Australia rip apart Sri Lanka in Boxing Day Test in Melbourne

Posted on December 26, 2012 by adminsports

Aussies run riot on Boxing Day to rip apart Sri Lanka in Melbourne opener

UPDATED:

09:01 GMT, 26 December 2012

A brilliant display of pace bowling allowed Australia to assume control of their second Test with Sri Lanka on its opening day in Melbourne.

Having been asked to bowl first in the traditional Boxing Day encounter, Michael Clarke's men skittled their visitors for just 156 midway through the afternoon session, before closing up just six runs shy of that total for the loss of three wickets.

Festive fun: Mitchell Johnson celebrates taking the wicket of Tillakaratne Dilshan

In the swing of things: Matthew Wade and Mitchell Johnson mark the dismissal of Kumar Sangakkara

A reinvigorated Mitchell Johnson was the standout performer in the Baggy Green, with the often-maligned quick taking a four for 63 that was ably supported by two each from Peter Siddle, Nathan Lyon and debutant Jackson Bird.

David Warner then smashed a 46-ball 62 to get Australia up and running in their pursuit of a first innings lead, something that now looks a certainty, despite Sri Lanka taking three wickets before the bails were flicked.

Had their own score been a better one that would have been respectable but, with such a failure on the board, they already look up against it, but only have themselves to blame.

The Australia pace attack got a bit of movement out of the pitch during the first session, but Sri Lanka were let down by a series of poor shots and Kumar Sangakkara was the only batsman to look comfortable.

Day to remember: Aussie fans enjoyed the action on a balmy day in Melbourne

That was until Wade combined with Johnson to pull off a brilliant catch with the veteran on 58.
Sangakkara had not played a false shot all day, but was tempted into hooking a short Johnson delivery that bounced higher than expected and could only collect the top edge.

The ball flew straight over Wade's head, but the wicketkeeper kept his eyes on the ball and sprinted over 30 metres towards the sightscreen, before producing a dive to pull off a tremendous catch that dismissed the man who became the 11th in history to register 10,000 Test runs earlier in his innings.

Sangakkara's patience at the crease and ability to punish anything loose was the only highlight of a poor batting performance from the tourists as questionable shot selection led to many of his team-mates' demise.

Bird (two for 32) had his first Test victim with the 22nd delivery of the morning when Dimuth Karunaratne (five) came forward to a ball on a good length, but was only able to edge one through to Wade behind the stumps.

The usually reliable Tillakaratne Dilshan (11) was guilty of the worst shot of the day as he attempted to hit a booming straight drive off Johnson, only to inside edge it onto his off stump to reduce Sri Lanka to 19 for two.

Siddle (two for 30) made it 37 for three shortly after when Mahela Jayawardene (three) nicked one through to Wade, before Sangakkara combined with Thilan Samaraweera to take the score through to 79 for three at lunch.

Gone: Phillip Hughes is run out by Tillakaratne Dilshan and Kumar Sangakkara

Bird, who had bowled intelligently during his first stint in the morning, had his second wicket with the third ball after lunch when Samaraweera (10) lofted a short one and Angelo Matthews (15) came and went moments later as the wickets continued to tumble around Sangakkara.

A Prasanna Jayawardene (24) cameo gave Sri Lanka some hope, but when he got a ripper from Johnson and Dhammika Prasad fell the very next ball for a duck, the tourists were 134 for seven and in all sorts of trouble.

Lyon (two for 23) came in to clean up the tail with ease and Australia – with captain Michael Clarke having passed a fitness test before the start of play – set about making hay.

Warner and Ed Cowan raced out to 95 before the former found the hands of Prasad at mid-wicket off the bowling of Andrews, with Phil Hughes then doing little to enhance his credentials as a number three by getting caught out of his ground by Dilshan when on 10.

Another wicket followed when Cowan nicked Prasad to Mahela Jayawardene at second slip, and Australia looked to be reeling when Shane Watson edged the same man to Prasanna Jayawardene, only to see a one-handed attempt at a catch go to ground.

The reprieve stopped the slide and Watson (13no) and Clarke (20no) saw things through to the finish.

