A-League: Brisbane Roar reels in Victory to secure late draw
A sensational 96th-minute Luke DeVere equaliser has saved Matt McKay's blushes to earn Brisbane a 1-1 draw against Melbourne Victory on the A-League's opening night.McKay's dismissal after the hour mark had Victory on top, and Mitch Austin put them ahead seven minutes from time by lashing home a loose ball. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Late goal rescues ten man Brisbane Ricciardo and Verstappen cruise around Tokyo O'Neill expecting bi..>> view originalPat Cummins shines against Cricket Australia XI in comeback
The Rebecca Wilson I knew: a beautiful friend and a fearless journalist
The only way to make it better is to write about her, so that's what I'll do.On Wednesday afternoon, I sat at the bedside of my beautiful friend and colleague Rebecca Wilson. For once, I was doing all the talking. For once, we weren't arguing about something to do with sport. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Journalist Rebecca Wilson dies from breast cancer How will we get to work in 2026? Kingswood Country star Ross Higgins dies ..>> view originalAFL seals purchase of Etihad Stadium
THE AFL will take control of Etihad Stadium next month under a deal worth up to $200 million struck today.But the league’s plans to clear the way for a better playing surface and improved gate returns faces one last hurdle, with global popstar Justin Bieber scheduled to play at the venue on March 10.League stakeholders have previously expressed concern over the playing surface following major concerts.The league will likely honour existing bookings once it takes charge of the venue in November, ..>> view originalIllawarra Hawks unleash 34-point NBL rampaging victory, to send Adelaide 36ers crashing
THE old saying goes “youth is wasted on the young” and on Friday night Adelaide looked every centimetre a novice as Illawarra doled out a 122-88 NBL lesson in Wollongong.After battling back from a 15-point deficit at 6-21 to lead 56-55 by half-time, the 36ers were buried under a 67-point second-half offensive avalanche, Hawks imports Rotnei Clarke (23 points, six assists) and Marvelle Harris (21 points, seven assists) steering the snow plough.Illawarra’s third import, back-up centre Michael Holy..>> view originalBrent Harvey officially quits the AFL as Andrew Swallow steps down as Roos skipper
Brent Harvey announced his retirement from the AFL on Friday night as North Melbourne captain Andrew Swallow announced he would step down from the role of captain for the 2017 season.Speaking at North Melbourne's awards night, Harvey said although he thought he was good enough to play on, he did not want to pull on the jumper of another club. Games-record holder Brent Harvey leaving the field for the last time. Photo: Getty Images Harvey said he loved training because he loved spending t..>> view originalSainsbury lays into 'time-wasting' Saudis - SBS
Australia settled for a draw in Friday morning's match, as tempers threatened to boil over during the second half as Saudi players succumbed to the 30 degree heat. Defender Omar Othman suffered a cramp off the ball while the home fans demanded that the Socceroos halt play so that he could receive treatment. Mile Jedinak eventually gave and kicked the ball into touch before Saudi assistant Mark van Bommel rushed to the Australian bench to criticize the delayed reaction with Ange Postecoglou, wh..>> view originalThe passion of Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold: 'There will be blow ups this year, a hundred per cent'
Of all the awkward moments Graham Arnold had last season, the most awkward came on live television.Arnold was standing in the middle of an empty Allianz Stadium. The Sydney FC coach had just watched his side lose 2-0 to Adelaide United – its 11th defeat in a row. The dark bags under his eyes showed how tough the season had been. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide O'Neill expecting big things from Bobo Late goal rescues ten man Brisbane ..>> view originalValencia chased down touchline by police - SBS
The Everton striker, for whom an arrest warrant was issued due to him allegedly owing child support, was replaced in the 82nd minute of his country's impressive 3-0 win over the Copa America winners in Quito. Wearing an oxygen mask, Valencia was then driven down the touchline towards a waiting ambulance, with police officers rushing after him as they tried to prevent his prompt getaway. Valencia's representative, Gonzalo Vargas, has since said the arrest warrant has been dropped.>> view originalAFL trades 2016: Richmond Tigers forward Ty Vickery takes Hawthorn Hawks offer to move
Like Brian Lake before him, Ty Vickery hopes Hawthorn can deliver him the success that has until now evaded him.Vickery has become the first free agent of this year's open trading season to nominate to move to another club. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide AFL trade period explained Does WA have top draft pick? Jimmy Bartel's beard is gone Bulldogs party on Mad Monday Plays of the 2016 AFL grand final Bulldog..>> view original
Sunday, October 23, 2016
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