Featured Athletes
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Wu Chia-ching
22 July 2010 1:43 PM | No CommentsWu Chia-ching is a professional pool player. He is nicknamed the “Taisun” (“Little Genius”).
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Johnny Archer
22 July 2010 1:42 PM | No CommentsJohnny Archer (born 12 November 1968 in Waycross, Georgia) is an American professional pool player. He is nicknamed “the Scorpion” (his zodiac sign is Scorpio, and one of his sponsors is Scorpion Cues). On June 8, 2009, Johnny Archer was nominated to be inducted into...
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Oceania Archive
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Viduka turns down Australia
Posted on May 31, 2009 | No CommentsFormer Australia captain Mark Viduka has turned down the chance to join the Socceroos in their remaining three World Cup qualifiers. Australia coach Pim Verbeek told Viduka he could join the squad if he was willing to make a full commitment to the side. But... -
Brett Lee bullish on beating India
Posted on September 24, 2008 | No CommentsAustralian spearhead Brett Lee is bullish about the tourists’ chances of defeating India at home as they began preparations for a series in the rare position of underdogs. With only four players – Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Michael Clarke and Simon Katich – having played... -
Loeb’s second Kiwi WRC win
Posted on September 14, 2008 | No CommentsWorld champion Sebastien Loeb took advantage of Mikko Hirvonen’s spin on the second-to-last stage to win Rally New Zealand by 17.5 seconds on Sunday, doubling his lead over the Finn in the World Rally Championship. First win down under since 2005 The win was Loeb’s... -
Merrien conquers Indoor World Cup
Posted on September 9, 2008 | No CommentsAlison Merrien beat world number one Val Smith in the final of the 2008 World Indoor Cup at the Warilla Bowls Club in Australia on Friday. The Guernsey star won the first set 17-3, lost the second 1-10 and took the resulting tie-break 4-0. It... -
Aussies ring changes for decider
Posted on September 9, 2008 | No CommentsAustralia have made five changes for Saturday’s Tri-Nations decider against New Zealand, who are unchanged. The Wallabies bring in centre Ryan Cross, hooker Stephen Moore, flanker George Smith, tight-head prop Al Baxter and lock Nathan Sharpe. All but Sharpe, who had been dropped, came off... -
Diaz wins split decision against Katsidis
Posted on September 9, 2008 | No CommentsHOUSTON (AP)—Local favorite Juan Diaz scored a close split decision in 12 rounds over Australia’s Michael Katsidis for the IBO world lightweight title Saturday night. Two judges scored it 115-113 and 116-112 for Diaz while the third had Katsidis winning 115-113. “I’m feeling great,” Diaz... -
Di Toro masters the effing, but can’t match blinding Vergeer as record run continues
Posted on September 9, 2008 | No CommentsDANNI DI TORO was asked how she was going. “F—ing awesome!” The ensuing pre-match conversation was filled with enough expletives to fill eight swear jars. Her mission at the Paralympics was going to be very difficult because blocking her path was a woman holding arguably... -
Sports Minister Ellis eats humble pie in Beijing – Sport – smh.com.au
Posted on September 9, 2008 | No CommentsAustralian sports minister Kate Ellis has been forced to don the British uniform after losing a wager with her counterpart at the Beijing Paralympics. Ms Ellis watched Australia take on Great Britain in their second round pool match of the wheelchair basketball last night, clad...
