Wanderers' finals chances all but over

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Devastating derby defeat to Sydney FC leaves the Wanderers to concede their slim finals hopes have slipped away... Read more

Pakistan and Zimbabwe are both desperate for victory as they come together in Brisbane. Follow it live here.

Western Bulldogs star Tom Liberatore will miss the entire AFL season after rupturing the ACL in his left knee.

Pressure mounts on England in the Cricket World Cup as they succumb to a relentless Sri Lanka run chase.

Jarrad McVeigh says he's no guarantee to take on the half-back role vacated by Nic Malceski this season.

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Sri Lanka overwhelm struggling England
Centuries to Kumar Sangakkara and Lahiru Thirimanne lift Sri Lanka to a nine-wicket win and leaves England's World Cup hopes dangling.
We forgot basics, moans Clarke
Michael Clarke says Australia may need to look at tweaking batting training after Auckland debacle.
Sri Lanka hammer England as Pakistan seek Zimbabwe boost at ICC W.Cup
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Brumbies lead Aussie Super Rugby charge
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Italy's late strike proves critics wrong - Parisse
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Rebels' Higginbotham to work on discipline
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Catalans Dragons win in Carney's debut
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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.

Nadal reaches first final of year in Argentine Open
By Rex Gowar
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Rafael Nadal, pushed to the limit in a high octane first set, made up for his semi-final defeat at the Rio Open a week ago by reaching the...
Nadal aims for slice of clay-court history
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Federer lauds rivalry with Djokovic after 20th win
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 seventh Dubai ...

Liberatore to miss AFL season
Western Bulldogs star Tom Liberatore requires a knee reconstruction and will miss the...
McVeigh not certain to fill half-back role
Jarrad McVeigh says he is no certainty to fill the Sydney half-back role vacated by...
Dogs fear the worst for Liberatore
Midfielder to have scans amid concern he will need knee reconstruction.

Wanderers need 'miracle' to reach finals
Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold declared Western Sydney's finals hopes all but over and Wanderers coach Tony Popovic has agreed.
Glory, Roar both rue missed chances
Both Brisbane Roar and Perth Glory felt like an A-League victory slipped through their fingers following left their 2-2 draw on Saturday night.
Jets coach excited with debutant Alivodic
Newcastle Jets coach Phil Stubbins was very pleased with the debut of Serbian winger Enver Alivodic against the Mariners on Saturday.