimbabwe_714535.html New Zealand have coasted to a 90-run victory over Zimbabwe in Dunedin in a one-day cricket international. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:07:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/NZ_coast_to_victory_over_Zimbabwe_714535.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Demons_appoint_youngest_AFL_co-captains_714526.html Melbourne appointed co-captains for the AFL season and they'll be two of the youngest in the sports history. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:46:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Demons_appoint_youngest_AFL_co-captains_714526.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Hughes_returns_to_Test_nightmare_scene_714525.html NSW opener Phil Hughes will be desperate to forget his Bellerive Test match nightmare when he returns. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:46:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Hughes_returns_to_Test_nightmare_scene_714525.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Beetsons_legacy_to_light_up_AllStars_714524.html Rugby league gets its first opportunity to pay tribute to Arthur Beetson in the NRL All Stars clash. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:46:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Beetsons_legacy_to_light_up_AllStars_714524.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Swans_Kirk_receives_AFL_derby_honour_714523.html Brett Kirk will have a medal named in his honour at the inaugural derby between the Sydney Swans and GWS. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:46:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Swans_Kirk_receives_AFL_derby_honour_714523.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Shaw_among_Magpies_AFL_leaders_714468.html Heath Shaw has officially been forgiven for his part in last year's AFL betting scandal. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:55:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Shaw_among_Magpies_AFL_leaders_714468.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Dragons_Dogs_out_to_impress_new_coaches_714433.html The trial match between the Dragons and the Bulldogs on Saturday night will be all about the new coaches. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:02:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Dragons_Dogs_out_to_impress_new_coaches_714433.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Trio_disqualified_at_Ladies_Masters_714427.html Officials have disqualified 3 players at the Aust Ladies Masters for breaching rules on preferred lies. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:39:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Trio_disqualified_at_Ladies_Masters_714427.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Lavicka_to_leave_Sydney_FC_714413.html Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka will leave the club at the end of the A-League campaign. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:14:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Lavicka_to_leave_Sydney_FC_714413.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Chievo_beat_Novara_2-1_714401.html Novara lost 2-1 to Chievo Verona on Thursday, a disappointment for coach Emiliano Mondonico's return. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:56:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Chievo_beat_Novara_2-1_714401.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Zimbabwe_to_bowl_in_1st_one-dayer_v_NZ_714393.html Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor won the toss and chose to bowl against NZ in the 1st one-day international. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:02:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Zimbabwe_to_bowl_in_1st_one-dayer_v_NZ_714393.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Failed_deals_frustrate_Tevez_714391.html Carlos Tevez is frustrated by his transfer situation as the window closed without him finding a new home. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:00:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Failed_deals_frustrate_Tevez_714391.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Berdych_Monfils_ease_into_quarters_714374.html Tomas Berdych and Gael Monfils have booked their place in the Open Sud de France quarter-finals. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:30:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Berdych_Monfils_ease_into_quarters_714374.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Jelavic_aims_high_714373.html New Everton signing Nikica Jelavic is relishing the challenge of delivering goals for the Merseyside club. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:29:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Jelavic_aims_high_714373.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Strauss_rallies_England_714367.html England's Andrew Strauss believes the 3rd test against Pakistan is a chance for batsmen to prove themselves. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:09:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Strauss_rallies_England_714367.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Misbah_wants_sweep_714364.html Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq feels a win in the third Test would be a reward for his team's hard work. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:05:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Misbah_wants_sweep_714364.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Tooveys_faith_in_Carney_714360.html Manly coach Geoff Toovey is happy to see Todd Carney back playing rugby league after going off the rails, Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:52:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Tooveys_faith_in_Carney_714360.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Terry_holds_the_fort_714358.html John Terry has come under intense pressure after being charged for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:49:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Terry_holds_the_fort_714358.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Spurs_signs_Kiwi_Nelsen_714334.html Tottenham have signed former Blackburn Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:04:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Spurs_signs_Kiwi_Nelsen_714334.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Michelsen_wins_FIH_award_714315.html New Zealand hockey player Stacey Michelsen has been named the women's FIH young player of the year. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:31:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Michelsen_wins_FIH_award_714315.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Ireland_Wales_in_Six_Nations_opener_714310.html Ireland and Wales go head-to-head in Dublin on Sunday in the Six Nations. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:13:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Ireland_Wales_in_Six_Nations_opener_714310.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Legendary_Ali_boxing_trainer_Dundee_dies_714308.html Angelo Dundee, who has died aged 90, was one of the greatest boxing trainers of all time. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:11:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Legendary_Ali_boxing_trainer_Dundee_dies_714308.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Bo-Mee_Lee_leads_Aust_Ladies_Masters_714307.html Korean golfers top the leaderboard going into the second round of the Australian Ladies Masters. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:08:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Bo-Mee_Lee_leads_Aust_Ladies_Masters_714307.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/India_game_set_to_draw_crowd_of_70000_714305.html Cricket Victoria Chief hopes Melb's fine weather will result in a huge crowd for the match against India. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:06:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/India_game_set_to_draw_crowd_of_70000_714305.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Vic-SA_Shield_match_in_the_balance_714304.html Victorian Rob Quiney says the Sheffield Shield match against SA is in the balance entering the second day. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:02:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Vic-SA_Shield_match_in_the_balance_714304.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Feverish_Greipel_pulls_out_of_Qatar_race_714303.html Andre Greipel has pulled out of the Tour of Qatar due to illness. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:00:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Feverish_Greipel_pulls_out_of_Qatar_race_714303.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Milan_match_brought_forward_due_to_snow_714302.html AC Milan's match against Napoli has been brought forward to Sunday because of adverse weather conditions. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:58:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Milan_match_brought_forward_due_to_snow_714302.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Fernandez-Castano_leads_by_1_in_Qatar_714301.html Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano has taken a one-shot lead over John Daly after the 1st round of the Qatar Masters. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:57:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/03/Fernandez-Castano_leads_by_1_in_Qatar_714301.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Ghana_in_Africa_Cup_soccer_quarters_714139.html Ghana drew 1-1 with Guinea to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations soccer quarter-finals. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:45:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Ghana_in_Africa_Cup_soccer_quarters_714139.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/High-flying_Phoenix_keep_feet_on_ground_714239.html The high-flying Wellington Phoenix have tongues wagging in the A-League ahead of their clash with Adelaide. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:41:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/High-flying_Phoenix_keep_feet_on_ground_714239.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/New_president_for_Demons_714236.html New Melb president Don McLardy stated his desire for the Demons to take their place as a power in the AFL. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:22:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/New_president_for_Demons_714236.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Switch-hit_must_stay_-_Hussey_714228.html Australian Twenty20 allrounder David Hussey concedes switch-hitting frustrates him as a bowler. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:12:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Switch-hit_must_stay_-_Hussey_714228.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Graham_positive_about_Carney_at_Sharks_714199.html Wade Graham has recently met his new halves partner Todd Carney, one of the NRL's most damaging players Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:17:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Graham_positive_about_Carney_at_Sharks_714199.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Rice_close_to_making_return_714195.html Stephanie Rice could return to competition for the first time since surgery at the NSW swimming titles. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:01:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Rice_close_to_making_return_714195.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/IOC_wants_crack_down_illegal_betting_714141.html Olympic officials want governments to tackle illegal betting, match fixing and other corrupt activities. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:18:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/IOC_wants_crack_down_illegal_betting_714141.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Aust_women_in_Switzerland_for_Fed_Cup_714131.html Fed Cup captain David Taylor has some big selection issues ahead of Australia's tie against Switzerland. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:26:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Aust_women_in_Switzerland_for_Fed_Cup_714131.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Juventus_gain_edge_in_Italian_soccer_714085.html AC Milan handed Juventus the advantage in Italy's Serie A title race as they lost 2-0 at Lazio on Wednesday. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:38:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Juventus_gain_edge_in_Italian_soccer_714085.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Barrichello_considering_move_to_IndyCar_714106.html Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello is considering his racing future, with the IndyCar Series an option. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:34:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Barrichello_considering_move_to_IndyCar_714106.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Prize_money_rise_for_Test_cricket_teams_714077.html The top four Test teams will receive more prize money from the International Cricket Council next year. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:12:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Prize_money_rise_for_Test_cricket_teams_714077.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/73_dead_after_Egypt_football_violence_714062.html At least 73 Egyptians have been killed in violence following a football match in Port Said. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:47:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/73_dead_after_Egypt_football_violence_714062.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Newcastle_climb_in_EPL_as_Arsenal_falter_714054.html Newcastle moved into fifth place in the EPL with a 2-0 win over Blackburn Rovers as Arsenal lost ground. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:26:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Newcastle_climb_in_EPL_as_Arsenal_falter_714054.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/QPR_Aston_Villa_draw_2-2_in_EPL_714050.html Djibril Cisse scored on his Queens Park Rangers debut in a 2-2 Premier League draw with Aston Villa. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:59:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/QPR_Aston_Villa_draw_2-2_in_EPL_714050.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Englands_John_Terry_to_stand_trial_714041.html John Terry will stand trial after the European Championship over allegations he racially abused an opponent. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:29:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Englands_John_Terry_to_stand_trial_714041.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Burton_in_Italy_Six_Nations_side_714039.html Australian-born Kris Burton will line up in Italy's Six Nations opener against France in Paris. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:22:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Burton_in_Italy_Six_Nations_side_714039.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Cadel_Evans_to_open_season_in_Mallorca_714030.html Tour de France champion Cadel Evans will open his new season at the Mallorca Challenge, starting Sunday. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:03:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Cadel_Evans_to_open_season_in_Mallorca_714030.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Gasquet_into_ATP_quarters_in_France_714029.html Gilles Simon and Richard Gasquet won in straight sets to reach the quarters of the Montpellier ATP event. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:53:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Gasquet_into_ATP_quarters_in_France_714029.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Jailed_Pakistan_cricketer_released_714017.html Mohammad Amir, one of the three Pakistani cricketers jailed for spot-fixing, has been released early. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:26:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Jailed_Pakistan_cricketer_released_714017.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Newcastles_Cabaye_suspended_714015.html Newcastle United's Yohan Cabaye faces a three-match suspension after being charged with violent conduct. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:19:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Newcastles_Cabaye_suspended_714015.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Craig_Gower_to_lead_London_Broncos_714014.html Former Kangaroo Craig Gower will lead the London Broncos in his first season in Super League. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:16:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Craig_Gower_to_lead_London_Broncos_714014.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Mayweather_to_fight_Cotto_not_Pacquiao_713995.html Boxer Flloyd Mayweather announces he will fight Miguel Cotto, ending hopes of a showdown with Manny Pacquiao Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:32:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Mayweather_to_fight_Cotto_not_Pacquiao_713995.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/McLaren_unveil_new_Formula_One_car_713956.html Former world champions Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton have unveiled the new McLaren Formula One car. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:04:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/McLaren_unveil_new_Formula_One_car_713956.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Wozniacki_parts_company_with_coach_713926.html Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki has split with her coach Ricardo Sanchez after only two months. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:46:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Wozniacki_parts_company_with_coach_713926.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Casey_Stoner_fastest_in_Sepang_713914.html MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner posted the fastest time in pre-season tests at Malaysia's Sepang circuit. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:27:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Casey_Stoner_fastest_in_Sepang_713914.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Cocaine_traces_detected_on_Wayne_Carey_713913.html According to the Herald Sun cocaine traces have been detected on former AFL star Wayne Carey. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:08:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/02/Cocaine_traces_detected_on_Wayne_Carey_713913.