Southern Stars extend world No.1 ranking
The Southern Stars, Australia's women's cricket team, have increased their lead atop the ICC's world rankings. Australia's women's cricket team have extended the gap between them and the rest of the world. The International Cricket Council's annual rankings update was released on Tuesday and the world No.1 Australia have opened up a six point gap ahead of nearest rivals England, who they previously led by four rankings points. New Zealand are a further four points back in third, with I..>> view originalFootball: David Gallop trumpets expansion at A-League launch - The West Australian
Emma Kemp - AAP on October 4, 2016, 4:22 pm Football Federation Australia chief executive David Gallop has promised to expand the A-League to 12 teams, potentially in as few as two years, with promotion and relegation the long-term goal. But he would not say exactly when - and where - this would occur.Until very recently, growth was off the agenda for the next four years as FFA prioritised stabilising the 10 existing teams.But calls for wholesale change have been gaining tra..>> view originalNew A-League advert hits the mark with 'you've got to have a team' slogan
EXPANSION, promotion and relegation to get the converted excited, and to show they’re listening. And a 10-year-old boy called Yoshi, to spread the gospel.In the space of a few minutes on Tuesday, Football Federation Australia laid out two pretty clear ambitions for the game as they launched the A-League season, readying for 60,000 fans or more at the Sydney derby in round one this weekend.David Gallop pitched expansion of the A-League, and eventually, the “ultimate prize” of promotion and rele..>> view originalEmily Seebohm has her medical records hacked by Fancy Bears
Hotel maid stroked my arm: Andy Murray
Tennis champion Andy Murray has revealed he was stalked around Europe by a hotel maid who once woke him by entering his bedroom and stroking his arm. The Wimbledon and Olympic champion believes the uninvited guest followed him to two tournaments after she was spotted at his hotels. Despite having a 'do not disturb' sign on his door in the first incident, Murray said the maid let herself in and approached his bed before perching by his side and touching him. The 29-year-old described the behavio..>> view originalThe great injustice of AFL and NRL grand finals
So it came to pass; the two sentimental favourite teams won the AFL and NRL grand finals after long periods without success. As my ‘Grand final convergence theory’ article demonstrated, they were also teams playing in only their third official grand final, and were teams of three colours playing against teams who’d last one the competition in 2012. It was meant to be! But was it fair? There was another, more significant commonality between the Western Bulldogs and Cronulla last weekend: both w..>> view originalSocceroos defender Matthew Spiranovic could tackle Saudi spitter
Matthew Spiranovic is set for a showdown with the controversial Saudi Arabian striker who spat at him in the bitter aftermath of Western Sydney's AFC Champions League final victory.The Socceroos defender could well find himself toe-to-toe with Nasser Al-Shamrani, the Al-Hilal frontman who is in the Saudi squad for Thursday's World Cup qualifier (Friday morning AEDT). More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Plays of the Week Socceroos embrace hostile crowds..>> view originalAndrew Fifita Four Nations ban: Crackdown on player misbehaviour will also affect Origin
Rugby league has declared a "zero tolerance" selection policy on alleged bad boys and the governing body says it expects the decision to exclude Andrew Fifita and Semi Radradra from the Kangaroos' Four Nations campaign will have a flow-down effect into State of Origin next season.After naming coach Mal Meninga's 24-man squad on Tuesday morning, ARL Commission chairman John Grant said omitting Fifita and Radradra from the Four Nations squad was a "positive statement" for the game, saying: "Rugby..>> view originalBrisbane Lions turn to Tasmanian talent to turn around fortunes
Brisbane Lions turn to Tasmanian talent to turn around fortunes Posted October 04, 2016 18:38:14 Two Tasmanians have been tasked with turning around the fortunes of the Brisbane Lions in the AFL.Chris Fagan has been announced as senior coach, taking over from club legend Justin Leppitsch.Alongside him in the coaches' box will be fellow Tasmanian David Noble, who joins the club as football operations manager.Fagan, 55, is sixth coach to come off the Hawthorn production..>> view originalTransfer news: Reds capture FFA Cup star - Hyundai A
Adelaide United have announced the signing of Blacktown City FC winger Danny Choi as an injury replacement for Marcelo Carrusca. 21-year-old Choi has played a starring role in Blacktown City’s National Premier League side during 2016 and also its charge in the Westfield FFA Cup. Choi scored 13 goals in 23 matches in this season’s NPL. The South Korean forward, who now resides in Australia, has signed a short-term deal with the Reds to replace the injured Marcelo Carrusca. United’s H..>> view original
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
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