Leicester City's Premier League win much more than a miracle
Party time: Leicester's Marc Albrighton celebrates after scoring against Swansea Photo: Rui Vieira To call Leicester City's feat a miracle is to gravely undersell it . A miracle is an instantaneous thing, achieving in a blinding, transforming, water-into-wine flash that would not be possible even with years and decades of sweat of the brow.A miracle is the injury-time own goal that gives a second-rater victory over a superclub in the FA Cup. It's Carlos Brat..>> view originalDrew Petrie disappointed Lindsay Thomas will miss his 300th game after ban for high tackle
No walk in park for Kangeroos1:03AFL - Veteran North Melbourne forward Drew Petrie has refuted suggestions his team hasn't been tested yet, despite winning its first five games of the 2016 AFL season. LINDSAY Thomas was a victim of “trial by media” over his head-high tackle on Bulldogs midfielder Lachie Hunter, according to North Melbourne’s 300-gamer Drew Petrie.“I feel as though there has been a bit of trial by media with this one,” Petrie said on Tuesday when asked about Thomas’ one-match ba..>> view originalParramatta Eels officials win Supreme Court injunction against NRL deregistration
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Parramatta Eels penalty a watershed moment The Parramatta Eels' penalty for salary cap rorting could be the best thing that's happened to the club, says Fairfax's Andrew Webster. PT1M53S 620 349 Five Parramatta club officials have won a last-minute reprieve in the Supreme Court against their deregistration from the NRL.Late on Tuesday, Justice Rowan Darke enacted interim orders temporarily preventing the NRL from restricting the functions of the ..>> view originalInvestigation into Vic racehorse death
The Jumps Review Panel will investigate the death of a horse after it broke its leg during a race in Victoria.Cliff's Dream was euthanised by an on-course veterinarian after breaking a leg during a jumps race on the opening day of the Warrnambool carnival on Tuesday.The gelding fell at the second to last hurdle of the 3200m race.Racing Victoria's jumps racing manager Paul Bloodworth said the incident had been referred to the Jumps Review Panel for investigation.He said he would not comment on Tu..>> view originalSydney Swans have no regrets over 'stretcher-gate' drama against Brisbane Lions
The incident: Swans ruckman Callum Sinclair grimaces after suffering a knee injury. Photo: Getty Images Coach John Longmire insists the Swans have no regrets and have moved on from the so-called "stretcher-gate" drama which drew an emotional response from Lions coach Justin Leppitsch after Sydney's narrow win over Brisbane on Sunday.With the minutes ticking down, the Swans holding a slender lead and Brisbane on the attack, a stretcher was requested for ruckm..>> view originalAn NBA game in Australia? A matter of when, not if, says NBL managing director
Joe Ingles is one of seven Australians in the NBA. Photo: Getty Images NBL managing director Larry Kestelman says it's a question of when, not if, Australia will host an NBA game.The NBL joined with the Victorian government and Basketball Victoria to announce Victoria will host the NBA Basketball without Borders camp in June including a number of NBA players and coaches.There is no set time, year or venue for an NBA game in Australia and questions about a sui..>> view originalHird faces huge bills over ASADA challenge
Former Essendon coach James Hird is due to find out who is responsible for his court costs.Former Essendon coach James Hird must pay a legal bill of at least $700,000 after he lost his bid to have the AFL club's insurer pay for court action he took to protect his reputation.The Victorian Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed Hird's lawsuit against Chubb Insurance after he sued the company for refusing to pay for his failed legal challenge against the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority.Hird is ..>> view originalLuke Hodge knee injury: Hawthorn skipper out for four to six weeks
Video will begin in 5 seconds. Giants flog Hawks by 75 GWS Giants look every inch a potential finalist with a stunning record-breaking 75-point home thrashing of premiers Hawthorn. PT1M32S 620 349 Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge has suffered another injury blow, this time to his knee, and is expected to be sidelined for 4-6 weeks.Hodge had surgery on Tuesday after scans revealed he had a lateral meniscus tear, which he suffered in last Saturday's big loss to Greater Western Sydney..>> view originalMichelle Payne's jumps dream
Melbourne Cup-winning pair Michelle Payne and Prince Of Penzance (Image: Slickpix) Michelle Payne didn’t see Australia’s most famous female horse trainer Gai Waterhouse’s triumph in the Brierly Steeplechase at Warrnambool on Tuesday. Instead, Australia’s most famous female jockey was sweating off those last few grams in the sauna so as to make the weight of 54kg in the following flat race. But it didn’t take long for the news of the remarkable win by Waterhouse’s Valediction to filter back..>> view original
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
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