Sight for sore eyes: A view of the Melbourne Cricket Ground on day one of the second Test

Liverpool"s Australian goalkeeper Brad Jones signs new deal

Posted on December 13, 2012 by adminsports

Jones handed new Liverpool deal after Aussie's improvements impress Rodgers

UPDATED:

15:53 GMT, 13 December 2012

Brad Jones has been rewarded by Liverpool for the improvement he has shown this season with a new contract.

The Australian international only had six months left on the deal he initially signed when moving to Anfield from Middlesbrough in August 2010 but Liverpool have moved quickly to offer Pepe Reina’s understudy new extended terms.

Jones enjoyed his longest run in the team this autumn when he made seven consecutive appearances as Reina recovered from a hamstring problem; during that sequence, he kept two clean sheets. In all during this campaign, the 30-year-old has made 10 starts.

Safe hands: Goalkeeper Brad Jones has signed a new deal with Liverpool

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers
revealed before last week’s Europa League game in Udinese that he wanted
to keep hold of Jones and, at the time, he stated his admiration for
the way the stopper – who played at Wembley in the FA Cup semi-final
against Everton – has developed.

‘Brad is another one I would like to
keep,’ Rodgers said. ‘Of course you are always looking for talent but
what we have is one of the best No1 keepers in the Premier League and he
(Reina) is fighting to get to that level, which I think he is nearly
at.

‘Brad, who was a No3 or No 4 keeper
here, has really kicked on since the summer and in the games he has
played since the summer, showed he is very loyal and supportive No 2.

‘What is important in the dynamic of the group is that you have Pepe Reina, who is the No1 keeper clearly.

'Brad has then stepped up to the
plate and shown he is a very capable No 2 and our job then below that is
to ensure we have top young talents who can produce and challenge at
the top end.'

He may have grown up in Perth but
Jones has been a lifelong Liverpool supporter and when he was asked
earlier this season whether he would ever think about moving to a club
of a lesser stature to simply play games, his response was emphatic.

‘This was not just a move for me, it
was like an achievement,’ said Jones. 'There were two things I said when
I was eight years old; one was that I was going to play for Australia,
which I have, and the other was playing for Liverpool, which I’ve done
too.

'There is something about coming in (here) every day that makes everything you have sacrificed worthwhile.

'I would not walk away at all if I
was given the opportunity to stay. For as long as the manager wants me
at the club, I am willing to be here.'

Indian Grand Prix 2012: Mark Webber plays cricket as Red Bull look to secure constructors" title

Posted on October 24, 2012 by adminsports

Aussie Webber shows off his cricket skills as Red Bull look to move closer to constructors' title in India

UPDATED:

16:29 GMT, 24 October 2012

Red Bull driver Mark Webber swapped holding a steering wheel for a cricket bat as the Australian prepared for the Indian Grand Prix on Sunday.

The Aussie faced a number of balls from Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir at Noida International University and revealed that while on the face of it there might not seem to be too many similarities between the two sports, the skills involved are the same.

Webber said: ‘A trip to India is incomplete without the delicious food and a game of cricket. Cricket as a sport requires a lot of concentration and hand-eye coordination, especially under extreme conditions, and so does Formula One.’

Eyes on the prize: Mark Webber plays a shot from the bowling of Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhirs as Red Bull look to close in on the constructors' title

Mark Webber and Gautam Gambhir

Webber’s Red Bull hold a healthy 77-point advantage over Ferrari in the constructors championship with just four races left in the season Webber says they are taking nothing for granted.

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He said: ‘Hunger is still there as every race is a new challenge for us. We would like to win every race to end the season on a high.

‘Yes, we have a good lead at the constructors' table to the day. Everyone associated with the team has put in a massive effort to take us where we are right now. There would be nothing more satisfying than to win the teams' championship three years in a row.

‘It's a very special achievement for Red Bull. The next two events are very important that we keep our foot on their throats and see how the next few go. We are not looking at the points really. We need to reap in the maximum from the races ahead.’

Playing in straight: Webber enjoys a game of cricket ahead of the Indian Grand Prix

Diving in: Webber makes a dive to complete a run

Meanwhile, over at McLaren Martin Whitmarsh is predicting a more 'profitable affair' for his side in Formula One's latest double-header after being forced to feed off scraps in the Far East.

Heading into the races in Japan and Korea earlier this month, Lewis Hamilton was in with a shout of the drivers' title, whilst McLaren as a team were pushing Red Bull in the constructors' championship.

