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Easy Does it for Saracens

Saracens kept in touch with Aviva Premiership leaders Harlequins by claiming a comfortable 25-5 victory over Newcastle at Vicarage Road.

Wasps Find their Sting

Tries from wings Christian Wade and Tom Varndell and 17 points from the boot of Nick Robinson steered Wasps to a 27-24 win over Bath.
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Sydneysider Upsets Tassie Tour Guns

Unheralded Sydney marketing executive Andrew Crawley caused the upset of the Caterpillar Underground Mining Tour of Tasmania with a breakaway victory in the fifth stage, a 72km cruise from Westbury to Deloraine, via a cluster of pretty Western Tiers townships.

A-League Opening Weekend Preview

Round 1 of Season 7 of the A-league begins this weekend with many titanic fixtures to excite the crowds. Which new signing will make the most impact? Who will come out on top between Harry Kewell and Brett Emerton? All will be revealed over the weekend.

Belgian Glory for McEwen

Queensland's Robbie McEwen has claimed a second stage win and overall honours in the Tour de Wallonie Picarde in Belgium.

SRU Set to Stand by Robinson

Despite Scotland's early exit from the World Cup the Scottish Rugby Union retain faith in coach Andy Robinson.

Palmer Wary of Wounded French

Tom Palmer insists that England would be foolish to underestimate France despite their recent loss to Tonga and the turmoil in their camp.

Even All Blacks are Replaceable - IRB

IRB chief executive Mike Miller has hit back at the NZRU's threats to boycott the 2015 World Cup by saying that even the All Blacks can be replaced.

Players Still Waiting for IPL Cash

Several foreign stars are still owned payments from their Indian Premier League franchises for the 2010 season, according to the Federation of International Cricketers Association (FICA).

Top Names Confirmed for Malaysia

Camilo Villegas, one of golf's most popular and charismatic characters, has confirmed his participation at this year's CIMB Asia Pacific Classic, Malaysia, to be staged at The MINES Resort & Golf Club from October 27-30.

Hansen Heads Omega Charge

Queensland's Adam Hansen will lead the Omega Pharma - Lotto team next month in his debut at the Jayco Herald Sun Tour.

Rahael, Gillette win Maracas 5k Swim

National Swimmers and Marlins Athletes Samantha Rahael and Jonathan Gillette emerged the victors in 5000m swim at the ASATT Maracas Open Water Swim Classic at Maracas Bay on Sunday.

Docker doing it with GreenEDGE in 2012

Mitch Docker, who confirmed his credentials as a contender for success in cyclingâ€TMs biggest one-day races with an impressive sixth at this yearâ€TMs Gent-Wevelgem, is the latest addition to join GreenEDGE Cycling.

Rafael Cabrera Upstages the Stars

Rafael Cabrera-Bello was quickest out of the blocks when the morning field got away in Thursday's first round at the Dunhill Links Championship.

Quiros Aiming for Repeat Win

Alvaro Quiros wil be looking to secure his second win at the Portugal Masters when the tournament gets underway on October 13.

RSA Swing Grows to Five

As from next year the European Tour will start in the same calendar year in which it ends and will include a fifth co-sanctioned Tournament in South Africa, Tour officials disclosed on Monday.

Palu Out of World Cup

Wallaby number eight Wycliff Palu has been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup due to a hamstring strain.

England Grouped With India for World T20

England have been drawn in the same group as India for the 2012 ICC World Twenty20, which will take place between September 18 and October 7 at three venues in Sri Lanka.

Australia Confirm Nielsen Resignation

Tim Nielsen has stepped down as head coach of Australia after confirming that he will not be applying for the new position created by the Argus review.

Australia's Gran Fondo a Great Success

On Sunday September 18, over 2,500 participants cycled on a fully closed 120km circuit of the Great Ocean Road and Otway Region in the first ever international Gran Fondo in Australia.

Ogilvy Edges Senden in Cup Race

John Senden finished in second place in Sunday's BMW Champion showdown, but it wasn't enough to earn him an automatic ticket into the Presidents Cup.

Furyk Misses Out on Atlanta

Despite just making the Presidents Cup team, Jim Furyk has missed out on an opportunity to defend his title at the TOUR Championship next week.

Whiz-kid Lexi Makes LPGA History

Golden girl Lexi Thompson made LPGA Tour history on Sunday when she became the youngest winner in the 61-year history of the Tour.

The Big Tiger Tumble Continues

Tiger Woods has tumbled to No 49 on the latest World Rankings list but it looks as if he might just squeeze into his own Chevron World Challenge by the skin of his teeth.

Rugby World: Lièvremont picks Parra and Yachvili

Rather than choose between scrum-halves Morgan Parra and Dimitri Yachvili, France coach Marc Lièvremont has done what only he could...he has picked both to face the All Blacks in Auckland on Saturday.

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