Last updated: March 01, 2011

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Dragons are world champs

Ryan Hoffman

ST George Illawarra have got their season off to a flying start with victory in the World Club Challenge over Wigan today.

UFC's freedom to pound

Jon Fitch

HOW many UFC fight cards have been defined by a cartwheel? "But, man, I had to get it out of the way," jokes agent Brian Ebersole.

Hopefuls get their skates on

Jacob Hendryx

THE Adelaide City Skatepark will come alive today as fans turn out to watch SA's top skateboarders battle it out in the SbA Dew Series.

Evans faces his steepest climb

Cadel Evans

CADEL Evans starts his season in Italy next week, determined to win the Tour de France in July.

Jongewaard is king of the mountain

Chris Jongerwaard

COMEBACK kid cyclist Chris Jongewaard is making the right kind of headlines again.

The dark side of Chris Lytle

Chris Lytle

CHRIS Lytle is dangerous because of the dark. An engulfing blackness that needs only seconds to surround you. Confound and confuse you.

Track coach given team ultimatum

Eric Hollingsworth

TRACK and field manager Eric Hollingsworth has been given an ultimatum: focus on the team rather than the individual.

SA's Roberts joins Saxobank

Luke Roberts

ADELAIDE'S Luke Roberts is back in cycling's pro peloton after signing with Team Saxobank-Sungard.

Owners and players differ in NFL talks

National Football League

PROGRESS has been made in talks between NFL owners and the player union but major differences remain ahead of contract deadlines.

What you missed overnight

Sports Fix

THE latest cricket 'veteran' debuts, NFL pay talks stall again and AFL stars get a UFC lesson. Get your overnight sports fix here.

Bisping may move to Sydney

Michael Bisping

MICHAEL Bisping wants you to consider one thing before ever booing him again - his new neighbourhood could be yours.

Crusaders cancel Hurricanes match

canterbury crusaders

THE Crusaders have withdrawn from their Super Rugby match against the Hurricanes in Wellington due to the Christchurch earthquake.

Rivera: Bisping can forget kiss of life

Jorge Rivera

JORGE Rivera has stepped up his controversial taunt campaign ahead of UFC 127 in Sydney.

Could it be Slater's last wave?

Kelly Slater

SURF superstar Kelly Slater may call last drinks on his stellar career at the conclusion of the Quiksilver Pro here.

Ponting gets off after 'TV incident'

Sports fix thurs

RICKY  Ponting reprimanded by the ICC, Ecclestone gives back $40m and the New Jersey Nets pick up Deron Williams.

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Christchurch World Cup games in doubt

World Cup thumb

DOUBT has been cast over Christchurch's ability to host Rugby World Cup matches after yesterday's deadly earthquake.

Stadium damage tipped to evict Crusaders

Crusaders thumb

THE Crusaders may need to find a new home for the Super rugby season with AMI Stadium reportedly badly damaged.

Earthquake triggers venue talks

Robbie Deans

RUGBY Union World Cup organisers will be forced to discuss contingency plans for shifting the Wallabies' two pool games away from Christchurch.

Michael Bisping Live Chat

michael bisping

HE'S one of the most popular household names in Mixed Martial Arts, and now Michael Bisping is back in Australia, ready for UFC 127. Live Chat
 

Jana back and fighting fit

Jana Rawlinson

THE forgotten star of Australian athletics, Jana Rawlinson, is back in the country to begin her London Olympic campaign.

Neil Robertson

Pocketing a world title ... Aussie Neil Robertson makes a shot  during his victory over Scot Graeme Dott in the final of the  World Snooker Championships Sheffield, England. 

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What you missed overnight

Sports Fix

PONTING smashes a TV, Jana Rawlinson's back and Stoner tops timesheet in Malaysia. Get your overnight sports fix here.

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Aussies would drop at Olympics

John Coates

AUSTRALIA would slip three places on the Olympic medals table if next year's London Games were held this year, according to new data.

Tuesday sports fix

Sports Fix Tuesday

THE Bahrain Grand Prix gets cancelled, Stosur now World No. 4, Gattuso cops ban for head-butt and beer the new sports drink.

Brawling surfers disqualified

Sunny Garcia

TWO professional surfers have been disqualified from a competition on the Gold Coast over their alleged involvement in a fight with a local surfer.

Cops confirm surf brawl

sunny garcia jeremy flores

HAWAIIAN surfing legend Sunny Garcia has consulted a lawyer after being implicated in an alleged fight in the water on Saturday.

Wheeling Cavendish back to best

CYCLING-OMAN-TOUR

DUTCH rider Robert Gesink won the Tour of Oman here on Sunday after the sixth and final stage.

Monday sports fix

Sports fix Monday

TOE wrestling makes a comeback, surfing legends ditch their boards and brawl, Fev - say no more, and where is Webber? Read more.

Mountain biker chases London Olympics

mountain bike

CHRIS Jongewaard is no stranger to national mountain bike championships. He's won four, but next week's race is different.

George Sotiropoulos in UFC action

UFC Acer Arena

CHECK out George Sotiropoulos in some of his other UFC fights.

George Sotiropoulos in UFC action

UFC Acer Arena

CHECK out George Sotiropoulos in some of his other UFC fights.

Sotiropoulos vs Siver

George Sotiropoulos

THIS is going to be one cracker of a fight and I guarantee that it won't go to decision.

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Aussie George wants shot at title

George Sotiropoulos

AUSTRALIA'S own UFC star George Sotiropoulos could be just one step away from a world title fight.

Buzz much more than just hype

Mortlock

WITHOUT a ball having been passed or kicked yet, the Melbourne Rebels, already has established an impressive presence.

Coach dismisses hybrid rugby talk

Rod Macqueen

MELBOURNE coach Rod Macqueen has poured scorn on suggestions the Rebels will play hybrid rugby against the Waratahs.

Deans signals Rebels rising

Robbie Deans

WALLABIES coach Robbie Deans believes Melbourne has lucked on perfect timing to threaten the NSW Waratahs.

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ALL the action in the lead up to UFC 127 in Sydney, Australia.

Aaron Baddeley wins Northern trust Open

Baddeley wins

AARON Baddeley has broken a four-year USPGA drought to win the Northern Trust Open.

Jana Rawlinson is back

Jana Rawlinson

Jana Rawlinson has quietly slipped back into Australia to begin her London Olympic campaign.

Cricket World Cup opening ceremony

gffufy

All 14 captains in the 2011 cricket World Cup were paraded in front of adoring fans at Dhaka's Bangabandhu Stadium for the tournament's open...

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