Mutizwa’s best sets up Mashonaland
A round-up from the seventh round of the Logan Cup as Mashonaland complete an impressive victory
Archive for November, 2009
Jon Jones Reality Check
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - UFC lightweight champion BJ Penn may be fighting on December 12th, but mixed martial arts' latest prodigy takes to the Octagon a week earlier. He's Jon Jones. You've heard the name, you've seen what he can do in the Octagon, and you've heard all about the 22-year old's potential.
Nielsen expects stiffer challenge in Adelaide
The first Test at the Gabba may have been embarrassingly one-sided but Tim Nielsen, Australia's coach, expects stiffer resistance in the second starting Friday
Wales head back to drawing board
Wales say their disappointing autumn and the evolving world scene will see them produce a new Six Nations game plan.
Ireland requests extra Cup spot
The Republic of Ireland has appealed to world governing body FIFA to be allowed to compete as a 33rd team in next year's World Cup finals, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Monday.
Huddersfield Giants sign up Horne
Former Hull FC utility player Graeme Horne agrees a one-year deal at Huddersfield Giants.
John Beattie’s view
There are too many players on the pitch, argues Scotland's former Lion
Bollinger to get his chance
Coach Tim Nielsen has all but confirmed Doug Bollinger will replace injured paceman Ben Hilfenhaus in the Australian XI for the second Test against West Indies at Adelaide Oval.
Socceroos can be dirty rotten scoundrels, too
Whether we like it or not, there will come a time when we must play by the rest of the world's rather flexible rules if we are to be serious about winning.
Muscat facing three-match ban
Wellington's Manny Muscat is facing a three-match suspension for his illegal challenge on Brisbane Roar forward Tommy Oar.
Injury-free Sohail Tanvir targets regular place
Sohail Tanvir, the Pakistan fast bowler, has said he is happy with his recovery from the back injury that affected his form over the past six months
Elliott keen to do more with the ball
Grant Elliott has expressed his keenness to make a bigger contribution with the ball in the second Test against Pakistan in Wellington
Full-back spot no concern for Broncos
Brisbane coach Ivan Henjak has not ruled out using internationals Darren Lockyer and Justin Hodges at full-back next season with troubled footballer Tim Smith a big chance to re-ignite his NRL career with the Broncos.
‘We didn’t assess conditions properly’ – Graeme Smith
South Africa's captain Graeme Smith has called on his young team to learn to adapt to conditions better
Knee injury rules out Hilfenhaus
The Victoria paceman Clint McKay has been called into the Australian squad for the second Test against West Indies
All Blacks complain about Woodcock injuries
New Zealand has filed an official complaint with the International Rugby Board after prop Tony Woodcock suffered abrasions around his eyes during Saturday's 39-12 win over France in Marseille.
Kookas urged to keep the pedal down
Rising hockey star Eddie Ockenden says Australia's scorching Champions Trophy start needs to be built upon if the Kookaburras are to deliver on their promise.
Hilfenhaus to miss second Test
In-form Australia paceman Ben Hilfenhaus has succumbed to a knee tendon injury and will miss the second Test against West Indies at Adelaide Oval, beginning Friday.
Golf ‘badly needs’ Tiger to be OK
John Daly fears that golf will suffer if Tiger Woods sustains any long-term damage from the mystery car crash outside his Florida home last week.
Oliver’s drug suspension dropped
Jockey Damien Oliver has won his appeal against a one-month suspension and is free to ride Apache Cat in next month's Hong Kong Sprint.
Injury returns lift Bulls’ Hopes
Queensland is banking on the return of all-rounder James Hopes and paceman Ben Laughlin to spark a team turnaround against Victoria in Wednesday's one-day match at the MCG.
Roos satisfied with draftees
Sydney coach Paul Roos says he is confident the Swans' crop of draftees will help solve some of his side's deficiencies.
Paine still not fit to return
Tasmanian wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Paine has been ruled out of Saturday's one-day match against New South Wales in Launceston.
Bulls rely on Hopes and Laughlin
Queensland have received a boost with the internationals James Hopes and Ben Laughlin fit to return in Wednesday's FR Cup encounter
Mason can make amends at Storm: Finch
Melbourne five-eighth Brett Finch has told Willie Mason that playing at the Storm can make him a better person as well as a better player.
Wallabies desperate to maintain momentum
Australia lock Dean Mumm says the crushing win over Wales at Millennium Stadium must be the new benchmark for the Jekyll and Hyde Wallabies.
Lara scolds Windies’ lack of future vision
Batting great Brian Lara has conceded West Indies has a habit of turning great cricketing prospects into mediocre ones, in the wake of its first Test capitulation against Australia.
Harrison to return to Brumbies
Former Wallabies second-rower Justin Harrison has been handed the chance to mend his battered reputation by joining the Brumbies for the 2010 Super 14 season.
Surf’s hotting up around champion Gilmore
Surfing world champion Stephanie Gilmore says the standards being set by younger competitors make it harder to stay on top.
Back injury forces Taylor out of tour
Jerome Taylor has been ruled out of the remainder of the West Indies-Australia series with a back strain
Roberts to return for Tour Down Under
Olympic gold medallist Luke Roberts will return to cycling's UCI ProTour next year, debuting with German team Milram at the Tour Down Under.
Injured Taylor heading home
The West Indies' dreadful tour of Australia has copped another blow with pace spearhead Jerome Taylor ruled out of the rest of the three-Test series.
‘I’m not going anywhere’ – Gayle
Chris Gayle will not be quitting as West Indies captain but acknowledges the three-day defeat in Brisbane was "downright embarrassing"
Ibrahimovic wins Clasico for 10-man Barca
Swedish supersub Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the hero as 10-man Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in an enthralling 'El Clasico' at Camp Nou to move top of the table by two points on Monday (AEDT).
Svelte Daly arrives for Aussie Open tilt
John Daly says he is excited to be back in the country ahead of this week's Australian Open at the New South Wales Golf Club.