Football News:

The Age
Reuters UKMelbourne Rebels crash into fierce footy scrum
Herald Sun
And soccer's A-League kicks off next week - well-established Melbourne Victory was trying hard to attract media attention yesterday, while new boys on the ...and more » Collingwood coach Mick Malthouse reveals soccer influence
Herald Sun
... Peter Sidwell - into their A-League debut on August 5, said he immediately recognised the use of soccer tactics while watching Collingwood's matches. ...and more » 
Brisbane Times
Opposing Views
Stuff.co.nz
Seattle Post IntelligencerA-League hits Hobart
Tasmania Mercury
HOBART will get its first taste of A-League soccer when the Central Coast Mariners take on Tasmania at KGV at 7pm tonight. The Mariners' extended stay comes ...Franko likes Caps' chances in title quest
Vancouver Sun
The 34-year-old Canadian international defender played for Los Angeles Sol of Women's Professional Soccer last season and the team lost 1-0 to Sky Blue FC ...and more »
NRL News
Tigers coach expects more English stars
Sydney Morning Herald
"I think when England play in the Four Nations this year, their squad will be scrutinised by NRL clubs for sure," Sheens said. "There are players going from ...and more » 
Yahoo!Xtra Blogs (blog)NRL feeder team
Central Queensland news
CENTRAL Highlands could be the staging ground for a rugby league feeder club in Central Queensland's quest as the next NRL franchise. ...Folau's final insult to rugby league
Herald Sun
Officially, Folau is a rugby league player until his NRL contract expires on October 31 - a week after the Samoan Test. The AFL, although concerned Folau ...and more » News adamant commission rolling on
Sydney Morning Herald
Meanwhile, Rugby League Players Association boss David Garnsey has met with representatives of NRL clubs to spell out his demands for a new collective ...and more » 
Sydney Morning HeraldEels, Roosters ready for game of year
Sydney Morning Herald
The league's two form sides will clash in what is expected to be a sell-out at Parramatta Stadium and has been unusually scheduled as the 5.30pm game on ...and more » 
The Age
Sydney Morning Herald
Yahoo!Xtra Blogs (blog)
Tennis News:

BetUs.comShorter University Boasts Six NAIA Scholar Team Award Winners
Rome News Wire
... Adams saw each team advance to the Sweet 16 of the 2010 NAIA Tennis National Championship and was proud to hear of his players' latest accomplishments. ...and more » Super Samir in Oman Open singles, doubles semis
The Nation, Pakistan
LAHORE – Pakistan's latest tennis sensation Samir Iftikhar powered into the singles and doubles semi-finals of the ITF Junior World Ranking Oman Open ...and more » 
Daily Mail
Reuters UKHarris cleans up in latest round of interclub play
Nelson Mail
Where's Jon's Donny Harris was again in top form, winning all his singles over the top-seeded KC & Me team during round nine of Table Tennis Nelson's ...
CBC.caSpare Times: For Children
New York Times
Tennis Lessons (Friday, and Monday through Thursday) Aspiring Venus Williamses and Andy Roddicks can get into the swing of things at this free program, ...and more » SouthEastern Doll Expo visits Asheville
Asheville Citizen-Times
7-8 at the Crowne Plaza Tennis & Golf Resort in the new Exposition Center. Doll artists will come from all over the country to show off their latest ...and more » Faulty serve on tennis roof funding
Cairns Post
Despite being knocked back in the latest round of the Federal Government jobs funding, Tennis Queensland believes the election will provide the $1.2 million ...and more »
Rugby Union News:

Boxscore NewsLondon media group buys Mitchell Communications for $363 million – here's how ...
SmartCompany.com.au
Harold Mitchell's latest money-making strategy could be his smartest. While his company's operators are concentrated on Australia, the fact he has ...and more » 
Telegraph.co.ukWallabies suffer a plunge in latest poll
The Australian
Australian Rugby Union boss John O'Neill confirmed yesterday that rugby's share of the ferociously contested Australian sporting marketplace has shrunk to ...and more » De Villiers given backing
bettor.com (blog)
South Africa rugby coach Peter de Villiers has been given the full backing of the South African Rugby Union. The Springboks have had a miserable time in the ...and more » 
Telegraph.co.ukMundine to fight Waters in campaign for third title
Sydney Morning Herald
Fijian winger Rupeni Caucaunibuca has been suspended by his French rugby union club, Agen, after failing to return from holiday for pre-season training. ...and more » ICC snub of John Howard could ostracise other quality candidates
The Australian
A major contributor to the establishment of the ICC's future tours program, Doig serves on six boards including the NZ Rugby Union, Rowing NZ and the NZ ...and more » 
Goal.comABs' management far too precious
Manawatu Standard
The New Zealand Rugby Union have worked hard on rebuilding its relationship with fans throughout the country after years of waning interest and a lack of ...and more »
AFL News:

Sydney Morning Herald
New Zealand Herald
AFL.com
ABC OnlineGame on in battle for TV rights
The Age
Nine stopped broadcasting AFL matches in 2006, but will bid for the rights to Friday night football from 2012. Nine's Melbourne boss Jeff Browne has also ...and more » 
The Age
Sydney Morning Herald
The Age
Brisbane TimesExit Aker, enter footy's robots
Herald Sun
But I believe the world of AFL footy is not ready for it." Akermanis argued that in a conservative team environment of an AFL club, drawing so much ...
Cricket News:

Telegraph.co.uk
Sydney Morning Herald
Telegraph.co.uk
New Zealand HeraldHurricane Higgins' soft spot for Cricket Club pals
St. Helens Star
For the local Cricket Club in the 60s frequently played host to the man who twice won the coveted world crown on the green baize. ...and more » The latest Cheshire Cricket League action
Wirral News
WITH Neston still failing to recapture their early-season form, the position at the top of the Chapel Press Cheshire County League's ECB Premiership becomes ...
Telegraph.co.ukNigeria wins Pepsi-ICC Cricket World Cup qualifying series
Vanguard
The latest victory came after previous victories over Gambia(10 wickets); Rwanda(8 wickets) and Mozambique (245 runs). The tournament ends today with the ...and more » 
Reuters IndiaDrivers beaten black and blue
Daily Telegraph
SO the English think they'll have an advantage over our cricket team this summer, thanks to a new training method that mimics Australian conditions. ...and more »