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Australia_crush_India_in_Sydney_Twenty20_713912.html Australia are one-nil up in the two-match Twenty20 series against India after a 31-run win at ANZ Stadium. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:48:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Australia_crush_India_in_Sydney_Twenty20_713912.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Sandow_positive_about_Eels_future_713871.html Chris Sandow admits he shed tears when he left South Sydney to join Parramatta at the end of last year. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:09:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Sandow_positive_about_Eels_future_713871.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Hird_hopes_young_AFL_star_will_stay_713870.html Essendon coach James Hird is confident Michael Hurley will resist the lure of big money from GWS. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:07:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Hird_hopes_young_AFL_star_will_stay_713870.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Late_equaliser_hurts_Victory_again_713867.html Gold Coast had a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory in Wednesday night's A-League clash at Aurora Stadium. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:55:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Late_equaliser_hurts_Victory_again_713867.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Wade_stars_as_Aust_make_4-171_in_T20_713866.html Matthew Wade lifted Aust to 4-171 with a half-century in the T20 international against India at ANZ stadium. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:53:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Wade_stars_as_Aust_make_4-171_in_T20_713866.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Aust_lose_womens_T20_to_NZ_713865.html Australia lost the women's fourth Twenty20 match against NZ by six-wickets on Wednesday in Sydney. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:49:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Aust_lose_womens_T20_to_NZ_713865.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Heart_coach_says_resignation_a_positive_713853.html Melbourne Heart coach John van 't Schip says his resignation can only help his club's A-league finals push. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:22:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Heart_coach_says_resignation_a_positive_713853.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Fan_handcuffed_to_Everton_goalpost_713848.html Manchester City's EPL game with Everton was disrupted after a spectator handcuffed himself to the goalposts. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:58:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Fan_handcuffed_to_Everton_goalpost_713848.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Gold_Coast_life_is_a_beach_for_Idris_713847.html NRL's Jamal Idris says he's loving life on the Gold Coast and vowed to make a huge difference to the Titans. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:53:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Gold_Coast_life_is_a_beach_for_Idris_713847.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Stynes_steps_down_leaving_Demons_legacy_713829.html AFL club Melbourne confirms president Jim Stynes has resigned from his role as he continues to battle cancer Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:20:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Stynes_steps_down_leaving_Demons_legacy_713829.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Bennett_wisdom_helped_Tates_NRL_return_713807.html Wayne Bennett persuaded North Qld centre Brent Tate that he had the mental strength for another year. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:58:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Bennett_wisdom_helped_Tates_NRL_return_713807.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Wallabies_warned_of_gruelling_season_713806.html Ewen McKenzie has warned the Wallabies they're facing a tough, mentally-taxing season of their lives. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:52:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Wallabies_warned_of_gruelling_season_713806.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Mariners_re-sign_A-League_striker_Ibini_713805.html Central Coast fended off rival A-League clubs to re-sign striker Bernie Ibini for a further two seasons. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:49:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Mariners_re-sign_A-League_striker_Ibini_713805.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Wet_weather_delays_womens_T20_game_713750.html Drizzly rain in Sydney has caused a delay to the start of the women's Twenty20 match between Aust and NZ. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:43:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Wet_weather_delays_womens_T20_game_713750.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Vant_Schip_to_leave_Melbourne_Heart_713748.html Melbourne Heart coach John van`t Schip will step down at the end of the season to return home to Europe. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:31:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Vant_Schip_to_leave_Melbourne_Heart_713748.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Stynes_tipped_to_quit_as_Melbourne_chief_713737.html Jim Stynes is expected to stand down from president of Melbourne FC to focus on his battle with cancer. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:05:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Stynes_tipped_to_quit_as_Melbourne_chief_713737.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Carney_looks_to_Gallen_for_inspiration_713717.html Todd Carney will follow in Paul Gallen s footsteps to transform from bad boy to popular player. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:13:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Carney_looks_to_Gallen_for_inspiration_713717.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Dhoni_may_step_down_from_captain_713713.html Skipper of the Indian cricket team is under the microscope after a crushing 4-0 series loss to Australia. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:04:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Dhoni_may_step_down_from_captain_713713.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Players_under_hammer_for_IPL_auction_713710.html A whopping 144 players will be auctioned on Saturday in Bangalore for the Indian Premier League. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:56:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Players_under_hammer_for_IPL_auction_713710.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Tiger_back_in_top_20_golfers_713706.html Tiger Woods is back into the top 20 in the world golf rankings after he finished third in Abu Dhabi. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:49:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Tiger_back_in_top_20_golfers_713706.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Botes_receives_Italy_Six_Nations_call_up_713664.html South African Tobias Botes has been called to the Italy squad for the Six Nations opener against France. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:41:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Botes_receives_Italy_Six_Nations_call_up_713664.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Tevez_appeals_EPL_fine_713661.html Carlos Tevez has appealed to the Premier League over Manchester City's decision to fine him six weeks wages. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:36:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Tevez_appeals_EPL_fine_713661.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/United_old_boy_Gibson_sinks_City_in_EPL_713658.html Manchester United beat Stoke City 2-0 at Old Trafford. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:30:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/United_old_boy_Gibson_sinks_City_in_EPL_713658.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Chelsea_reveal_large_annual_loss_713644.html EPL giants Chelsea have announced a total loss of STG67.7 million ($A100.95 million) for the 2010/11 year. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:09:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Chelsea_reveal_large_annual_loss_713644.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Tomic_charged_with_traffic_offences_713642.html Tennis star Bernard Tomic will appear in a Gold Coast court next month, charged with two traffic offences. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:55:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Tomic_charged_with_traffic_offences_713642.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Venus_Williams_coming_along_awesome_713641.html Serena Williams says her sister Venus will be ready for this weekend's Fed Cup matches against Belarus. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:49:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Venus_Williams_coming_along_awesome_713641.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Tomic_to_face_court_over_traffic_offence_713636.html Tennis star Bernard Tomic will appear in a Gold Coast court next month, charged with two traffic offences. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:33:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Tomic_to_face_court_over_traffic_offence_713636.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Mitch_the_real_deal_713624.html Mitch Marsh could become one of the world s best all-grounders, says South African veteran Herschelle Gibbs. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:00:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Mitch_the_real_deal_713624.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Arnold_in_Sydney_sights_1st_Ld-Writeth_713623.html Sydney FC may bid for Central Coast boss Graham Arnold soon next week if coach Vitezslav Lavicka leaves. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:53:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Arnold_in_Sydney_sights_1st_Ld-Writeth_713623.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Stoner_misses_first_day_back_at_Sepang_713584.html Casey Stoner has been sidelined by a pulled back muscle as MotoGP teams unveiled their new 1000cc bikes. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:03:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Stoner_misses_first_day_back_at_Sepang_713584.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Bulls_trample_Wizards_713581.html Chicago star Derrick Rose shot a season-high 35 points to lead the Bulls to a 98-88 win over Washington. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:57:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Bulls_trample_Wizards_713581.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Magilton_demands_win_713580.html Melbourne Victory need to understand the pressure of playing at the biggest A-League club, says Jim Magilton Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:55:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Magilton_demands_win_713580.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Whites_career_not_over_713579.html Dumped national T20 skipper Cameron White has vowed to pull himself out of his chronic form slump. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:50:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Whites_career_not_over_713579.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Dawson_will_help_Dockers_713573.html Fremantle s Alex Silvagni says Zac Dawson will help ensure the Dockers defence lifts a notch in 2012. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:50:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Dawson_will_help_Dockers_713573.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Marshall_tips_Thurston_to_shine_at_six_713555.html All Stars skipper Benji Marshall says Johnathan Thurston's move to five-eighth will make him a better player Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:37:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/01/Marshall_tips_Thurston_to_shine_at_six_713555.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Clippers_quiet_Thunder_Heat_down_Hornet_713502.html The LA Clippers have upset Oklahoma City 112-100, while Miami beat New Orleans. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:18:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Clippers_quiet_Thunder_Heat_down_Hornet_713502.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Arsenal_aim_to_back_up_Villa_win_713501.html Thomas Vermaelen believes the FA Cup win over Aston Villa can help Arsenal gain a top four place in the EPL. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:12:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Arsenal_aim_to_back_up_Villa_win_713501.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Imran_blames_T20_for_Indias_Test_plight_713500.html Imran Khan pointed the finger at the lucrative Indian Premier League for India's dismal Test series in Aust. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:51:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Imran_blames_T20_for_Indias_Test_plight_713500.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Pressure_rising_for_track_cyclists_713490.html Australia has named a powerful 16-rider team for next month's London World Cup track cycling round. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:08:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Pressure_rising_for_track_cyclists_713490.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Cronk_keeping_mum_on_Storm_future_713488.html Off-contract Melbourne Storm NRL star Cooper Cronk is remaining coy on where he will play next year. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:57:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Cronk_keeping_mum_on_Storm_future_713488.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Frosty_stays_with_Ford_713482.html Mark Winterbottom has extended his contract with Ford Performance Racing until the end of the 2014 season. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:35:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Frosty_stays_with_Ford_713482.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Aussies_chase_T20_supremacy_713481.html George Bailey will lead Australia into battle in the inaugural T20 INTL to be played at Sydney Olympic Park. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:32:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Aussies_chase_T20_supremacy_713481.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Fitness_key_to_Blues_progress_713479.html Carlton veteran Andrew Carrazzo believes 'natural improvement' will assist the club to take the next step. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:23:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Fitness_key_to_Blues_progress_713479.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/All_Stars_on_the_move_713478.html The Gold Coast's days of hosting the NRL Indigenous All Stars clash are numbered. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:12:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/All_Stars_on_the_move_713478.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Carney_set_to_follow_Gallens_lead_713477.html Todd Carney says he's determined to shed his bad-boy image with new NRL club Cronulla. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:08:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Carney_set_to_follow_Gallens_lead_713477.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Mayer_beats_Muller_in_Montpellier_713392.html Florian Mayer is through to the second round of the Open Sud de France after beating Gilles Muller. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:56:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Mayer_beats_Muller_in_Montpellier_713392.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Tom_Brady_a_marked_man_713389.html New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady knows he is a marked man as he hopes to claim a fourth Super Bowl Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:51:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Tom_Brady_a_marked_man_713389.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Ko_eyes_US_major_debut_after_Aussie_win_713387.html Lydia Ko, the youngest player to win a pro golf tournament, hopes to compete at a US major this year. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:46:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Ko_eyes_US_major_debut_after_Aussie_win_713387.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Terry_is_not_a_racist-_Swansea_manager_713386.html Chelsea's John Terry is not a racist, insists Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:43:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Terry_is_not_a_racist-_Swansea_manager_713386.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Ireland_name_Six_Nations_opening_squad_713385.html A 32-man extended Ireland squad has been named for the Six Nations opening clash against Wales. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:38:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Ireland_name_Six_Nations_opening_squad_713385.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Atletico_Madrid_up_to_seventh_713382.html Atletico Madrid continued their revival under Diego Simeone after a narrow 1-0 victory over Osasuna. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:36:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Atletico_Madrid_up_to_seventh_713382.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Ansbro_to_miss_Six_Nations_opener_713379.html Injured Scotland centre Joe Ansbro will miss his team's opening Six Nations match against England. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:34:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Ansbro_to_miss_Six_Nations_opener_713379.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Vics_depth_tested_for_Shield_clash_713377.html Vic's depth will be tested for Thursday's Sheffield Shield clash with bottom side SA at Adelaide Oval. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:26:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Vics_depth_tested_for_Shield_clash_713377.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Rocky_Elsom_happy_to_lead_Waratahs_713375.html Rocky Elsom says he's ready to shoulder the responsibility of captaincy for the NSW Waratahs. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:23:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Rocky_Elsom_happy_to_lead_Waratahs_713375.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/England_opt_for_novice_rugby_skipper_713368.html Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw will lead England in their opening two Six Nations rugby matches. