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Lizzie Watkins Dies in Freak Accident, Hockey Australia Pays Tribute

A freak accident involving a fatal hockey ball claimed the young life of North Coast Raiders top player Lizzie Watkins, 24, on Sunday. Lizzie was on-field midway through the first half of a game at Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin Universitywhen a hockey ball struck her on the back of her head, making her fall unconscious.

Funk in Front in Texas

Fred Funk grabbed a share of the Insperity Championship lead after a second-round 69 on Saturday.

Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather: "Not Going to Happen" or Simply Not Yet?

Not yet, Manny Pacquiao. Floyd Mayweather still does not want to face you in the boxing ring, the latest boxing news seem to show. Or perhaps, it is not going to happen, ever, if the latter's word will hold. The Filipino boxer's followers will still see some action soon, though, as Pacquiao will face Timothy Bradley next month in Las Vegas. His trainer answers some questions when they arrived from a training in Baguio City.
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McCarthy Wraps up Two Jerseys in Italy

Queensland teenager Jay McCarthy has wrapped up the points and best young rider classifications after finishing second on the final stage of the Toscana Terra di Ciclismo in Italy.

Seve's Son Shines in Spain

Seve Ballesteros' son Javier proved a chip off the old block by shooting a 67 in round one of the Peugeot Alps de Catalunya.

Super Rugby Predictions: Round 10

It is that time of the week again when 'Orrible Punt arrives in the Planet Rugby prediction hot-seat to give his Super Rugby calls. Let's get to it.

Justin Bieber & Selena Gomez's' Big Kiss at Lakers Games

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez hit off the Lakers Game, Tuesday night at LA’s Staples Center. Apart from the “Jelena” duo rooting for their own teams, the crowd also had something to cheer for. The adorable couple was caught on “Kiss Cam” where they had to share a big smooch for the crowd.

Olazabal Caught Speeding

Two-time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazábal faced an embarrassing ordeal when he was detained by police in Georgia for speeding.

Don't Write Off the Europeans

After his well documented comeback win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational nine days ago, Tiger Woods is just about everybody's favourite to win this week's 76th Masters.

McCarthy triumphs in Italy

Jayco-AIS rider Jay McCarthy has claimed his first European win of the season with victory in the 64th Grand Prix Col San Martino - Trofeo PIVA in Italy.

Redknapp Sets Spurs Target Amidst Replacement Speculation

Harry Redknapp has insisted that while he hopes to finish above Arsenal this season, Tottenham are firstly aiming for Champions League qualification, as speculation continues to surround the Spurs man taking up the England job.

Watson, Hussey star in Australia win

Half-tons from the bats of Michael Hussey and Shane Watson helped Australia cruise to a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the first Twenty20 International against the West Indies on Tuesday.

Bailey Praises All-round Watson

Australia's Twenty20 international captain George Bailey believes the presence of Shane Watson gives his team the edge in the shortest form of the game.

Evans Scores French Win

Cadel Evans has won the Criterium International after placing fourth in the third and final stage of the race that finished with a climb up to Col de l'Ospedale in the Corsican region of France.

Join Aussie Stinger Alicia McCormack on her Road to London

Each week between now and the beginning of the 2012 Olympic Games, AWPI's Road to London series will profile a member of the Aussie Stingers or Aussie Sharks team. This is your chance to get to know the stars of the show a little better.

Woods Back with a Bang

Tiger Woods came back from injury on Monday to shoot a betterball 9-under 63 in partnership with Justin Rose at the two-day Tavistock Cup in Florida.

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