Sydney's form recovery this season mirrors health of star Isaac Heeney
ISAAC Heeney’s importance to the Sydney Swans is growing by the day. His health has almost been the mirror image of his team’s fortunes this season.When he was ill with glandular fever early in the year the Swans looked a pale imitation of their former self and lost the first four games.He returned in Round 5 but still wasn’t 100 per cent, and neither were the Swans. He was sleeping 13 hours a night and his energy levels were nothing like they normally are. Neither he nor his team could wake fro..>> view originalMelbourne Storm laugh off unsurprising rant from Cronulla Sharks coach Shane Flanagan
Melbourne have laughed off Shane Flanagan's latest attempt to undermine their performance, admitting they weren't surprised by yet another post-match criticism of their tactics from the Cronulla coach.The rivalry between last year's grand finalists continues to intensify after Flanagan referred to Storm skipper Cameron Smith as "referee Smith" following Melbourne's 18-13 win over the Sharks on Thursday night. Play Video Don't Play Up Next Crows back on top after thumping Saints ..>> view originalKarmichael Hunt joins fellow codehopper Israel Folau in the Wallabies
TEAM-MATES again.Karmichael Hunt will finally join Israel Folau in a Wallabies jersey against Fiji in Melbourne on Saturday, completing a remarkable three-code journey for the pair.Hunt, 30, will make his Test debut at inside centre at AAMI Park, three years after making the switch to rugby.Folau, 28, will start at fullback in his 53rd Test.The dynamic duo have followed each other throughout their illustrious careers.Initially league teammates for the Broncos, Queensland and Australia, Folau (Gr..>> view originalICC Champions Trophy 2017, New Zealand vs Bangladesh Live cricket score and updates: Black Caps lose 5th wicket
Bangladesh have successfully chased down a target of 250-plus only once in ICC tournaments. Overall, they have done it only eight times.Oh, New Zealand. Just 62 runs arrived in the final 10 overs. The Kiwis’s batting at the death has been a concern and it has once again hurt them. If you are looking for a silver lining, for the first time a New Zealand batsmen below number four scored more than 18 runs in this tournament. In fact, there were two of them – Neil Broom and James Neesham. But when t..>> view originalControversial Akuila Uate try the difference as Manly Sea Eagles hold off Knights
Akuila Uate is adamant he scored the controversial try that hauled Manly to an 18-14 win over his old club Newcastle on Friday, despite replays showing the flying winger appeared to knock the ball on over the line in the 58th minute. Play Video Don't Play Up Next Nikorima does a Ben Hunt Play Video Don't Play More Rugby League Videos Previous slide Next slide Uate's lucky try Uate's lucky try Manly winger Akuila Uate got away with a try that wouldn..>> view originalLionel Messi leads Argentina to victory over Brazil at packed MCG
The Lionel Messi-led Argentina saw off their old rivals Brazil, winning 1-0 through a Gabriel Mercado goal just before the interval in front of more than 95,000 fans at the MCG in a quality friendly on Friday night.The build-up to this game suggested it would be an event, an elaborate two hours of sporting themed theatre rather than a game with any wider significance. But can a game between these two South American powerhouses ever be a friendly affair? Winner: Argentina celebrate after ..>> view originalChiefs beat Hurricanes 17-14 in tense Super Rugby arm-wrestle
THE Chiefs have repelled a desperate Hurricanes late charge to hold on for a narrow 17-14 Super Rugby win in Wellington. It’s the first time the Hurricanes have been beaten at home this season, dealing a blow to their hopes of securing the first wildcard qualifier position in the New Zealand conference.But a 78th-minute try on Friday to Wes Goosen was enough to salvage a late bonus point, leaving the second-placed Hurricanes a scant point clear of the Chiefs with just one game remaining.The two ..>> view originalBrisbane Broncos star Darius Boyd sets up agonising decision after star showing against South Sydney Rabbitohs
Darius Boyd has ensured his Queensland fullback jumper won't be handed over without a fight after a top-shelf performance against South Sydney just days out from the team reveals for game two in Sydney.The drums are pounding for Billy Slater to make a return to the Maroons after he came up with the winning play against premiers Cronulla. After toughing out some heavy physical contact, selectors have given the green light for his return. Play Video Don't Play Up Next Nikorima does..>> view originalSaudi Arabian Football Federation says sorry amid anger over snub for London victims at Socceroos game
Saudi Arabian Football Federation says sorry amid anger over snub for London victims at Socceroos game Updated June 09, 2017 15:43:32 Saudi Arabian football bosses have issued an "unreserved" apology after their players failed to properly observe a minute's silence in honour of London terror attack victims at last night's World Cup qualifier against the Socceroos in Adelaide.When the stadium announcer called for a minute's silence to honour the victims of last weekend's..>> view originalAdelaide overcomes a hard tag on its star midfielder Rory Sloane to thump St Kilda
NO Rory Sloane, no Crows.It’s a dialogue that had played out on three occasions this year, with the Crows falling short on each occasion their star midfielder copped a hard tag.First, North Melbourne’s Sam Gibson kept the then-Brownlow favourite to just 18 disposals as the Kangaroos steamrollered the Crows in Hobart.Then, ex-Crow Bernie Vince – with help from a collection of hard-nosed teammates – let Sloane touch the ball just 11 times. The result? Melbourne tore the Crows to shreds on ..>> view original
Friday, June 9, 2017
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