Hunt suspended for six weeks

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Karmichael Hunt cops a six week suspension and a $30,000 fine from the ARU after admitting to cocaine possession... Read more

Veteran allrounder Shane Watson admits he's only got himself to blame after being dropped against Afghanistan.

GWS Giants' prize recruits Ryan Griffen and Joel Patfull will each make their debut against Gold Coast.

Michael Clarke hopes one of his batsmen will become the first player to notch 300 runs in a one-day international.

Manly Sea Eagles coach Geoff Toovey says he is holding onto hope that Daly Cherry- Evans will stay at the club.

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Iqbal leads Bangladesh to important win over Scotland
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Watson hoping against hopes for World Cup return
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Watson hopes for World Cup reprieve
Out-of-form all-rounder Shane Watson faces a fight to break back into the World Cup side for Sunday's crunch clash with Sri Lanka at the SCG.

Hunt fined for cocaine possession
Playing future of code-hopper Karmichael Hunt up in the air after he was fined for drug.
Hunt banned for six weeks by ARU, QRU
Karmichael Hunt has been cleared to return to rugby in less than a month after the Australian Rugby Union handed down their penalties to the code-hopper.
Reds ban, fine fullback Karmichael Hunt after cocaine conviction
Sydney (AFP) - High-profile rugby star Karmichael Hunt was banned for six weeks and fined Aus$30,000 (US$23,500) by the Queensland Reds following a drug conviction Thursday in a case that...

Hunt fined for cocaine possession
Playing future of code-hopper Karmichael Hunt up in the air after he was fined for drug.
Toovey confident of staying at Manly
Manly coach Geoff Toovey says his job is not under threat despite speculation to the contrary ahead of the round one opener against Parramatta.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 2014 NRL premiership ring found during NT Police drug raid in Darwin
A Darwin man allegedly found in possession of a rare NRL premiership ring will contest the charge of unlawfully possessing property, his lawyer says.

Del Potro receives Indian Wells wildcard
Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Former US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro has received a wild card into Indian Wells, the first ATP Masters tournament of 2015, organizers said...
Tomic key to Aussie Cup hopes v Czech
An injury to Nick Kyrgios has thrust Bernard Tomic back into the spotlight as Australia bid to upset Davis Cup top seeds Czech Republic in Ostrava.
Murray banks on home boost in USA Davis Cup tie
London (AFP) - Andy Murray said on Wednesday that the support of the Glasgow crowd could give Great Britain the edge in this weekend's Davis Cup World Group tie against the United States.

Griffen and Patfull to debut for GWS
Major recruits Ryan Griffen and Joel Patfull are scheduled to make their debut for...
Bombers have a point to prove: Saints
St Kilda say the makeshift Bombers line-up they will face in the NAB Challenge will be...
Hawks, 'Roos name strong AFL squads
Hawthorn and North Melbourne have noticeably beefed up their squads for Sunday's NAB...

Scuffles mar Corinthians win over champions San Lorenzo
By Andrew Downie
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Corinthians beat Libertadores Cup holders San Lorenzo 1-0 on Wednesday to maintain their 100 percent record in this year's competition but...
Merrick extends Phoenix stay
Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick says the decision to extend his contract at the A-League club for another three years was a no-brainer.
United v Arsenal promises another FA Cup blockbuster
By Justin Palmer
Manchester United and Arsenal have served up some classic FA Cup encounters going back to their first 109 years ago and Monday's quarter-final under ...