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Coach Holger Osieck confirms final Qantas Socceroos line-Up

Qantas Socceroos coach Holger Osieck announces the final team line up of 23 players for this season that will lead the team to victory for the upcoming International Friendly Matches. The new roster will hold its debut on the field this coming June 5th against New Zealand and on June 7th opposing Serbia.

Beckham reveals Olympic goal

Former England captain David Beckham is desperate to be involved in the Great Britain football team at next year's London Olympics - even if that means being restricted to a backroom role.

Pacquiao stuns sparmate

The world's number one pound-for-pound boxer Manny Pacquiao has stunned sparmate Ray Beltran Jr., with his "lightning bolt" speed that he described the Filipino boxing sensation as better than the last time they met.
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Stacy Lewis wins her first LPGA title at Kraft Nabisco

She has been called the ‘woman with a spine of steel’ because of the five screws and a steel rod implanted in her back due to her scoliosis. But Stacy Lewis has proven that nothing can stop her from becoming a professional golf player as she won her first LPGA title at the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship.

Belgian Nick Nuyens wins in Tour of Flanders

Nick Nuyens of Belgium, representing Saxo Bank has won the Tour of Flanders over the weekend, marking the ‘biggest victory' of his cycling career, reports the Agence France Presse.

Philippine Azkals to challenge strong Palestine

Fresh from its 1-1 draw against Myanmar, the rising Philippine Azkals will battle the Palestine Al-Fusan (The Fighters) on Wednesday to continue their whirlwind campaign in the AFC Challenge Cup group stage and raise their nation's hope of qualifying into the World Cup.

NBA considering league-wide concussion management protocol

After that big fall the other night by New Orleans’ guard, Chris Paul, the National Basketball Association is now seriously considering a league-wide concussion management protocol that will ensure the protection of the league’s players.

Braith Anasta signs contract extension

The captain for Sydney Roosters, Braith Anasta has signed a two-year contract extension, ending speculations of his future in the club. The club made the announcement Monday highlighting that their star player has inked a new deal with Sydney Roosters and agreed to stay until the end of 2013 season.

Troubled AFL agent player, Ricky Nixon stands down

After two decades of managing players for the Australian Football League (AFL), veteran agent, Ricky Nixon has stood down as head of Flying Start, citing health reasons and a need for treatment for a ‘substance problem’.

Lions settles with embattled Fevola

Sacked forward Brendan Fevola has finalized a deal with the Brisbane Lions and in principle, has agreed to play with Casey Scorpions at this year’s VFL.

A tough call for NRL on Benji Marshall

It’s going to be a tough call for NRL officials when they decide on the fate of West Tigers pin-up boy, Benji Marshall who had an altercation with a civilian early Saturday morning.

Wimbledon tennis finals to go 3D

For the first time in the history of tennis, the men’s semifinals and the men’s and women’s finals will be filmed in a new format and will be aired in 3D format to capable cinemas around the world.

Who was behind Ivan Henjak’s early exit as Brisbane coach?

It was not the team captain, Darren Lockyer and his players; definitely not Brisbane’s chairman Darryl Somerville; nor could it be former chief executive Bruno Cullen who was behind Ivan Henjak’s early departure from Brisbane team. It was then left to newly designated chief executive Paul White to do ‘the dirty work’ and maneuver the changes for Broncos 18 days before the NRL premiership kick-off this season.

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