AUSTRALIA is preparing for a foul-play ambush from England when the two sides collide in a World Cup quarter-final tonight.
While the defending champion has flagged its intent to muscle the Australians out of the tournament, the Wallabies believe the intimidation could extend to cheap shots in a desperate bid to unsettle the favourites.
John Connolly has already claimed that the selection of fiery hooker Mark Regan signals "an intent" from England.
Cross Robert Gallery from the NFL’s list of Terrible Twos.
After three disappointing seasons, Gallery seemed destined to join those who never came close to fulfilling the expectations associated with being the draft’s No. 2 overall selection. But thanks to a change of position and coaches, Gallery should never be mentioned again in the same breath as busts like Ryan Leaf, Charles Rogers and Tony Mandarich.
Now entrenched as Oakland’s starting left guard, Gallery is a major reason the Raiders (2-2) lead the league in rushing. Oakland enters its bye week averaging 194.2 yards a game following last Sunday’s 299-yard effort against Miami.
ALBANY, N.Y. — The heavyweight title fight between Samuel Peter and Jameel McCline on Saturday night is under review by boxing authorities following a report that McCline received more than $12,000 worth of steroids, human growth hormone and related drugs within the last two years.
The video footage shows Dida going down in a heap after what looks like minimum contact with a Celtic fan .He had to be carried off on a stretcher.History repeats itself for Celtic.22 years ago in another famous AC Milan vs Celtic clash the player that went down was one Rudolf Weinhofer. He collapsed after a beer bottle was thrown at him.The bottle landed several feet from him – but he collapsed nonetheless..! The matter went to the UEFA and a rematch was played which Celtic lost.More on that entertaining historical episode here..
The current episode is also up for a UEFA probe and decisions are pending.
The goals of the game can be seen here..
Owen: No gamble
This isn’t a decision that is taken lightly. There should be no risk to the player, but if Michael Owen is fit, it is our decision to play him.
Steve McClaren.
Quotes of the week
PITTSBURGH — Jim Tracy was fired as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday after two seasons filled with long losing streaks and little discernible progress.
LONDON (AP) – The IOC is ready to move quickly to strip Marion Jones of her five Olympic medals following her reported doping confession — although her most prized gold could wind up going to a runner involved in a major drug scandal herself.
Hi everyone.
We were disappointed to draw with QPR two weeks ago. We knew what was going on there with the takeover and when we went one-up, we thought we were going to kick on. But they got a goal back – that was a real kick in the teeth.
We worked hard on the training ground to see what the problems were but we were frustrated by Blackpool last Saturday.
FORWARD giant Petero Civoniceva scooped Brisbane Broncos’ major awards on a highly emotional night before leaving the NRL club to join Penrith next season.
Civoniceva walked away with four awards – including the highly sort after double of Players’ Player and Paul Morgan Player of the year.
He shared clubman of the year with his best mate Brad Thorn, who is also leaving the club, while he was also named the Broncos best forward for the third time in the past four years.
Beckham: Back in training
Los Angeles Galaxy general manager Alexei Lalas has insisted David Beckham will only play for England when he is fully recovered from his recent knee injury.