Cummins, Clarke in for Australia

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Pat Cummins edges out Josh Hazlewood to claim the final spot up for grabs in Australia's XI against New Zealand... Read more

Essendon coach James Hird decides against trying to take his legal action against ASADA to the High Court.

Jason Taumalolo was "pretty close" to turning his back on the Cowboys and taking an offer from the Warriors.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika adds Stephen Larkham and Nathan Grey to his staff for the World Cup.

Wayne Bennett says Justin Hodges was always the 'anointed one' but took time to be convinced to be captain.

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India paceman Shami out of UAE match with knee strain
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - India paceman Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of Saturday's World Cup match against United Arab Emirates in Perth with a knee injury, organisers said on Friday.
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Cummins, Clarke back for Aussies
Pat Cummins has been preferred to Josh Hazlewood for Australia's World Cup clash with New Zealand, while Michael Clarke feels as fit as a fiddle.
Voges leads Warriors fightback
NSW holds small first innings lead in shield match in Newcastle.

Larkham added to Wallabies
Wallabies great Stephen Larkham has been added to the Australian staff as an assistant coach for the upcoming World Cup.
Scotland flyhalf Horne replaces banned Russell against Italy
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Horne in at 10 for Scotland's Six Nations Italy showdown
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Hodges 'anointed' Broncos NRL captain
Wayne Bennett says Justin Hodges was considered the 'anointed one' but it wasn't until a recent meeting that convinced him to be Brisbane NRL skipper.
Taumalolo "pretty close" to Warriors move
Jason Taumalolo was "pretty close" to leaving North Queensland - now he's plotting a course to bring the Cowboys their first NRL premiership.
Sheens to continue as Kangaroos coach
Tim Sheens will continue as Kangaroos coach after signing a one-year contract extension.

Federer to meet Croatian Borna Coric
In the tournament as a lucky loser from qualifying, Croatian teen Borna Coric makes the Dubai ATP semi-finals by trampling Andy Murray 6-1 6-3.
Venus, Azarenka in Qatar WTA semis
Venus Williams is into the Dubai WTA semi-finals for the first time and play Victoria Azarenka.
Federer earns a meeting with Croatian wunderkind
Dubai (AFP) - Roger Federer's bid to extend his record of Dubai Open titles to seven carried him into the semi-finals with record-breaking speed and to a meeting with the new wunderkind of...

Hird rules out High Court appeal
Essendon coach James Hird decides against taking his legal action against ASADA to High Court.
Early days for new Hawk Frawley: Hodge
New Hawthorn signing James Frawley has played his first game in brown and gold, in...
Win validates hard work: Buckley
Collingwood showcase exciting prospects like youngster Jordan De Goey during a...

Stubbins wants Montano to get fans talking
Newcastle coach is hoping Ecuadorian striker Edson Montano can set tongues wagging at Saturday's F3 derby against the Central Coast.
LeBron not happy unis chasing 10yo son
NBA star LeBron James isn't impressed his 10-year-old son, who has already shown he's a basketball talent, is being targetted by university recruiters.
Unexploded bomb shuts down Dortmund stadium
An unexploded World War II bomb was found near Borussia Dortmund's stadium on Thursday, forcing the Bundesliga club to shut down some of their operations.
The British...