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Fevola’s baggage won’t work at NFL, says Darren Bennett

He may be physically fit, but Australia’s most successful NFL player, Darren Bennett has insisted that the psychological noise currently experienced by Australian Football League (AFL) Brendan Fevola may not give the fellow Aussie footballer a place at America’s National Football League (NFL). Especially, emphasized Bennett, if he is eyeing to be a punter.

Federer gets back on his feet after his first Dubai Open win

He thought he would not come back right up and pick up the pieces of his great defeat when crushed by World No. 3 Novak Djokovic at 2011 Australian Tennis Tournament in January. But World No. 2 Roger Federer has proven to himself and the partisan crowd at the Dubai Open Tuesday that he still has what it takes to face battle in the courts.
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Broncos coach, Ivan Henjack sacked weeks before NRL kick-off

Ivan Henjack has been shown the door three weeks before the NRL premiership kick-off and officially ended his two-year tenure as Brisbane coach. Henjack was replaced by his assistant, Anthony Griffin even with two more years left to run his contract.

Wozniacki wins Dubai Open tennis final

She has outnumbered Kim Clijsters as she regained World No. 1 ranking in the WTA ranking list on Monday. The top seed of Denmark is now also celebrating the 13th title of her career after winning the Dubai Open Sunday as she outplayed Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia.

Blackpool manager says AC Milan’s Gattuso ‘was out of order’

Blackpool manager, Ian Holloway has maintained that AC Milan’s midfielder, Gennaro Gattuso was ‘out of order’ when he grabbed Spurs assistant coach, Joe Jordan. The latter however added, Holloway has reacted ‘dignified’ even after younger Gattuso had headbutted the former international striker.

US top seed, Roddick pulls out of Delray Beach

The US top ace, Andy Roddick has pulled out of the ATP Delray Beach International Championship after feeling physically ill Monday. The American top seed said that he felt sick after the game at Memphis on Sunday, where he won his 30th career ATP crown.

Ponting smashes LCD-TV in Aussie dressing room

He got run out in a clash between Australia and Zimbabwe in Ahmedabad in India and in a fit of anger, Australian skipper, Ricky Ponting has reportedly smashed an LCD television set in the team’s dressing room.

Durante to join Sydney FC for Asian Champions League campaign

Popular defender and captain of the Wellington Phoenix, Andrew Durante has flown to Sydney early this week to join Sydney FC in the upcoming Asian Champions football League Campaign. This means that his millions of fans can expect him to be in his black and yellow shirt when the Hyundai A-League begins this season.

Knights supporters remains hopeful to privatize the club

A number of Newcastle Knights supporters have rallied last night following the unexpected withdrawal of a mining magnate to withdraw his earlier offers to privatize the club. Supporters for the club have collected their heads together after Nathan Tinkler gave up his proposed plans to buy the community-owned Knights club at $100 million.

Labor MP claims Melbourne residents tired of deafening grand prix

Labor MP Michael Danby has proposed that Melbourne government should write off the annual Australian Grand Prix, the city had agreed to host since 1996. Citing the skyrocketing expenses spent by the government and the residents’ growing discontent sentiment over the formula one race, Danby reiterated that it is high time to scrap the annual event.

Kobe Bryant honored with Hollywood walk of fame

Rain or shine, Kobe Bryant gets the shrine when honored with Hollywood walk of fame over the weekend. The Lakers star player is the first athlete to have his foot and hand prints cemented outside the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Dustin Johnson gets 2-shot penalty for coming in late to tee

Dustin Johnson got a 2-shot penalty scores after arriving late to tee. Had Johnson arrived 10 seconds later than he already was, the professional golfer would have been totally disqualified when he arrived late to the first tee in the Northern Trust Open Thursday.

Beckham loses libel suit in US court

A Los Angeles federal judge has dismissed the libel suit popular athlete David Beckham has filed against celebrity magazine over cheating allegations on wife Victoria with prostitute, Irma Nici. US district court Judge Manuel Real dismisses libel suit filed by Beckham against the celebrity magazine for lack of evidence to prove the magazine reported with malicious intent.

Justin Bieber not a sore loser at Grammys

Teen pop sensation, Justin Bieber is considered a strong contender for many of the major categories given at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, that it shocked his millions of fans when he was defeated in all of them, leaving him with no music statuette as he left the Staples Center Sunday night.

NHL: Top 10 dirtiest players of the league

Aside from the Stanley Cup, the National Hockey League is also known for its rough game plays that at times bordered to sheer violence gleefully dispense by the league’s top players.

NFL: 10 best quarterbacks who were not in a Super Bowl

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers immortalised his name when he snatched the Super Bowl XLV this year, prompting sports pundits to line him up with elite quarterbacks that are mostly owners of Super Bowl rings.

Philippine's Azkals win 2-0 against Mongolians

The Philippine and Mongolia game on Wednesday was an exciting affair to say the least with the Philippine's Emelio “Chieffy” Caligdong and Phil Younghusband making goals and winning the game 2-0 during the first leg of their AFC Challenge Cup qualifying duel.

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