NSW took out the first round of Origin by 14 points to 6 last night. The Blues dominated in front of their home crowd at ANZ Stadium to take the first round lead for the first time since 2008. The win was marred by a one match ban on captain Paul Gallen. Report by Callum…
DetailsPics or it didn’t happen – a fan at last night’s Origin match. Photo by Amy Neumann NSW police have praised the crowd at last night’s State of origin opener at ANZ Stadium. “To have only a handful of incidents out of such a large crowd is testament to the New South Wales and Queensland…
DetailsWorkers are silhouetted at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium, home of the 2014 World Cup. The Socceroos’ loss to Japan last night has made it harder for Australia to book a flight to Brazil. The Socceroos were just two minutes away from glory against group B leaders Japan in last night’s World Cup qualifying match. A…
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Bernard Tomic’s father, accused of assaulting Barnard’s practice partner, has been suspended from the ATP Tour until further notice. “Following last week’s incident in Madrid concerning John Tomic, and the ensuing investigation, Mr Tomic’s credential privileges have been suspended at all ATP tournaments until further notice,” the ATP said in a statement this morning. French…
DetailsRUGBY LEAGUE Tonight’s double-header will feature the Broncos taking on the Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane and the Bulldogs vs West Tigers at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium. Bulldogs vs West Tigers The last time these teams met, in round 24 last season, the Dogs edged out the Tigers in extra time for a thrilling 23-22 win.…
DetailsJohn Singleton has acknowledged the sources whose comments led him to drop Gai Waterhouse as trainer for his horses. The dispute arose over comments allegedly made by Ms Waterhouse’s bookmaker son Tom Waterhouse about champion mare More Joyous’s chances of winning the All Aged Stakes at Randwick last Saturday. What was said, if anything, is…
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The Central Coast Mariners reign supreme as of Sunday, winning the A-League grand final 2-0 against the spirited Western Sydney Wanderers. Graham Arnold’s men proved too tough a task for the Wanderers, dominating most of the match. After the match, Wanderers fan Chris Rizk told The Newsroom, “It’s a massive achievement from the boys. To be…
DetailsAdam Scott this week became the first Australian to win the US Masters golf tournament. It took 77 years for an Aussie to don the illustrious winner’s green jacket. An Australian had been runner-up nine times, including Scott, who tied for second place in 2011 alongside fellow Australian Jason Day. Greg Norman – who lost in…
DetailsRoyal Ascot, June 2012. Black Caviar had kicked clear of her rivals in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes. Jockey Luke Nolen dropped his hands, expecting the great mare to coast home as she always did. Two fliers appeared on her outside. Nolen panicked, urging Black Caviar to dig deep. She was injured, badly. But Black Caviar…
DetailsEssendon’s controversial former sports scientist Stephen Dank claims coach James Hird took banned drugs last year. Hird is “horrified” by the allegations. In a statement released by the club this morning he said they were “made by a person or people who appear determined to destroy my reputation”. “I have at all times fully adhered…
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