Saturday, February 13, 2010
Gold Coast misses top-two chance
Gold Coast United has blown the chance to finish in the top two on the A-League ladder, going down 2-1 to North Queensland Fury at Dairy Farmers Stadium on Saturday night.[MORE]
Kennedy era ends in US politics
Democratic representative Patrick Kennedy's retirement will end six decades of the US having a Kennedy in elected office.[MORE]
Blaze take third, Hawks fourth
Gold Coast secured third position on the NBL ladder heading into the finals with a 91-73 win over Melbourne at The Cage on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Hussey says Harris has big future
As if Brett Lee did not have enough to worry about, Ryan Harris' sparkling form in the short form of the game and a spirited dig with the bat on Friday night should have the veteran speedster feeling nervous.[MORE]
Hungry Hawks give Hardwick horror start
Hawthorn has given an early indication it will be an AFL powerhouse again in 2010, delivering new Richmond coach Damien Hardwick a nightmare start to his head coaching career.[MORE]
Driver dies in three-way smash
A 39-year-old man has died after a fatal accident in north Queensland this afternoon.[MORE]
Doherty dismantles bumbling Bulls
Nathan Reardon's half-century could not stop Queensland from faltering in its run chase and falling to Tasmania by 19 runs in their domestic one-day clash at Bellerive Oval on Saturday.[MORE]
Indigenous stars outshine NRL's best
Jamie Soward raced away for a late try to rescue a 16-12 victory for the Indigenous All Stars in a fiery encounter with the NRL's best at Skilled Park on Saturday night.[MORE]
Waratahs deny Reds at the death
A Wycliff Palu try in the shadows of full-time stole New South Wales a 30-28 victory over Queensland in their Super 14 opener at Lang Park on Saturday night.[MORE]
5 soldiers die as Afghan assault begins
Five soldiers died as thousands of American troops led an assault on a Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan.[MORE]
Smith set to defy pain for key Test
South Africa captain Graeme Smith says he is confident about playing in the decisive second and final Test against India despite breaking a finger.[MORE]
Glory silence Roar once more
Perth had already locked up its finals spot on the A-League ladder but it did not let Brisbane off the hook in a clinical 2-0 win at home on Saturday evening.[MORE]
Vancouver luge to go ahead after tragedy
The Olympic luge competition will take place as scheduled despite the accidental death of a Georgian athlete.[MORE]
Letters shed light on Salinger's life
Previously unpublished letters by American novelist J.D. Salinger have given a glimpse into his life as a writer in the years after he became a total recluse.[MORE]
Late try seals Crusaders win
All Blacks winger Zac Guildford scored his first try for Canterbury to help the Crusaders to a 32-17 victory over the Otago Highlanders in a Super 14 clash in Christchurch.[MORE]
Labor retains Altona despite huge swing
Labor has retained the Victorian state seat of Altona despite a massive backlash in the by-election.[MORE]
Rawiller gets whipped up at Randwick
Tempers have flared at Randwick over the stewards' implementation of the whip rules, with top jockey Nash Rawiller having plenty to say to chief stipe Ray Murrihy after being charged with overuse of the stick in the Canonbury Stakes.[MORE]
Pair charged over 7.9kg heroin haul
The Australian Federal Police have charged two men in Sydney with trying to take possession of around 7.9 kilograms of heroin hidden in wooden statuettes of birds.[MORE]
Power crush Crows in derby
Port Adelaide smashed its cross-town rivals the Crows by nine goals in the preseason showdown at Football Park on Saturday afternoon.[MORE]
Roddick into semis after Berdych test
Top seed Andy Roddick has out-muscled Tomas Berdych 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-5) in a tight contest to earn a place in the final four of the San Jose Open.[MORE]
Man dies in waterski race
One man is dead and another is injured after an accident during a waterski race on the Murray River at Echuca.[MORE]
Wilderness Society boss slams 'disgraceful' infighting
The head of Australia's largest environment group says he is appalled by the actions of members who are continuing to provoke a leadership stoush.[MORE]
Bushrangers eyeing first-innings points
Victoria batted itself to a position of authority, reaching 4 for 213 in reply to New South Wales' 225 at stumps on day two of the Sheffield Shield match at the MCG.[MORE]
Bailey bolsters Tigers' innings
A brilliant captain's knock to George Bailey saw Tasmania post a competitive 5 for 264 off 50 overs in the domestic one-day match against Queensland at Bellerive Oval.[MORE]
Warriors thrash Roosters in Rotorua
New Zealand has become the latest NRL side to win a preseason trial match, thumping the Sydney Roosters 26-8 on Saturday.[MORE]