But in the space of eight forgettable days Hamilton saw his hopes of departing McLaren as a double world champion effectively bite the dust as he is now 62 points behind Sebastian Vettel.

The 27-year-old could only manage fifth in Japan and then a battling 10th in Korea where he suffered a rear anti-roll bar failure that badly affected the handling of his car.

Team-mate Jenson Button fared little better as he was fourth around Suzuka before being punted off on the first lap by Sauber's Kamui Kobayashi at Yeongam.

Bowling Mark: Webber chances his arm with the ball

The word is watching: Gambhir bowls to Webber in front of the media

As for McLaren, it would appear they are now simply looking to finish ahead of bitter rivals Ferrari in the team race after slipping to third.

The forthcoming races in India and Abu Dhabi surely cannot be any worse for McLaren as team principal Whitmarsh said: 'Our two weekends in Japan and Korea weren't particularly prosperous.

'But while fortune certainly didn't smile on us during those two races, it's proof – if it were needed – that no team or driver is immune from tides of good or bad luck.
'Of course, luck flows both ways, and I'm positive that after two disappointing races, this next double-header will be a more profitable affair for Jenson, Lewis and the whole team.'

Hamilton's drive to 10th in Korea was particularly hard-fought, with the point gained described by Whitmarsh as 'heroic'.

Although announcing four weeks ago his departure from McLaren after 14 years to join Mercedes on a 15million-per-season, three-year deal, his commitment still to the Woking marque's cause cannot be questioned.

Talking a good game: Webber and Gambhir discuss their sports

For his part, Hamilton believes he is leaving no stone unturned on the track as he said: “I feel I've been driving better than ever recently – even if the results haven't quite shown it.

'So I'm headed to India determined for another good result. I think we'll have a car that's a match for the circuit, and I can't wait to get out there and start practicing on Friday.'

As for Button, he has already conceded he will be driving for fun over the final four grands prix after falling 84 points adrift of championship leader Sebastian Vettel in the standings.

Following the incident with Kobayashi, it has become a case of attempting to close out the season on a high.

'Through no fault of my own, my weekend in Korea was a wasted opportunity,” said Button.

'But it's already far behind me, and I'm really looking forward to these next two back-to-back races.

'The Indian Grand Prix went well for me last year – I had an absolutely straightforward drive, running second from start to finish.

'It's a circuit I like. It has a good feel to it, and you can tell it's quite different from the normal places we visit.'

Although tangling with Felipe Massa last year en route to seventh, Hamilton is also an admirer of the Buddh International Circuit, one of designer Hermann Tilke's better efforts compared to Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi that follows next weekend.

Hamilton said: “The circuit is something of a revelation.

'Most modern tracks have a very similar feel. You find that the same driving style and rhythm suits them all.

'But the Buddh International Circuit is different. It has more in common with a great track like Spa than it does with any number of the more modern places we visit.

'That's because it's got an incredible flow. From Turn Four, a wide-apex right-hander that sweeps downhill, the track is just a series of fast, rolling curves which really allow you to put the car absolutely on the limit.'

Watford 1 Middlesbrough 2 – match report

Posted on October 6, 2012 by adminsports

Watford 1 Boro 1: Sub McDonald punishes Hornets after Vydra sees red

UPDATED:

16:41 GMT, 6 October 2012

Scott McDonald came off the bench to score the winner as Middlesbrough defeated 10-man Watford in the npower Championship clash at Vicarage Road.

The Australian, who held clear-the-air talks with manager Tony Mowbray earlier this week after not figuring all season in the senior set-up, struck with 13 minutes remaining to give Boro their first triumph in three matches.

The Hornets made a fantastic start as Troy Deeney notched his second goal in three matches in the first minute after a horrendous defensive error from Andre Bikey.

Aussie rules: Scott McDonald came off the bench to score the winner for Boro

MATCH FACTS

Watford: Almunia, Pudil, Neuton (Murray 81), Hall, Cassetti, Hogg, Abdi (Yeates 68), Hoban, Chalobah, Deeney (Geijo 57), Vydra. Subs Not Used: Bond, Doyley, Smith, Ekstrand.

Sent Off: Vydra (43).

Goals: Deeney 1.

