Genia dropped, Mowen to captain Wallabies
CHRIS DUTTON 11:09am The Wallabies have a new captain with Ben Mowen to lead the team into action against Argentina on Saturday night after Will Genia was dumped from the starting XV on Wednesday.
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Waerea-Hargreaves to miss Manly clash
MICHAEL CARAYANNIS 11:12pm League: The NRL judiciary panel took just five minutes to ignore an impassioned plea from Jared Waerea-Hargreaves and suspend the prop for one week.
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Thomas Bach elected president of IOC
Pirate Irwin 6:54am Olympics: Thomas Bach fulfilled a long-held dream on Tuesday as he was elected to the most powerful position in sport, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), in Buenos Aires.
Goodes turns up heat in race to return
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Wallabies great Genia facing bench time
CHRIS DUTTON Rugby: Rookie halfback Nic White could be thrust into the No.9 jersey to help end the Wallabies' horror form if captain Will Genia is benched on Wednesday.
Widdop's recovery has Storm thinking
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Nadal answers all challenges again
Harvey Araton Tennis: When they embraced at the net, Rafael Nadal momentarily rested his head on Novak Djokovic's shoulder. This was classic Nadal, killing another opponent with kindness.
Team NZ increase America's Cup lead
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Earl granted extension, will meet ASADA
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Hayes colt draws ideal barrier for Rosehill bid
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League
Broncos sign Martin Kennedy from Roosters
11:28am The Brisbane Broncos have moved to beef up their inconsistent forward pack by signing Sydney Roosters prop Martin Kennedy on a three-year deal.
Toovey's big names line up for finals return
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Dumb move to change plan for Pumas: Jones
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Lealiifano says Folau should not be blamed
Justin Chadwick The Wallabies back line had a tough old time of it last week, but it wasn't Israel Folau's fault, his teammates say.
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Blues look to Simpson for spiritual lift
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England on track for World Cup after draw
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Netherlands, Italy qualify for World Cup
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Coates wins race to become vice-president
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Raikkonen set for Ferrari as Massa leaves
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Basketball gets TV boost with new ABC deal
7:23am Basketball: The WNBL, Opals and Boomers will receive greater free-to-air television coverage after a deal announced by Basketball Australia and the ABC on Wednesday.
Amla claims top South African cricket award
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Osieck must shake up or be shipped out
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League is badly outskilling Union
The skill gap between the best of Australian rugby union and the cream of Australian rugby league could be at an historical high.
Stuart but wasn't equipped to do the job
After being hailed as the best Parramatta coach since Jack Gibson when he signed a three year deal, Ricky Stuart's departure is set to be met with a bitter response.
Waiting for Cooper just isn't good enough
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As good as it's going to get for England
The fault-lines in the national game run so deep that curing them is mission impossible.
Knights' armour shines ... against Parra
Sunday's victory by Newcastle over Parramatta showed yet again the value of great leadership and experience in a football club.
Oliver's year to forget won't tarnish legacy
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McKenzie’s men come up short in power race
The Wallabies have become spectators in Test rugby’s arms race.
Salary cap changes could end in tiers
Three games on the final day of the regular season exposed an unintended benefit of the second-tier salary cap.