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:51:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/England_opt_for_novice_rugby_skipper_713368.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/AFC_claim_Pro_Bowl_713323.html Brandon Marshall scored four touchdowns as the AFC beat the NFC 59-41 in the NFL Pro Bowl in Hawaii. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:25:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/AFC_claim_Pro_Bowl_713323.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Tomic_on_the_rise_713319.html Australian teenager Bernard Tomic has risen to a career high, 34 in the latest ATP Tour rankings. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:17:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Tomic_on_the_rise_713319.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Cup_joy_for_Sudan_713318.html Sudan is in the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 42 years after a 2-1 win over Burkina Faso. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:12:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Cup_joy_for_Sudan_713318.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Arthur_admits_mistake_713317.html Australia coach Mickey Arthur conceded that top batsman Shaun Marsh went into the India series ill-prepared. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:06:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Arthur_admits_mistake_713317.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Haddin_fears_for_career_713313.html Australian wicket-keeper Brad Haddin says he fears his international limited overs career could be over. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:55:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Haddin_fears_for_career_713313.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Reds_still_in_finals_hunt_713303.html After a bright start under coach John Kosmina's guidance, Adelaid United have started to struggle. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:34:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Reds_still_in_finals_hunt_713303.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/New_Shark_Carney_leaves_worries_behind_713294.html Cronulla recruit Todd Carney says he is on track for success in the upcoming NRL season with his new club. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:00:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/New_Shark_Carney_leaves_worries_behind_713294.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Celtic_beat_Rangers_in_race_for_striker_713277.html Celtic have beaten rivals Rangers to the signing of Polish striker Pawel Brozek on loan from Trabzonspor. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:20:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Celtic_beat_Rangers_in_race_for_striker_713277.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Selection_stumps_Forrest_713275.html Queensland batsman Peter Forrest says he is shocked by his selection to Australia's ODI squad. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:15:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Selection_stumps_Forrest_713275.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Gary_Speed_s_death_possibly_an_accident_713247.html The 42-year-old father of two, who played for Leeds, was found by his wife at their home in Cheshire. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:02:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Gary_Speed_s_death_possibly_an_accident_713247.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Cyclist_to_sue_Shane_Warne_713246.html A cyclist involved in an alleged road rage incident with Shane Warne is suing him for damages to his bike. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:56:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Cyclist_to_sue_Shane_Warne_713246.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Ivory_Coast_too_strong_for_Angola_713245.html Ivory Coast have topped their pool at the Africa Cup of Nations, while Sudan edged out Angola for second. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:52:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Ivory_Coast_too_strong_for_Angola_713245.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Freo_shake_injury_curse_713216.html Fremantle say their lack of injuries over the pre-season has boosted the club's chances of success in 2012. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:47:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Freo_shake_injury_curse_713216.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Wade_out_to_give_Haddin_long_rest_713214.html Matthew Wade is hoping Brad Haddin s rest from being Australia s wicketkeeper is longer than three ODIs. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:43:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Wade_out_to_give_Haddin_long_rest_713214.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Wales_coach_Speed_discussed_taking_life_713167.html Former Wales football manager Gary Speed sent a text message to his wife days before he was found dead. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:06:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Wales_coach_Speed_discussed_taking_life_713167.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Miami_too_hot_for_Bulls_713162.html The Miami Heat battled past the Chicago Bulls in the NBA on Sunday while the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Boston Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:56:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Miami_too_hot_for_Bulls_713162.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Surgery_for_Rutten_713157.html Veteran Adelaide defender Ben Rutten could miss the start of the AFL season after suffering an injury. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:46:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Surgery_for_Rutten_713157.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Watson_says_No3_is_balancing_act_713155.html Shane Watson wants to continue to bat in Australia's top order but admits it's going to be tough. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:44:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Watson_says_No3_is_balancing_act_713155.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Pocock_new_Force_captain_713152.html Wallabies star David Pocock has been named the new captain of Super Rugby side Western Force. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:40:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/31/Pocock_new_Force_captain_713152.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Henry_says_England_dying_on_their_feet_713061.html Former NZ coach Graham Henry says England have good attacking players but a 'are dying on their feet'. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:57:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Henry_says_England_dying_on_their_feet_713061.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Toovey-led_Sea_Eagles_to_be_unveiled_713059.html The Geoff Toovey coaching era will begin for Manly on Friday when they take on Cronulla in an NRL trial. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:53:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Toovey-led_Sea_Eagles_to_be_unveiled_713059.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Batsman_Forrest_picked_out_of_the_blue_713052.html Queensland batsman Peter Forrest is Australia's shock batting selection for the tri-series. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:43:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Batsman_Forrest_picked_out_of_the_blue_713052.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Mavericks_beat_Spurs_101-100_to_lead_NBA_713051.html Reigning NBA champions Dallas Mavericks take division lead with 101-100 win over San Antonio Spurs. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:32:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Mavericks_beat_Spurs_101-100_to_lead_NBA_713051.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Daley_backs_Inglis_to_make_Souths_fire_713050.html Laurie Daley is backing Greg Inglis to fire South Sydney to their first NRL finals appearance in five years. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:26:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Daley_backs_Inglis_to_make_Souths_fire_713050.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Hunting_together_for_Lockys_jersey_713049.html Broncos coach Anthony Griffin is set to name Ben Hunt and Corey Norman for Saturday s game against North QLD Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:22:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Hunting_together_for_Lockys_jersey_713049.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Glory_eye_off_top-two_A-League_finish_713048.html Perth Glory skipper Jacob Burns says his team s confidence is sky high after their win against Adelaide. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:18:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Glory_eye_off_top-two_A-League_finish_713048.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Teenager_Ko_makes_history_713030.html Golfer Lydia Ko has become the youngest ever winner, male or female, of a professional tournament. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:26:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Teenager_Ko_makes_history_713030.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Carltons_Scotland_involved_in_brawl_713000.html Carlton have confirmed that AFL player Heath Scotland was involved in a brawl over the weekend. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:55:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Carltons_Scotland_involved_in_brawl_713000.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Chambers_rejoins_Storm_in_NRL_712996.html Will Chambers has returned to the Melbourne Storm after two years playing rugby union. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:41:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Chambers_rejoins_Storm_in_NRL_712996.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Nadal_praises_Djokovic_712994.html Rafael Nadal says his five-set match with Novak Djokovic in the Aust Open final was 'the toughest match'. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:33:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Nadal_praises_Djokovic_712994.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/JVS_losing_patience_712983.html Melbourne Heart coach John van 't Schip says it is time for his players to 'wake up'. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:11:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/JVS_losing_patience_712983.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Kossie_blasts_his_Reds_712982.html Adelaide United coach John Kosmina has criticised his players following the 3-0 loss to Perth Glory. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:06:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Kossie_blasts_his_Reds_712982.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Snedeker_wins_US_PGA_Torrey_Pines_event_712963.html US golfer Brandt Snedeker has won the US PGA event at Torrey Pines. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:36:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Snedeker_wins_US_PGA_Torrey_Pines_event_712963.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Valencia_drop_vital_points_712961.html Valencia were held to a 2-2 draw at Racing Santander. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:33:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Valencia_drop_vital_points_712961.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Rocket_Rod_grounded_by_hamstring_tear_712956.html Rod Davies suffered a hamstring tear and is unlikely to play Qld's two pre-season Super Rugby games. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:22:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Rocket_Rod_grounded_by_hamstring_tear_712956.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Black_Cats_eye_Davies_712953.html Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill is ready to make a final attempt to sign Bolton striker Kevin Davies. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:17:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Black_Cats_eye_Davies_712953.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Marshalls_4_TDs_lift_AFC_59-41_over_NFC_712950.html The American Football Conference beat the National Football Conference 59-41 in Honolulu. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:46:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Marshalls_4_TDs_lift_AFC_59-41_over_NFC_712950.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Wade_keen_to_nail_place_in_Aust_ODI_team_712941.html Matthew Wade is hoping to make his call-up in place of Brad Haddin a permanent one with some good form. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:21:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Wade_keen_to_nail_place_in_Aust_ODI_team_712941.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Pocock_set_to_be_named_new_Force_skipper_712935.html The rise of David Pocock continues with the flanker expected to be named captain of the Western Force. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:25:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Pocock_set_to_be_named_new_Force_skipper_712935.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Zambia_Guinea_progress_712934.html A second-half strike by Christopher Katongo earned Zambia a 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea in Malabo. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:25:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Zambia_Guinea_progress_712934.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Indefatigable_Djokovic_wants_more_712933.html World No.1 Novak Djokovic is eyeing sporting immortality following his heroic Australian Open final triumph. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:25:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Indefatigable_Djokovic_wants_more_712933.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Matthew_Wade_given_chance_to_shine_712932.html Victoria wicketkeeper Matthew Wade will be in the tri-series against India, with Brad Haddin rested. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:25:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Matthew_Wade_given_chance_to_shine_712932.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Manly_to_name_strong_squad_for_NRL_trial_712931.html Manly coach Geoff Toovey is expected to name a strong squad for Friday's NRL trial against Cronulla. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:25:36 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Manly_to_name_strong_squad_for_NRL_trial_712931.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Choc_into_Stars_squad_1st_Ld-Writethru_712885.html Manly's international back-rower Anthony Watmough has been called for Saturday night's NRL All Stars game. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:58:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Choc_into_Stars_squad_1st_Ld-Writethru_712885.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Drinks_are_on_Fergie_712826.html Perth coach Ian Ferguson said new drinks regulation were a blessing in disguise. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:05:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Drinks_are_on_Fergie_712826.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Libya_Zambia_win_in_Africa_Cup_712824.html Senegal have finished a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 loss to Libya. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:58:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Libya_Zambia_win_in_Africa_Cup_712824.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Rock_beats_Woods_in_Abu_Dhabi_712818.html Robert Rock held off Tiger Woods on Sunday to pull off a sensational win at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championships Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:30:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Rock_beats_Woods_in_Abu_Dhabi_712818.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Favourites_kept_apart_in_FA_Cup_draw_712815.html The leading clubs left in this season's FA Cup were kept apart from one another in the fifth-round draw. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:21:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Favourites_kept_apart_in_FA_Cup_draw_712815.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Arsenals_FA_Cup_fight_back_stuns_Villa_712805.html Arsenal staged a remarkable recovery from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 and keep their FA Cup hopes alive Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:06:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Arsenals_FA_Cup_fight_back_stuns_Villa_712805.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Roars_defence_again_caught_napping_712776.html A-League champions Brisbane Roar are conceding the first goal too often, annoying coach Ange Postecoglou. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:53:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Roars_defence_again_caught_napping_712776.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Five_captains_for_Souths_712779.html South Sydney coach Michael Maguire has made a big change to the Rabbitohs leadership structure for 2012. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:53:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Five_captains_for_Souths_712779.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Pakistan_beat_us_fair_and_square_-Flower_712778.html England coach Andy Flower said Pakistan's series-clinching Test win would be a huge boost to the country. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:53:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Pakistan_beat_us_fair_and_square_-Flower_712778.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Bucks_win_without_Bogut_712777.html The LA Lakers' woes on the road continued in the NBA on Saturday, while the Houston Rockets maintained. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:53:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Bucks_win_without_Bogut_712777.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Novak_Djokovic_wins_Australian_Open_712711.html Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7 7-5 to win the Australian Open men's singles title. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:50:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/30/Novak_Djokovic_wins_Australian_Open_712711.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Djokovic_Nadal_battle_in_mens_final_712685.html Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are well matched in the Australian Open men's tennis final. