Netball
Baby Thunderbirds just need time
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson says there is no quick-fix and her young squad just needs time to grasp its netball education.
Carla clear for T-Birds' next test
T-BIRDS sensation Carla Borrego has been declared a definite starter in today's crucial clash against the Queensland Firebirds in Brisbane.
We'll beat anyone claim Firebirds
QUEENSLAND Firebirds captain Lauren Nourse has backed her team-mates and is adamant the side can end three years of frustration, with the ANZ Championship crown.
T-Birds take flight in Perth
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds hit back hard from losing their first two games of the season to thump the West Coast Fever 72-53 last night.
T-Birds lack punch for title defence
THERE will be no successful ANZ Championship title defence for the Adelaide Thunderbirds this year.
T-Birds face off against turncoat
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds' brilliant bookends from last season will go head-to-head at Mile End tomorrow against the Melbourne Vixens.
Thunderbirds recruit keen to shine
PROMISING Adelaide Thunderbirds defender Kate Shimmin celebrated her 19th birthday on Sunday with a few body bumps from NSW Swifts captain Cath Cox.
T-Birds' focus is on remedies
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds will try to repair its attack before Sunday's clash with Melbourne Vixens at ETSA Park.
Rampant Swifts' sound loud title warning
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson backed her pre-season predictions and declared the NSW Swifts the team to beat.
Thunderbirds face a familiar threat
MO'ONIA Gerrard left the Thunderbirds just in time to dodge their new pink outfit.
T-Birds lacking the thunder
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds have been written off by rival coaches and captains as a threat for this year's ANZ Championship crown.
Gerrard back to face her old mates
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds premiership player Mo'onia Gerrard is likely to be in the NSW Swifts starting line-up to face her former teammates on Sunday .
New Thunderbirds must step up
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds coach Jane Woodlands-Thompson is adamant there is no risk of a premiership hangover as the side prepares to defend its ANZ Championship crown.
Sonia facing fight for Swifts start
SHE is the English netballer who is now part of the Great Wall of Sydney. But first she must secure a starting spot.
Sutton pushes case for season start
INJURY-PLAGUED Adelaide Thunderbirds defender Jo Sutton has given selectors plenty to ponder for the ANZ Championship season opener.
Borrego scoffs at pressure suggestion
BRILLIANT Adelaide Thunderbirds goaler Carla Borrego has shrugged off any idea she is under pressure to repeat last year's heroics.
Adelaide to hosts Kiwis
Australia and New Zealand will have an annual clash in Adelaide for the next three years.
Country girl Cody gets her wings
HIGHLY promising goaler Cody Lange has jumped from South Australian country netball to the world's top home-and-away competition in just 12 months.
Natalie centre and front for T-Birds
ELITE netballer Natalie Von Bertouch will captain the Adelaide Thunderbirds for the 2011 ANZ Championship season.
T-birds' young talent given wings
FOR six minutes on Sunday, the Adelaide Thunderbirds opened the window on their long-term future.
Goal shooter Carla awaits visa
THE odds of gun shooter Carla Borrego fronting for the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the ANZ Championship opening round are lengthening.
T-Birds run too hot for the Fever
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds used yesterday's lop-sided practice match to instil confidence and cohesion.
Thunderbirds give Keene the chop
THE Thunderbirds are pondering their goal circle options after cutting Jasmine Keene on the eve of the season.
Diamonds sparkle in series finale
AUSTRALIA'S netballers claimed the overall Test series over Jamaica despite a disappointing 54-51 result in their third clash in Kingston.
Goalshooter leads from front
SHARELLE McMahon led Australia to a 12-goal victory over Jamaica in the first of their three-Test netball series on Thursday.
Netballers aim high for Jamaica tour
THE Australian netball coach wants her team to master "aerial ping-pong" during their Jamaica tour.
Trio earn call-up for Jamaica tour
YOUNGSTER Amy Steel, Madison Browne and Kate Beveridge have been selected for Australia's three-Test netball tour to Jamaica this month.
Plummer wants smarter players
AUSTRALIAN coach Norma Plummer is demanding her players play smarter as the world netball championship countdown begins.
Silver Ferns win top NZ honour
THE Silver Ferns' double extra-time win over Australia for Commonwealth Games netball gold this year has been rewarded by the NZ Olympic Committee.
Diamonds lustre fades against England
AUSTRALIA had to settle for fourth spot at the World Netball Series after finishing on the wrong end of two one-goal thrillers in England.
Young Diamonds can sparkle
AUSTRALIAN captain Kate Beveridge is confident her youthful Diamonds side will be strong contenders for the second World Netball Series in England.
Borrego want to play for Australia
ADELAIDE Thunderbirds goal-shooting sensation Carla Borrego wants to play netball for Australia.
Thunderbirds unveil new look
THE Adelaide Thunderbirds have revealed their new image for next season with a pink uniform and Fairmont Homes as the new premier partner.
Flying high: Thunderbird trio off to UK
NETBALL Australia's decision to take a development squad to England for the World Netball Series is a boon for three Adelaide Thunderbirds players
T-Birds build on title win
THE ANZ Championship-winning Adelaide Thunderbirds have strengthened their future off court with SAn-owned company Stratco joining as a key sponsor.
News
Crime shadow over Samba killing
MILLIONAIRE racing identity Les Samba's underworld links may be to blame for his gangland-style street execution.
Sport
Players want to cash in
THE AFL Players' Association wants its share of the "bonus" culture enjoyed by the league's executives.