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Hauritz has backing of Nielsen
Off-colour Nathan Hauritz received a vote of confidence from Australia coach Tim Nielsen despite taking just one wicket in his final audition for an Ashes berth in Cardiff.
Lorenzo grabs pole then crashes
Jorge Lorenzo has taken pole position for Sunday's US Grand Prix, but ended the qualifying session with a spectacular spill on which he flipped over his handlebars and landed hard on the track.
Tiger, Kim tied at Congressional
Tiger Woods has squandered a three-stroke edge midway into his round but clings to a share of the lead with defending champion Anthony Kim after 54 holes at the PGA National.
Yi grabs lead at Jamie Farr Classic
South Korea's Yi Eun-jung has fired a 10-under 61 to grab the lead after the third round of the $A1.7 million LPGA Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic.
Aussies upbeat after Lions draw
Australia coach Tim Nielsen says his side are in the best possible shape ahead of the first Ashes Test after the tour match against England Lions ended in a draw.
Ashes No.3: Ricky Ponting
We continue our 30-day countdown to the first Ashes Test with Ricky Ponting, the Australia captain who has a point or two to prove in England this year.
Cancellara wins opening stage
Switzerland's Olympic time-trial champion Fabian Cancellara has won the first stage of the Tour de France in a time of 19 minutes 32.14 seconds to claim the yellow jersey.
Bulldogs annihilate Hawthorn
The Western Bulldogs effectively ended Hawthorn's title defence after thrashing the reigning premiers by 88-points at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night.
Pavlich hopes for quick return
Fremantle skipper Matthew Pavlich expects a recovery from a calf injury in time to lead the Dockers in the derby against West Coast this month.
Crows hold off Richmond
There was a happy homecoming for Gold Coast boy Kurt Tippett as the Adelaide Crows grabbed their sixth straight AFL win - a 17-point victory over an error-riddled Richmond.
Dynamic Demons do it for Jim
Melbourne coach Dean Bailey is demanding that the emotional 20-point win over West Coast be only the start of a sustained revival at the struggling AFL club.
Port power over Lions
Brisbane star Jared Brennan faces suspension for an inexplicable headbutt which his coach says was a critical factor in the Lions' 48-point loss to Port Adelaide on Saturday.
Potent Cat may miss showdown
Shannon Byrnes, Geelong's most potent forward over the past fortnight, is in serious doubt for the blockbuster match against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium.
Laidley's job hunt on hold
Former North Melbourne coach Dean Laidley remains only a remote chance of being a serious candidate for the vacant Richmond coaching position.
Bud's dud year for Hawks
There has been an array of exotic reasons advanced for Hawthorn's unexpected decline. Let's offer a simple one: their standout player of last year is producing at roughly 60 per cent of his 2008 returns.
Potent Cat may miss showdown
Shannon Byrnes, Geelong's most potent forward over the past fortnight, is in serious doubt for the blockbuster match against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium.
Magpies make it six straight
Collingwood forward Travis Cloke found his best form of the season as the Magpies stretched their winning streak to six with a 35-point victory over Essendon at the MCG on Friday.
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