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Australia training set for Bulldogs as part of UAAP buildup

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National University is set to fly to Perth, Australia in May as part of their build-up for the coming UAAP season.

Posted: April 27th, 2013 in Basketball,Featured Gallery,Latest Sports Stories,Section,UAAP | Read More »

Yankees sign pitcher Wang to minor league contract

Taiwan's starter Wang Chien-ming delivers a pitch against Australia in the first inning of their World Baseball Classic first round game at the Intercontinental Baseball Stadium in Taichung, Taiwan, Saturday, March 2, 2013. Taiwan beat Australia 4-1. (AP Photo/Wally Santana)

The New York Yankees have brought back a familiar face, signing Taiwanese pitcher Wang Chien-ming to a minor league contract.

The Yankees said on Saturday that Wang would report right away to the minor league complex.

Posted: March 24th, 2013 in Baseball,Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Australian coach out after Olympic shame

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Australian swimming officials Wednesday said head coach Leigh Nugent will resign after a dismal London Olympic campaign marred by ill-discipline, drug use and drunkenness.

Posted: March 20th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Ocean swimming goes nude in Australia

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Ahead of her first nude ocean swimming race, 43-year-old Sydney mother Jo Davison was a little nervous.

Posted: March 11th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Australia beat Taiwan 3-0

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Australia took an irreversible 3-0 lead over Taiwan by winning the doubles on Saturday in the Asia-Oceania zone Group I Davis Cup tie in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung.

Posted: February 2nd, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Williams, Azarenka into 3rd round in Australia

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Serena Williams of the US hits a backhand return to Spain's Garbine Muguruza during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. AP/Andrew Brownbill

Serena Williams cautiously walked onto the court, and tried to keep the points short to avoid irritating her injured right ankle as she advanced to the third round at the Australian Open.

Posted: January 17th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories,Multimedia,Photos,Photos and Videos | Read More »

Australian state seeking damages from Armstrong

Lance Armstrong.   AP

The government of South Australia state has pressed says it will seek damages or compensation from Lance Armstrong after his reported confession to Oprah Winfrey that he doped during his career.

Posted: January 15th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Wozniacki loses in 1st round at Brisbane

Caroline Wozniacki, of Denmark, plays a return shot during her first round match against Ksenia Pervak, of Kazakhstan, during the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard)

Caroline Wozniacki’s first trip to the Brisbane International ended in a shocking 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (1) first-round loss to Kazakhstan qualifier Ksenia Pervak on Monday. After her early exit, she was quick to dismiss speculation about an engagement to golf No. 1 Rory McIlroy.

Posted: December 31st, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Hopman Cup: Venus Williams leads US to victory over South Africa

Venus Williams. AP FILE PHOTO

American Venus Williams gave her comeback hopes a boost with a win at the Hopman Cup in Perth on Sunday.

Posted: December 30th, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Taylor stands down as Australia Fed Cup captain

Dave Taylor. AFP

Dave Taylor has stood down as Australian Fed Cup captain to focus on coaching world number nine Sam Stosur, Tennis Australia said on Saturday.

Posted: December 15th, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories,Photos and Videos | Read More »

Media: Beckham might play 10 games in Australia

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Australian media carried unconfirmed and sketchy reports Friday that David Beckham could be the next football superstar to play in the A-League.

Posted: November 16th, 2012 in Football,Latest Sports Stories,Other Sports | Read More »

Warriors’ Bogut out 7-10 days to rest ankle

Golden State Warriors' Andrew Bogut, from Australia, poses for a photo during their NBA basketball media day at the team's training facility in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Oct. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut will be sidelined the next seven to 10 days to rest and strengthen his surgically repaired left ankle.

Posted: November 9th, 2012 in Basketball,Latest Sports Stories,NBA | Read More »

Sharpe to lead Wallabies on European tour

Nathan Sharpe. AFP FILE PHOTO

Veteran lock Nathan Sharpe will lead Australia in his final series of an 11-year career after being announced as captain of the 30-man squad for the four-test tour of France, Italy and Britain on Thursday.

Posted: October 25th, 2012 in Latest Sports Stories,Multimedia,Photos,Photos and Videos | Read More »

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