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:28:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Djokovic_Nadal_battle_in_mens_final_712685.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Sydney_have_WNBL_finals_berth_712683.html Coach Karen Dalton says destiny is in her team's hands as the Flames close in on securing a finals berth. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:06:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Sydney_have_WNBL_finals_berth_712683.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Kiwi_14-year-old_Ko_creates_golf_history_712682.html Lydia Ko created history by becoming the youngest winner of a professional tournament claiming the NSW Open. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:36:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Kiwi_14-year-old_Ko_creates_golf_history_712682.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Glory_make_Reds_pay_712675.html Perth Glory extended their unbeaten seven match run with a win over Adelaide United at Hindmarsh Stadium. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:05:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Glory_make_Reds_pay_712675.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Pluimers_and_Eckstein_win_Ironman_712656.html Caine Eckstein won round four of the Ironman Series at Perth as Elizabeth Pluimers won the women's race. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:36:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Pluimers_and_Eckstein_win_Ironman_712656.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Sharapova_draws_positives_from_defeat_712646.html Maria Sharapova say she's looking forward after her Australian Open final loss to Victoria Azarenka. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:56:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Sharapova_draws_positives_from_defeat_712646.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Thorpe_cant_improve_in_200m_at_Luxembou_712634.html Ian Thorpe has failed to improve on his 200m freestyle time at a low-key swimming meet in Luxembourg. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:10:09 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Thorpe_cant_improve_in_200m_at_Luxembou_712634.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Pluimers_wins_Ironwoman_in_Perth_712633.html Elizabeth Pluimers has beaten Jordan Mercer in the fourth round of the Australian Ironwoman series in Perth. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:52:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Pluimers_wins_Ironwoman_in_Perth_712633.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/McCarthy_wins_NZ_Cycle_Classic_712632.html Australian Jay McCarthy has won the NZ Cycle Classic in Manawatu, finishing ahead of rival Darren Lapthorne. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:47:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/McCarthy_wins_NZ_Cycle_Classic_712632.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Phoenix_blitz_Heat_3-1_in_A-League_712631.html Wellington Phoenix is now second on the A-League ladder after a thrilling 3-1 win over Melbourne Heart. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:40:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Phoenix_blitz_Heat_3-1_in_A-League_712631.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Ko_Wright_battle_for_NSW_Open_title_712615.html Lydia Ko is locked in a tense battle with Lindsey Wright to be crowned the 2012 women's NSW Open champion. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 03:08:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Ko_Wright_battle_for_NSW_Open_title_712615.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Saville_joins_rising_Aust_tennis_teens_712606.html Tomic is the current torch bearer, but a crop of teenagers offers more hope for the future of men's tennis. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:42:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Saville_joins_rising_Aust_tennis_teens_712606.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Pakistan_want_respect_from_cricket_world_712604.html Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq hopes his team's Test series win over England will earn them respect. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:33:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Pakistan_want_respect_from_cricket_world_712604.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Challenges_on_and_off_the_bike_for_Cadel_712603.html Cadel Evans believes additions to his team will play a crucial role as he defends his Tour de France crown. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:29:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Challenges_on_and_off_the_bike_for_Cadel_712603.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Roar_rue_slow_starts_712576.html Brisbane coach says his side's continual surrender of the first goal is a problem if they want to win. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:14:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Roar_rue_slow_starts_712576.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Ghana_down_Mali_in_Africa_Cup_soccer_712575.html Ghana duo Asamoah Gyan and Andre Ayew lit-up day eight at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:05:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Ghana_down_Mali_in_Africa_Cup_soccer_712575.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Spot-kick_furore_as_Chelsea_down_QPR_712566.html Chelsea's 2nd visit to Loftus Road was marked by controversy with Juan Mata converting a disputed penalty. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:17:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Spot-kick_furore_as_Chelsea_down_QPR_712566.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/No_regrets_for_Maria_712550.html Sharapova has defended the high unforced error count she made in her Aust Open loss to Victoria Azarenka. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:43:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/No_regrets_for_Maria_712550.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Best_to_come_-_Azeranka_712549.html Aust Open champion Victoria Azarenka believes her recent achievements are just the start of things to come. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:33:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Best_to_come_-_Azeranka_712549.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Reading_into_playoff_places_712533.html Reading climbed into the Championship's top six on Saturday, with a 1-0 win over 10-man Bristol City. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:28:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Reading_into_playoff_places_712533.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Cuche_racks_up_second_successive_win_712531.html In-form Swiss skier Didier Cuche wins men's World Cup downhill on a course shortened due to fog. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:15:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Cuche_racks_up_second_successive_win_712531.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Juventus_kick_clear_in_Italy_712530.html Juventus opened a four-point lead in the Serie A with a 2-1 win over Udinese in Turin. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:13:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Juventus_kick_clear_in_Italy_712530.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Real_Madrid_cruise_past_Zaragoza_712529.html Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo and Mesut Ozil scored to help Real Madrid beat Zaragoza 3-1 on Saturday. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:00:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Real_Madrid_cruise_past_Zaragoza_712529.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Stanley_leads_by_four_at_Torrey_Pines_712527.html Young American golfer Kyle Stanley has a four shot lead late in the third round of the US PGA Tour event. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:57:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Stanley_leads_by_four_at_Torrey_Pines_712527.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Lee_lauds_MacGills_role_712520.html The Sydney Sixers have had a seven-wicket triumph over Perth Scorchers in the Twenty20 Big Bash final. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:36:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Lee_lauds_MacGills_role_712520.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Jets_over_away_Blues_712517.html Newcastle coach Gary van Egmond says it was a relief for the club to win their 1st away game in over a year. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:15:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Jets_over_away_Blues_712517.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/PSG_edge_Brest_in_French_football_712516.html Paris Saint-Germain ended Brest's unbeaten home record with a 1-0 victory at Stade Francis Le Ble. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:58:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/PSG_edge_Brest_in_French_football_712516.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Wildcats_batter_Crocs_712511.html The Perth Wildcats crushed the Townsville Crocodiles 87-55 at Challenge Stadium on Saturday night. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:54:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Wildcats_batter_Crocs_712511.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Woods_joint-leader_after_three_rounds_712477.html Tiger Woods shared the joint lead in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship after Saturday's third round. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:58:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Woods_joint-leader_after_three_rounds_712477.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Azarenka_wins_battle_of_scream_queens_712465.html Victoria Azarenka has claimed her 1st grand slam title after beating Maria Sharapova in the Aust Open final. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:52:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Azarenka_wins_battle_of_scream_queens_712465.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Clarke_inspired_by_Ashes_failure_712464.html Australia claimed a 298-run win against India on day five of the fourth Test at Adelaide Oval on Saturday. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:50:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Clarke_inspired_by_Ashes_failure_712464.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Djokovic_Nadal_ready_for_Open_battle_712463.html Novak Djokovic will attempt to win his 3rd Australian Open title when he takes on Rafael Nadal in the final. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:47:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Djokovic_Nadal_ready_for_Open_battle_712463.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Pakistan_beat_England_to_take_series_712454.html Pakistan beat England by 72 runs in the second Test on Saturday, to take an unassailable 2-0 lead Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:32:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Pakistan_beat_England_to_take_series_712454.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Kuyt_late_show_sinks_United_Chelsea_win_712453.html A last-gasp goal from Dirk Kuyt saw Liverpool snatch a 2-1 victory over Manchester United on Saturday. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:30:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/29/Kuyt_late_show_sinks_United_Chelsea_win_712453.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Crash_marrs_Aus_track_cycling_champs_712415.html A crash brought down three cyclists late in the men's scratch race at the Australian track championships. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:40:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Crash_marrs_Aus_track_cycling_champs_712415.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Sixers_beat_Scorchers_in_BBL_final_712414.html The Sydney Sixers have had a seven-wicket triumph over Perth Scorchers in the Twenty20 Big Bash final. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:33:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Sixers_beat_Scorchers_in_BBL_final_712414.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Pakistan_beat_England_by_72_runs_712413.html Pakistan beat England by 72 runs in the second Test on Saturday, to take an unassailable 2-0 lead Sat, 28 Jan 2012 12:32:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Pakistan_beat_England_by_72_runs_712413.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Jets_upset_Roar_1-0_in_A-League_clash_712411.html The Newcastle Jets had their first away win in over a year with a 1-0 victory against the Brisbane Roar. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:44:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Jets_upset_Roar_1-0_in_A-League_clash_712411.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Azarenka_wins_Australian_Open_712393.html Victoria Azarenka has won the Australian Open women's singles title with a 6-3 6-0 win over Maria Sharapova. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:08:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Azarenka_wins_Australian_Open_712393.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/NZ_complete_biggest_Test_victory_712372.html The Black Caps have bowled Zimbabwe out twice in a day to complete their biggest win in Test cricket. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:31:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/NZ_complete_biggest_Test_victory_712372.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Olesen_leads_but_Woods_McIlroy_primed_712369.html Thorbjorn Olesen leads the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship but Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are set to strike. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:24:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Olesen_leads_but_Woods_McIlroy_primed_712369.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Canberra_wins_W-League_soccer_title_712368.html Canberra United has won their maiden W-League crown in a 3-2 win over Brisbane Roar. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:24:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Canberra_wins_W-League_soccer_title_712368.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Aussie_Saville_wins_Aust_Open_boys_final_712367.html Aussie teen Luke Saville won his second junior grand slam title, taking out the Australian Open boys' final. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:24:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Aussie_Saville_wins_Aust_Open_boys_final_712367.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Spurs_Everton_have_FA_Cup_wins_712366.html Tottenham and Everton both scored fourth-round FA Cup wins to advance to the last 16 of the competition. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:24:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Spurs_Everton_have_FA_Cup_wins_712366.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Ironman_battle_set_for_Perth_712339.html Mooloolaba ironman Ali Day will contest Sunday's round of the Australian Ironman series in Perth. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:15:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Ironman_battle_set_for_Perth_712339.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Players_say_no_corruption_in_Australia_712338.html A poll of over 100 Australian cricketers indicates no player thinks spot-fixing is an issue domestically. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:15:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Players_say_no_corruption_in_Australia_712338.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Murray_feels_closer_than_ever_to_major_712337.html Andy Murray feels closer than ever to landing his long overdue maiden major his Novak Djokovic defeat. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:15:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Murray_feels_closer_than_ever_to_major_712337.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Djokovic_backing_mental_edge_over_Nadal_712336.html Novak Djokovic is banking on his 'mental edge' over Rafael Nadal to carry him to more Australian Open glory. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:15:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Djokovic_backing_mental_edge_over_Nadal_712336.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Zimbabwe_face_massive_NZ_Test_loss_712335.html Zimbabwe are six for 37 in their second innings and face a massive Test defeat against NZ in Napier. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:14:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Zimbabwe_face_massive_NZ_Test_loss_712335.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/No_Indian_cricket_retirements_official_712333.html An Indian cricket team official says no senior player in the squad will be retiring despite their 4-0 loss. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:28:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/No_Indian_cricket_retirements_official_712333.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Aust_complete_four-nil_sweep_of_India_712332.html Australia has completed a four-nil sweep of their home Test series against India. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:27:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Aust_complete_four-nil_sweep_of_India_712332.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Australia_win_Indian_Test_series_4-0_712275.html Australia won the fourth cricket Test against India by 298 runs at Adelaide Oval on Saturday's final day. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:02:33 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Australia_win_Indian_Test_series_4-0_712275.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Spurs_Everton_progress_712270.html Tottenham and Everton both won through to the fifth round of the FA Cup on Friday. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:02:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Spurs_Everton_progress_712270.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Samba_desperate_to_leave_712266.html Christopher Samba has told Blackburn that wants to secure a move this January. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:25:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Samba_desperate_to_leave_712266.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Iniesta_blow_for_Barca_712265.html Barcelona announced that midfielder Andres Iniesta will be out of action for 3 weeks with a hamstring tear. