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Lee hot but Punter wants more
AUSTRALIA captain Ricky Ponting has warned his side their 2-0 series win over New Zealand is only a step in the right direction and they will need to be at their "absolute best" to beat South Africa.
Skaife does deal to offload HRT
V8 Supercar star Mark Skaife has agreed to relinquish ownership of the Holden Racing Team under a confidential deal which will clear him of what is understood to be a multi-million dollar debt.
Allenby to play Australian PGA
ROBERT Allenby will fulfil the wishes of his gravely ill mother by committing to Australian golf's two remaining showpiece events.
Mackinnon's career may be over
MELBOURNE Tigers star Sam Mackinnon has confronted the sobering thought his basketball career could be over because of a recurrence of blood clots on his lungs.
Roy's my boy, Ponting declares
ANY recall for Shane Watson to the Australia Test team will have to come at the expense of a spin bowler after captain Ricky Ponting tetchily rebuked the suggestion that Andrew Symonds might make way for his fellow Queenslander.
Lee buries nightmares of India
ONLY now is Brett Lee recovering some of the strength he lost on an arduous and often emotionally draining tour of India.
Redbacks secure breakthrough win
YET another Michael Klinger century - and a total of seven dropped catches by Queensland - helped South Australia clinch a rare outright Sheffield Shield victory at the Gabba on Monday.
Wallabies look to end tour in style
WITH his Australia now a mob of walking wounded after five gruelling Tests in as many weeks, Robbie Deans will hand his tour toilers and emerging stars an opportunity to shine in Wednesday night's clash with the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium.
Demons dismiss Cousins swoop
MELBOURNE won't be tempted by Ben Cousins and will continue to build with a focus on youth, the Demons declare ahead of the pre-season draft.
Demons dismiss Cousins swoop
MELBOURNE won't be tempted by Ben Cousins and will continue to build with a focus on youth, the Demons declare ahead of the pre-season draft.
Barry shows new kid who's boss
SYDNEY'S top AFL draft pick Lewis Johnston dreams of filling a key forward position but he quickly discovered Barry Hall isn't a bloke who gives up anything lightly.
Lion encounter deadly for Cousins
BEN Cousins' manager Ricky Nixon admits the star midfielder's chances of extending his career are remote and will depend on a last-minute backflip from an AFL club.
Blues create room for Dee
CARLTON is considered certain to pick up former Melbourne player Chris Johnson in a December pre-season draft short on selections and talent.
Full-back not the new Egan
GEELONG says its selection of a young full-back on Saturday was more about a succession plan for Tom Harley and Matthew Scarlett than Matthew Egan's injury.
Lion encounter deadly for Cousins
BEN Cousins' manager Ricky Nixon admits the star midfielder's chances of extending his career are remote and will depend on a last-minute backflip from an AFL club.
Demons explain Watts decision
MELBOURNE selected key forward Jack Watts with the No.1 pick at the AFL national draft because they see him as a long-term replacement for retiring club legend David Neitz.
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