Harrison signs contract extension
Bath lock forward Justin Harrison signs a one-year contract extension at the Recreation Ground.
Archive for December, 2008
Nayyar quits first-class cricket
Rajeev Nayyar, the Himachal Pradesh batsman, who holds the record for the longest first-class innings, has announced his retirement after a career spanning over 20 years
The Highly Unofficial 2008 UFC Awards – The Newcomers
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - The beauty of sports is that there is a never-ending pool of talent that always replenishes each particular game, whether it's football, baseball, basketball, or mixed martial arts. 2008 saw a talented group of newcomers make their way to the Octagon, and frankly, it was tough to narrow the field down to just ten standouts.
Giants can win trophies – Hodgson
Huddersfield Giants new signing Brett Hodgson tips his new side for silverware next season.
ECB and BCCI move closer on Champions League
England's decision to send its team back to India barely two weeks after the terror attacks in Mumbai has led to a significant thaw in ties between the two national boards
Sharapova hopeful for Aussie Open
Maria Sharapova is "hopeful" of being fit to defend her Australian Open title despite withdrawing from an exhibition event in Hong Kong.
McDonald confident he can be Test No. 6
Australia's newest allrounder Andrew McDonald was organising a new-year surfing holiday when he got a phone-call that immediately changed his plans
Johnson hopes fresh faces lift Australia
The past year has been a steep learning curve for Mitchell Johnson, who hopes the injection of youth into Australia's squad for the Sydney Test will lift the team
Sydney to Hobart officially over
The crew of the last boat to finish the Sydney to Hobart yacht race has joined hundreds of fellow sailors on the Hobart waterfront for New Year's Eve celebrations.
Hilfenhaus still hoping for Test debut
Tasmanian fast bowler Ben Hilfenhaus has left for Sydney with hopes of finally making his test cricket debut.
Fresh faces get tick of approval from Johnson
Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has supported his new team-mates ahead of Saturday's third Test against South Africa.
Prince wants South Africa to build momentum
Ashwell Prince has rated himself a 60% chance of being fit for the Sydney Test, where South Africa will aim for a clean sweep having secured their first series win in Australia on Tuesday
Saurashtra set sights on big prize
Saurashtra coach Debu Mitra is confident his side has the talent to win the Ranji Trophy for the first time
Tsonga looks to avenge Open loss
Rising French tennis star Jo-Wilfried Tsonga says he is confident he can go one better and win the Australian Open in the New Year.
Marshall’s century sets up Northern Districts win
Northern Districts, Otago and Wellington were the winners in the latest round of State Shield action
First New Zealand ODI rained out
Inclement weather brought about an early end to the first ODI at Queenstown with West Indies 129 for 5 after 35.4 overs
Trim Safina ready to team up with brother
Russian star Dinara Safina says she will happily bow to the experience of older brother and former world number one Marat Safin when they team up in the Hopman Cup.
Winning yachties handed the silverware
The winners of this year's Sydney to Hobart yacht race have been presented with their trophies at an official prizegiving ceremony on the Hobart waterfront.
North sees Western Australia home
Marcus North led from the front to guide Western Australia to a five-wicket win over New South Wales in their Twenty20 Big Bash encounter in Sydney
Hilfenhaus sweating on baggy green chance
Tasmanian fast bowler Ben Hilfenhaus has left for Sydney with hopes of finally making his Test cricket debut.
North guides Warriors to victory
Western Australian captain Marcus North guided his team to a five-wicket win against New South Wales in their Twenty-20 cricket clash at the Olympic stadium in Sydney on Tuesday.
Sharapova hopes to be fit for Open defence
Maria Sharapova says she hopes to be fit to defend her title at the Australian Open in January, despite pulling out of an exhibition event in Hong Kong next month.
Pretty Woman completes Melbourne to Hobart
Victorian yacht Pretty Woman has brought the 2008 Melbourne to Hobart yacht race to a close after crossing the finishing line this morning.
Rejuvenated Coyne to kick on
Defender Chris Coyne has revealed how his surprise breakthrough for the Socceroos this year has given him the incentive to prolong a career that was drifting towards its conclusion.
Trade deficit will harm A-League
As the A-League prepares to welcome two teams within its fold, an alarming pattern is emerging regarding the movement of players to and from Australia.
An empire in disarray
Australian cricket's fortress hasn't just cracked - that has been happening for the past 12 months - it has now officially imploded. The foundations began to shake during last summer's home series against India, the roof caved in with the 2-0 loss in Indi
Sydney to Hobart expecting final finishers
Only two yachts are still yet to complete the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Villa leapfrogs Arsenal into top four
Aston Villa leapfrogged Arsenal into the last Champions League placing this morning with a 1-0 victory over Hull in the last English Premier League match of 2008.
Travel-weary Crocs ready for Dragons
The coach of the Townsville Crocodiles hopes his players will benefit from a return to their home base in tonight's NBL clash against the South Dragons.
Vaughan ready to regain England place
Former England captain Michael Vaughan still believes he has an international future and is readying himself to take on Australia despite being left out of the squad for the tour of the West Indies.
I had lost passion for the game: Drogba
Chelsea's Didier Drogba said he lost his passion for football last summer after the death of his grandmother.
Selectors to stick by senior players
Chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch says senior players will retain their places as the Australian Test cricket side undergoes a major rebuilding phase.
PIA, NBP and Abbottabad seal wins
A round-up of the third day's play of the first-round matches of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy
Aussie cyclist Cooke signs for Vacansoleil
Australian sprint specialist Baden Cooke has signed a one-year contract with Dutch outfit Vacansoleil, the second tier Continental Pro team said overnight.
Baghdatis challenges Federer to return to the top
Former Australian Open runner-up Marcos Baghdatis says Roger Federer faces a big task to win back the world number one ranking from Spain's Rafael Nadal.