CYCLING Team Argos-Shimano rider Marcell Kittel again beat Mark Cavendish to the line with an impressive burst of speed 20 metres from the finish of the Tour de France’s 12th stage sprint. The German has now won three stages and lies fourth in the points classification. A crash 3 kilometres from the finish ended hopes…
DetailsAustralia’s number one goalkeeper, Mark Schwarzer, has been signed by English Premier League giants Chelsea FC on a one-year contract. The 40 year-old was released by Fulham FC at the end of the 2012/13 season. Schwarzer started his English career with Bradford City in 1996 before moving to Middlesborough, where he played 367 games over…
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For cycling enthusiasts, yawning through the day is a small price to pay for keeping up with Tour de France action. Lizanne Wilmot’s dedication to cycling and road training leaves her only five hours a night for the duration of le Tour, but she reckons it is “worth a month of no sleep”. She is one…
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The inventor of the computer mouse, Doug Engelbart, has died at the age of 88. His daughter Christina announced via email that he died peacefully on Tuesday night in his sleep. Engelbart studied electrical engineering at Oregon State University. Halfway through his studies World War 2 intervened and he was drafted into the US Navy,…
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The Tour de France, the undisputed king of cycling competitions, this year celebrates its 100th race. The race was first organised in 1903 by L’Auto newspaper, whose editor Henri Desgrange, a fan of cycling and owner of velodrome at the Parc des Princes, had been appointed to boost circulation and compete with the country’s leading sports…
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Australia’s Bernard Tomic progressed to the third round of Wimbledon yesterday, defeating American James Blake 6-3 6-4, 7-5. Tomic delivered quality tennis despite having to retire early from a doubles match on Wednesday because of a hamstring injury. He produced 32 winners, showing no sign of the injury, and took the first set in just 28 minutes.…
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Kevin Rudd has once again been officially sworn in by Governor-General Quentin Bryce as Prime Minister. Rudd’s family and his colleagues Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen were present. Rudd has appointed Albanese as his deputy. He’ll keep his portfolios for Transport and Infrastructure, Regional Australia and local government. Former Immigration Minister Chris Bowen, has been sworn in as…
DetailsFormer Australian Test cricketer Darren Lehmann has been appointed head coach for Australia just 48 hours after the South African Mickey Arthur was sacked. All this just two weeks before the first Ashes Test against England. Arthur arrived in Perth this morning and spoke to reporters about the sacking. “I fully expect that you drive…
DetailsTonight every New South Welshman and woman will be praying that the NSW Blues will beat the Queensland Maroons to win back the Origin Shield after seven years. The Blues will be without Jarryd Hayne, Blake Ferguson and James Tamou. Hayne has a grade one hamstring tear, Tamou is banned after being caught drink-driving in Townsville…
DetailsThe Miami Heat have won their second NBA Playoff Final Series in as many years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 95-88 in Game 7. The series win is the third for the franchise. Lebron James scored a massive 37 points and grabbed 12 rebounds; Dwyane Wade added 23 points and 10 rebounds. Tim Duncan top-scored for the Spurs…
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