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Friday, 25 July 2008

Brown erupts over Melbourne's 'illegal tactics'  Comments

Jason Ryles | AAP

2 hours 19 minutes ago. St George Illawarra coach Nathan Brown has warned of an NRL "bloodbath" unless the game's governing body stops turning a blind eye to Melbourne's use of illegal tactics.

As far as I'm concerned the only thing Jason did wrong is he didn't headbutt him hard enough... Nathan Brown on Jason Nightingale's involvement

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Could Federer's reign be at its end?  

Rafael Nadal | AAP

2 hours 22 minutes ago. The best of the rest are circling after World No.1 Roger Federer crashed out of the ATP Toronto Masters in just the second round.

If I play like I have over the past four months, I will have my chances for number one... Rafael Nadal

 

Hawks sweating on Hodge with Cats looming  

Luke Hodge | GSP

4 hours 45 minutes ago. Hawthorn are sweating on the availability of Luke Hodge as their credentials as a genuine premiership contender go on the line the AFL blockbuster clash against Geelong.

So we'll just have a contingency in place which will be an emergency player waiting there to get the call just before game time... Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson

 

World Cup flop derailed All Blacks: Eales  

All Blacks losing | AAP

5 hours 11 minutes ago. Wallabies great John Eales believes last year's Rugby World Cup flop would still be playing on the minds of the All Blacks, and putting immense pressure on coach Graham Henry ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup blockbuster.

They are a very, very good coaching staff and I respect them a lot, but how differently can the same coaching staff do things? Wallabies great John Eales

 

Barry Hall named for Swans  

Barry Hall | GSP

24/07/2008 6:38:00 PM. Sydney spearhead Barry Hall was recalled to the Swans side for Saturday's AFL clash with Adelaide, with coach Paul Roos predicting the Crows would tag-team the volatile star.

 

Brawling Bulldogs: Roberts, Te Maari spared  

Ben Roberts | AAP

24/07/2008 3:10:00 PM. Ben Roberts and Lee Te Maari have been spared the axe from the Bulldogs for their involvement in a fight at Cronulla bar on Sunday night.

I find it unbelievable, given the history of Ben Roberts and Lee Te Maari, that never at any stage did Malcolm Noad issue them with an official warning. It beggars belief. 2GB's Ray Hadley

 

Cricket Australia facing revolt, $10m fine  

Australia's Andrew Symonds has suggested he would not tour Pakistan | AAP

24/07/2008 3:05:00 PM. Cricket Australia is stuck between a rock and a hard place, facing a player revolt if they agree to play the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and facing a $10 million fine if they don’t.

We don’t go anywhere that’s not safe. Our track record speaks for itself. Peter Young from Cricket Australia

 

Federer stunned in first round loss  

Roger Federer | AAP

24/07/2008 12:29:00 PM. World No.1 Roger Federer has suffered a shock first-round defeat to unheralded Frenchman Gilles Simon in his first match since losing the Wimbledon final to Rafael Nadal.

I don’t know what to think. This is just unbelievable to beat Roger like this... Frenchman Gilles Simon after beating Roger Federer in straight sets

 
 

'Pain is my friend': Cadel Evans  

Cadel Evans | AAP

2 hours 1 minute ago. A good serve of agony with a side-order of suffering and a pinch of extra pain thrown in - the Tour de France is a feast for the masochist.

On Sunday, I really suffered a lot and I was still suffering on Monday... Cadel Evans

 

Champions Trophy in serious doubt  

Pakistan | AAP

4 hours 33 minutes ago. Australia's involvement in September's Champions Trophy remains in doubt after the International Cricket Council decided to push ahead with holding the event in Pakistan.

The fundamental principle driving our eventual decision will be based on our commitment to not sending players or players officials to anywhere that is not safe... CA Spokesman Peter Young

 

Jayawardene equals Bradman record  

Mahela Jayawardene | AAP

4 hours 36 minutes ago. Mahela Jayawardene equalled Don Bradman's record of nine centuries at one venue to put Sri Lanka in a commanding position on day two of the opening Test against India.

I wasn't really thinking about all that... Mahela Jayawardene

 

Webber clocks fastest at F1 session  

Mark Webber | AAP

4 hours 48 minutes ago. Red Bull's Mark Webber had the fastest lap at a Formula One test session today, ending Torro Rosso's two-day reign.

The car ran pretty reliably and we've clocked up some good mileage... Red Bull's Mark Webber

 

Cadel within striking distance  

Cadel Evans | AAP

4 hours 54 minutes ago. Cadel Evans has remained within striking distance of overall leader Carlos Sastre as German Marcus Burghardt won the 18th stage of the Tour de France.

I knew Barredo was going to try to pass in the final sprint but I went flat out and just edged through... German Marcus Burghardt

 
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