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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.
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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.

Beckham loses libel suit in US court

A Los Angeles federal judge has dismissed the libel suit popular athlete David Beckham has filed against celebrity magazine over cheating allegations on wife Victoria with prostitute, Irma Nici. US district court Judge Manuel Real dismisses libel suit filed by Beckham against the celebrity magazine for lack of evidence to prove the magazine reported with malicious intent.

Justin Bieber not a sore loser at Grammys

Teen pop sensation, Justin Bieber is considered a strong contender for many of the major categories given at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, that it shocked his millions of fans when he was defeated in all of them, leaving him with no music statuette as he left the Staples Center Sunday night.

NHL: Top 10 dirtiest players of the league

Aside from the Stanley Cup, the National Hockey League is also known for its rough game plays that at times bordered to sheer violence gleefully dispense by the league’s top players.

NFL: 10 best quarterbacks who were not in a Super Bowl

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers immortalised his name when he snatched the Super Bowl XLV this year, prompting sports pundits to line him up with elite quarterbacks that are mostly owners of Super Bowl rings.

Philippine's Azkals win 2-0 against Mongolians

The Philippine and Mongolia game on Wednesday was an exciting affair to say the least with the Philippine's Emelio “Chieffy” Caligdong and Phil Younghusband making goals and winning the game 2-0 during the first leg of their AFC Challenge Cup qualifying duel.

An American serviceman beats thousands of amateur golfer to play with Tiger Woods

Lt. Col. Michael Rowells, an American serviceman assigned in Afghanistan could not believe his luck when he won over thousands of amateur golfers vying to play with famous golfer, Tiger Woods. The World’s greatest golf player will meet with the lucky 2011 amateur golfer at the traditional opening of Dubai Desert Classic Pro-American tournament Wednesday.

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