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Cadel Evans has become the first Australian winner of the Tour de France after completing the traditional final stage along the Champs Elysee in Paris.

Shara Gillow's star continues to rise with the Queenslander claiming a podium finish in the Thuringen Rundfahrt women's tour in Germany at the weekend.

Inspired by Cadel Evans’ courageous and dazzling Tour de France victory, Team Jayco-AIS member Richard Lang has his sights set on winning the Lakes Oil Tour of Gippsland this week.

Tiger Woods did what he thought would be best for his plummeting career -- a change, that includes a new team to help him reinvigorate his game. But this is a change that does not fit in to his long-time caddie, Steve Williams, who expressed his ‘shock’ when told that he is no longer carrying the pro-golfer’s bag.

The Australian BMX Cyclones have wrapped up their preparations today at the Sleeman BMX Supercross Track in Brisbane ahead of their departure to the 2011 UCI BMX World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Australian Amanda Spratt has taken out overall honours in the Tour de Feminin in the Czech Republic after leading the tour fom start to finish.

Sydney cycling fans are gearing up to 'Yell for Cadel' at the Cycling Australia Bike & Lifestyle Show this Friday night at Moore Park.

Team Australia moved into the lead in the teams classification of the Thüringen-Rundfahrt in Germany after Vicki Whitelaw's podium finish in the tour's second stage.

The teen pedestrian hit in the car accident involving NBA star, Lamar Odom died after suffering from severe head injuries.

The Aussie Sharks men's water polo team has come from behind to record a stunning 9-8 victory over Romania in the opening match of their 2011 FINA World Championships campaign in Shanghai.

Japan stunned USA in a come from behind victory in the Women's World Cup final with a 3-1 score Sunday night

AFTERNOON REPORT (4.30pm AEST)Debt concerns in the US and Europe once again rattled local investors, with the Australian share market ending the trading week in the red. Ratings agency Standard & Poor´s today warned there is a one-in-two chance it could cut the United States´ prized triple-A rating if a deal on raising the government´s debt ceiling is not agreed soon. The deadline for the agreement is August 2nd. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) fell 18.6pts or 0.4pct to 4542.7 while the S&P/A...

Australian Amanda Spratt has taken out overall honours in the Tour de Feminin in the Czech Republic after leading the tour fom start to finish.

True to her word, Hollywood socialite and reality TV star Kim Kardashian has indeed everything down pat for her dream wedding, with everything falling into place, including the wedding gift.

Repeated concussions from head knocks left New South Wales Waratah's Berrick Barnes to take an indefinite break from rugby this season.

Though the combined earnings of some Hollywood stars and big artists in the music industry constitute the big chunk of the $690 million earnings made by celebrities over the past twelve months, a few athletes have also been named among the highest paid young celebrities to have raked in millions from May 2010 to May 2011.

Coming to Australia this year with three of the best cricket teams on the planet - India, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka - is the ODI tri-series after a four-year absence from cricket world.

The day after the NBA Finals, the Miami Herald ran a story about the Heat's disappointing loss. However, to everyone's surprise, a full-page ad under the story reads "Congratulations Miami" next to photos of Heat championship T-shirts and hats on sale from Macy's. A T-shirt on the add says "Heat 2011 NBA Finals Champions". The Heat's logo on a hat has the words "NBA Champions."

The Southern Stars proved their might as they advance to a 3-2 lead over New Zealand in the one-day series on Tuesday.

NFL star Bret Lockett has come clean in an interview with CNN and admitted that he has not seen Kim Kardashian.

Newly engaged couple Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries may both be in the sky now as they come one step closer to the big day, after they finalized the prenup agreement. But there would have been no 20.5 carat ring and much-talked about engagement if it were not for the cupid shooting both their hearts. Wonder who is the matchmaker of celebrity couple, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries?

The Australian Stingers women's water polo team have tuned up for this week's FINA World League finals with a hard fought 11-10 victory over Italy in Ostia, just outside of Rome last June 10.

With the qualifying over last May 19, all eyes are now on the FINA World League Super Finals this June. The final qualification matches were played at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre tonight with the big issue who was going to top the women's group of the Asia-Oceania zone.

Australian Frances Bondad won a BMW 640i convertible worth 102,500 Euros when she holed in one at the 16th in the final round of the Deloitte Ladies Open.

There is no way to read Allen Iverson’s mind as to why he wants an NBA comeback he has recently been reported telling the Associated Press. But the 4-time champion is sure trying his luck again to play basketball “homecourt”.

John Hemming, the MP who named Ryan Giggs in Parliament, has spoken out the reasons why he went on revealing the footballer's name in court.

After weeks of gossip, alleged affairs and even his Manchester United contract in question, Ryan Giggs has another thing to worry about - his sponsors falling back due to his tainted image.

Controversy hasn't left footballer Ryan Giggs as the father of Imogen Thomas breaks his silence about the gagging order and the blackmailing allegations.

After midlfielder Paul Scholes left Manchester United, sports commentators and experts say Ryan Giggs' career as a Man U footballer might also be on the line. After a poor performance during last Saturday's UEFA title match against Barcelona, The 37-year-old has been riddled with controversy, including the questionable longevity of his playing career.