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.

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.
Brumbies beat Rebels 20-15 at AAMI Park to extend lead at top of Australian conference to four points
The Brumbies have consolidated their lead at the top of the Australian conference with a 20-15 Super Rugby win over the Rebels at AAMI Park on Saturday night.
Chiefs hit form to blitz Crusaders in Super 15
Hamilton (New Zealand) (AFP) - A Sonny Bill Williams-inspired Waikato Chiefs demolished New Zealand rivals the Canterbury Crusaders 40-16 Friday to maintain their perfect start to the Super 15...

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.

Nadal cruises into Argentina semis
Buenos Aires (AFP) - Rafael Nadal, who is gunning for a record-tying 46th clay-court title, surged into the semi-finals of the Argentina Open on Friday with a 6-1, 6-1 rout of Federico...
Nadal crushes Delbonis to reach Argentine Open semi-final
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Rafael Nadal, working his way back to top form after wrist problems last year, screamed with delight on reaching the Argentine Open semi-finals with a 6-1 6-1 rout of...
Nadal reaches semis at Argentina Open
Rafael Nadal has cruised to a 6-1 6-1 victory over Federico Delbonis and advance to the semi-finals of the Argentina Open.

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...

Injury worries as Schalke, Dortmund prepare for 'top derby'
Berlin (AFP) - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has compared it to an orgasm, Marco Reus says losing it is forbidden, but Schalke's Marco Hoeger simply believes Saturday's clash at Borussia Dortmund is...
In-form Gomez wants to continue inspiring Fiorentina
By Jacopo Lo Monaco
ROME (Reuters) - It has already been a very good year for Mario Gomez and the in-form striker is aiming to extend his excellent goalscoring form as...
United have no 20-goal strikers - Van Gaal
London (AFP) - Despite having Wayne Rooney, Robin van Persie and Radamel Falcao at his disposal, Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has claimed there are no 20-goal strikers in his squad.