Crunch time for Aussie selectors

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The Australian selectors face a few dilemmas as they select a World Cup pace attack to take on Afghanistan in Perth... Read more

The lawyer for accused Gold Coast Titans hooker Beau Falloon says the case against his client is non-existent.

Kevin Muscat concedes Melbourne Victory must improve their defence after defeat to Wellington Phoenix.

Former English cricket captain Andrew Flintoff says he still sees a doctor to keep his mental health in check.

A goal from captain John Terry inspires Chelsea to a win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Capital One Cup final.

Cricket

Kiwis are team to beat, here's how: Jonty Rhodes
Yahoo! Cricket's World Cup expert Jonty Rhodes cats an eye over the in-form World Cup favourites, New Zealand and looks for a chink in the armour.
Glenn Maxwell's 'choking' taunt backfires
Video has emerged of Glenn Maxwell prematurely taunting the Eden Park crowd moments before New Zealand's dramatic victory.
Cricket selectors mull XI for WACA clash
Australia will have it easy against Afghanistan, but selectors face a tough ask picking their pace aces and dealing with James Faulkner's imminent return.

Bonus point lifts Wasps into play-off berth
London (AFP) - Wasps ran in five tries to secure the attacking bonus point in their 32-21 win over Gloucester on Sunday that lifted them into a play-off berth.
Ireland take big step towards title with England win
Ireland took a major step towards retaining their Six Nations title with a pulsating 19-9 victory over England on Sunday to become the only side to win their opening three games.
Brumbies lead Aussie Super Rugby charge
The Brumbies lead the Australian conference of the Super Rugby tournament after breaking a 10-month winning drought outside Canberra.

Case against Falloon is weak, says lawyer
The lawyer for Gold Coast Titans hooker Beau Falloon has called for the drug supply charges against Falloon to be dropped before his case reaches court.
Merrin to announce future this week
Representative forward Trent Merrin is set to announce his future before the start of the NRL season.
Catalans Dragons win in Carney's debut
Todd Carney has made a winning debut for French Super League club Catalans Dragons eight months after being sacked by Cronulla.

Nadal wins first title of year in Argentina
Rafael Nadal won his first title of the year with a 6-4 6-1 victory over Juan Monaco in a rain-interrupted Argentine Open final on Sunday.
Skiing U-turn made me a champion, says Djokovic
By Zoran Milosavljevic
BELGRADE (Reuters) - The dedication to sporting excellence which moulded Novak Djokovic into the world’s top tennis player was preceded by a passion for...
Ferrer downs Nishikori for fourth Mexico title
(Reuters) - David Ferrer won a record-equalling fourth Mexican Open title with a 6-3 7-5 victory over Kei Nishikori in the Acapulco hardcourt final.
The Spanish world...

Suns' effort A-plus, says Eade
Gold Coast coach Rodney Eade has hailed his side's effort, even if their execution was...
Adelaide's Van Berlo in winning AFL return
Adelaide stalwart Nathan van Berlo made a successful AFL comeback from injury in a...
Liberatore to miss AFL season
Western Bulldogs star Tom Liberatore requires a knee reconstruction and will miss the...

Wanderers in hot water over fan violence, flares
Western Sydney Wanderers fans have landed themselves in hot water with alleged acts of violence carried out on a Sydney FC player and supporters in the aftermath of Saturday's dramatic Sydney...
Glik winner halts Napoli charge in Serie A
Milan (AFP) - A second-half header from defender Kamil Glik halted Napoli's charge towards second spot in Serie A as Torino ended their recent barren spell against the Partenopei to go eighth on...
PSG fluff chance with goalless Monaco draw
Paris (AFP) - Paris Saint-Germain fluffed their chance to go atop the French league with a frustrating 0-0 draw at Monaco on Sunday.