City up to second after holding off determined Jets
Melbourne City moved into second position on the A-League table after seeing off a determined challenge from Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park in the first of this A-League season's Thursday fixtures.
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Michael Lynch
Michael Lynch, The Age's expert on soccer, has had extensive experience of high level journalism in the UK and Australia. Michael has covered the Socceroos through Asia, Europe and South America in their past three World Cup campaigns. He has also reported on Grands Prix and top class motor sport from Asia and Europe. He has won several national media awards for both sports and industry journalism.
Winx set to be ranked as world's top-rated turf horse
When Australian wonder mare Winx walloped the Cox Plate field by eight lengths and more on that stormy Saturday in Melbourne some three weeks ago she was not just galloping into the Australian record books: she was putting herself on a par with the previous queen of the Australian turf, Black Caviar.
Melbourne City coach John van 't Schip advocates regular match timeslot
Melbourne City boss John van 't Schip might, in his own words, be merely a coach, but he knows how to get fans to matches to support teams.
FFA backs Britain in FIFA poppy row with Remembrance Day celebration
The FFA is set to follow the English and Scottish football associations towards a possible collision with FIFA over poppies on shirts decision.
Muscat backs video referee trial in A-League
One man who cannot wait for the FFA's video trial to be implemented is Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat.
City off to winning W-League start over luckless Jets
Melbourne City's hard fought 1-0 win over Newcastle Jets evidence their 2016-17 season will be far from the walk in the park.
Controversy haunts Muscat, but plenty to like in defeat
Controversial refereeing decisions seem to be dogging Melbourne Victory this season.
Melbourne success whets Appleby's appetite for more next year
The Sheikh Mohammed-owned Godolphin Racing operation will try to sign off from the Spring Carnival in style next weekend at Sandown when it plans to back up Qewy in the Sandown Cup.
Corstens and Gelagotis make Family Day one to remember
It's Melbourne Cup week, the holiest of holies on the Australian racing calendar.
Rock and awe: Awesome Rock stuns rivals to win Emirates Stakes
Awesome Rock stuns rivals to win Emirates Stakes.
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