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Troubled AFL agent player, Ricky Nixon stands down

After two decades of managing players for the Australian Football League (AFL), veteran agent, Ricky Nixon has stood down as head of Flying Start, citing health reasons and a need for treatment for a ‘substance problem’.

Lions settles with embattled Fevola

Sacked forward Brendan Fevola has finalized a deal with the Brisbane Lions and in principle, has agreed to play with Casey Scorpions at this year’s VFL.

A tough call for NRL on Benji Marshall

It’s going to be a tough call for NRL officials when they decide on the fate of West Tigers pin-up boy, Benji Marshall who had an altercation with a civilian early Saturday morning.
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Fevola’s baggage won’t work at NFL, says Darren Bennett

He may be physically fit, but Australia’s most successful NFL player, Darren Bennett has insisted that the psychological noise currently experienced by Australian Football League (AFL) Brendan Fevola may not give the fellow Aussie footballer a place at America’s National Football League (NFL). Especially, emphasized Bennett, if he is eyeing to be a punter.

Federer gets back on his feet after his first Dubai Open win

He thought he would not come back right up and pick up the pieces of his great defeat when crushed by World No. 3 Novak Djokovic at 2011 Australian Tennis Tournament in January. But World No. 2 Roger Federer has proven to himself and the partisan crowd at the Dubai Open Tuesday that he still has what it takes to face battle in the courts.

Ponting to face charges over damaged LCD TV screen

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting could be facing some disciplinary actions following the reported smashing of LCD television screen found inside the dressing room of the Australian cricket team in India.

John O’Neill re-commits as chief of Australian Rugby Union

John O’Neill has agreed to extend his contract as Chief for the Australian Rugby Union (ARU), saying an ‘unfinished business’ has prompted his decision to stay in the position. O’Neill returned as ARU’s managing director and chief executive in 2007, after serving as the inaugural head of the Football Federation of Australia for three years.

Broncos coach, Ivan Henjack sacked weeks before NRL kick-off

Ivan Henjack has been shown the door three weeks before the NRL premiership kick-off and officially ended his two-year tenure as Brisbane coach. Henjack was replaced by his assistant, Anthony Griffin even with two more years left to run his contract.

Wozniacki wins Dubai Open tennis final

She has outnumbered Kim Clijsters as she regained World No. 1 ranking in the WTA ranking list on Monday. The top seed of Denmark is now also celebrating the 13th title of her career after winning the Dubai Open Sunday as she outplayed Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia.

Blackpool manager says AC Milan’s Gattuso ‘was out of order’

Blackpool manager, Ian Holloway has maintained that AC Milan’s midfielder, Gennaro Gattuso was ‘out of order’ when he grabbed Spurs assistant coach, Joe Jordan. The latter however added, Holloway has reacted ‘dignified’ even after younger Gattuso had headbutted the former international striker.

US top seed, Roddick pulls out of Delray Beach

The US top ace, Andy Roddick has pulled out of the ATP Delray Beach International Championship after feeling physically ill Monday. The American top seed said that he felt sick after the game at Memphis on Sunday, where he won his 30th career ATP crown.

Ponting smashes LCD-TV in Aussie dressing room

He got run out in a clash between Australia and Zimbabwe in Ahmedabad in India and in a fit of anger, Australian skipper, Ricky Ponting has reportedly smashed an LCD television set in the team’s dressing room.

Durante to join Sydney FC for Asian Champions League campaign

Popular defender and captain of the Wellington Phoenix, Andrew Durante has flown to Sydney early this week to join Sydney FC in the upcoming Asian Champions football League Campaign. This means that his millions of fans can expect him to be in his black and yellow shirt when the Hyundai A-League begins this season.

Knights supporters remains hopeful to privatize the club

A number of Newcastle Knights supporters have rallied last night following the unexpected withdrawal of a mining magnate to withdraw his earlier offers to privatize the club. Supporters for the club have collected their heads together after Nathan Tinkler gave up his proposed plans to buy the community-owned Knights club at $100 million.

Labor MP claims Melbourne residents tired of deafening grand prix

Labor MP Michael Danby has proposed that Melbourne government should write off the annual Australian Grand Prix, the city had agreed to host since 1996. Citing the skyrocketing expenses spent by the government and the residents’ growing discontent sentiment over the formula one race, Danby reiterated that it is high time to scrap the annual event.

Kobe Bryant honored with Hollywood walk of fame

Rain or shine, Kobe Bryant gets the shrine when honored with Hollywood walk of fame over the weekend. The Lakers star player is the first athlete to have his foot and hand prints cemented outside the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Dustin Johnson gets 2-shot penalty for coming in late to tee

Dustin Johnson got a 2-shot penalty scores after arriving late to tee. Had Johnson arrived 10 seconds later than he already was, the professional golfer would have been totally disqualified when he arrived late to the first tee in the Northern Trust Open Thursday.

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