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Beer we go with the NFL Mock Draft 2008!

A fairly light-hearted look at, and in-depth analysis of the options for Dolphins, Rams, Falcons, Raiders and the rest by our 12-beers-a-day Mock Draft specialist. Posted March 07, 2008 by Chandler Stewart

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Raiders have No.1 NFL pick - but will it be JaMarcus Russell or Brady Quinn?

Every year at the end of March and throughout April the question among American Football fans is 'Who will go number one in the draft?' Posted March 29, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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England make poor start to Ashes tour

Tourists concede 347 runs from just 50 overs against the Prime Minister's XI in opening one-day match in Canberra. Posted November 10, 2006 by Reuters

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JaMarcus Russell goes No. 1 to Raiders in NFL draft, but Browns steal Brady Quinn and the show

No matter how you look at it, this spring the Cleveland Browns are the clear-cut winners of the 2007 NFL draft. Posted May 03, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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NFL Draft 2008: Giants, Dolphins and Bears put team tactics and needs ahead of star potential

Remember when every team was looking to draft the best player available regardless of position? Not any more. It seems that team needs take priority now. Posted April 29, 2008 by Greg Varkonyi

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Super 14: Brett injury blow as Crusaders slay Cheetahs

The Crusaders kept their unbeaten record intact, scoring nine tries to one in beating the Cheetahs 55-7 at AMI Stadium - but lost one of their young stars to a serious shoulder injury. Posted March 15, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty

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Trescothick out of Ashes

Opener flies home after recurrence of stress-related illness Posted November 14, 2006 by Reuters

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Ana Ivanovic puts away Hingis for Montreal Cup tennis title

Martina Hingis gets a reality check at a tune-up for the US Open Posted August 22, 2006 by Reuters

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Flintoff: England must raise 2005 standards to keep Ashes

But we have a good chance of toppling Australia, insists confident skipper. Posted November 03, 2006 by Reuters

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Let's get the Ashes action going!

It's going to be a fantastic series, insists Flintoff as England soak up the Sydney hype. Posted November 05, 2006 by Reuters

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American football - changing pattern

It's time for the US to embrace the mad violence of its sports. Posted November 22, 2006 by Sean Hogan

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When Widnes muscled in on Wigan's Rugby League trophy romp

Chelsea’s challenge to Manchester United’s Premiership legacy is reminiscent of when the Chemics took on the mighty Wigan in their 1980s pomp. Posted May 10, 2007 by Gaz Shaw

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My pick? Brady Quinn over Jamarcus Russell with the no. 1 pick in the NFL draft

They'll become multi-millionaires within the next few weeks, but have Quinn and Russell got that special quality to make them top NFL quarter-backs? Posted April 17, 2007 by Dustin Ramos

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Indianapolis Colts may be limping, but don't rule them out of another Super Bowl

They did it against all the odds last season, seeing off the Patriots in the process. Don't rule them out this time round. Posted November 18, 2007 by Douglas Strother

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An All Blacks v Springboks double act? Australia can still have a big say in the Tri-Nations!

While much has been made of South Africa's nail-biting win over New Zealand in Dunedin, the Wallabies may just be the surprise package of the 2008 series. Posted July 15, 2008 by Finn McHugh-Dillon

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The Good Ship England holed below the waterline - Aussie and South African pirates stand by for boarding

A Jolly Roger Down Under offers an unusual take on the various refits to the HMS English Cricket, a once-mighty dreadnought that seems destined, finally, for the scrapyard. Posted July 26, 2008 by Craig Hackney

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Trescothick right to go home, says Fletcher

Coach had already planned to send opening batsman home. Posted November 15, 2006 by Reuters

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Rugby Union's Super 14 is back - Australia, New Zealand and South Africa collide

The battle for club supremacy in the Southern Hemisphere is about to start - complete with new coaches, players and team names. It promises to be a great season. Posted January 31, 2007 by Mark Maguire

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Football in the USA - the big NFL deal

It's one of the richest sports in the world, so why is it that non-Americans know so little about the grid-iron game? Posted November 15, 2006 by Hadyn Green

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Australia on a loser as the Super 14 action hots up

Form, tradition and history haven't counted for much this season making for one of the most competitive Super Rugby competitions ever. Posted March 08, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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NRL parity sends New Zealand Warriors into battle on an even field

After the trauma of last season's points reduction, the Warriors are ready to prove themselves in 2007 Posted March 14, 2007 by Matt Triggs

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Blues, Bulls, Chiefs and Brumbies fight it out for two Super-14 semi-final spots

The final-round matches will be decided this weekend with seven teams still in contention for a semi-final spot. Posted May 02, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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Serbian hot shots Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic on the hunt for tennis glory

Justine Henin and the Williams sisters are at the top of their game, but they'll soon be under pressure from two young rising stars. Posted July 30, 2007 by Aasim Shaffi

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No Arsenal, Spurs or Liverpool, but these sports funnies will make you chuckle

Part Five of our Game for a Laugh series from years gone by features a couple of former England managers, prize joker Tommy Docherty - and a pair of cricket legends having a real ball. Posted December 03, 2007 by Donna Gee

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Andrew Johns, the greatest league player of all time

Despite recent controversies over his personal life and fondness for recreational drugs, the Cessnock junior was the most influential and gifted player ever seen on a league field. Posted May 08, 2008 by James Mortimer

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Super 14: Major upsets - but the Carter-McCaw crusade continues

There are three things certain in life: death, taxes and that Canterbury will always look to make emphatic statements halfway through the tournament. Posted March 19, 2008 by James Mortimer

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Will the cream continue to rise in Super 14?

Wins for the top four will cement their place in the finals – a defeat for any of the pursuing pack will likely finish their season. Posted April 25, 2008 by James Mortimer

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Aaron Rodgers top of the NFL's 2005 quarterback class

A year ago we took a look at the QB class of 2004 as they entered their fourth season in the big league - now it's time to check out the new 'seniors'. Posted September 17, 2008 by Greg Varkonyi

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Super 14: Stormers on a downer as Burger ban plays into Crusaders' hands

The 2008 Super 14 is only two weeks old but the Crusaders, Blues and Sharks have already opened daylight between themselves and the chasing pack. Several derby matches this week add spice to an already mouthwatering round-three fixture list. Posted February 28, 2008 by Hamish McBrearty

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Are Crusaders and Reds the spark Super 14 needs?

As the Southern Hemisphere's club competition rolls into its second week, there are some great match-ups, some players with something to prove - and a lot of improvement needed. Posted February 08, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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A bonus for Tana Umaga as Super 14 begins to look super at last

After a decidedly average opening weekend, the second round of Southern Hemisphere Super Rugby provided some upsets, some excellent games and some terrible weather. Posted February 13, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty

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NFL crunch time – the wild rush for wildcard spots

It's looking good for Jacksonville and the Giants, promising for Minnesota and Cleveland – and a bit like mission impossible for the rest as the regular season nears its end. Posted December 12, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi

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Rugby League showdown: NRL deciders point to Australia v New Zealand final

With the year’s top three joined by the perennial Kiwi dark horses, this author reckons Cronulla Sharks and New Zealand Warriors will edge their preliminary finals against Melbourne Storm and Manly Sea Eagles. Posted September 23, 2008 by James Mortimer