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Boomers, Spirit, Mottram play second fiddle to Bolt
Australia's women's softball and men's basketball teams face important matches in Beijing today, but both are likely to be overshadowed by Usain Bolt's attempt to secure the sprint double. Read More
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Socceroos held by Sth Africa
The Socceroos have had a 2-2 draw against South Africa in their friendly match at Loftus Road in London. Read More
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Australian pull-out puts Champions Trophy in further doubt
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will meet tonight to decide the fate of the Champions Trophy tournament, due to start in Pakistan in three weeks, after Australia's players confirmed they would not play in Pakistan. Read More
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Anna Meares: crash and burn to Beijing silver
Australian cyclist Anna Meares is celebrating today after completing one of the greatest comebacks in Australian Olympic history. Read More
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Surprise track silver thrills Australian athletics
Australian Sally McLellan's surprise Olympic silver medal in the women's 100 metres hurdles last night came as American Lolo Jones lost control and "crashed and burned", giving the gold medal to compatriot Dawn Harper. Read More
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Opal Taylor's finals hopes on ice
Key Opals player Penny Taylor and her team-mates will endure a nervous wait after she was injured in Australia's 79-46 quarter-final thumping of the Czech Republic. Read More
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Nadal, Ivanovic named top seeds for US Open
Rafael Nadal and Ana Ivanovic, both ranked world number one, have been named as the top seeds for the US Open which begins at Flushing Meadows on Monday. Read More
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Ramzi wins Bahrain's first medal with 1,500 gold
Rashid Ramzi handed Bahrain its first-ever Olympic medal when he won the men's 1500 metres gold medal at the Beijing Games. Read More
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Montgomery dropped for Wallabies clash
Veteran full-back Percy Montgomery has been axed from the South Africa team for this weekend's Tri-Nations match against Australia in Durban. Read More
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Daniher joins the Eagles
Former Melbourne coach Neale Daniher has joined the West Coast Eagles. Read More
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Lappin announces retirement from AFL
Brisbane Lions triple-premiership player Nigel Lappin has announced his retirement after failing to overcome a series of injuries. Read More
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Port Adelaide CEO confident of success
Port Adelaide's new chief executive officer Mark Haysman says he is confident he can lead the Power into a new era of success. Read More
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Aussies miss out in men's triathlon
Australia's triathletes say they are disappointed with their results in the Olympic men's event. Read More
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