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AFL lashes out at Bingle's legal team

AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou has taken a swipe at Lara Bingle's legal team as the nude photo saga continues to drag on.

Injury void: Bailey challenges Demons to step up

Rival captains: Dogs, Saints regain big names

Testing times: Cousins in hospital

Finch confident Smith will handle role

Melbourne five-eighth Brett Finch has welcomed the idea of Cronulla targeting the Storm's new halfback.

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Reds youngsters 'keen to stay'

Scott Higginbotham believes delays in re-signing key Reds won't discourage off-contract players staying.

Live scores: Super14 - Round five

Title chasers: Bulls have Highlanders in their sights

White guides Australia home

Cameron White hit a half-century to lead Australia to a series-clinching win in the Chappell Hadlee series.

Scorecard: Australia v New Zealand, Fourth ODI

Pakistan great: Akram slams shock bans

I want Aloisi to stay: Lavicka

Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka says he wants the club to re-sign John Aloisi for next season.

Sydney FC: Phoenix have plenty to lose

Troubled times: Chelsea unity hailed

Will Davison and Garth Tander celebrate their Bathurst win in 2009. (AAP - file)

V8s offer $2m Grand Slam prize

V8 Supercars will offer a $2m bonus for any driver who can win its new Grand Slam in a single season.

Fired-up: No pension plans for Murphy

Relaxed mood: Alonso plays down title hopes

Experts

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glory for
Bennett's
Dragons. Michael Slater

Not-so-private lifeHeadlining
Clarke
cannot be
Australia
captain.
Mark Cashman

Round fiveReds look for a milestone against the Force.

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St Kilda: NAB cup favouritesMarch 12, 2010: St Kilda will head into tomorrow night's NAB cup final as favourites when they take ...

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NRL season is here

Interview with Chris Judd

Fevola parody

Australia cover for Clarke

Aussies on track against Kiwis

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Woods likely to return at Masters

Tiger Woods intends to remain out of golf at least until the Masters in April, two people with knowledge of his plans have told The Associated Press. Aussies beat Dutch to reach final

Australia defeated the Netherlands to set up a third consecutive World Cup final with defending champion Germany, who outplayed England. Contador takes control of Paris-Nice

Spain's Alberto Contador has secured a Paris-Nice double whammy by winning the race's fourth stage amid wintry conditions in Mende.

CRICKET: Warriors hold on for win over BullsWA skipper Marcus North rates over-achieving Queensland a genuine chance of rolling favourites Victoria in next week's Sheffield Shield final at the MCG. BASKETBALL: Jackson, Taylor to again lead the OpalsLauren Jackson and Penny Taylor headline a 24-strong initial Opals squad announced to defend their title at the basketball world championship later this year. AFL: Lovett saga 'could distract Saints'AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou says St Kilda risk the Andrew Lovett saga becoming a distraction unless they can resolve it through mediation. AFL: Hawks suffer injuries in loss to LionsHawthorn's injury jinx heading towards the AFL season continued with Jarryd Roughead jarring his right knee in a practice match loss to the Brisbane Lions. GOLF: Giulia Sergas leads Australian OpenShe converses with the golf course but Italian Giulia Sergas had the last laugh in the Women's Australian Open on Friday. UNION: Crusaders beat Waikato Chiefs 26-19Dan Carter became the second-highest points scorer in Super rugby, kicking 16 points as the Canterbury Crusaders beat the Waikato Chiefs 26-19 on Friday. AFL: Adelaide pip Carlton by a pointA vastly understrength Adelaide outfit have beaten Carlton by one point at Visy Park in Melbourne in their final practice match before the AFL season begins. LEAGUE: Ex-Raider Purtell with point to provePenrith will send several of their recruits into NRL action against Canberra, but none will have a bigger point to prove than ex-Raider Adrian Purtell. FOOTBALL: Phoenix dare to dreamRicki Herbert describes his past year as a "dream come true" and believes it can get even better as the Phoenix look to book an A-League grand final berth. CRICKET: Kiwi fans have inspired Aussies: HauritzNathan Hauritz says the hostile barracking of Kiwi fans has given the Australian team motivation to finish off their one-day series with another crushing win.

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