This isn't the last we've heard of Lauren Jackson by a long stretch
I first met Lauren Jackson in the flesh at a dinner for the Canberra Capitals more than 15 years ago. Of course I'd seen her play basketball countless times, but standing right next to her was initially intimidating.And no, it wasn't her height - though when you are a 6 foot tall female, it's not often you have other women towering over you; and at 6'5" plus some killer heels, she certainly did.I was more than a little impressed because she was to me, and still is, the first female sporting supe..>> view originalAlan Richardson urges Saints to show respect for Nick Riewoldt in milestone match
Milestone: St. Kilda captain Nick Reiwoldt, with son James, will play his 300th game on Saturday. Photo: Penny Stephens St Kilda coach Alan Richardson urged his team to deliver a performance worthy of their captain Nick Riewoldt's 300th AFL match.Riewoldt will mark the milestone against the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.The Saints are looking for their first win after a final quarter fade-out against Port Adelaide in round one and Rich..>> view originalThe Championships 2016: Tarzino is the Derby colt that was meant to be
Tarzino with trainer Mick Price (right) at the Randwick High street stables, Sydney. Photo: Kate Geraghty Soon after leading Tarzino back from his Victoria Derby victory at Flemington last October, Chris Lawler took a moment – "that was meant to be" – he thought.The colt that went through a couple of sales as a yearling and was out of a mare so poorly performed she sold for $1500 when she was in foal with Tarzino, now had his blue ribbon. Lawler had dreamed o..>> view originalAFL 2016: Gambling revenue the AFL's dirtiest cash cow
AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan. Photo: Eddie Jim Gillon McLachlan took more than a week to respond to the Collingwood illicit drugs controversy. By then the so-called "noise" had almost gone quiet and the minds of a multitude of supporters made up but still when the AFL chief finally did speak he made a lot of sense.McLachlan slammed the calls for zero tolerance as "insane" and then offered on his regular Friday 3AW gig some nice diversionary calls suc..>> view originalJames Tedesco set for NSW State of Origin call-up, shifting Josh Dugan to wing
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Jamie Soward takes on NBA challenge The Penrith Panthers Jamie Soward takes on the NBA Around The World challenge. PT1M33S 620 349 Josh Dugan is almost guaranteed to be in the NSW team for this year's Origin series but possibly not in the No.1 jersey, with Blues coach Laurie Daley believed to be leaning towards a ball-playing fullback such as James Tedesco or Matt Moylan.Dugan, who only returned to the fullback role for St George Illawarra two we..>> view originalMatthew Wade misses Cricket Australia contract for 2016-17 season
Video will begin in 5 seconds. West Indies shock India to reach final Host nation India have failed to reach the final of the ICC World T20 after a resounding fight back by the West Indies. PT1M33S 620 349 Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade faces an uncertain international future after missing out on a Cricket Australia contract despite the full quota of 20 players being rewarded for the 2016-17 season.There were several talking points but no surprises in the the list announced on Frid..>> view originalNRL Round 5 - Sea Eagles v Rabbitohs | Photos
Photos from the NRL Round 5 match between Manly Sea Eagles and South Sydney Rabbitohs. Photos Getty Images. Photos from the NRL Round 5 match between Manly Sea Eagles and South Sydney Rabbitohs. Photos Getty Images. Photos from the NRL Round 5 match between Manly Sea Eagles and South Sydney Rabbitohs. Photos Getty Images. Photos from the NRL Round 5 match between Manly Sea Eagles and South Sydney Rabbitohs. Photos Getty Images. Photos from the NRL Round 5 match between Manly Sea Eagles and South..>> view originalNishikori fends off Monfils in last eight
Japanese Nishikori appeared to have the match in control when leading 4-2 in the final set but his usually reliable forehand repeatedly let him down as he went on to trail 4-5 and 0-40 on serve before mounting a gutsy fightback. Nishikori saved four match points in that 10th game, and a fifth in the 12th, before racing into a 6-3 lead in the tiebreak as Monfils made a string of unforced errors, the Japanese finally sealing the win with a forehand crosscourt winner. ..>> view originalDarius Boyd in way of Semi Radradra's $160000 gamble to play for Australia
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Souths hang on to down Manly South Sydney score all their points in the opening 16 minutes, before producing a strong defensive effort for just their fifth win at Brookvale Oval since 1993. PT1M20S 620 349 Semi Radradra must oust Darius Boyd from the Kangaroos left wing position for a $160,000 gamble to pay off after turning his back on Fiji in the 2017 World Cup.Radradra, who has applied to the Rugby League International Federation to change his..>> view original
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