Sky Blues prevail in epic derby clash

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As the smoke cleared after another intense derby, Sydney FC had claimed bragging rights over the lowly Wanderers... Read more

Bowled out cheaply, the Aussies come within one wicket of a miraculous result before falling to New Zealand.

A knee injury to star onballer Tom Liberatore sours a convincing win by the Western Bulldogs over Richmond.

The rugby gods smile on the Brumbies as they hold on for a gutsy win over Melbourne Rebels at AAMI Park.

Spinner Ravi Ashwin helps skittle UAE for a measly total, leaving India's batsmen to quickly complete the job.

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India crush UAE at the WACA
India remain on top of their World Cup group after thrashing the United Arab Emirates by nine wickets at the WACA Ground.
WA on top after Shield win
More success for Warriors who add Blues to list of victims this season.
Cricket World Cup: Australia falls short as New Zealand clinches one-wicket win in Auckland
New Zealand has prevailed in one of the greatest ever World Cup matches, holding off the late surge of Australia's bowlers to win by one wicket at Eden Park.

Wales keep 6 Nations hopes alive with French win
Paris (AFP) - Wales kept their Six Nations hopes alive with a fourth straight victory over France as they triumphed 20-13 at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Win against England would be huge achievement: O'Connell
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Brumbies overcome Rebels in Super Rugby
The Brumbies have edged the Melbourne Rebels 20-15 in their Super Rugby clash at AAMI Park to deliver the Rebels' second-straight tight defeat.

NRL clubs call for money for local grounds
NRL clubs have given in-principle support for a plan to upgrade small local grounds.
Former Titan Steve Michaels facing arrest
Former Brisbane and Gold Coast rugby league player Steve Michaels, now playing with Hull in England, is the tenth person implicated in the NRL cocaine case.
Rabbitohs not worried about WCC hangover
South Sydney halfback Luke Keary says the NRL premiers are not anticipating a World Club Challenge hangover.

Federer lauds rivalry with Djokovic after 20th win
By Matt Smith
DUBAI (Reuters) - Roger Federer rates his rivalry with Novak Djokovic as highly as his duels with Rafa Nadal, the Swiss said after beating the Serb to win a...
Safarova sees off Azarenka for Qatar title
Doha (AFP) - Lucie Safarova continued her fine start to 2015 by claiming her first ever victory over Victoria Azarenka to win the Qatar Open title in Doha on Saturday.
Awesome Federer floors Djokovic in straight sets
By Matt Smith
DUBAI (Reuters) - Roger Federer's enduring class shone through again as the Swiss maestro beat world number one Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-5 to win the Dubai...

Dogs fear the worst for Liberatore
Midfielder to have scans amid concern he will need knee reconstruction.
Beams has glimpse of AFL future with Lions
Brisbane AFL recruit Dayne Beams has starred in his debut, chiming in to a three-point...
Injured Mackenzie set to miss AFL season
West Coast defender Eric Mackenzie is expected to miss the entire AFL season after...

Matchwinner Suarez repaying Barcelona's faith
By Iain Rogers
MADRID (Reuters) - Barcelona's decision to buy Luis Suarez from Liverpool following his ban for biting an opponent at the 2014 World Cup raised a few eyebrows but...
International football board pushes back video technology trials
Belfast (United Kingdom) (AFP) - The use of video replays to assist match officials will not be trialled for at least another year, football's rule-making body the International FA Board (IFAB)...
Lille stun Lyon and give PSG massive boost
Paris (AFP) - Ligue 1 leaders Lyon suffered their first defeat in 12 matches on Saturday, going down 2-1 at Lille to leave second-placed Paris Saint-Germain trailing by just two points with a game...