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Khawaja plans to silence critics

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Usman Khawaja says he is misunderstood by some in the Cricket Australia hierarchy, admitting a casual exterior is often mistaken for a bad attitude by those who ''don't really know me well enough''.

Conflicting stories of a fateful night

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Police are called to Corey Norman's home in the early hours of Sunday morning, April 21. Three NRL footballers are said to have been locked out of the home by a woman who would later claim one of them, South Sydney's Ben Te'o, had struck her.

Waterhouse is ruining industry: rival

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Sportingbet has backed calls for a complete ban on the spruiking of live odds and launched a withering attack on Tom Waterhouse.

Te'o will put new unit to ultimate test

Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

A woman's assertion she was assaulted by Ben Te'o will be one of the first big tests for the NRL's integrity unit.

CA fines Warner over tweets

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:06:16 GMT

David Warner's twitter tirade at journalists has cost him a $5750 fine, the maximum financial penalty for a first offence.

Alleged spot-fixer may face life in jail

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:13:49 GMT

Accused cricket fixer faces the possibility of life in prison after charges were upgraded by Delhi police.

SBW fights in Benji, Cooper corner

Wed, 22 May 2013 05:15:29 GMT

Sonny Bill Williams has leapt to the defence of Benji Marshall and Quade Cooper.

'There was blood everywhere.'

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:36:50 GMT

The Cronulla prop lay in a pool of his own blood unaware the damage he had caused to himself after cutting his heel, but he's now on the comeback trail.

Te'o rejects claim he assaulted woman

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:56:13 GMT

The NRL's integrity unit is investigating claims by a woman that she was assaulted by Ben Te'o.

Junior 'can't handle Mark Hunt's power'

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:46:24 GMT

Three Aussie contenders. Three underdogs. But three mixed martial artists who can shock the world at UFC 160 in Las Vegas on Sunday [Australian time].

Experience has Mason in line for Blues

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Willie Mason is set to be recalled by NSW coach Laurie Daley.

Swans not resting on their laurels

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:14:17 GMT

A handful of stars have raised the bar higher, writes David Sygall.

Warner is captain material: Sutherland

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:46:39 GMT

David Warner will not be scratched as a future captaincy candidate despite his extraordinary social media outburst at journalists, Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland says.

Warner still captain material: Sutherland

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:46:39 GMT

David Warner will not be scratched as a future captaincy candidate despite his extraordinary social media outburst at journalists, Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland says.

GF rematch for A-League's opening round

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:05:41 GMT

A-League champions Central Coast will begin their title defence at home against Western Sydney Wanderers.

No Fulham offer for Schwarzer

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:34:22 GMT

Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer feels he has done enough to deserve a new contract at Fulham, and if the London club fails to deliver he will consider offers from other Premier League sides.

Soward will not ease off against Panthers

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:42:24 GMT

Jamie Soward knows what people will say should his Dragons falter against the team whose jersey he will be wearing next year.

Is Benji bench bound again?

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:32:13 GMT

The latest news from the NRL as clubs name their sides for round 11.

Quade Cooper a pawn in greater game

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:26:54 GMT

Reds five-eighth is the point of difference in the public posturing to secure the Wallabies coaching job.

Quade Cooper a pawn in a greater game

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:26:54 GMT

Reds five-eighth is the point of difference in the public posturing to secure the Wallabies coaching job.

Evans 'greedy' for Giro win

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:48:52 GMT

With less than a week to go in the Giro d'Italia, Cadel Evans is going to start getting "greedy" and do all he can to win the race.

Seventy-seven enough for Deans

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

It is a testament to Berrick Barnes' contribution to the Wallabies last year that, after just 77 minutes of Super Rugby this year, the NSW playmaker was still among the first 25 players named to face the British and Irish Lions in a month's time.

Cooper can make squad, says coach

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Michael Cheika paid no heed to Quade Cooper's so-called defensive weaknesses in round two this season.

All bets off: NRL rethinks gaming ties

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

The NRL is considering abandoning its official partnership with a bookmaker.

NRL Power Rankings - round 10

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:07:56 GMT

Although the Storm escaped with a draw in Melbourne on Monday night, their performance only confirmed that this is a team in decline.