Clarke wary of Kiwi pace attack

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Michael Clarke says Australia are expecting an onslaught from the Kiwi's potent combo of Tim Southee and Trent Boult... Read more

At five over-par, World no. 1 Rory McIlroy faces a battle to make the cut at the Honda Classic at PGA National.

Novak Djokovic defeats Tomas Berdych in three sets in the Dubai Open to earn a shot at his 50th title.

Former Gold Coast Titan Ashley Harrison is the latest player arrested over the QLD sport cocaine scandal.

The Rabbitohs are confident they will hit the ground running next week and avoid a World Club Challenge hangover.

Cricket

Aussies up to speed on NZ quicks: Clarke
Australia captain Michael Clarke says his side has spent a lot of time studying New Zealand's potent pacemen Tim Southee and Trent Boult.
West Indies lose Bravo for rest of World Cup
SYDNEY (Reuters) - West Indies batsman Darren Bravo will be sent home from the World Cup after failing to recover from a hamstring injury sustained in the second match of the campaign, a team...
South Africa crush West Indies in WCup
South Africa have crushed the West Indies by 257 runs in their cricket World Cup match at the SCG.

Much more to come from O'Connor: Graham
James O'Connor will only be better for his first run in a Queensland Reds jersey in Friday night's loss to the Highlanders, coach Richard Graham says.
France's Pape appeals 10-week ban
Paris (AFP) - France lock Pascal Pape has appealed the 10-week ban he received after kneeing Ireland's Jamie Heaslip during their Six Nations clash, the tournament's committee announced on...
England primed for Dublin 'decider'
By Mitch Phillips
BAGSHOT, England (Reuters) - Nobody in the England and Ireland camps will countenance any talk of Sunday’s clash being a Six Nations decider but to everyone...

Former Bronco 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.
Titans drug scandal deepens
The Gold Coast Titans week from hell has ended on a sour note with former player Ash Harrison the latest to be facing charges of supplying cocaine.

Tomic beaten in quarters at Mexican Open
Bernard Tomic has been beaten by second-seeded Spaniard David Ferrer in the quarter-finals of the Mexican Open in Acapulco.
Djokovic v Federer in Dubai ATP final
Roger Federer will chase his seventh Dubai ATP title in Saturday's final against four-time winner Novak Djokovic.
Sharap-ova and out as bug forces top seed to withdraw
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - A stomach virus caused world number two Maria Sharapova to pull out of the Acapulco International in Mexico just hours before her semi-final on Friday.
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Eagles beat Blues, star hurt in AFL cup
West Coast have beaten Carlton by 31 points in an AFL pre-season match in Mandurah but...
Ablett confident Suns are drug-free in AFL
Gold Coast AFL captain Gary Ablett says he doesn't think any current players are set...
Early days for new Hawk Frawley: Hodge
New Hawthorn signing James Frawley has played his first game in brown and gold, in...

Robben adds to tally in Bayern's birthday win
Berlin (AFP) - Bayern Munich celebrated their 115th birthday Friday with a 4-1 win over Cologne to go 11 points clear in the Bundesliga as top-scorer Arjen Robben added to his tally.
Kennedy goal gives Melbourne City a lift
Towering striker Josh Kennedy scored his first goal for Melbourne City on Friday night and it could prove to be a season-defining moment for his club.
Tottenham's Kane has two big fans in Chelsea's defence
By Martyn Herman
Chelsea's John Terry and Gary Cahill will be determined to keep Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane quiet in Sunday's League Cup final but have already se...