SPORTS

One of the reasons why people are watching this year’s Olympics is because of the sport babes that compete in various sporting events.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spent a day to cheer Zara Phillips of team GB during her match at the Equestrian event at the Olympics. And while they were there, Kate and Wills’ romantic glances on each other can’t be missed.

The Australian women's water polo team, the Aussie Stingers, have produced a fine opening game against Italy to signal a stern warning to their Olympic rivals.

Edwin Maka, nephew of former Toulouse and international number eights Finau and Isitolo Maka, has joined the French champions.

Apart from over a thousand athletes worldwide, Hollywood celebrities and UK royalties are making a point to show up at the prestigious athletic event. Rupert Grint was one celebrity who had done the honor of the Olympic Torch Relay and now Rupert’s doppelganger, Ed Sheeran along with One Direction are set to appear at the 2012 Olympics Closing Ceremony.

Spaniard Pablo Larrazabal overcame a lengthy rain delay to shoot an eight under par 64 on Wednesday to take the clubhouse lead in the first round of the Austrian Open.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder knows exactly what to expect from the Bulls in Saturday's Super qualifying final in Christchurch.

Being the Duchess of Cambridge entails a lot of tasks but Kate Middleton does it all oh-so easily. The royal highness might not have been present at the grounds of the Olympic Stadium with tens of thousands of athletes but she was present all right.

The PGA of America has announced that Justin Timberlake will serve as the first-ever Team Ambassador for the USA during this year's Ryder Cup.

A German honorary member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was filmed gesturing what seemed to be a ‘Nazi’ salute during the London 2012 opening ceremony, but an IOC spokesman said the man is "devastated" over media's interpretation of his wave.

A nervous start and poor execution in extra-man at both ends of the pool have cost the Aussie Sharks in their opening game of the London Olympics going down to Italy 8-5 at the Olympic Water Polo Arena in London.

Australian top swimmer Stephanie Rice aims to gain domination and momentum on the first day this year’s Olympics in London.

Congratulations are streaming for basketballer Lauren Jackson on Twitter, and she tweets it has been "funnn" to be a trending topic for the first time. Here are some photos captured in anticipation of the 2012 London Olympics.

For the first time again in 20 years, a woman athlete, in the person of triple silver medallist Lauren Jackson, has been declared to lead the Australian team and carry its flag in this year's opening ceremony of the Olympics Game in London.

Australian Girls B'96 Test Series v New Zealand

AWPI calls for expressions of interest to sit on a newly formed peak body committee, the National Competitions Committee (NCC) which will replace the NWPL Commission. The NCC will be responsible for the alignment of competitions from Junior Age Championships through to the National League.

What do the boys of One Direction, Justin Bieber and David Beckham have that’s similar to one another? Well, the incredibly good looks are one thing and their love for football is another. Beckham fans, “Beliebers” and “Directioners” better get their freak on because rumor has it that the boys are playing ball in one event.

Only one week after surpassing Jack Nicklaus on the all-time PGA Tour winner list, Tiger Woods will have the chance to make more history.

Ricky Nixon, former AFL player manager, was arrested Sunday morning for five offences including alleged assault against ex-fiancé Tegan Gould. Here are point-by-point details on the circumstances surrounding Nixon’s arrest and charges.

Mountain Bike Australia today announced the team for the gravity and trials events for this year's UCI MTB and Trials World Championships in Austria.

History will be made in a search to discover the world's finest junior water polo club team. The inaugural 2013 World Youth Club Water Polo Challenge will take place 'Downunder' in Canberra, Australia's national capital from July 6th - 13th 2013.

Fresh from a break at home in Melbourne, Geoff Ogilvy is ready to try and turn his poor form in the Open Championship around.

Manchester United, arguably the most popular sports club in the planet, wishes to join the fray in Wall Street purportedly to fix its financial woes, which reportedly commenced when the team changed ownership in 2005, and possibly to prolong its legacy.

Bradley Wiggins may have lost his cool over doping allegations at a press conference, but he did not lose his supporters after letting out some nasty expletives. Tour 2011 champ Cadel Evans took to Twitter to back Wiggins on his comments. Retired Australian star Robbie McEwen and fellow sprinter Mark Cavendish were also behind Wiggins. American Christian Vande Veld ealso offered support.

The clash between Murray and Federer might be the highlight at Wimbledon but Kate Middleton, together with her sister Pippa managed to once again, steal the spotlight.

Yesterday, two of the most stylish British females arrived at Wimbledon to watch the championship between Murray and Federer. The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton and Victoria Beckham stood out, but who owned the spotlight?

Tour de France has just given Andre Greipel his second stage win, but the people’s attention is diverted to news on doping allegations against the 7-time Tour winner Lance Armstrong. Greipel has made two successive wins, overpowering Matt Goss, who displayed a winning form again as he appeared to be leading just metres away from the line.

Stage 4 of Tour de France 2012 has just finished and it has brought about some interesting results in the race.

Tour de France defending champion Cadel Evans has described some pelotons as “sometimes disrespectful,” although he did not elaborate. In reaction, Robbie McEwen said the Tour is cut-throat by nature. Meanwhile, German Andre Greipel won the fourth stage of the Tour.