Steve Blake to make NBL debut vs Brisbane
Sydney Kings coach Andrew Gaze is embracing the expectation on his star-studded roster as they sit on top of the NBL table. A four-game winning streak coupled with the arrival of former NBA guard Steve Blake this week have long-suffering Kings fans dreaming of an end to their title drought. The Kings haven't been to the playoffs in six seasons and haven't looked like adding to their most recent trophy triumph in 2005. "I'm sure now that with the reputation of some of these players, that people ..>> view originalNorth Terrace to stop 'organised support' at Victory matches - SBS
A statement on the organisation's Facebook page claimed the current situation was "unworkable" and "the values the North Terrace were founded on are no longer reflected in the current culture and environment." The move comes just hours before Victory face Melbourne City in an FFA Cup semi-final derby on Tuesday night. "All fans wishing to continue to support within the designated active areas will not be aligned with the North Terrace identity. All materials and leadership will not be present ..>> view originalLowe won't appeal A-League touchline ban - SBS
Lowe was involved in a heated altercation with match officials, including referee Alan Milliner, during the half-time break in Glory's 3-2 win over City on Friday night. Glory players were protesting after City's Bruno Fornaroli was awarded a penalty, which the Uruguayan converted late in the first half. Lowe then stormed onto AAMI Park also furious with the decision. He was sent to the stands at the break, with his team going on to claim all three points thanks to an Andy Keogh hat-trick. Whil..>> view originalLIVE: Queensland v NSW Shield
New South Wales have moved into the commanding position of 2-229 on day one of their Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland thanks to an unbroken double-century stand between Steve Smith and Kurtis Patterson. Under bright Blue skies at the Gabba, Patterson (109no) reached three figures shortly before the dinner break of the day-night contest, moving ahead of Smith (97no) as the pair went shot for shot through the first two sessions after rescuing the Blues from 2-23. Queensland captain Usman K..>> view originalGiant Whitfield reportedly in ASADA sights
The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) has reportedly formed the view that Lachie Whitfield and two former Greater Western Sydney club officials should be charged under the AFL's anti-doping code, which draws a maxium four-year penalty. Whitfield is alleged to have breached the AFL's code in 2015 when he stayed at the house of former Giants' welfare manager Craig Lambert. It was reported this week that those two, as well as former GWS football manager Graeme Allan, were set to rece..>> view originalStarc, Hazlewood or bust: McDermott
Steve Smith’s Australian team is in for a bleak summer should new-ball duo Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc both break down, according to former fast bowler Craig McDermott. But the ex-Australia bowling coach said it’s not all bad news after he was impressed by the return of rapid paceman Patrick Cummins during the NSW Blues’ successful Matador BBQs One-Day Cup campaign. Hazlewood and Starc were absent during Australia’s disastrous tour of South Africa earlier this month where the tourists wer..>> view originalWatto pushed my head into the toilet: Johnson
While the weekday television program Neighbours was often an afterthought to millions of Australian teenagers following the regular 6pm screening of The Simpsons, to Shane Watson and Mitchell Johnson, the gang at Ramsay Street was at the centre of their biggest run-in. The likes of Toady, Harold and Lou weren’t the main cause of the juvenile stoush, but it was during an ad break in 2000 while Watson and Johnson were at the Centre of Excellence that things got heated after the left-arm tearaway ..>> view originalKoroibete odd one out in Wallabies inclusions Today at 5:02 PM International
Marika Koroibete has bypassed rugby’s traditional pathway to make the Wallabies Spring Tour squad but he’s the odd potential debutant out in that raged. The two other uncapped players in the squad - Kyle Godwin and Tolu Latu - have been elevated through their performances in the NRC, though both have been in the Wallabies mix in previous seasons. Koroibete’s inclusion does come at the expense of Force winger Luke Morahan, who has been on the Test fringes this season. Godwin hasn’t ..>> view originalSydney Roosters recruiter Peter O'Sullivan cops indefinite ban from NRL
Roosters recruitment manager Peter O'Sullivan has copped an indefinite ban after the NRL deemed he wasn't a fit and proper person for registration.The sanction against O'Sullivan, one of the best talent spotters in the game, relates at least in part to his association with notorious punter and brothel owner Eddie Hayson. Big player: O'Sullivan has been credited with bringing exciting fullback Latrell Mitchell to the Roosters. Photo: Getty Images Hayson, who deposited more than $700,000 i..>> view originalIn my corner: Aussie boxing roundup with Grantlee Kieza
AUSTRALIAN boxing has produced some intense rivalries over the last century but none quite as fierce or lucrative as that between Danny Green and Anthony Mundine, who will fight their long-awaited rematch at the Adelaide Oval on February 3.Their first fight 10 years ago at Aussie Stadium in Sydney was the most profitable in Australian history, generating a combined purse of close to $12 million and even now, with both on the wrong side of 40, their rematch is big enough for another huge outdoor ..>> view original
Monday, October 31, 2016
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