Middlesbrough: Steele, Hoyte (McDonald 39), Bikey, McManus, Friend, Leadbitter, Bailey, McEachran, Haroun (Ledesma 65), Emnes, Jutkiewicz (Luke Williams 76). Subs Not Used: Leutwiler, Hines, Halliday, Smallwood.

Booked: McEachran, Ledesma.

Goals: Emnes 30,McDonald 77.

Attendance: 12,006

Referee: Steven Rushton (Staffordshire)

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Matej Vydra – returning in place of
the suspended Fernando Forestieri – had a shot blocked and then hit the
bar, but Watford failed to make their dominance count as fit-again
Marvin Emnes levelled after 30 minutes with his third goal of the
campaign.

Two minutes before half-time,
Gianfranco Zola saw his side controversially reduced to 10 men for the
second successive match as Vydra was surprisingly given his marching
orders by referee Steven Rushton for an apparent stamp on Nicky Bailey.

And Boro made their numerical
advantage count deep into the second half when McDonald, a 39th-minute
substitute for the injured Justin Hoyte, converted from 12 yards to end
Watford's two-match winning streak.

The hosts wasted little time in
breaking the deadlock as Vydra, who has four goals to his name this
season, intercepted a short backpass from Bikey and after his shot was
parried out by Jason Steele, Deeney converted from close range.

Vydra was proving to be handful in the opening exchanges as Bikey had to block the striker's effort from 20 yards.

Daniel Pudil tested Steele from 20
yards before Vydra lashed a shot from a tight angle which clipped the
crossbar as the Hornets continued to dominate.

However, Watford failed to build on their impressive start as Boro equalised thanks to the returning Emnes.

Manuel Almunia tipped George Friend's
effort round the post and, from Grant Leadbitter's resulting corner,
Emnes turned and found the net from six yards.

With their next attack, Josh
McEachran brought the best out of former Arsenal goalkeeper Almunia, who
superbly kept out the on-loan Chelsea midfielder's 25-yard shot.

The Hornets were rocked after 43
minutes as the lively Vydra was shown a red card for a clash with
Bailey, which looked to have no malice in it.

The home side came out after the
break fired up and Steele had to push away a 25-yard free-kick from
Almen Abdi, who then delivered a ball into the box and Deeney headed
over from close range.

Bikey almost headed Boro ahead, only
to miss the target from six yards, while Almunia had to be at his best
to deny Leadbitter from 25 yards.

Boro finally went in front after 77 minutes when McDonald struck from 12 yards and the visitors held on for the three points.

Tour of Britain: Mark Cavendish edged out in stage two

Posted on September 10, 2012 by adminsports

Aussie rules as Howard edges out sprint star Cavendish in Tour of Britain

UPDATED:

16:36 GMT, 10 September 2012

Mark Cavendish missed out in a sprint finish as Australia's Leigh Howard claimed victory on the second stage of the Tour of Britain.

The Orica-GreenEdge rider just held off the formidable challenge of Team Sky's Cavendish, who was led out by Bradley Wiggins and stage one winner Luke Rowe but did not have enough in the tank to take the win on the 180.7-kilometre trek from Nottingham to Knowsley Safari Park.

Edged out: Leigh Howard of Team Orica-Green Edge (right) beat home favourite Team Sky's Mark Cavendish (left) to the line at the end of the second stage of the Tour of Britain

Holland's Boy Van Poppel (UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team) took third place and with it the lead in the general classification.

Jack Bobridge (Green Edge), Russ Hampton (Raleigh UK), Pablo Urtasun (Euskaltel), Pete Williams (Node4), Richard Handley (Rapha Condor) and Matthias Krizek (Liquigas) formed an early six-man breakaway and soon established a lead of more than three minutes.

Bobridge and Williams then broke clear on their own with 50km remaining, but with around 25km left the peloton had the leading duo in their sights and the anticipated sprint finish was on.

Team Sky dictated the pace with several lone breakaways coming to nothing, and as the stage entered its closing stages it was Tour de France winner Wiggins out front and seemingly poised to tee up sprint expert Cavendish for the win.

Keep your distance: Overall leader Luke Row of Team Sky maintained his position at the front

Rowe took over the lead-out duties, but when it came to Cavendish's moment to strike, the Manxman appeared to get boxed in and Howard was able to escape.

