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England lead by 59 at stumps
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AUSTRALIA'S Ashes campaign is terminally ill after a humiliating opening day to the fourth Test at the MCG.
Australia hit a new low in the Ashes series, dismissed for just 98 runs in less than 43 overs on day one of the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG.
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The reborn Queensland Reds were rugby union's success story of 2010 - and Will Genia and co are ready to take the next step.
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AFTER her success at the Delhi Commonwealth Games, Sally Pearson is focused on ruling the world in South Korea next August.
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Rugby League
Battle to be state's 4th NRL team
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THE battle-lines are drawn - Central Queensland and the Ipswich Jets go to war in the hope of becoming Queensland's fourth NRL team.
Magic year for mighty Maroons
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AS 2010 winds up it's time to take a look back at the sporting year that was - and what better way to start than with the mighty Maroons.
Kevin Gordon breaks silence
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WHAT'S all the fuss about Kevin Gordon? The Gold Coast Titans winger has spoken for the first time since his media ban was lifted by coach John Cartwright.
Sport Confidential
Diamond ring for Diamonds star
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MARK Gilbride has played professional rugby in Italy and Japan and until now nerves have never been a problem.
Power bands exposed as fakes
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A POPULAR wristband claiming to boost strength, balance and flexibility has been caught out by the ACCC for false advertising.
Tigers legend Rioli dead
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THE football community is in mourning after the death of former AFL Richmond great Maurice Rioli at 53.
Rugby Union
Resurgent Reds ready for next step
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AS 2010 winds up it's time to take a look back at the sporting year that was - and our attention now turns to the resurgent Reds.
Soccer
When the going gets turf
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MIRON Bleiberg believes the unpredictable and sodden nature of the newly laid Suncorp pitch will act as the great leveller in tonight's M1 Derby.
Roar, Coast battle out 2-2 draw
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BRISBANE Roar twice came from behind to grab a 2-2 draw with the Gold Coast at Suncorp Stadium and stretched to 18 their unbeaten run.
Cricket
England lead by 59 at stumps
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Michael Horan at the MCG AUSTRALIA'S Ashes campaign is terminally ill after a humiliating opening day to the fourth Test at the MCG.
Ponting primed to face barrage
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Will Swanton RICKY Ponting's dare for England to target his broken finger in the Boxing Day cricket Test has been accepted.
Local Heroes
Brisbane wildcard entry for Millman
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QUEENSLANDER John Millman has earned the first men's wildcard to the Brisbane International next month.
Golf
Aussie Open to precede Presidents Cup
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AUSTRALIA'S golf schedule has been revamped for next year, with confirmation the Australian Open will precede the Presidents Cup in Melbourne.
Motor Sport
Kelly, Murphy back together
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HOLDEN V8 Supercars legend Greg Murphy has been thrown a lifeline by former teammate Rick Kelly.
Racing
Listen Son overdue for black type
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Nathan Exelby TONY Gollan is frustrated by Listen Son's bridesmaid status in stakes races, but has no doubts the consistent gelding will atone.
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