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:24:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Iniesta_blow_for_Barca_712265.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Woods_impresses_in_the_Gulf_712264.html Tiger Woods is two shots off the pace after two rounds of the Abu Dhabi Championship. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:22:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Woods_impresses_in_the_Gulf_712264.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Gabon_into_Africa_Cup_quarters_712262.html Gabon have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-2 win over Morocco. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:21:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Gabon_into_Africa_Cup_quarters_712262.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Hannover_break_the_drought_712261.html Norwegian international Mohammed Abdellaoue scored the only goal as Hannover ended their winless run. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:18:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Hannover_break_the_drought_712261.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Vonn_wins_St_Moritz_super-combined_712260.html American Lindsey Vonn stretches her lead in the overall World Cup. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:17:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Vonn_wins_St_Moritz_super-combined_712260.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/PSV_back_on_top_712249.html PSV went back to the top of the Eredivisie table on Friday with a 3-1 win over Vitesse. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:39:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/PSV_back_on_top_712249.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Kenny_calls_for_calm_712248.html Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish wants his players to ignore the 'sideshow' in Saturday's clash with Man U. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:37:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Kenny_calls_for_calm_712248.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Murray_buoyed_by_form_712247.html Andy Murray leaves Melbourne with his head held high despite bowing out of the Aus Open at the semi-finals. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:35:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Murray_buoyed_by_form_712247.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Alex_makes_PSG_move_712246.html Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the signing of Chelsea defender Alex for a fee of six million euros. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:33:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Alex_makes_PSG_move_712246.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Milan_out_of_Tevez_race_712245.html AC Milan CEO Adriano Galliani said the club pulled out of the race to sign Manchester City's Carlo Tevez. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:31:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Milan_out_of_Tevez_race_712245.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Meyer_to_coach_Boks_712243.html Heyneke Meyer will take up the coaching position with the Springboks immediately. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:29:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Meyer_to_coach_Boks_712243.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Sixers_eye_fast_start_712234.html Sydney Sixers prepare to take on Perth Scorchers in Saturday's KFC Twenty20 Big Bash League final. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:29:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Sixers_eye_fast_start_712234.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Panesar_fires_England_712233.html England are in control at stumps on day three of the second Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:27:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Panesar_fires_England_712233.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Olesen_leads_Tiger_lurks_712232.html Denmark's Thorbjorn Olesen holds a one-stroke lead at the halfway point of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:25:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Olesen_leads_Tiger_lurks_712232.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Djokovic_triumphs_in_epic_712229.html Novak Djokovic booked his place in the final of the Aust Open after a five-set victory over Andy Murray. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:54:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Djokovic_triumphs_in_epic_712229.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Thomas_undergoes_heart_surgery_712226.html Wales prop Rhys Thomas has undergone heart surgery after falling ill during training with the Scarlets. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:43:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Thomas_undergoes_heart_surgery_712226.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Chalmers_Allenby_in_mix_at_Torrey_Pines_712225.html Greg Chalmers and Robert Allenby are 3 strokes off the lead early in the second round of the US PGA Tour. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:31:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Chalmers_Allenby_in_mix_at_Torrey_Pines_712225.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Sri_Lanka_chief_defends_Marsh_sacking_712204.html Sri Lanka's cricket chief defended the sacking of coach Geoff Marsh and the selection of a new team captain. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:48:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Sri_Lanka_chief_defends_Marsh_sacking_712204.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/IRB_name_Brophy_as_acting_CE_712176.html The International Rugby Board has appointed Robert Brophy as acting chief executive. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:29:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/IRB_name_Brophy_as_acting_CE_712176.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/India_chasing_world-record_target_of_500_712160.html India will resume on Saturday's final day of play in the 4th Test chasing a world-record target of 500. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:55:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/India_chasing_world-record_target_of_500_712160.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Sharapova_after_Open_title_not_ranking_712159.html A fourth grand slam crown will be driving Sharapova when she meets Azarenka in the Aust Open women's final. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:51:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Sharapova_after_Open_title_not_ranking_712159.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Heat_Bite_pull_level_in_ABL_finals_712158.html ABL champions Perth Heat squared up their post-season series against the Melbourne Aces with a 9-5 win. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:46:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Heat_Bite_pull_level_in_ABL_finals_712158.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Tevez_likely_to_leave_City_in_summer_712157.html Unsettled Manchester City star Carlos Tevez is likely to remain at the club until the end of the season. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:45:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Tevez_likely_to_leave_City_in_summer_712157.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Meares_well-placed_at_cycling_nationals_712156.html Anna Meares is well-placed to win her second gold medal at the Australian track cycling championships. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:44:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Meares_well-placed_at_cycling_nationals_712156.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Adelaide_Glory_to_face_off_in_A-League_712155.html Perth Glory will be aiming to make it 7 unbeaten games on the trot when they take on rivals Adelaide United. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:42:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Adelaide_Glory_to_face_off_in_A-League_712155.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Scorchers_Sixers_to_meet_in_BBL_final_712154.html The Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers will fight it out to be the champions of the Twenty20 Big Bash league. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:40:58 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Scorchers_Sixers_to_meet_in_BBL_final_712154.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Olesen_leads_but_Woods_McIlroy_primed_712153.html Thorbjorn Olesen outshone the big guns to lead at the halfway stage of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:39:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Olesen_leads_but_Woods_McIlroy_primed_712153.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Pakistan_fight_hard_as_England_chase_win_712147.html Pakistan were left with a battle to avoid conceding England a series-levelling win. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:36:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Pakistan_fight_hard_as_England_chase_win_712147.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Gutsy_Djokovic_into_Aussie_Open_final_712117.html Novak Djokovic has beaten Andy Murray to set up an Aust Open final with Rafael Nadal. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:58:52 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/28/Gutsy_Djokovic_into_Aussie_Open_final_712117.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Pearson_daydreaming_of_London_gold_712087.html Every day Sally Pearson finds herself thinking about running for gold at the London Olympics. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:54:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Pearson_daydreaming_of_London_gold_712087.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Federer_not_scarred_by_Nadal_beatings_712086.html Roger Federer has vowed to return for many more cracks at the Australian Open. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:54:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Federer_not_scarred_by_Nadal_beatings_712086.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Womens_one-dayer_washed_out_712085.html The 2nd game of the women's one-day cricket series between Australia and NZ has been abandoned due to rain. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:54:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Womens_one-dayer_washed_out_712085.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Nadal_calm_and_confident_for_Open_final_712084.html Rafael Nadal heads to the Australia Open final believing that Roger Federer is the best player there's been. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:54:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Nadal_calm_and_confident_for_Open_final_712084.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/McIlroy_grabs_lead_in_Abu_Dhabi_712083.html Rory McIlroy started the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship in style to take the first round lead. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:54:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/McIlroy_grabs_lead_in_Abu_Dhabi_712083.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Gold_Coast_Mariners_clash_called_off_712082.html Qld weather forced A-League officials to call off Gold Coast United's home clash against Central Coast. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:48:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Gold_Coast_Mariners_clash_called_off_712082.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Black_Caviar_notches_win_number_17_712081.html Black Caviar took her unbeaten streak to 17 after taking out the group 2 Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:48:43 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Black_Caviar_notches_win_number_17_712081.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/England_earn_first-innings_advantage_712074.html Allrounder Stuart Broad scored an aggressive unbeaten half century to help England to a lead of 70 runs. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:20:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/England_earn_first-innings_advantage_712074.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Australia_close_to_4-0_sweep_of_India_712058.html Australia need four wickets for a four-nil series sweep against India after India reached 6-166 at stumps. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:04:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Australia_close_to_4-0_sweep_of_India_712058.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Tendulkar_eyeing_ton_712018.html India have reached 2-92 at tea on day four of the fourth Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:15:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Tendulkar_eyeing_ton_712018.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Rain_halts_NZ_charge_in_Test_v_Zimbabwe_712017.html Torrential rain dashed NZ's hopes of building a first-innings lead in the one-off Test against Zimbabwe. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:14:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Rain_halts_NZ_charge_in_Test_v_Zimbabwe_712017.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Australia_486_ahead_against_India_712000.html Australia is leading by 486 runs at lunch on day four of the fourth Test against India at Adelaide Oval. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:55:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Australia_486_ahead_against_India_712000.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Tomic_could_face_more_traffic_charges_711939.html Bernard Tomic could face more traffic charges after a police standoff at his Gold Coast home on Aust Day. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:23:53 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Tomic_could_face_more_traffic_charges_711939.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Murphy_seals_world_bowls_crown_711923.html Aussie Karen Murphy has won her first world indoor bowls title at the Ladies World Matchplay in England. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:42:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Murphy_seals_world_bowls_crown_711923.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Evans_a_doting_dad_711924.html Tour de France champion Cadel Evans has never been one to take the easy path in life. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:39:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Evans_a_doting_dad_711924.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Hulls_hot_start_at_womens_NSW_Open_711922.html The women's NSW Open is underway at the Oatlands golf course, with Katherine Hull taking an early lead. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:33:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Hulls_hot_start_at_womens_NSW_Open_711922.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Ivorians_clinch_ACup_quarter-finals_711903.html Ivory Coast became the second country to reach the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:19:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Ivorians_clinch_ACup_quarter-finals_711903.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Corica_still_inspiring_Sydney_711905.html Steve Corica has revealed he was the architect of the Sky Blues' late equaliser against Melbourne Victory. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:02:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Corica_still_inspiring_Sydney_711905.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Pakistan_fight_back_late_711906.html Alistair Cook fell six runs short of his 20th Test ton in the second test between England and Pakistan. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:41:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Pakistan_fight_back_late_711906.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/No_excuses_from_Federer_711904.html Roger Federer was making no excuses for his tough four-set loss to Rafael Nadal in the Aus Open semi-finals. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:17:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/No_excuses_from_Federer_711904.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Siddle_has_last_laugh_711887.html Gautam Gambhir's disregard of Peter Siddle's claims as a complete pace bowler backfired in a big way. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:43:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Siddle_has_last_laugh_711887.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/McIlroy_Karlsson_on_top_711886.html Rory McIlroy is tied for the lead with Robert Karlsson after day one of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:36:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/McIlroy_Karlsson_on_top_711886.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Figure_skating-Gachinski_leads_Plushenko_711844.html Artur Gachinski overshadowed Yevgeny Plushenko's return at the European figure skating championships. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:49:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Figure_skating-Gachinski_leads_Plushenko_711844.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Toulon_rugby_owner_banned_for_130_days_711843.html Outspoken Toulon owner and club president Mourad Boudjellal was handed a 130-day ban on Thursday. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:47:26 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Toulon_rugby_owner_banned_for_130_days_711843.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Kenya_recalls_former_Sevens_skipper_711832.html Kenya have recalled former Sevens rugby captain Humphrey Kayange to play in NZ and the US. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:47:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Kenya_recalls_former_Sevens_skipper_711832.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Dirk_Nannes_to_return_to_Surrey_711821.html Surrey have re-signed Victorian paceman Dirk Nannes for this summer's Twenty20 competition. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:42:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Dirk_Nannes_to_return_to_Surrey_711821.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Italian_great_questions_Rome_Olympic_bid_711820.html One of Italy's greatest athletes has questioned Rome's plan to bid for the 2020 Olympics. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:41:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Italian_great_questions_Rome_Olympic_bid_711820.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Lyon_to_be_Aussie_trump_says_Siddle_711819.html Peter Siddle expects spinner Nathan Lyon to spin Australia to a fourth Test win over India. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:39:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Lyon_to_be_Aussie_trump_says_Siddle_711819.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/SA_aiming_for_track_cycling_record_711818.html SA will try to become the first state to break four minutes for the 4000m team pursuit. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:35:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/SA_aiming_for_track_cycling_record_711818.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Djokovic_Murray_out_to_join_Nadal_711817.html As Nadal savours another victory over Federer, Djokovic and Murray seek to join him in the Aus Open final. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:32:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/27/Djokovic_Murray_out_to_join_Nadal_711817.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Nadal_wins_but_still_one_match_to_go_711772.html Rafael Nadal has defeated rival Roger Federer in four sets in their semi final clash at the Australian Open. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:48:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Nadal_wins_but_still_one_match_to_go_711772.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Sky_Blues_eye_home_A-League_final_711771.html Sydney FC remain optimistic they can pinch a home A-League final after their brave 2-2 draw with Melbourne. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:36:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Sky_Blues_eye_home_A-League_final_711771.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Ranatunga_slams_Marsh_sacking_711770.html Sri Lankan cricket captain Arjuna Ranatunga slammed his country's sacking of Australian coach Geoff Marsh. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:36:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Ranatunga_slams_Marsh_sacking_711770.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Tomic_may_lodge_complaint_against_police_711768.html Rising tennis star Bernard Tomic is considering whether to lay a complaint against Gold Coast police. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:15:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Tomic_may_lodge_complaint_against_police_711768.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Scream_queens_to_contest_Aust_Open_final_711764.html Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka will joust for the Australian Open crown and world No.1 ranking. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:27:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Scream_queens_to_contest_Aust_Open_final_711764.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Scully_fit_and_fresh_for_2012_AFL_season_711743.html Tom Scully can't wait for the 2012 AFL season to start. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:11:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Scully_fit_and_fresh_for_2012_AFL_season_711743.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Payne_get_All_Stars_call-up_711746.html Aaron Payne has been called into the NRL All Stars squad by coach Wayne Bennett for the February 4 clash. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:40:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Payne_get_All_Stars_call-up_711746.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/NRL_punters_jump_on_Broncos_and_Knights_711745.html Changes in 2012 have bookmakers unable to recall a more compressed NRL betting market in decades. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:39:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/NRL_punters_jump_on_Broncos_and_Knights_711745.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Murray_eyes_Aust_Open_redemption_711744.html Andy Murray is itching for his shot at redemption, if not quite revenge, against Novak Djokovic on Friday. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:39:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Murray_eyes_Aust_Open_redemption_711744.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Maria_headed_for_decider_711741.html Maria Sharapova booked her spot in the Australian Open final after a three-set victory over Petra Kvitova. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:26:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Maria_headed_for_decider_711741.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Ross_Taylor_century_puts_NZ_in_charge_711740.html An unbeaten century by skipper Ross Taylor has given New Zealand the upper hand against Zimbabwe. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:23:50 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Ross_Taylor_century_puts_NZ_in_charge_711740.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Sydney_FC_pinch_2-2_draw_with_Victory_711727.html Sydney FC's Sebastian Ryall snatched a last-gasp equaliser and frustrate Melbourne Victory with a 2-2 draw. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:34:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Sydney_FC_pinch_2-2_draw_with_Victory_711727.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Aust_382_runs_ahead_of_India_in_Test_711726.html Australia suffered a top-order collapse but remain in a strong position at 3-50 at stumps against India. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:32:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Aust_382_runs_ahead_of_India_in_Test_711726.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Azarenka_beats_Clijsters_in_semi-finals_711693.html Victoria Azarenka is through to the Australian open final after ousting Kim Clijsters. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:00:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Azarenka_beats_Clijsters_in_semi-finals_711693.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Siddle_removes_Tendulkar_in_4th_Test_711664.html Australia have claimed three wickets before lunch on the third day of the fourth Test against India. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:53:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Siddle_removes_Tendulkar_in_4th_Test_711664.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Real_lose_Cup_crown_as_Barca_hold_on_711659.html Barcelona held on to book a place in the Spanish Cup semi-final with a win over bitter rivals Real Madrid. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:10:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Real_lose_Cup_crown_as_Barca_hold_on_711659.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Sixers_kids_are_alright-Rohrer_711655.html The Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers prepare as they head into Saturday's Big Bash League Final. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:02:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Sixers_kids_are_alright-Rohrer_711655.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Senegal_fall_to_minnows_711637.html Favourites Senegal crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations after a 2-1 loss to minnows Equatorial Guinea. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:11:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Senegal_fall_to_minnows_711637.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Scores_to_settle_in_Six_Nations_711636.html With the Six Nations kicking off on Feb 4 there will be a few scores to settle after the World Cup in NZ. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:09:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Scores_to_settle_in_Six_Nations_711636.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Black_Caps_dominate_after_being_sent_in_711634.html Zimbabwe have been left to rue their decision to send New Zealand into bat after the home side reached 98. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:07:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Black_Caps_dominate_after_being_sent_in_711634.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Aussie_events_threatened_by_PGA_proposal_711632.html Australia's major golf events could be weakened by potential changes to the US PGA Tour schedule. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:03:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Aussie_events_threatened_by_PGA_proposal_711632.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Indians_hide_from_wrath_711606.html India's under-achieving cricketers are purposely sheltering themselves from criticism in their homeland. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:43:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Indians_hide_from_wrath_711606.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/QPR_Chelsea_caution_fans_711605.html Ahead of the FA Cup match, Chelsea and QPR have issued a statement warning fans of unacceptable behaviour. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:41:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/QPR_Chelsea_caution_fans_711605.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Top_four_untouchable_-_Ferrer_711592.html David Ferrer admitted after his loss to Djokovic that he believes the world's top 4 players are untouchable. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:13:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Top_four_untouchable_-_Ferrer_711592.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Misbah_fights_in_Pak_struggle_711591.html Misbah-ul-Haq scored 83 on day 1 of the 2nd Test against England, leading Pakistan to 7-256 at stumps. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:10:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Misbah_fights_in_Pak_struggle_711591.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Liverpool_reach_Cup_final_711589.html Craig Bellamy starred as Liverpool booked a place in the Carling Cup final with a 2-2 draw against Man City. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:07:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Liverpool_reach_Cup_final_711589.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Djoker_-_Hammy_no_worry_711569.html Novak Djokovic has dismissed any concerns about his fitness ahead of his Australian Open semi-final. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:01:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Djoker_-_Hammy_no_worry_711569.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Zimbabwe_to_bowl_first_in_Napier_711564.html Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor won the toss and elected to bowl on the opening day of the Test against NZ. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:38:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Zimbabwe_to_bowl_first_in_Napier_711564.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/NFL_commissioner_signs_new_deal_711554.html Roger Goodell's contract to serve as commissioner of the National Football League has been extended. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:07:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/NFL_commissioner_signs_new_deal_711554.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Ten-man_Siena_into_Italian_Cup_semis_711520.html Siena reached the Italian Cup semifinals for the first time by winning 1-0 at Chievo Verona on Wednesday. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:54:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Ten-man_Siena_into_Italian_Cup_semis_711520.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Sharapova_to_lead_Russia_in_Fed_Cup_711513.html Maria Sharapova will lead Russia against Spain in the Fed Cup next month. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:39:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Sharapova_to_lead_Russia_in_Fed_Cup_711513.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Sri_Lanka_sacks_coach_Geoff_Marsh_711485.html Sri Lanka Cricket has sacked its Aussie coach Geoff Marsh and replaced him with South African Graham Ford. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:15:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Sri_Lanka_sacks_coach_Geoff_Marsh_711485.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Man_City_exile_costs_Tevez_14m-reports_711506.html Carlos Tevez's dispute with Manchester City has cost the striker STG9.3 million ($A14 million). Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:06:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Man_City_exile_costs_Tevez_14m-reports_711506.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Heyneke_Meyer_asked_to_coach_Springboks_711499.html Heyneke Meyer has been approached by the South African Rugby Union to coach the Springboks. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:57:55 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Heyneke_Meyer_asked_to_coach_Springboks_711499.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Ricky_Ponting_gets_Order_of_Australia_711484.html Ricky Ponting has been appointed an officer of the Order of Australia for his services to cricket. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:47:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Ricky_Ponting_gets_Order_of_Australia_711484.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Clijsters_after_another_grand_slam_final_711482.html Reigning Australian Open champion Kim Clijsters will play Victoria Azarenka for a spot in this year's final. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:40:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/26/Clijsters_after_another_grand_slam_final_711482.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Ogilvy_primed_for_big_golf_year_711445.html Australian golfer Geoff Ogilvy believes he's heading into the prime of his career. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:23:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Ogilvy_primed_for_big_golf_year_711445.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Jets_Reds_share_the_spoils_in_Bathurst_711444.html Adelaide United drew 1-1 with Newcastle Jets in an action-packed A-League clash on Wednesday. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:22:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Jets_Reds_share_the_spoils_in_Bathurst_711444.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Djokovic_battles_into_Aussie_Open_semis_711443.html Novak Djokovic is through to the Australian Open semi-finals after beating David Ferrer 6-4 7-6 (7-4) 6-1. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:22:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Djokovic_battles_into_Aussie_Open_semis_711443.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/GWS_recruit_in_bar_altercation_711442.html GWS midfielder Taylor Adams is assisting police after he admitted being involved in a dispute in Geelong. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:04:46 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/GWS_recruit_in_bar_altercation_711442.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Aussie_Ben_Galea_out_of_action_for_Hull_711441.html New Hull KR captain Ben Galea is facing up to three months on the sidelines after damaging knee ligaments. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:02:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Aussie_Ben_Galea_out_of_action_for_Hull_711441.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Back_injury_sends_Tremlett_home_711440.html England paceman Chris Tremlett will return home after a troublesome back problem recurred. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:47:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Back_injury_sends_Tremlett_home_711440.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Clijsters_ready_for_stern_Open_test_711431.html Kim Clijsters has ignored medical advice and is bracing herself for a torrid test in the Australian Open. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:40:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Clijsters_ready_for_stern_Open_test_711431.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Tonga_asked_to_explain_Origin_no_show_711430.html Qld Rugby League has given Parramatta centre Esi Tonga a chance to explain why he should not be banned. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:30:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Tonga_asked_to_explain_Origin_no_show_711430.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Mariners_young_guns_miss_out_on_Olyroos_711413.html Olyroos coach Aurelio Vidmar has fine-tuned his squad ahead of two vital qualification matches. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:56:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Mariners_young_guns_miss_out_on_Olyroos_711413.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Rain_ruins_first_womens_ODI_711410.html Australia's women cricketers were left frustrated after their opening one-day international against NZ. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:09:51 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Rain_ruins_first_womens_ODI_711410.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Rod_Lavers_50_years_since_grand_slam_711397.html Rod Laver wishes he was in Melbourne for some other reason than the 50th anniversary of his victory in 1962. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:54:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Rod_Lavers_50_years_since_grand_slam_711397.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/India_is_2-61_as_Australia_total_7-604_711396.html India were 2-61 at stumps in response to Australia's total of 7-604 on Day 2 of the fourth Test in Adelaide. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:36:00 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/India_is_2-61_as_Australia_total_7-604_711396.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Sharapova_through_to_Open_semis_711387.html Maria Sharapova has disposed of Ekaterina Makarova and is through to the semi-finals of the Australian Open. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:06:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Sharapova_through_to_Open_semis_711387.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Murray_through_to_Aussie_Open_semis_711366.html Andy Murray is through to the semi-finals of the Australian Open after a comfortable win over Kei Nishikori. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:51:49 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Murray_through_to_Aussie_Open_semis_711366.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Clarke_Ponting_double_up_against_India_711325.html Australia has declared at 7-604 on day two of the fourth Test against India at the Adelaide Oval. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:43:14 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Clarke_Ponting_double_up_against_India_711325.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/AFL_club_Sydney_sign_US_basketballer_711296.html AFL club Sydney have signed US college basketballer Alex Starling. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:24:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/AFL_club_Sydney_sign_US_basketballer_711296.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Clarke_and_Ponting_add_385_partnership_711287.html Australia have smashed several partnership records on day two of the fourth Test against India. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:53:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Clarke_and_Ponting_add_385_partnership_711287.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Kvitova_into_Australian_Open_semis_711284.html Petra Kvitova is through to the Australian Open semi-finals after a 6-4 6-4 win over Sara Errani. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:49:54 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Kvitova_into_Australian_Open_semis_711284.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Cardiff_into_Cup_final_711278.html Cardiff City reached the Carling Cup final after a penalty shootout in the semi final against Crystal Palace Wed, 25 Jan 2012 02:29:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Cardiff_into_Cup_final_711278.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Redknapp_accused_over_offshore_account_711181.html Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp's financial dealings were raked over in a London court on Tuesday. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:15:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Redknapp_accused_over_offshore_account_711181.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Rafa_sets_up_Fed_clash_711177.html Rafael Nadal has overcome Tomas Berdych and booked an Australia Day clash with great rival Roger Federer. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:45:22 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Rafa_sets_up_Fed_clash_711177.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Fit_Tiger_raring_to_go_711176.html Tiger Woods says he'll start this season fitter than ever as he prepares for the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:44:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Fit_Tiger_raring_to_go_711176.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Glass_hints_at_retirement_711098.html West Coast captain Darren Glass has hinted that 2012 may be his last season. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:23:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Glass_hints_at_retirement_711098.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Glorys_Smeltz_praises_on-fire_Sterjo_711095.html Shane Smeltz says Mile Sterjovski's hot run of form is helping the Perth Glory climb the A-League ladder. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:20:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Glorys_Smeltz_praises_on-fire_Sterjo_711095.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Leeds_captain_Howson_signs_for_Norwich_711094.html Leeds captain Jonny Howson has signed for Premier League outfit Norwich on a three-and-a-half-year deal. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:20:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Leeds_captain_Howson_signs_for_Norwich_711094.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Raiders_commence_Dugan_talks_711093.html Fullback Josh Dugan has commenced talks over his future with Canberra Raiders. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:20:25 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Raiders_commence_Dugan_talks_711093.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Ford_to_captain_Scotland_in_Six_Nations_711092.html Hooker Ross Ford has taken over the captaincy of Scotland for rugby's Six Nations. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:20:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Ford_to_captain_Scotland_in_Six_Nations_711092.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Aussie_bats_to_press_India_-_Ponting_711091.html Australia resume at 3-335 on the second day of the fourth cricket Test. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:20:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Aussie_bats_to_press_India_-_Ponting_711091.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Van_Persie_denies_Wenger_rift_711056.html Robin van Persie has dismissed talk of a rift with the Arsenal manager over Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:36:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Van_Persie_denies_Wenger_rift_711056.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Varcoe_sidelined_for_start_of_AFL_season_711055.html Geelong midfielder Travis Varcoe will miss the start of the 2012 AFL season due to a foot injury. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:36:19 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Varcoe_sidelined_for_start_of_AFL_season_711055.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Nadal_books_Open_semi_against_Federer_711054.html Rafael Nadal to meet Roger Federer in an Aust Open semi-final after beating Tomas Berdych 6-7 7-6 6-4 6-3. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:34:41 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/25/Nadal_books_Open_semi_against_Federer_711054.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Bucks_blown_away_by_Hawks_in_NBA_711020.html A final-quarter blitz from Atlanta's Joe Johnson gave the Milwaukee Bucks their second loss at home. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:15:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Bucks_blown_away_by_Hawks_in_NBA_711020.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Ill_keep_temper_in_check-_Darryl_White_711019.html Former AFL star Darryl White is pledging to improve his on-field behaviour after a successful ban appeal. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:15:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Ill_keep_temper_in_check-_Darryl_White_711019.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Scorchers_unfazed_by_Sixers_pace_aces_710999.html Mitchell Starc has been given permission to play in Saturday's Twenty20 Big Bash final at the WACA Ground. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:07:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Scorchers_unfazed_by_Sixers_pace_aces_710999.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Eagles_can_win_AFL_premiership-_Glass_710998.html West Coast skipper Darren Glass says there's no reason why the Eagles can't win the premiership this year. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:01:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Eagles_can_win_AFL_premiership-_Glass_710998.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Kewell_admits_to_diving_in_Glory_clash_710996.html Victory recruit Harry Kewell has admitted he may have dived to win a penalty against Perth on Sunday. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:41:21 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Kewell_admits_to_diving_in_Glory_clash_710996.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Federer_into_30th_grand_slam_semi_710974.html Roger Federer is through to the semi-finals of the Australian Open after defeating Juan Martin del Potro. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:38:24 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Federer_into_30th_grand_slam_semi_710974.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Ponting_Clarke_hit_centuries_v_India_710939.html Australia returned with 3-335 at stumps on day one of the fourth Test against India at the Adelaide Oval. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:41:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Ponting_Clarke_hit_centuries_v_India_710939.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Reds_look_to_widen_gap_with_Jets_710917.html A point separates Adelaide and Newcastle on the A-League ladder and Reds coach said they will close the gap. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:33:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Reds_look_to_widen_gap_with_Jets_710917.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Fitzgibbons_set_for_Gold_Coast_Pro_710908.html Sally Fitzgibbons says she's on track to be fit for the opening tour event of the year next month. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:22:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Fitzgibbons_set_for_Gold_Coast_Pro_710908.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Roar_drop_Berisha_appeal_710904.html Brisbane Roar have decided against appealing a one-match ban imposed by Football Federation Australia. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:54:18 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Roar_drop_Berisha_appeal_710904.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Hockeyroos_lose_to_Dutch_in_Argentina_710900.html The Hockeyroos succumbed to a strong Dutch outfit, losing to the world No.1 team 1-0 in Buenos Aires. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:46:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Hockeyroos_lose_to_Dutch_in_Argentina_710900.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Hewitt_steels_Djokovic_for_end_of_Open_710896.html Title favourite Novak Djokovic says his 'intense' battle with Lleyton Hewitt has hardened him up. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:41:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Hewitt_steels_Djokovic_for_end_of_Open_710896.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Clijsters_Azarenka_into_Aust_Open_semis_710892.html Defending champion Kim Clijsters and Victoria Azarenka will meet in the semi-finals of the Australian Open. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:34:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Clijsters_Azarenka_into_Aust_Open_semis_710892.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Ponting_on_verge_of_ton_against_India_710880.html Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke have both reached centuries against India on day one of the fourth Test. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:55:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Ponting_on_verge_of_ton_against_India_710880.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Azarenka_into_semis_of_Australian_Open_710836.html Victoria Azarenka overcame a shaky beginning to pass through to the semi-finals of the Australian Open. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:00:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Azarenka_into_semis_of_Australian_Open_710836.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Bayliss_sympathetic_to_dumped_Marsh_710829.html Trevor Bayliss has expressed his sympathy for Geoff Marsh who is expected to be dumped as Sri Lankan coach. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:05:47 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Bayliss_sympathetic_to_dumped_Marsh_710829.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Balotelli_cops_FA_charge_710826.html The FA has charged ManCity's Mario Balotelli with violent conduct after an incident against Tottenham. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:55:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Balotelli_cops_FA_charge_710826.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Australia_to_bat_first_at_Adelaide_Oval_710788.html Captain Michael Clarke has won the toss and Australia will bat first in Tuesday's fourth Test against India. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:06:08 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Australia_to_bat_first_at_Adelaide_Oval_710788.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Scholes_plays_down_return_710771.html Paul Scholes does not believe his return to the pitch has had a big impact on the ManCity team. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:19:39 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Scholes_plays_down_return_710771.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Smeltz_credits_Glory_fans_710736.html Perth Glory striker Shane Smeltz has paid tribute to the crowd for propelling the side win against Melbourne Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:50:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Smeltz_credits_Glory_fans_710736.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Hoggs_change_of_plans_710733.html Australia's latest Twenty20 recruit Brad Hogg was meant to be coach of the Papua New Guinea team. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:45:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Hoggs_change_of_plans_710733.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Hewitt_tough_but_eventually_beaten_710666.html Novak Djokovic has beaten Lleyton Hewitt in four sets to move into the Australian Open quarter-finals. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:59:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Hewitt_tough_but_eventually_beaten_710666.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Reals_Pepe_cautioned_after_hand_stomp_710660.html Spain's football authority cautioned Real Madrid defender Pepe after he stomped on the hand of Lionel Messi. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:51:23 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Reals_Pepe_cautioned_after_hand_stomp_710660.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Giants_book_Patriots_date_710645.html The Giants will meet the Patriots in the NFL's Super Bowl after both sides won their championship games. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:20:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Giants_book_Patriots_date_710645.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Bailey_leads_White_dropped_710637.html Cameron White has been dumped as Australian Twenty20 captain, with George Bailey named as his replacement. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:16:13 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Bailey_leads_White_dropped_710637.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Raikkonen_has_first_F1_session_710632.html Kimi Raikkonen sat behind the wheel of a Formula One car for the first time in over two years on Monday. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:01:32 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Raikkonen_has_first_F1_session_710632.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Redknapp_on_trial_for_tax_evasion_710629.html Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has appeared in the dock to face trial for tax evasion Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:57:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Redknapp_on_trial_for_tax_evasion_710629.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Darryl_White_reregistered_in_NT_710625.html Darryl White has been re-registered in NT after successfully appealing a decision to rub him out for life. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:53:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Darryl_White_reregistered_in_NT_710625.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Lyon_returns_for_Adelaide_Test_vs_India_710624.html Former Adelaide groundsman Nathan Lyon has been recalled for his first home Test against India on Tueday. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:49:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Lyon_returns_for_Adelaide_Test_vs_India_710624.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Edinburgh_into_Euro_rugby_knockout_stage_710598.html Edinburgh reached the knockout stages of rugby's European Cup on Sunday as they beat London Irish 34-11. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:50:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Edinburgh_into_Euro_rugby_knockout_stage_710598.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Sixers_captains_praises_bowlers_710597.html Sixers captain Steve Smith has praised the efforts of his bowlers in booking their place in the Big Bash. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:50:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Sixers_captains_praises_bowlers_710597.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Langerak_starts_in_big_win_710596.html Australian goalkeeper Mitch Langerak played a full 90 minutes as his side BVB mauled Hamburg 5-1. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:50:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Langerak_starts_in_big_win_710596.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Wozniacki_feels_confident_for_Aust_Open_710595.html Caroline Wozniacki is confident she can beat defending champion Kim Clijsters at the Australian Open. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:50:29 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Wozniacki_feels_confident_for_Aust_Open_710595.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Kvitova_faces_Open_test_against_Ivanovic_710594.html Petra Kvitova will be aiming for her first win over Serb Ana Ivanovic when they meet in the Australian Open. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:50:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Kvitova_faces_Open_test_against_Ivanovic_710594.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Matthew_annoyed_at_little_attention_710593.html World squash champ Nick Matthew admits he sometimes feels angry at how little attention his success receives Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:50:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Matthew_annoyed_at_little_attention_710593.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Milan_Inter_keep_pressure_on_in_Italy_710592.html Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robinho scored the goals as Milan emerged with a 3-0 win from their trip to Novara. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:50:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Milan_Inter_keep_pressure_on_in_Italy_710592.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Magilton_puts_Victory_players_on_notice_710591.html Melbourne Victory coach Jim Magilton has questioned the attitude of the team and hinted at a need for change Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:50:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Magilton_puts_Victory_players_on_notice_710591.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Winger_Paterson_on_four_month_ban_710590.html James Paterson is on a four-month ban after using a prohibited painkiller during the US World Cup campaign. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:50:28 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Winger_Paterson_on_four_month_ban_710590.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Robertson_wins_snooker_Masters_710589.html Neil Robertson has become the first Australian to win the Masters snooker tournament on Sunday night. