Hunt fined for cocaine possession

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Karmichael Hunt's sporting career hangs in the balance after the code-hopping star was fined for possessing cocaine... 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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I've only got myself to blame: Watson
Australian allrounder Shane Watson faces a fight to win back his World Cup spot after getting dropped from the side.
Tas 3-88 v NSW after first session
Tasmania are 3-88 at lunch on day one of their Sheffield Shield match against NSW in Sydney.
Scotland blast 318 against Bangladesh
Scotland have made 8-318 against Bangladesh in the Cricket World Cup match in New Zealand.

Ashley-Cooper's rare injury puzzles Tahs
Classy centre Adam Ashley-Cooper will miss the NSW Waratahs' Super Rugby derby against Queensland with a puzzling knee injury.
Hunt fined for cocaine possession
Playing future of code-hopper Karmichael Hunt up in the air after he was fined for drug.
Brumbies want to starve Honey Badger
The Brumbies will look to keep Western Force winger Nick Cummins out of Friday night's clash by dominating the battle in the forwards.

Toovey still hopeful DCE will stay
Geoff Toovey says he hasn't given up hope of Daly Cherry-Evans staying with Manly despite the offer of a new contract being taken off the table by the club
South Sydney premiership ring found in NT drug raid
Dylan Walker may have found his lost NRL premiership ring, with police in the Northern Territory uncovering one during a drug bust in Darwin.
Myles key to Titans upset says Taupau
Containing Gold Coast captain Nate Myles is the key to Wests Tigers preventing a round one NRL upset says Martin Taupau.

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...

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
LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United and Arsenal have served up some classic FA Cup encounters going back to their first 109 years ago and Monday's...
Brisbane Roar revival continues in Asia
A plan to attack first and defend later has paid off handsomely for Brisbane after their maiden AFC Champions League victory in Japan.