Sport

IPL's Chennai official arrested in spot-fixing scandal

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:04:05 GMT

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Mumbai Police apprehended a key official of the Indian Premier League's (IPL) Chennai franchise late on Friday in connection with a spot-fixing scandal that has also led to the arrest of three cricketers.

Thrush named for All Blacks training camp

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:48:30 GMT

Ali Williams has been replaced by experienced Hurricanes lock Jeremy Thrush at the second All Blacks training camp.

Girl apologises for abusing Swans' Goodes

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:32:54 GMT

Sydney star Adam Goodes has drawn widespread acclaim for his handling of being racially abused during Friday night's match against Collingwood.

Nic Nat stars as Eagles thump GWS by 100

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:32:53 GMT

West Coast have recorded a 100-point win over Greater Western Sydney, with ruckman Nic Naitanui dominating in the ruck.

F1 is a superego trip for Wurz's wife

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:17:21 GMT

MONACO (Reuters) - Truth can be stranger than fiction in Formula One so perhaps it was inevitable that even some regulars were fooled when the launch of a new grand prix team was announced on April 1.

Hawkins stars as Geelong thrash Port

Sat, 25 May 2013 06:46:15 GMT

Forward Tom Hawkins has kicked six goals as Geelong beat Port Adelaide by 48 points in Saturday's AFL game at AAMI Stadium.

Abused Goodes gets apology from girl

Sat, 25 May 2013 06:15:18 GMT

Sydney star Adam Goodes has drawn widespread acclaim for his handling of being racially abused during Friday night's match against Collingwood.

Champions League: Aussie fans on edge for all-German final

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:44:20 GMT

As Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich prepare to for the first ever all-German final of the UEFA Champions League, an Australian presence in Borussia Dortmund's squad ensures Australians will be following the match closely.

We need to get better: Buckley

Sat, 25 May 2013 05:28:48 GMT

More work needs to be done to try to eliminate racial abuse in society, according to Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley.

Suns can do damage: Clarkson

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:57:46 GMT

Hawthorn will be out to limit the damage Gary Ablett is capable of when the two sides meet at the MCG on Sunday.

Italian soccer stars call for peace

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:57:45 GMT

Players are calling from peace in the stands when fierce rivals Roma and Lazio clash in the Italian Cup final.

Pacers beat Heat to even NBA series

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:57:45 GMT

Indiana have defeated Miami in game two of their NBA playoff series, to level it at 1-all.

Gallen backs axed Carney to bounce back

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:11:18 GMT

Paul Gallen says Todd Carney is unlucky to lose his NSW five-eighth spot to James Maloney, with coach Laurie Daley to name his side on Sunday.

Brazil's Santos decide to let Neymar go

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:11:18 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazil's Neymar is on the verge of choosing one of two offers from un-named clubs, likely to be Spanish suitors Barcelona and Real Madrid, after Santos agreed on Friday to transfer him.

Broncos confident ahead of Origin period

Sat, 25 May 2013 04:11:17 GMT

Coach Anthony Griffin says the Broncos have the depth to successfully weather the tricky State of Origin period.

AFL's Goodes gets apology over racial slur

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:55:45 GMT

AFL player Adam Goodes has urged people to support rather than attack the teenager who called him an "ape" at last night's clash at the MCG. He says the girl needs to be educated rather than punished.

Goodes 'gutted' by racial slur

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:40:11 GMT

AFL player Adam Goodes has called for more to be done to stamp out racism after he was called an "ape" by a Collingwood fan in last night's clash at the MCG.

Penguins rip Ottawa in NHL finals

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:24:42 GMT

Pittsburgh has powered into the NHL Conference finals after dismissing Ottawa in their semi-final series.

AFL's Goodes gets apology for racial slur

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:24:41 GMT

AFL player Adam Goodes has called for more to be done to stamp out racism after he was called an "ape" by a Collingwood fan in last night's clash at the MCG.

Kuchar leads weather-hit Colonial

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:09:08 GMT

Matt Kuchar leads the Crown Plaza Invitational at Colonial.

Aussies bow out of British Open squash

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:09:08 GMT

Australian hopes have faded at the British Open, with squash stars Kasey Brown and Cameron Pilley crashing out.

Two share lead at weather-hit LPGA event

Sat, 25 May 2013 03:09:08 GMT

Silvia Cavalleri and Heather Bowie Young share the lead at the LPGA event in the Bahamas amid terrible weather conditions.

Goodes wants girl who abused him supported

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:38:16 GMT

Sydney AFL star Adam Goodes says the teenage girl who abused him needs support and counselling.

Longmire praises AFL star Goodes

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:22:46 GMT

Sydney AFL coach John Longmire has heaped praise on dual Brownlow Medallist Adam Goodes after he was racially taunted by a Collingwood fan.

Te'o very focused says Souths NRL coach

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:07:11 GMT

South Sydney NRL coach Michael Maguire says forward Ben Te'o is very focused on doing right by the Rabbitohs after being alleged to have assaulted a woman.