Gasnier declares he will never play for France
thesportscorner.ca 11/24/2008 — Australian rugby convert Mark Gasnier has refuted suggestions by his Stade Francais coach, Ewen McKenzie, that he was a selection possibility for France at the 2011 World Cup. Gasnier who would be eligible to play for France if he accrued three seasons in French provincial rugby has declared ...

Does Gasnier have a future in international rugby?
thesportscorner.ca 11/21/2008 — Rugby league star Mark Gasnier created a lot of controversy this year when he opted to leave the game that is synomonous with his famous surname and embarck on a rugby career in provincial France. Of course the reported $1 million+ a season for a two year deal would have been tempting enough.

Wallabies prevail in close French encounter
thesportscorner.ca 11/23/2008 — The Wallabies kept their European tour unbeaten streak alive with a hard fought 18-13 win over France in Paris. The win was the Wallabies first against the French at home since 2000. But despite the prevailing scoreline the Wallabies were incredibly fortunate to come away with the win.

Is another rugby league defection imminent?
thesportscorner.ca 12/15/2008 — Only two weeks after leading his New Zealand team to victory in the Rugby League World Cup in Brisbane, star five eighth Benji Marshall appears set to make a shock defection to rugby union. It is understood that Marshall, who is about to leave for holidays in Whistler, Canada, will inform his ...

Barbarians to invade Australia
thesportscorner.ca 12/23/2008 — The international invitational side, the Barbarians, will make its way to Australia next year to play the Wallabies on Australian soil for the first time in its 60 year history. The match will be Australia’s first Test of the season and is scheduled to occur on 6 June, 2009 at the ...

Welcome Back, Carter
slamonline.com 11/24/2008 — by Chris O’Leary You can’t blame Vince Carter for wanting to get out of Toronto as fast as he could. Just seconds after throwing down an understated reverse two-handed lob to sink the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, Carter bolted off ...

The Entire Planet Earth Wants Australia to Host a World Cup
dirtytackle.net 2/26/2009 — According to Football Federation Australia (no, I’m not dyslexic, that’s what they call it) chief executive Ben Buckley pretty much everyone ever is supporting Australia’s bid to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022. And that includes your mom. Says Mr. Buckley:  ...

Australia revels in English triumph
thesportscorner.ca 11/19/2008 — After weeks of being criticised, belittled and questioned by the English press, the Wallabies had their revenge Saturday with a convincing 28-14 win over England at “Fortress” Twickenham.

Australia and New Zealand to clash in Hong Kong
thesportscorner.ca 10/31/2008 — The fourth and final game of this year’s Bledisloe Cup will be played on neutral ground in Hong Kong this Saturday.

New Jersey vs. Toronto - Recap - November 21, 2008
scores.espn.go.com 11/22/2008 — Nets' Carter nets 39, hitting crucial 3, OT dunk to down Raptors TORONTO -- Vince Carter gave Toronto fans a brand new reason to boo him. Carter scored 39 points against his former team, Devin Harris added 30 and the New Jersey Nets rallied from an ...

N.B.A. Roundup: Behind Harris and Carter, Nets Surge to Win Over the Depleted Jazz — NYT > Pro Basketball 11/30/2008
Devin Harris scored 34 points and Vince Carter added 22 to help the visiting Nets beat the Utah Jazz, 105-88, on Saturday night. >

Devin scores 47, Nets bounce Suns — NYDailyNews.com - Basketball 12/1/2008
Devin Harris and Vince Carter led the Nets to their first win in Phoenix since March 13, 1993, a 117-109 come-from-behind triumph Sunday night. Harris finished with a career-high 47 points while nailing all 17 of his free throws.

Harris Net result impresses Thorn — NYDailyNews.com - Basketball 12/2/2008
Since Nets Rod Thorn expressed his concern over the Nets' lack of toughness, they have gone 7-2 with five road wins. He knows the team's success since then has had more to do with what Devin Harris and Vince Carter have done.

Vince Carter Proving His Doubters Wrong — Bleacher Report - NBA 12/6/2008
It’s October and the New Jersey Nets are without Richard Jefferson, and have left Jason Kidd in Dallas. Who will lead this team? Not Vince Carter. The guy has no heart, no passion, and no desire to win. Give him a young Nets team, and he ...

Vince Carter-Quieting His Critics With Each Game Played — Bleacher Report - NBA 12/6/2008
Over the past couple of seasons, Vince Carter has been one of the hardest players in the NBA to put a finger on.  Some nights, he is almost a one man wrecking crew, doing what he wants, when he wants on the court.  During these games, ...