'With 600m to go I led into it with Cav in my wheel,' Rowe told ITV4. 'He said he wanted to try and let me go and slip a few wheels back. We knew there was a bit of a dip and he'd use the run.

'Unfortunately on that dip the riders switched from right to left and he got a bit chopped up.

'Cav's shown how fast he was in that finish. It's frustrating but you could see how fast he was coming up at the line.'

The eight-stage Tour moves to Scotland tomorrow with the third stage from Jedburgh to Dumfries.

Alessandro del Piero signs for Sydney FC, Liverpool snubbed again

Posted on September 5, 2012 by adminsports

Liverpool snubbed again as Del Piero completes Syndey switch

UPDATED:

12:23 GMT, 5 September 2012

Fantasy football 2012

Alessandro Del Piero has completed his move to Australian club Sydney FC, despite reported interest from Liverpool.

The 37-year-old former Juventus striker confirmed the deal at a press conference in Turin where he announced he has joined the A-League side.

'I'm happy to have signed with Sydney and for the next two years I will play with them,' Del Piero told reporters at Wednesday's press conference.

Aussie rules: Del Piero in on the verge of sealing a deal to join Sydney FC

'A lot of clubs contacted me, Italian
teams too and I thank all of them. Today my new adventure starts and my
emotions are mixed.

'I thank Sydney for this opportunity
and his fans that already adopted me. I will discover a fantastic city
and a fantastic country. I am grateful to my family for being with me in
every moment.

'I will continue to cheer Juventus. In
Australia I will be able to deepen my passion for rugby. Above all I'm
here to score a lot of goals and to try to improve Australian football
with my experiences. I hope Australian people love football.'

Del Piero's move to Sydney hit the
headlines last week when completion of the deal was delayed after
Liverpool and Barclays Premier League rivals Southampton both reportedly
made late offers.

Reds boss Brendan Rodgers admitted his frustration at failing to bring in a replacement for Andy Carroll after the striker was loaned to West Ham before Friday's transfer deadline.

Sydney chief executive Tony Pignata claimed that Liverpool had made a late attempt to hijack the deal.

'Liverpool have come in – and they're a big club, there's no denying that,' Pignata told Fox Sports Australia.

In addition to Liverpool and
Southampton, Sydney also have reportedly also fended off interest from
Champions League clubs Celtic and Braga as well as Swiss side Sion.

Plenty to ponder: Rodgers has struggled to targets in the transfer market

Del Piero, who turns 38 in November, made 91 appearances for Italy and is the all-time leading goalscorer for Juventus.

He will join a list of former stars to have joined the A-League late into their career that includes the likes of Robbie Fowler, Romario, Juninho and Dwight Yorke.

England v Australia – third ODI, Edgbaston

Posted on July 4, 2012 by adminsports

LIVE: England v Australia – Follow the score from the third ODI at Edgbaston

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10:27 GMT, 4 July 2012

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England take on Australia at Edgbaston in the third one-day international in the five-match series.

Alastair Cook's side lead the series 2-0 and know if they beat the Aussies 5-0 they will go to the top of the ODI rankings.

This isn't an Ahses series, but with so much at stake they two teams are giving it their all to win, and England have been much the better of the two sides so far.

Convincing victories at Lord's and The Oval have come before this contest in the West Midlands where the hosts can secure an unassailable lead before they look towards completing a whitewash.

But England's biggest opponent today could be the inclement weather.

Rain is forecast for much of the day to pour water on the hosts' No 1 ambitions.

**TEAMS AND NEWS OF THE TOSS TO FOLLOW**

VIDEO: Jones v Hayden – The Aussie's last ODI visit to Edgbaston

Euro 2012: Australia hockey successfully appeal early starts

Posted on June 20, 2012 by adminsports

Aussie men win appeal over early start to Olympics hockey matches

UPDATED:

13:56 GMT, 20 June 2012

Australia have successfully appealed against the number of early starts their men's hockey team were scheduled to have at this summer's Olympics.

The Kookaburras were unhappy at having three 8.30am matches, which would have meant team preparations beginning at 5am.

Having made a complaint the International Hockey Federation have rescheduled the world number one's match against Pakistan for 10.45am on August 7, with Korea v Holland switched to the earlier time.

