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White conquers Gordonvale Pyramid

<strong>Endurance: </strong>Great Pyramid Race men's winner Chris White powers along the road yesterday. Picture: MIKE WATT

DESPITE bad memories of a horror run lingering from two years ago, Chris White avenged the demons by taking out the Great Pyramid Race in Gordonvale on Saturday.

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Crusaders win after amazing Cairns rugby comeback

<strong>Try:</strong> Barron Trinity's fullback Dale Ahwang scores a try during a period when the Bulls went on the rampage against Southside Crusaders. Picture: MIKE WATT

THE rugby gods not only shined down upon the Southside Crusaders, but also on the Barlow Park crowd who were treated to one of the most gripping CDRU clashes in recent memory on Saturday night.

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Cape fans expected to show their Pride today

<strong>Fanbase:</strong> Northern Pride prop Luke Harlen is expecting a big crowd of 5000 people at today's historic match against South Logan Magpies at Bamaga’s Yusia Ginau Oval. Picture: MIKE WATT

NORTHERN Pride prop Luke Harlen has only one expectation of Bamaga ahead of today's historic Queensland Cup fixture against the Souths  
Logan Magpies at Yusia Ginau Oval.

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Imposing prop returns to boost the Crusaders in Cairns rugby

<strong>Top player: </strong>Southside's Derek Faaofo (left) will return from suspension for todays preliminary final.

Southside Crusaders coach Otto Suavai didn't wait for an explanation earlier in the week when he was told his imposing prop Derek Faaofo was eligible to make a shock return for today's CDRU preliminary final against the Barron Trinity Bulls.

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Mareeba given boost in chase for third spot

<strong>Sights:</strong>Mareeba mentor Makse Srhoj says his team is after third spot on the ladder.

MAREEBA United's bold chase for third spot in the FNQ Football premier league has been bolstered by the return of FNQ Bulls speedster Jamie Carroll.

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Pride stick with their winning line-up

<strong>Try:</strong> Ryan Ghietti will be partnered by Mick Wilson in the halves.

THE Northern Pride have named an unchanged line-up from last week to tackle the Souths Logan Magpies at Bamaga tomorrow. 

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Crocs provide right medicine in AFL Cairns

<strong>Star: </strong>Ben McCartney is delivering in Crocs' bid for the premiership.

PORT DOUGLAS utility Ben McCartney will continue to defy the doctor's orders as the Crocs attempt to make up for last season's heartbreaking AFL Cairns grand final loss.

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Leps down Lightning in Cairns netball thriller

<strong>Pressure:</strong> Lightning's goal shooter Juanita Maiden (right) tries to block a pass by Leprechauns centre Kelsey Ash during Wednesday night's thriller which Leprechauns clinched 48-47. Picture: BRENDAN FRANCIS

LEPRECHAUNS have kept their Cairns Netball Association premiership hopes alive by beating Lightning 48-47 in an extra-time thriller at the Martyn St courts.

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Taipans off to good start

<strong>Impressive new boy:  </strong>Taipans Brad Hill gets a slam dunk in the pre-season game against the American Roadrunners in Cairns last night. Picture: BRENDAN FRANCIS

JUST two days of training and only five contracted Taipans on court, but the Snakes looked good last night.

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Three Cairns BMX riders win ultimate prize

<strong>Glory:</strong> Cairns BMX riders who competed in the world titles (back) John McGee, Harald Weber, Aislynn Weber and Ronan Weber and (front) Regina and Kathryn McGee. In air: Brian Borusiewicz and Josh Nash. Picture: STEWART McLEAN

IT is a long way from Cairns to Copenhagen, but eight local BMX stars have done the round trip and three of them will wear the ultimate prize on their bikes for the next 12 months as a result.

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FNQ Bulls players among All stars

Peter Tokesi

A SPLATTERING of FNQ Bulls players will feature on QSL grand final day, just not in the game they had hoped to.

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Northern Pride takes on Souths Logan Magpies in Cape York

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AS well as registering a win, Northern Pride coach David Maiden hopes his players soak in what will be a unique experience when they take on the Souths Logan Magpies at Bamaga on Saturday.

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New-look Taipans but more changes to come

CAIRNS get their first look at some new Taipans tonight, but what they put on the floor against the visiting University of Texas San Antonio will hardly be a portrayal of the final product.

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New Taipans point guard has big shoes to fill

A DESIRE to play in a team driven by collective success rather than personal progression was the key factor in getting Bronx-bred Jamar Wilson in Taipans colours.

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Northern Pride powers to victory with four-try burst

THE Northern Pride's grip on second spot became a little tighter on Saturday night when they beat the Mackay Cutters 30-10 at Barlow Park after a late flurry of points.

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<strong>Full throttle: </strong>Pride's Davin Crampton on the burst against South Logan at Bamaga on Saturday. Pictures: STUART McLEAN

Northern Pride crumbles in Cape

ONE word you never want to use to describe your team's performance is "embarrassing", but Northern Pride coach David Maiden had no option after Saturday's 40-22 loss to the Souths Logan Magpies at Yusia Ginau Oval in Bamaga. more



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    Local rivalry on a worldwide stage

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    Marlins cap mighty year

    THE Cairns Marlins capped a stunning year on the soccer field with a 2-0 victory against their Townsville rivals to secure the John Bomben under-11 A division.

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