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GWS to hit schools to convert AFL fans

25 May 2013, 20:06 PM

Australia | GWS have posted yet another poor home crowd, with coach Kevin Sheedy saying his AFL club needs to attract more children to the game of AFL. Read more

Sunshine comes Just-in time as Rose blooms with 69

25 May 2013, 22:17 PM

VIRGINIA WATER, England (Reuters) - Britain's Justin Rose was relieved to feel the sun on his back again at the PGA Championship on Saturday and the world number four took advantage with a three-under-par 69. Read more

England stutter after Cook and Trott fall

25 May 2013, 22:17 PM

LEEDS, England (Reuters) - England lost Jonathan Trott and Alastair Cook to successive balls just before lunch as New Zealand rallied on the second day of the second and final test at Headingley on Saturday. Read more

Brumbies weather Blues storm in Auckland

25 May 2013, 21:51 PM

The Brumbies have beaten the Blues 20-13 in their Super Rugby clash in Auckland to retain top spot in the Australian conference. Read more

Manly run over Raiders in NRL

25 May 2013, 21:46 PM

Manly have come from behind to defeat Canberra 16-10 in their NRL clash at Brookvale Oval. Read more

Panthers shut out toothless Dragons

25 May 2013, 21:46 PM

Ivan Cleary was full of praise for his Penrith side after they inflicted a 19-0 defeat on St George Illawarra at Kogarah Oval on Saturday. Read more

Force pip Highlanders 19-18 in Perth

25 May 2013, 21:44 PM

The Western Force look likely to avoid the Super Rugby wooden spoon after beating fellow battlers the Highlanders 19-18 in Perth. Read more

Brett Morris good to go for NSW in Origin

25 May 2013, 21:43 PM

Brett Morris says he'll be fit to play for NSW after coming through unscathed in St George Illawarra's NRL loss to Penrith. Read more

Dogs rally for AFL win over Saints

25 May 2013, 21:41 PM

The Western Bulldogs overcame a week of intense scrutiny to upset St Kilda by nine points in a big win for the club. Read more

Storm beat Roosters, Cronk reported

25 May 2013, 21:40 PM

Cooper Cronk's Origin hopes are in the balance after the Queensland half was reported for a lifting tackle in Melbourne's 26-18 NRL win over the Roosters. Read more

Rosberg tops crash-filled final Monaco practice

25 May 2013, 20:56 PM

MONACO (Reuters) - Ferrari's Felipe Massa crashed heavily in an accident-strewn final Monaco Grand Prix practice session on Saturday with Nico Rosberg completing a sweep of fastest times for Mercedes. Read more

Fernley says costs threaten some F1 teams

25 May 2013, 20:54 PM

MONACO (Reuters) - Some Formula One teams face a fight for survival next season when engine costs more than double, Force India deputy principal Bob Fernley said on Saturday. Read more

India cricket boss dismisses calls to quit

25 May 2013, 20:41 PM

The chief of Indian cricket has refused to resign over allegations that his son-in-law was involved in spot-fixing. Read more

Hewitt, Matosevic in tough French openers

25 May 2013, 19:16 PM

Lleyton Hewitt, Marinko Matosevic and James Duckworth will open Australia's campaign at the French Open, and they're expected to struggle. Read more

Naitanui dominates in Eagles' win over GWS

25 May 2013, 19:11 PM

West Coast star Nic Naitanui has starred in his side's 100-point AFL dismantling of GWS and coach John Worsfold says he's still not fully fit. Read more

Cats coach wants more after thrashing Port

25 May 2013, 18:30 PM

Geelong coach Chris Scott says he's still after a four-quarter effort despite his side's 48-point AFL mauling of Port Adelaide. Read more

Denis Oswald to run for IOC president

25 May 2013, 18:23 PM

Rowing chief Denis Oswald, a Swiss lawyer, is the fifth person to nominate for election as president of the International Olympic Committee. Read more

Thrush named for All Blacks training camp

25 May 2013, 18:01 PM

Ali Williams has been replaced by experienced Hurricanes lock Jeremy Thrush at the second All Blacks training camp. Read more

Chaotic end as Giro hit by snow

25 May 2013, 17:56 PM

With Friday's stage of the Giro d'Italia cancelled because of snow, cycling organisers have been forced to change Saturday's stage for the same reason. Read more

IPL's Chennai official arrested in spot-fixing scandal

25 May 2013, 17:38 PM

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Mumbai Police apprehended a key official of the Indian Premier League's (IPL) Chennai franchise late on Friday in connection with a spot-fixing scandal that has also led to the arrest of three cricketers. Read more

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