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Australia's Bright healthy for Olympics

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:24:00 +0000

The Australian snowboarder keeps her sunny disposition even when describing the painful shoulder problem that nagged her for more than three years.

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Allenby Wins Australian PGA

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:50:22 +0000

COOLUM, Australia (AP) -- Robert Allenby won his fourth Australian PGA title for his second win in two weeks, closing with a 5-under 66 on Sunday for a four-stroke victory over fellow Australians John Senden and Scott Strange.

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Allenby wins Australian PGA

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0000

COOLUM, Australia (AP) -- Robert Allenby won his fourth Australian PGA title for his second victory in two weeks, closing with a 5-under 66 on Sunday to beat fellow Australians John Senden and Scott Strange by four strokes.

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Two weeks that shattered the legend of Tiger Woods

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:06:07 +0000

Tiger Woods had to be a happy man as he settled into a seat on his private jet for the long flight home from Australia. His successful comeback year was all but complete, and the rapturous reception he received Down Under was a pleasant reminder of his status as the most sought-after athlete in the world.

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NZ television to screen Woods interview (AP)

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:48:29 +0000

New Zealand sports broadcaster Sky TV will screen on Tuesday an eight-minute interview with Tiger Woods recently in Australia, in which he talks about the importance in his life of his wife and family. In a 30-second trailer for the interview, which was filmed shortly before Woods became embroiled in rumors of multiple extramarital affairs, interviewer Murray Deaker asks Woods, "Family first...

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Two weeks that shattered the legend of Tiger Woods

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:02:07 +0000

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Two weeks that shattered a legend

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:01:03 +0000

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Robert Allenby leads Australian PGA

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:30:01 +0000

COOLUM, Australia - Robert Allenby made a 10-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole for a 5-under 66 and a one-stroke lead Saturday in the Australian PGA. The Australian, coming...

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Two Weeks That Shattered a Legend

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:10:21 +0000

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Two weeks that shattered a legend

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:00:58 +0000

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Two weeks that shattered a legend (AP)

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:58:50 +0000

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Woods' Decision Personal, but Parry Critical

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:50:30 +0000

COOLUM, Australia (AP) -- John Daly is trying to reach Tiger Woods, hoping to pass along some advice after dealing with his own marital problems and personal issues over the years.

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Allenby Leads Australian PGA

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:50:30 +0000

COOLUM, Australia (AP) -- Robert Allenby made a 10-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole for a 5-under 66 and a one-stroke lead Saturday in the Australian PGA.

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Allenby leads Australian PGA

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0000

COOLUM, Australia (AP) -- Robert Allenby made a 10-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole for a 5-under 66 and a one-stroke lead Saturday in the Australian PGA.

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Matthew Griffin leads Australian PGA

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:51:00 +0000

COOLUM, Australia (AP) -- Matthew Griffin shot a 3-under 68 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over defending champion Geoff Ogilvy, Stuart Appleby and Jason Norris after the second round of the Australian PGA.

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Harry Kewell: Australia Can Host A Better World Cup 2018/2022 Than 2000 Olympic Games (Goal.com)

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:09:21 +0000

It's a big endorsement by the Aussie lynch-pin.

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Matthew Griffin Leads Australian PGA

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:50:34 +0000

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Australia Submit Bid Agreement For 2018/2022 World Cup To FIFA (Goal.com)

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:18:20 +0000

It's official: Australia are in the race to host football's showpiece event.

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South Korean Leads Australian PGA After 9-Under 62

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:10:21 +0000

COOLUM, Australia (AP) -- South Korean Han Min-kyu upstaged the big-name locals at the Australian PGA on Thursday, shooting a 9-under-par 62 to take a four-stroke lead after the first round.

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South Korean leads Australian PGA after 9-under 62

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0000

COOLUM, Australia (AP) -- South Korean Han Min-kyu upstaged the big-name locals at the Australian PGA on Thursday, shooting a 9-under-par 62 to take a four-stroke lead after the first round.

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Sydney FC's Steve Corica Set To Play 200th Match In Australia (Goal.com)

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:14:20 +0000

It's a milestone for the Sky Blues captain.

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Aussie Analysis: Andrew Demetriou Is Australian Football's Most Hated Man - But FIFA Won't Care (Goal.com)

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:53:16 +0000

Andrew Demetriou's recent comments have done more damage to his own code than to Australia's World Cup bid, writes Chris Paraskevas.

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2010 World Cup Exclusive: Serbia Star Milan Jovanovic - We Shouldn't Underestimate 'English-Style' Australia (Goal.com)

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:33:12 +0000

The Socceroos are a danger to Serbia...

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Confidence returns for Adam Scott after 1st Aussie win

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 10:11:01 +0000

COOLUM, Australia - Golf got so bad for Adam Scott this year that he wondered if he'd ever get things back on track. In January there was promise, beginning the year...

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Aussie football codes complicating World Cup bid (AP)

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 06:50:35 +0000

Australia's bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022 is meeting resistance from the country's most popular football codes, with Australian Rules and rugby league taking issue with the use of key stadiums. Football Federation Australia's bid to host either of those tournaments requires exclusive access to 12 of Australia's largest stadiums for up to 10 weeks.

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Confidence returns for Scott after 1st Aussie win

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0000

COOLUM, Australia (AP) -- Golf got so bad for Adam Scott this year that he wondered if he'd ever get things back on track.

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Oz Blog: Australia's World Cup Bid Needs More Football-Savvy 'Secret Weapons' (Goal.com)

Wed, 9 Dec 2009 02:47:12 +0000

Goal.com's Fiona Crawford wonders whether Australia's World Cup bid personalities are enough.

