Adelaide - South Australia

Wallabies lock Nathan Sharpe has dismissed suggestions from South Africa coach Peter de Villiers that Australia tries to con referees into awarding it penalties at scrum time.

Geoff Ogilvy and Adam Scott have confirmed they will join Greg Norman in the field for the Australian Open in Sydney.

Vice-captain Michael Clarke will miss training today after suffering an abdominal strain while making the century that saved the third Ashes Test for Australia.

French Top 14 rugby union side Bayonne has confirmed it has been in contact with sacked Wallabies winger Lote Tuqiri.

Brisbane Broncos great Steve Renouf says there is still time for the club to turn its flailing NRL season around.

The day league and Aussie Rules clashed in suburban SydneyMelbourne Herald SunThe AFL pulled off a PR coup by forking out $3 million to coax Karmichael Hunt into crossing codes, and it has now set its sights on other league stars to ...and more »

Last TackleJason Akermanis says Jason Akermanis might struggle in AFLCourier MailTHE AFL's Karmichael Hunt experiment will be a raging success or an embarrassing failure and I'm leaning to the latter. Having lived in Queensland for 20 ...Watch your step on Karmichael Hunt experimentMelbourne Herald SunIn publicity, Hunt has already paid for himselfGold Coast News - goldcoast.com.auQueensland legends say Broncos should sack Karmichael Hunt nowMelbourne Herald SunMelbourne Herald Sun -Courier Mail -Courier Mailall 28 news articles »

Sydney Morning HeraldFarina building up Roar energyThe Australian... final in the past two seasons only to lose 3-2 in extra time to eventual champion Newcastle Jets in 2007-08 and 1-0 to Adelaide United last season. ...Roar Get The Nod From BookiesAustralian FourFourTwoall 82 news articles »

Goal.comFarina building up Roar energyThe Australian... final in the past two seasons only to lose 3-2 in extra time to eventual champion Newcastle Jets in 2007-08 and 1-0 to Adelaide United last season. ...Roar Get The Nod From BookiesAustralian FourFourTwoall 72 news articles »

Leigh Montagna could take home Brownlow Medal, statistician saysMelbourne Herald SunST KILDA'S Leigh Montagna would take "Charlie" home if the Brownlow Medal count was held tonight, the AFL's official statistician says. ...Steven King, Leigh Montagna right to playMelbourne Herald Sunall 10 news articles »

AFL umpires to target illegal bumps as Lions protest Jonathan ...Courier MailILLEGAL off-the-ball treatment of Brisbane's Jonathan Brown and other key forwards in recent weeks will lead to a crackdown on the practice in AFL matches ...Brisbane Lion Jonathan Brown battering on umpires' radarMelbourne Herald Sunall 5 news articles »

Johnathan Thurston is one of the premier rugby league players in the world, but according to Melbourne Storm captain Cameron Smith, the North Queensland superstar still plays the game like a seven-year-old.

Essendon footballer Nathan Lovett-Murray has been charged with drug possession as part of an eight-month police investigation into a large drug syndicate.

Geelong AdvertiserCats stretched from end to endThe AustralianThe next day, at Skilled Stadium, Paul Chapman kicked six goals against Adelaide, including the two sealers in the final term, to get Geelong home by less ...Geelong Cats' Paul Chapman out for two gamesGeelong AdvertiserChapman keen, but will missThe AgeChappy does a hammy and is outSky News AustraliaFox Sports -Geelong Advertiser -Geelong Advertiserall 27 news articles »

The AgeLovett-Murray to fight drug chargeThe AustralianHe's been tested four times already this season by the AFL and as late as last week." Jess described the police drug charge as being "so out of character" ...AFL star charged with drug possessionNinemsnEssendon's Lovett-Murray on drug chargeThe AgeBomber accused of possessing ecstasy seeks biological testing to ...Brisbane TimesABC Online -The Age -The Ageall 31 news articles »

Wooden spoon now second-biggest prizeThe AustralianIT ought make sense that if winning the premiership is the most sought after team prize in the AFL then the second most-wanted reward would be to finish ...It's gaming the codeThe Australianall 2 news articles »

The AgeAFL boss backs Dees after lossThe AgeThe AFL chief executive revealed he discussed tactics with the Demons after the game, and Melbourne boss Cameron Schwab confirmed he spoke with Demetriou ...Demetriou in denial as tanking compromises game's integrityThe AustralianBan the tankers, says VossABC OnlineMore fuel for the tankersMelbourne Herald SunAFL -The Australian -Melbourne Herald Sunall 51 news articles »

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank cuts earnings forecastThe AustralianBENDIGO and Adelaide Bank has slashed its guidance for next Monday's annual result, after yesterday setting aside $20.2million in provisions for its ...Bendigo and Adelaide Bank cuts profit forecastNEWS.com.auBendigo and Adelaide Bank raises provisions against Great Southern ...Money ManagementEarnings Risk Remains At Bendigo And Adelaide BankFN Arena NewsFinance News Network -The Australian -The Australianall 48 news articles »

A hobbling Andrew Flintoff is battling to be fit for the fourth Test, and Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes the knee injury to England's star all-rounder became far more debilitating during the Edgbaston draw than his rivals let on.

Socceroo coach Pim Verbeek is casting his net wide in pursuit of talent ahead of the World Cup, and has called up some unheralded youngsters for the Australian squad to face Ireland in Limerick.