Early risers The Aussies have successfully lobbied for a later start to their matches

'It is only right that it should be changed, we were ready to handle whatever we were dealt but this is certainly better,' said coach Ric Charlesworth.

'We always expected early games but not three and I am pleased it has been rectified.'

Hockey Australia chief executive Mark Anderson was also satisfied with the outcome.

'It was a matter Hockey Australia, our coaches and players felt very strongly about,' he said.

Equal opportunities: The Aussies were faced with 5am starts

'We advocated that a change of at least one of the three matches would ensure a more equitable draw across the competition.

'The change to a later time slot for the last of our three early morning matches ensures that our team has been given an equal chance to succeed and we can't ask for more than that.'

James Anderson and Graeme Swann "as good as Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath", says David Saker

Posted on May 30, 2012 by adminsports

Anderson and Swann 'as good as Warne and McGrath', says England's Aussie bowling coach Saker

UPDATED:

21:30 GMT, 29 May 2012

David Saker has risked incurring the wrath of his fellow Australians by insisting that England’s bowling attack now compares with Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath.

The England bowling coach, a former team-mate of Warne at Victoria, is so impressed with his attack he feels Jimmy Anderson and Graeme Swann can match or even surpass the duo who spearheaded one of the great Australia sides.

Hotshot: Broad

Hotshot: Swann

Double act: Broad and Swann

‘McGrath and Warne in tandem were amazing but I have seen some spells from Jimmy and Swanny that have been just as good if not better,’ said Saker, who has become a key figure in England’s bowling success.

‘There were times in Sri Lanka when those two reminded me so much of Glenn and Shane. They also have the back up of some really good quicks.

‘We should be saying our guys are as good now as Australia were then.’

High praise: David Saker (right)

Saker also threatened to make himself unpopular with his own bowling group when he said that it may be a good idea for England to leave Anderson or Stuart Broad out of the Edgbaston Test against West Indies next week.

‘We have to be mindful of giving them a rest but we also have to appreciate that no-one wants to give up their place,’ Saker said.

Monaco Grand Prix live

Posted on May 27, 2012 by adminsports

Monaco Grand Prix live: Follow the action as F1 takes to the streets of Monte Carlo

UPDATED:

10:58 GMT, 27 May 2012

Michael Schumacher rolled back the years to top the timing sheets on Saturday around Monaco but a five-place grid penalty for the Mercedes driver means it is Red Bull's Mark Webber that will start from pole position for the sixth round of the World Championship in Monte Carlo.

The McLaren duo had mixed fortunes in qualifying. Lewis Hamilton starts third behind Nico Rosberg but Jenson Button laboured to a disappointing 12th on the grid. Follow Sportsmail's coverage of all the action from race day in the principality where you can send me your thoughts on the drama at dan.ripley@dailymail.co.uk or contact me on Twitter @Ripinho

12.05: Before we get into the events of yesterday there is a potential problem for Red Bull it seems.

Apparently there is an illegal hole in the floor of the car spotted by rival teams. It would take only a couple of minutes to change but it would result in Vettel and Mark Webber starting from the pitlane.

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner has been discussing the issue with race director Charlie Whiting before the race – I will keep you posted on any updates concerning this.

12.00: What a difference a year makes in Formula 1. Around this time in 2011 Sebastian Vettel was cantering off into the distance with his second world championship having won four out of the first five races.

Now while I admit he still leads the championship this year too, it's not looking anything like as dominant.

The evidence for that is the German starts ninth on the grid for this race after an average qualifying session. As I welcome you to Sportsmail's coverage of the Monaco Grand Prix it's worth noting that only one driver in the last 20 years has won on the streets of Monte Carlo from lower than third on the grid.

Aussie rules: Mark Webber (right) starts on pole for Red Bull after fastest man Michael Schumacher (centre) was handed a five-place grid penalty

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Australia rip apart Sri Lanka in Boxing Day Test in Melbourne

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Indian Grand Prix 2012: Mark Webber plays cricket as Red Bull look to secure constructors" title

Watford 1 Middlesbrough 2 – match report

Tour of Britain: Mark Cavendish edged out in stage two

Alessandro del Piero signs for Sydney FC, Liverpool snubbed again

England v Australia – third ODI, Edgbaston

Euro 2012: Australia hockey successfully appeal early starts

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