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:50:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Robertson_wins_snooker_Masters_710589.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Drogba_saves_Ivory_Coast_blushes_710588.html Didier Drogba saves Ivory Coast with a 1-0 win in a tense Group B opener against Sudan on Sunday. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:50:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Drogba_saves_Ivory_Coast_blushes_710588.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Balotelli_leads_ManCity_to_victory_710587.html Mario Balotelli scored a stoppage-time penalty kick to give Manchester City a 3-2 victory over Tottenham. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:50:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Balotelli_leads_ManCity_to_victory_710587.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Grace_shoots_into_lead_710586.html Local Branden Grace has a four-shot lead halfway through the Volvo Golf Champions tournament in South Africa Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:50:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Grace_shoots_into_lead_710586.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Hussey_puts_hand_up_for_West_Indies_tour_710585.html Australia's Mike Hussey says younger players need to earn a spot in the Test side. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:50:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Hussey_puts_hand_up_for_West_Indies_tour_710585.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Victory_an_important_moment_for_Sydney_710582.html A relieved Vitezslav Lavicka has called Sydney FC's win over Gold Coast United an important moment. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Victory_an_important_moment_for_Sydney_710582.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Sharapova_wins_through_to_quarter-finals_710583.html Maria Sharapova has booked a quarter-final berth with a tension-packed win over German Sabine Lisicki. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:07 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Sharapova_wins_through_to_quarter-finals_710583.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Allsopp_handed_one-match_A-League_ban_710576.html Melbourne Victory's Danny Allsopp has received a one-match ban for his tackle on Perth's Steve Pantelidis. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Allsopp_handed_one-match_A-League_ban_710576.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Victory_fails_to_impress_grumpy_Ferguson_710579.html Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he feels his team should have beaten Arsenal by more. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Victory_fails_to_impress_grumpy_Ferguson_710579.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Marsh_set_for_sack_as_Sri_Lanka_coach_710581.html Sri Lanka coach Geoff Marsh is set to be axed after just five months in charge of the national set-up. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Marsh_set_for_sack_as_Sri_Lanka_coach_710581.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Belief_powers_Perth_party_says_Ferguson_710580.html Coach Ian Ferguson says a new-found confidence is behind the change in fortunes for the Perth Glory. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Belief_powers_Perth_party_says_Ferguson_710580.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Dockers_forward_sent_back_to_WAFL_710578.html Fremantle's Michael Walters has been sent back to the WAFL to train after failing to meet fitness standards. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Dockers_forward_sent_back_to_WAFL_710578.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Rimmington_in_doubt_for_Big_Bash_final_710577.html Perth Scorchers paceman Nathan Rimmington remains in doubt for the Big Bash final against the Sydney Sixers. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:06 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Rimmington_in_doubt_for_Big_Bash_final_710577.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Tomic_targets_top_echelon_on_ATP_Tour_710575.html Bernard Tomic believes it may not be long before he enters the elite bracket of players on the ATP Tour. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Tomic_targets_top_echelon_on_ATP_Tour_710575.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/MacGill_unsure_about_Champions_League_710573.html Veteran leg-spinner Stuart MacGill says he is unsure whether to play on past the Big Bash League final. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/MacGill_unsure_about_Champions_League_710573.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Giants_Patriots_advance_to_Super_Bowl_710572.html The New England Patriots and New York Giants have won divisional playoffs to progress to Super Bowl XLVI. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Giants_Patriots_advance_to_Super_Bowl_710572.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Whites_career_not_over_says_Inverarity_710574.html Australian chairman of selectors John Inverarity says Cameron White's international career is not over. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Whites_career_not_over_says_Inverarity_710574.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Williams_knocked_out_in_Aust_Open_upset_710567.html Serena Williams has been knocked out of the Australian Open, losing in straight sets to Ekaterina Makarova. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Williams_knocked_out_in_Aust_Open_upset_710567.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Bailey_replaces_White_Hogg_back_for_Aus_710571.html George Bailey has been announced as the new captain of the Australian T20 squad, replacing Cameron White. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Bailey_replaces_White_Hogg_back_for_Aus_710571.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Murray_eases_into_Aust_Open_quarters_710570.html Andy Murray has moved into the Australian Open quarter-finals following the retirement of Mikhail Kukushkin. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Murray_eases_into_Aust_Open_quarters_710570.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Nishikori_upsets_Tsonga_at_Aust_Open_710569.html Kei Nishikori has upset sixth seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Nishikori_upsets_Tsonga_at_Aust_Open_710569.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Redknapp_fuming_after_Balotelli_stamp_710568.html Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has blasted Mario Balotelli after he appeared to stamp on Scott Parker. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Redknapp_fuming_after_Balotelli_stamp_710568.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Kvitova_through_to_Aust_Open_quarters_710566.html Czech Petra Kvitova has outlasted Ana Ivanovic to sail into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:04 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Kvitova_through_to_Aust_Open_quarters_710566.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Starc_left_out_of_Australian_Test_team_710565.html Paceman Mitchell Starc has been left out of Australia's team for the fourth cricket Test against India. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:46:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Starc_left_out_of_Australian_Test_team_710565.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Djokovic_beats_Hewitt_in_four_sets_710564.html Lleyton Hewitt's run through the Australian Open is over after Novak Djokovic beat him 6-1 6-3 4-6 6-3. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:24:40 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Djokovic_beats_Hewitt_in_four_sets_710564.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Djokovic_beats_Hewitt_in_four_sets_710563.html Lleyton Hewitt's run through the Australian Open is over after Novak Djokovic beat him 6-1 6-3 4-6 6-3. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:56:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/24/Djokovic_beats_Hewitt_in_four_sets_710563.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Whites_career_not_over_says_Inverarity_710560.html Australian chairman of selectors John Inverarity says Cameron White's international career is not over. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:18:56 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Whites_career_not_over_says_Inverarity_710560.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Marsh_set_for_sack_as_Sri_Lanka_coach_710559.html Sri Lanka coach Geoff Marsh is set to be axed after just five months in charge of the national set-up. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:18:42 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Marsh_set_for_sack_as_Sri_Lanka_coach_710559.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Victory_an_important_moment_for_Sydney_710558.html A relieved Vitezslav Lavicka has called Sydney FC's win over Gold Coast United an important moment. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:18:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Victory_an_important_moment_for_Sydney_710558.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Belief_powers_Perth_party_says_Ferguson_710557.html Coach Ian Ferguson says a new-found confidence is behind the change in fortunes for the Perth Glory. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:18:34 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Belief_powers_Perth_party_says_Ferguson_710557.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Victory_fails_to_impress_grumpy_Ferguson_710556.html Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he feels his team should have beaten Arsenal by more. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:18:31 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Victory_fails_to_impress_grumpy_Ferguson_710556.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Tomic_targets_top_echelon_on_ATP_Tour_710555.html Bernard Tomic believes it may not be long before he enters the elite bracket of players on the ATP Tour. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:18:27 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Tomic_targets_top_echelon_on_ATP_Tour_710555.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Sharapova_wins_through_to_quarter-finals_710554.html Maria Sharapova has booked a quarter-final berth with a tension-packed win over German Sabine Lisicki. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:18:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Sharapova_wins_through_to_quarter-finals_710554.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Dockers_forward_sent_back_to_WAFL_710544.html Fremantle's Michael Walters has been sent back to the WAFL to train after failing to meet fitness standards. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:40:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Dockers_forward_sent_back_to_WAFL_710544.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Rimmington_in_doubt_for_Big_Bash_final_710543.html Perth Scorchers paceman Nathan Rimmington remains in doubt for the Big Bash final against the Sydney Sixers. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:40:03 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Rimmington_in_doubt_for_Big_Bash_final_710543.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Allsopp_handed_one-match_A-League_ban_710542.html Melbourne Victory's Danny Allsopp has received a one-match ban for his tackle on Perth's Steve Pantelidis. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:40:02 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Allsopp_handed_one-match_A-League_ban_710542.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/MacGill_unsure_about_Champions_League_710541.html Veteran leg-spinner Stuart MacGill says he is unsure whether to play on past the Big Bash League final. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:18:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/MacGill_unsure_about_Champions_League_710541.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Nishikori_upsets_Tsonga_at_Aust_Open_710450.html Kei Nishikori has upset sixth seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:56:12 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Nishikori_upsets_Tsonga_at_Aust_Open_710450.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Redknapp_fuming_after_Balotelli_stamp_710442.html Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has blasted Mario Balotelli after he appeared to stamp on Scott Parker. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:19:20 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Redknapp_fuming_after_Balotelli_stamp_710442.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Giants_Patriots_advance_to_Super_Bowl_710441.html The New England Patriots and New York Giants have won divisional playoffs to progress to Super Bowl XLVI. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:10:37 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Giants_Patriots_advance_to_Super_Bowl_710441.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Williams_knocked_out_in_Aust_Open_upset_710414.html Serena Williams has been knocked out of the Australian Open, losing in straight sets to Ekaterina Makarova. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:03:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Williams_knocked_out_in_Aust_Open_upset_710414.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Bailey_replaces_White_Hogg_back_for_Aus_710408.html George Bailey has been announced as the new captain of the Australian T20 squad, replacing Cameron White. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:17:01 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Bailey_replaces_White_Hogg_back_for_Aus_710408.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Kvitova_through_to_Aust_Open_quarters_710401.html Czech Petra Kvitova has outlasted Ana Ivanovic to sail into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:08:17 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Kvitova_through_to_Aust_Open_quarters_710401.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Murray_eases_into_Aust_Open_quarters_710400.html Andy Murray has moved into the Australian Open quarter-finals following the retirement of Mikhail Kukushkin. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:08:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Murray_eases_into_Aust_Open_quarters_710400.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Sixers_captains_praises_bowlers_710382.html Sixers captain Steve Smith has praised the efforts of his bowlers in booking their place in the Big Bash. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:04:11 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Sixers_captains_praises_bowlers_710382.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Starc_left_out_of_Australian_Test_team_710354.html Paceman Mitchell Starc has been left out of Australia's team for the fourth cricket Test against India. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:59:30 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Starc_left_out_of_Australian_Test_team_710354.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Langerak_starts_in_big_win_710337.html Australian goalkeeper Mitch Langerak played a full 90 minutes as his side BVB mauled Hamburg 5-1. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:06:48 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Langerak_starts_in_big_win_710337.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Wozniacki_feels_confident_for_Aust_Open_710335.html Caroline Wozniacki is confident she can beat defending champion Kim Clijsters at the Australian Open. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:00:57 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Wozniacki_feels_confident_for_Aust_Open_710335.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Kvitova_faces_Open_test_against_Ivanovic_710323.html Petra Kvitova will be aiming for her first win over Serb Ana Ivanovic when they meet in the Australian Open. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:24:05 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Kvitova_faces_Open_test_against_Ivanovic_710323.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Matthew_annoyed_at_little_attention_710300.html World squash champ Nick Matthew admits he sometimes feels angry at how little attention his success receives Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:50:45 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Matthew_annoyed_at_little_attention_710300.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Magilton_puts_Victory_players_on_notice_710295.html Melbourne Victory coach Jim Magilton has questioned the attitude of the team and hinted at a need for change Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:42:10 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Magilton_puts_Victory_players_on_notice_710295.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Milan_Inter_keep_pressure_on_in_Italy_710294.html Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robinho scored the goals as Milan emerged with a 3-0 win from their trip to Novara. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:40:35 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Milan_Inter_keep_pressure_on_in_Italy_710294.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Winger_Paterson_on_four_month_ban_710293.html James Paterson is on a four-month ban after using a prohibited painkiller during the US World Cup campaign. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:34:38 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Winger_Paterson_on_four_month_ban_710293.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Robertson_wins_snooker_Masters_710289.html Neil Robertson has become the first Australian to win the Masters snooker tournament on Sunday night. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:28:59 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Robertson_wins_snooker_Masters_710289.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Drogba_saves_Ivory_Coast_blushes_710270.html Didier Drogba saves Ivory Coast with a 1-0 win in a tense Group B opener against Sudan on Sunday. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:12:16 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Drogba_saves_Ivory_Coast_blushes_710270.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Tomic_wishes_Hewitt_best_of_luck_710194.html Bernard Tomic has wished Lleyton Hewitt well as he goes into battle at the Australian Open. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:05:44 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/01/23/Tomic_wishes_Hewitt_best_of_luck_710194.html