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Kiwi Equestrian Tom Gadsby Killed In UK Riding Event

New Zealand equestrian Tom Gadsby has been killed while competing in the U.K. at a horse riding event. The 25-year-old rider fell off his horse at the Somerford Park International Horse Trials in Cheshire on Sunday.

2013 Bledisloe Cup: Wallabies Can Only Get Better

Wallabies Coach Ewen Mckenzie remains optimistic despite suffering a 47-29 setback against the All Blacks in their opening game of the 2013 Bledisloe Cup. However, there is an air uncertainty if the game could be played at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington because of the magnitude 6.5 earthquake that struck the place on Friday.

Brumbies are Wallabies’ Backbone for Bledisloe Clash

As the Bledisloe Cup nears, discussions are peaking on whether players from the Brumbies camp, considering that 10 of them are suiting up for the Wallabies, can make a big impact on the team’s performance or not.

Soccer God Lionel Messi Meets Pope Francis Before Friendly Match

Top soccer player Lionel Messi and his fellow team mates on the Argentine soccer team enjoyed an unusual private audience with Pope Francis in the Vatican. Italy's national team players were present too. The soccer squads were in attendance to meet The Pope ahead of a friendly match in Rome. Francis, a supporter of the Buenos Aires team Saints of San Lorenzo, welcomed the national teams of his native Argentina as well as Italy.

AFL Draft Combine: Elite, Tall Defenders on the Roll

With the annual AFL draft nearing, teams are looking to acquire prospective talents that would fill their needs and inject new blood that may serve to revitalize their squads. While scouting is still a mode resorted to in this day and age, the draft combine, by conducting schedule of tests, will further assesses a player’s ability relative to his skill set.

Essendon Amid Doping Scandal: Possible Way Out

Facing a possible disqualification to participate in the finals arising out of charges made by the AFL last Tuesday, the Bombers may seek for an injunctive relief from the Supreme Court to enjoin the AFL from conducting the scheduled hearing on Aug. 26, 2013, according to Justin Quill, a notable sports lawyer.

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