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Benitez upbeat ahead of Chelsea debut

Rafael Benitez began his reign as Chelsea interim manager insisting working with Roman Abramovich will be “easier” than the US ownership duo of George Gillett and Tom Hicks he knew …

Pelicano supported to win Ballarat Cup 2012

Sertorius remains the $3.30 for the sportsbet.com.au Ballarat Cup, however punters are confident the winner can come from further down the field, with Pelicano firming from $8.00 to $7.50 following …

Heart coach bullish on Beckham

If David Beckham wants the A-list as well as the A-League, Melbourne Heart coach John Aloisi is confident his club has the inside running. The Heart are among at least …

Australia amass 550 in first innings

Michael Clarke was dismissed for the first time in two matches and 489 runs as South African fast bowler Morne Morkel finally shut down Australia’s record-breaking first innings. Australia were …

Bulldogs among AFL draft’s winners

The Western Bulldogs shape as winners in the AFL national draft, with an unexpected slider and another player they feel slipped under the radar complementing their early picks. There were …

Wallaby slams Contiki claims

Cultured fullback Berrick Barnes has slammed claims the Wallabies are enjoying a Contiki Tour in Europe. The Wallabies came under attack leading into last weekend’s 20-14 win over England with …

Woodbridge says Australia needs doubles

Australia must end its reliance on stalwart Lleyton Hewitt and establish a formidable doubles combination if it wants success in the Davis Cup, according to national men’s coach Todd Woodbridge. …

Grant welcomes Smith as the ‘right man’

ARL Commission chairman John Grant welcomed new chief executive David Smith as the right man to lead rugby league forward on Friday. Grant said the ARLC made no apologies for …

We’ll win AFL flag in three years: Suns

Gold Coast chairman John Witheriff has declared his club will win the AFL premiership within three years, saying he expects to be laughed at but doesn’t care. The fledgling Suns …

Lloyds bank CEO named ARLC chief

The ARL Commission has announced banking heavyweight David Smith as its new chief executive. The Lloyds Bank International chief began his career with London-based investment bank Morgan and Grenfel in …

Genia seals new deal with ARU

The Australian Rugby Union has finally sealed a new deal with Will Genia seven months after the Wallabies halfback re-signed with the Queensland Reds. Regarded as the best No.9 in …

Railway Stakes 2012 betting odds

Gai Waterhouse trained Fat Al has been the best backed runner in Saturday’s Group 1 Railway Stakes at Ascot racecourse. Fat Al opened at $8 before punters stepped in and …

WA Guineas 2012 betting odds

After opening as the $3.30 favourite for Saturday’s Western Australian Guineas Luke’s Luck has been a notable drifter in the race and his odds are now out to $3.90. Punters …

Winterbottom Stakes 2012 betting odds

Darley owned and consistant galloper Pinwheel has been a notable shortener in Saturday’s Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot racecourse. After opening at $10 for the Group 1 race Pinwheel has shortened …

Banker set to be named new NRL boss

The NRL’s new chief executive is reportedly senior banker David Smith. The ARL Commission will officially unveil their new CEO on Friday morning at Rugby League Central, but News Limited …

ARLC to announce new CEO

The ARL Commission will unveil their new chief executive on Friday morning at Rugby League Central. The announcement will be made in conjunction with the draw for first 20 rounds …

Schalke’s Huntelaar linked to Arsenal move

Schalke 04’s Holland star Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has been linked to a move to the English Premier League, with Arsenal tipped to sign him during the winter break, ex-Oranje striker Erik …

Schalke’s Huntelaar linked to Arsenal move

Schalke 04’s Holland star Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has been linked to a move to the English Premier League, with Arsenal tipped to sign him during the winter break, ex-Oranje striker Erik …