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Olympic Hurdler Has Breast Implants Removed to Increase Speed
An Australian track star had her breast implants removed in an attempt to boost her chances of winning a medal at the 2012 Olympics.
Melbourne Victory sign Thailand striker Sutee Suksomkit
A-League champions Melbourne Victory have signed Thailand striker Sutee Suksomkit as a guest player, from Singapore club Tampines Rovers.
Australian rugby league apologizes for sex scandal
(CNN) -- Australia's National Rugby League apologized on Tuesday for the behavior of its players after ABC's "Four Corners" current-affairs program revealed allegations of group sex in 2002 between players and a New Zealand woman.
Hussonet Colt Tops Perth Day II
Six horses sold for $100,000 or more during today's second session of the 2009 BMW Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale at Belmont.
Gloucester Standardbreds Yearling Sale
The 2009 Gloucester Standardbreds Yearling Sale sponsored by Clipsal is happening this weekend at the State Equestrian Centre, Brigadoon. The sale will feature 180 quality yearlings split into two sessions - the Platinum Session will be conducted ...
Gary Ablett gives Ben Cousins advice
FOOTBALL great Gary Ablett says Ben Cousins must turn his back on his bad mates if he wants to make a comeback. Ablett, who has admitted his own battle with drugs, told the Herald Sun he believes the 30-year-old fallen champion can still play at h...
Tony Popovic pulls plug on A-League glamour club Sydney FC
SYDNEY FC has been rocked after Tony Popovic, one of Australian soccer's most decorated players, announced his immediate retirement. Popovic is understood to have informed the club yesterday and faced the media today to formally announce the decis...
Victoria racing gets $45m boost ahead of Cup
Victoria's racing industry has been given a $45 million boost and tax breaks on the eve of the Melbourne Cup to help it weather the costs of a licensing shake-up.
Saints de-list Aaron Fiora
St Kilda today de-listed winger Aaron Fiora, bringing to eight the number of players the AFL club has axed since the end of the season. Fiora was the highest-profile casualty among the list of players de-listed by clubs today.
2009 AFL draw released
The 2009 AFL season will feature a non-public holiday Monday night game and four matches played on Anzac Day. Collingwood and St Kilda will play on Monday night in round seven because the AFL wanted to avoid scheduling too many games on the previo...
Michael Hagan quits as Parramatta Eels coach
MICHAEL Hagan has resigned as head coach of the Parramatta Eels citing family and personal health reasons. Hagan held a press conference today to announce he was quitting the Eels one year short of completing his three-year contract.
Bauer wins Geelong Cup
English stayer Bauer has stormed home to win today's Geelong Cup. The six-year-old grey swept home down the straight to destroy the field and win a place in the Melbourne Cup.
Curley wins coveted coaching role at Dockerland
West Perth WAFL coach and former Western Bulldog Todd Curley is the new midfield coach at the Fremantle Dockers - while the Dockers' fitness program will be taken over by former Port Adelaide conditioning coach Chris Spinks.
Cellar-dwellars Perth to hold crisis talks
Perth Glory co-owner Tony Sage and chief executive Scott Gooch will hold a crisis meeting with the player group tomorrow to find out who, if anybody, wants to walk away from the struggling A-League club.
Deans calls up Kimlin: Brumbies second row replaces the injured Horwill
Australia coach Robbie Deans has named Brumbies lock Peter Kimlin in his squad for the tour to Hong Kong and Europe. The 23-year-old Kimlin replaces James Horwill for the trip after the Queensland Reds lock was ruled out to have surgery on his inj...
Injury set to sideline Kewell for qualifier
SOCCEROOS star Harry Kewell appears an unlikely starter for Australia's World Cup qualifier in Brisbane next week after injury forced him out of his Turkish club's match.
Mundine set to name Perth opponent
Anthony Mundine hopes to name his opponent in the next few days for his controversial visit to Perth next month.
Aussie on the cusp of Red Bull Air Race debut
Australia could soon have a representative in the lucrative Red Bull Air Race with RAAF fighter pilot Matt Hall selected to participate in this week’s qualification camp in Spain.
Lockyer accused of lifting bar owner
A BRISBANE nightclub owner who claims he was tackled by Broncos skipper Darren Lockyer during a team drinking session two weeks ago believes there is a culture of fear among the city's business owners to publicly condemn players, claiming a string...
Beaver the star as Eagles rock
MAYBE Melbourne won't have it all their own way after all. If Brisbane fired a shot across the Storm's bow with their gritty win over the Roosters, then Manly pointed a bazooka in their direction last night.