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Cyclo-Cross Descends on Adelaide this Weekend

Following the success of Rounds 1 and 2 in Melbourne on the weekend of July 14-15, on Saturday August 12 Round 3 will take place in Victoria Park (Park 17), and Sunday will see Round 4 contested in Wirranendi Park (Park 23). Series leaders Lisa Jacobs and Adrian Jackson will look to consolidate their leads against a host of challengers. The series concludes in Sydney in September.

Oz Lose Top ODI Ranking to England

Australia have lost their spot at the top of the ICC ODI rankings for the first time since September 2009, with England the new team at the helm.

Tournament Preview: Currie Cup

With a new Currie Cup season closing in fast in South Africa, we take a look at which of the teams will be there or thereabouts and men to watch in 2012.
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McKayla Maroney ‘Not Impressed’ Memes: Social networks find frustration funny

McKayla Maroney's passion-fueled scowl over an Olympics event becomes a huge attention grabber for many social network users. A Tumblr user from New York registered a blog just for the purpose of spreading the scowling images. His efforts launched a wild Maroney meme frenzy. Other Tumblr users, meanwhile, opted to express empathy towards the young gymnast.

Els Bags European Tour Award

Ernie Els has been named the European Tour Golfer of the Month for July following his win at the Open Championship.

Kankowski May Still Play for Boks

Although he was left out of the 30-man Springbok squad for the opening leg of the Rugby Championship Ryan Kankowski might still play later in the tournament.

World Champ O'Shea kicks off Omnium

Australia's Commonwealth Games sprint champion Shane Perkins has won through to the quarter finals of the event after two solid performances during the morning session of Day 8 competition at the Olympic Velodrome.

Women's Pursuit Earn Fourth

Australia's women's team pursuit trio of Annette Edmondson, Melissa Hoskins and Josephine Tomic have finished fourth at the Olympic Velodrome tonight after being beaten in the first round by the USA and then by Canada for bronze.

Matthew Triumphs at Killeen Castle

Scotland's Solheim Cup star Catriona Matthew continued her love affair with Killeen Castle as she recorded a one stroke victory in the Ladies Irish Open on Sunday.

2012 London Olympics Women Qtr-f: Stingers Triumph in Thriller

In an astonishing last quarter comeback, and thrilling extra-time and penalty shootout performance, the Australian women's water polo team, the Aussie Stingers, have produce one of their greatest ever wins at the Olympic Games, defeating China 20-18 after penalties to progress to the semi-finals.

Woods Targets 'Great Year'

People often ask me where I find my off-the-beaten-path ideas. One of the best ways I've found is to travel and meet with fellow investors. They can be your bird dogs to emerging opportunities.

Rail hail and Mechanics Derail Aussies

Torrential rain and hailstones - and an unforseen mechanical problem 10km from the finish - conspired to derail the Australian women's road race campaign today.

Super Rugby: XV of the Semis

Now that the dust has settled after the Super Rugby semi-finals, Planet Rugby looks at the players who stole the show over the weekend.

James Magnussen Swims Back to Gold Contention in London

Stephanie Rice was out of contention and contemplating retirement while the expected gold from men’s relay team bombed out because the Missile misfired on Day Two of fierce competition in London Olympics’ aquatic centre.

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