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The Mecury Stoner may be Tassie bound Today at 11:25:02 - TASSIE motorsport fans hope to see MotoGP star Casey Stoner race V8 Supercars at Symmons Plains. Help Buddy mark his big day Today at 11:25:02 - GET YOURS: ONE Lance Franklin is enough to deal with but Fremantle may face an army of 'Buddys' today. Conviction in their addiction Today at 11:25:02 - HOBART kids are rolling out for one of the state's fastest-growing sports. Junior roller derby is in full swing. All set for record fun run Today at 11:25:02 - THE 40th anniversary City to Casino fun run will have a record field this year and its race director is thrilled. Daily sports fix Today at 04:24:08 - NO CLUBS, no worries for Snedeker, Venus sends Stosur packing, Gilly's still got it and Dane Bak to his best in Giro. Olympia aims to rise again Today at 04:24:08 - OLYMPIA Warriors have opted for old blood to breathe new life into their 2012 campaign. Charging Hobart eyes top Today at 04:24:08 - IT is almost impossible to believe, but the Hobart Chargers will move into equal first if they win tonight.	Adelaide Now AFL extras become SANFL conundrum Today at 11:25:02 - LOST Port Adelaide midfielder Steven Salopek's place in the SANFL remains uncertain - as does the answer to how excess AFL players fit into the SANFL. Magpies finally turn the tables Today at 04:24:08 - HOW many times has Geelong stuck it up the critics? Well, not this time. Maybe the Cats have finally run out of lives. Magpies hang tough in thriller Today at 03:23:54 - SCOTT Pendlebury's fourth goal capped a best-afield display as Collingwood booted two majors in the closing minutes to score a 12-point win over Geelong. Giants keen to avoid a drubbing Today at 03:23:54 - GREATER Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy says his side won't suffer the same fate Gold Coast did after their maiden AFL win. Plenty of fight left in Dog Today at 03:23:54 - VETERAN Crows defender Micahel Doughty stepped away from Adelaide's leadership group this season to be the team's mentor. Power to light up the Gabba Today at 03:23:54 - AS much as Luke Power still holds Brisbane close to his heart, he says the Lions did him a favour by cutting him loose last year.	News.com.au Strauss hundred gives England edge Today at 11:25:02 - Andrew Strauss ends his 18-month wait for a Test century, leading England to a first-innings lead on day two against West Indies. White's Chargers down Rajasthan Today at 11:25:02 - Dale Steyn helps Deccan Chargers, led by Australian Cameron White, to a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.  McGahan to make Wallabies ruthless Today at 07:44:35 - Wallabies coaching coordinator Tony McGahan believes he can give the Australia side a cut-throat edge after returning from Munster. Tomlinson defends title in darkness Today at 07:44:35 - Aussie Will Tomlinson defends his boxing title in bizarre fashion, after a power failure forces an early end to his bout with Daniel Ruiz. Collingwood get Grand Final revenge Today at 07:44:35 - It won't give them a Premiers trophy, but Collingwood will take great satisfaction after overcoming their Grand Final victors Geelong. Brumbies keep rolling in Wellington Today at 07:44:35 - The Brumbies continue their superb Super Rugby season, securing a bonus-point victory over the Hurricanes in Wellington.
Sky News (Australia) Chelsea's unexpected final Today at 10:44:33 - Stand-in captain Frank Lampard said Chelsea footballers never expected to get to the Champions League final. Cowboys out to tame Panthers Today at 10:44:33 - A depleted North Queensland side take on Penrith in NRL action in Townsville tonight. Steyn, Mishra help Deccan beat Rajasthan Today at 10:44:33 - Deccan Chargers have completed a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. NRL bans Graham from vaseline Today at 10:04:13 - Canterbury player James Graham has been banned from coating his legs in vaseline Ainslie wins sixth world sailing title Today at 10:04:13 - Britain's Ben Ainslie has won a sixth world title, taking victory in the Finn class at Falmouth. Magpies beat Cats by 12 points Today at 10:04:13 - Collingwood booted two late majors to score a 12-point win over Geelong in their grand final rematch. Stoner dominates French practice Today at 10:04:13 - After his shock announcement, Casey Stoner has dominated the practise session at Le Mans.	The Sydney Morning Herald Doohan won't rule out star rider's return Today at 04:24:08 - FIVE-TIME MotoGP champion Mick Doohan says Casey Stoner will go down as one of the greatest riders in world championship history, and believes the 26-year-old may be tempted to change his mind about r ... Vodafone mute on a move into V8s Today at 04:24:08 - TEAM VODAFONE boss Roland Dane has refused to speculate on the driving future of Casey Stoner, who has been linked to a move to V8 Supercars after announcing his retirement from MotoGP yesterday. Rivals ready in roster race for top talent Today at 04:24:08 - Ian Crook wants new strikers, but Tony Popovic needs a whole team. Skipper's red mist not a sign of discord: Merrin 16/05/2012 at 02:24:24 - Dragons prop has denied a rift exists between skipper Ben Hornby and Mitch Rein. Lack of enthusiasm cost us, says Longmire 15/05/2012 at 13:03:54 - SYDNEY coach John Longmire is still stewing about his side's performance against Richmond, revealing that despite his side's great start to the season they did not show the requisite hunger against th ...	Perth Now Glut of clangers poses questions Today at 04:24:08 - AS Grand Final rematches go, this was one to forget. With so much at stake, both teams were wrongly expected to break into full gallop. Indigenous bond makes Dons strong Today at 03:23:54 - WHAT I've found with my indigenous teammates over the years is that once you gain their respect and trust, you have them forever. Giants keen to avoid a drubbing Today at 03:23:54 - GREATER Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy says his side won't suffer the same fate Gold Coast did after their maiden AFL win. Scott: We're still contenders Today at 03:23:54 - WE'RE still contenders. That's the message Geelong coach Chris Scott was at pains to point out after his side's loss last night. Premiership race wide open Today at 03:23:54 - IN what is an incredibly open race for the premiership, the ability to scout and plan the opposition will make all the difference. Laid-back Ryder a rare commodity Today at 03:23:54 - DON'T be fooled by his laid-back appearance, Dons big man Paddy Ryder is hungry for success and determined to be consistently great.
