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Victoria's depleted bowling attack has suffered another blow ahead of the Sheffield Shield cricket final, with paceman Darren Pattinson injured.

Adelaide United have continued their fine form in the Asian Champions League with a 2-0 victory over Chinese giants Shandong Luneng.

Former Pakistan captains Younus Khan and Mohammad Yousuf have been banned from the national cricket team indefinitely after a dismal performance in Australia.

Rising star Usman Khawaja and new Test tourist Steven Smith fire for NSW on the opening day of their Sheffield Shield match against South Australia.

Fox Sports rugby league commentator Laurie Daley offers his thoughts and predictions for round one of the 2010 NRL season.

Fox Sports football commentator Paul Trimboli offers his thoughts and predictions for the 2010 A-League prelimiary-final showdown.

West Australia paceman Nathan Coulter-Nile has ripped through Queensland's top order in the Sheffield Shield match at the Gabba.

Australia captain Ricky Ponting doesn't want Michael Clarke back in his side until the troubled star has sorted out his off-field issues with fiancee Lara Bingle.

Just months after threatening to walk out on Cronulla, Test lock Paul Gallen, signed a new deal which will see him remain a Shark for life.

Former Tasmania captain Dan Marsh will retire from first-class cricket at the end of the current Sheffield Shield match against Victoria.

<strong><font color="red">EXCLUSIVE:</font> The Golf Show host Brett Ogle</strong> previews the CA Championship at Doral, where Phil Mickelson will be looking to defend his 2009 title.

Western Bulldogs believe captain Brad Johnson's absence from their opening round blockbuster against Collingwood will pay off later in the season.

Sharks prop Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira joins <em>The Rugby Club</em> panel live in the studio from 8.30pm (EDT) on Wednesday, March 10, on Fox Sports 2HD and Fox Sports 2 to talk about the Durban-based side's start to the 2010 season.

Wests Tigers recruit Lote Tuqiri says he's ready to resume his NRL career on Monday night - despite stepping off a plane from London on Wednesday morning.

How are Australia's Super 14 teams travelling? <strong>Join Fox Sports commentator Greg Martin from 1pm (EDT) on Thursday, March 11 to discuss the big talking points</strong>.

Australia have included troubled vice-captain Michael Clarke and out-of-form batsman Marcus North in a 14-man squad for the coming two-Test tour of New Zealand.

Richmond's Jake King risks missing the opening three rounds of the season by contesting a charge of striking Collingwood's Travis Cloke at the AFL Tribunal.

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Darren Bent served up a priceless hat-trick as Sunderland finally ended their wait for a Premier League victory at the 15th attempt with a 4-0 drubbing of Bolton Wanderers.

Reigning Dally M Medallist Jarryd Hayne says he expects his sternum injury will continue to niggle him throughout the 2010 NRL season.