Aussie Sheehan takes lead in Japan

Australia's Paul Sheehan birdied the 18th hole for a bogey-free 4-under-par 67 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Dunlop Phoenix men's golf tournament in Japan on Thursday.

Agencies boycott Gabba Test over CA wrangle

Global news agencies have boycotted coverage of the first cricket Test between Australia and New Zealand because of conditions imposed by Cricket Australia (CA).

Clarke misses ton as Aussies bowled out

Michael Clarke fell just two runs short of his ninth Test hundred when he was last man out in Australia's first innings of 214 at the Gabba.

Gold Coast United sign Jets' Griffiths

Socceroos defender Adam Griffiths has agreed terms on a three-year deal with new Australian A-League club Gold Coast United, the club said Thursday.

Tate out of World Cup final

Kangaroos winger Brent Tate has been ruled out of Saturday night's Rugby League World Cup final against New Zealand with a hip injury.

NZ triple strike leaves Australia reeling

Australia slumped to 7 for 152 at tea after Andrew Symonds, Shane Watson and Brad Haddin fell in quick succession at the Gabba.

Gasnier going places in rugby: McKenzie

In less than five full games of rugby, Stade Francais coach Ewen McKenzie says Mark Gasnier has already exceeded expectations and proven himself to be a dual international in the making.

Evans wary of Armstrong factor

Cadel Evans fears the Lance Armstrong factor could derail his chances of finally winning the Tour de France.

Bird set for three-day hearing in April

NRL star Greg Bird faces a three-day hearing in April next year over an alleged assault on his girlfriend which left her with a fractured eye socket.

Hussey falls as Kiwis press advantage

A poor leave from Mike Hussey brought to an end a productive 73-run partnership and reduced Australia to 4 for 96 at the Gabba.