Daily Telegraph (Australia) V8s begin hot pursuit for Casey Today at 03:45:38 - CASEY Stoner stood in the Team Vodafone garage at last year's Bathurst 1000 speaking of his heartfelt desire to return to Australia. SBW circus a risk for Roosters Today at 03:45:38 - A FEW short months ago, the Roosters were hopeful they'd announce the marquee signing of Sonny Bill Williams sometime in May ... From booze to Blues for Carney Today at 03:45:38 - THE origins of Todd Carney's emergence as a possible Origin saviour run deep, Andrew Webster discovers. World champion Stoner to retire 18/05/2012 at 19:04:17 - V8 Supercars would welcome world champion Casey Stoner with 'open arms' after he revealed he'll quit MotoGP for 'family reasons'. The lowdown: Tigers v Warriors 18/05/2012 at 19:04:17 - BENJI Marshall will be trialled at halfback tonight as the Tigers play the Warriors. Watch Matty and Kenty's preview, plus follow live from 7.45pm. NRL ban Graham's greasy tactic 18/05/2012 at 19:04:17 - THE NRL have ordered Canterbury prop James Graham to stop coating the backs of his legs in swathes of vaseline.	Courier Mail I'm fit as 2007, says trim GI Today at 03:45:38 - GREG Inglis has hit out at perceived weight problems, revealing he was back to the fitness that helped him win the 2007 Clive Churchill Medal. Lions say hands off pokies cash cow Today at 03:45:38 - THE Lions will defy the AFL's new anti-pokies sentiment and will not be selling the gaming cash cow that is keeping the struggling club afloat. The lowdown: Tigers v Warriors 18/05/2012 at 18:25:22 - BENJI Marshall will be trialled at halfback tonight as the Tigers play the Warriors. Watch Matty and Kenty's preview, plus follow live from 7.45pm. Blues duo are the biggest losers 18/05/2012 at 06:23:53 - IT HAS emerged that Blues halfback Mitchell Pearce and hooker Robbie Farah carry the worst Origin records of players entering the series opener. Fear of Origin axe drives Petero 18/05/2012 at 06:23:53 - MAROONS warhorse Petero Civoniceva says he is playing for his Origin future and risks being axed if he fails to deliver in the series opener. Smith's time has come 18/05/2012 at 06:23:53 - CAMERON Smith runs a football team like clockwork, yet time wasn't always his greatest strength.	ABC Online Rugby returns to Christchurch 13/05/2012 at 15:45:33 - A 17,000-seat temporary stadium will host rugby union matches, including an All Blacks v Ireland Test, in earthquake-hit Christchurch next year, Prime Minister John Key said. Warne returns to big stage 13/05/2012 at 15:45:33 - Champion leg spinner Shane Warne has signed on to play with Melbourne Stars in the inaugural Big Bash League Twenty20 tournament at the end of the year. Pakistan shines on pitch with series win 13/05/2012 at 15:45:33 - Pakistan highlighted its talent on the pitch to draw the third and final Test against Sri Lanka in Sharjah and win the series 1-0, just days after three former team-mates were jailed for spot-fixing. Thorpe bombs out in Beijing 13/05/2012 at 15:45:33 - In a sobering reality check, Ian Thorpe has failed to qualify for the 100 metres freestyle final at the FINA World Cup short course meet in Beijing. O'Driscoll out of Six Nations 13/05/2012 at 15:45:33 - Ireland rugby captain Brian O'Driscoll has been ruled out of action for up to six months and will miss his country's Six Nations campaign when the annual tournament kicks off in February.