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Prepare for a new John Daly book, then the movie?

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 11:38:39 +0000

COOLUM, Australia - Now that John Daly has his weight problem sorted out, he figures a movie about his up-and-down career - and life - might not be far behind. Just before...

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Rival sports threaten Australia's World Cup bid

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 07:48:45 +0000

Australian officials want FIFA to allow the country's domestic football codes to continue running their competitions during the World Cup if their bid to host the tournament in 2018 or 2022 is successful.

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Prepare for a new John Daly book, then the movie?

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 05:00:00 +0000

COOLUM, Australia (AP) -- Now that John Daly has his weight problem sorted out, he figures a movie about his up-and-down career - and life - might not be far behind.

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World Cup 2010: Australia's Scott Chipperfield Suffers Major Injury Blow (Goal.com)

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 01:18:14 +0000

Veteran left-back out for three months.

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World Cup notes: Serbians like odds

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:56:00 +0000

Serbia are well-placed to reach the last 16 of South Africa 2010 after they were drawn in Group D with Germany, Australia and Ghana, coach Radomir Antic said.

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World Cup 2010: Australia Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer Feels Pressure Is On Germany (Goal.com)

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 11:01:56 +0000

The Fulham keeper is of the opinion that the pressure to perform in South Africa is on the Germans...

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Allenby Wins Nedbank, Beating Stenson in Playoff

Mon, 7 Dec 2009 08:30:41 +0000

SUN CITY, South Africa (AP) -- Australia's Robert Allenby won the Nedbank Challenge on Sunday, beating Sweden's Henrik Stenson on the third hole of a playoff.

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Adam Scott Wins Australian Open

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 07:00:30 +0000

SYDNEY (AP) -- Adam Scott won the Australian Open for his first pro victory in Australia, shooting an even-par 72 on Sunday to beat Stuart Appleby by five strokes.

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World Cup 2010 Exclusive: Australia's Clash With Germany Crucial, Ghana And Serbia Beatable - Simon Hill (Goal.com)

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 01:19:18 +0000

The man behind the mic is reasonably happy with Australia's group.

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Scott Leads by 2 Strokes in His Native Australia

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 20:13:21 +0000

SYDNEY, Australia (AP) — Adam Scott shot a five-under-par 67 on Saturday to take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the Australian Open.

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Australia already eyeing second-round clash with England (Reuters)

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 06:35:00 +0000

The lure of a possible second round showdown with England will provide Australia with added motivation to advance past the opening round of next year's World Cup in South Africa, coach Pim Verbeek said.

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Garrett leads rain-delayed LPGA Tour Q-school

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:40:00 +0000

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Australia's Nikki Garrett was 6 under overall after three holes Friday when third-round play in the 90-hole LPGA Tour qualifying tournament was suspended for the day because of rain.

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World Cup 2010 Exclusive: Socceroos Privileged To Face Germany, Serbia And Ghana - 1974 Hero Rale Rasic (Goal.com)

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 00:30:17 +0000

The pioneer coach shared his thoughts with Goal about Australia's group.

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World Cup 2010: Sam Adday Warns That Ghana Must Watch Out For Australia (Goal.com)

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 23:19:21 +0000

Ghana will create its own problems if it over protects itself against Germany and Serbia in the World Cup group matches, Black Stars management member coach Sam Adday warns.

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Verbeek OK with Australia's draw at World Cup (AP)

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:54:29 +0000

Australia coach Pim Verbeek said his team's World Cup draw "could have been better, could have been worse" after the Socceroos were drawn with three-time champion Germany, Serbia and Ghana in Group D. Australia, which advanced to the second round in 2006, played then West Germany in its World Cup debut in 1974.

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Reaction from World Cup Group D teams (Reuters)

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 21:30:13 +0000

Reaction from Group D teams Germany, Australia, Serbia and Ghana following the draw for the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa made in Cape Town on Friday.

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Sim voted 2009 Nationwide Tour Player of the Year

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 19:33:05 +0000

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- Michael Sim of Perth, Australia, has been voted 2009 Player of the Year on the Nationwide Tour by his fellow competitors.

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Names & Faces

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman is using her star power to help Australia's bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022. The actress, who grew up in Australia, appears in a promotional film that will be shown to the world's soccer media in Cape Town, South Africa,...

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Hopkins punches way to easy win

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 07:19:16 +0000

PHILADELPHIA -- The grand plan was for Bernard Hopkins to win his fight in Philadelphia last night after Roy Jones Jr. won his bout yesterday morning in Australia. Hopkins held up his side of things, but 14 hours earlier Jones damaged chances of t...

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Kidman lends star appeal to Aussie WCup bid

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:38:24 +0000

Hollywood star Nicole Kidman is supporting Australia's bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022.

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Nicole Kidman lends star appeal to WCup bid (AP)

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 14:01:33 +0000

Hollywood star Nicole Kidman is supporting Australia's bid to host football's World Cup in 2018 or 2022. She appears in a promotional film that will be shown to the world's football media in Cape Town on Friday hours before the draw is made for the 2010 finals. Kidman promises World Cup organizer FIFA that an Aussie-hosted tournament would be "fun, relaxed, safe and secure."...

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Names & Faces

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0000

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Hollywood star backs Australia World Cup bid

Wed, 2 Dec 2009 04:38:50 +0000

Australia's bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup has been boosted by the support of a Hollywood star and a former Nobel Peace Prize winner in the lead-up to Friday's draw for the 2010 event in South Africa.

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