Alan Nicolea
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Marshall Magic Stuns Sea Eagles
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The Manly Sea Eagles held a 12 nil lead against the Wests Tigers at halftime and provided every indication as to why they are expected to do so well in the upcoming NRL finals series. During the opening 40 minutes, Des Hasler’s men were doing what they do best. Manly tackled hard (and in numbers), ran hard and were also clinical in their set plays close to the Tigers line. Such an approach to their game allowed the Sea Eagles to go into the break 12 nil up against a Tigers side who was...
Cadel Evans - A True Aussie Sporting Icon
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Cadel Evans has proved that he is many things at this year’s Tour de France. He is Methodical, calculated, persistent and prefers a life away from the media spotlight. All these qualities have helped Evans become the first Australian in history to win the Tour de France – the holy grail of competitive cycling. At 34 years of age, Evans, barring a catastrophe on the last stage, will officially be recognized as the 2011 Tour de France champion – a result which will rank as one of the most...
Copa America Final Heralds Dawn Of New Era
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Having left the likes of Argentina and Brazil in their wake, Uruguay and Paraguay now find themselves in the Copa America final – a just result for arguably the two most improved South American nations in football. If recent results are an indication, Uruguay and Paraguay can temporally lay claim to being the two best South American footballing nations at this very moment. In the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Uruguay and Paraguay outshone their Argentine and Brazilian counterparts, making the semi-...
Uruguay On The Verge Of Copa America Glory
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Uruguay are just 90 minutes away from becoming the most successful nation in Copa America history after they accounted for Peru 2-0 in the first semi-final played at La Plata. Liverpool striker Luis Suarez once again showed his potency in front of goal, scoring twice early in the second half to seal Uruguay’s place in the Copa America final in Buenos Aires. Uruguay now has the opportunity to win a record 15th Copa America title which would take them one clear of fierce rivals Argentina, who...
Uruguay Rise, Argentina Fall In Copa America
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Uruguay have returned to their former status as a football superpower, downing Argentina in a penalty shoot-out to send Sergio Batista’s men crashing out of the Copa America. Uruguay will now play Peru for a place in the Copa America final, while Argentina’s international silverware drought will continue on to at least Brazil 2014. Indeed the results over the past year for Uruguay have been tremendous to say the least. They made the semi-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup - a tournament...
The AFL's top five NRL targets
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As Brisbane Broncos superstar Israel Folau prepares to join Karmichael Hunt in the AFL, one will now cast an eye over the top five NRL players most likely to follow the duo to the rival code. 5. Jarryd Hayne Having just penned a four year extension at the Parramatta Eels, it seems Hayne will remain one of the NRL's lucrative players for season's to come. However, one must not forget that Folau also signed a similar contract with Brisbane in 2008, only to now activate the get-out...
2010 FIFA World Cup quarter-final preview
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The quarter-final stage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup is finally upon us, as European heavyweights Holland and Germany clash against South American powerhouses Brazil and Argentina respectively. On the other side of the draw, either Uruguay or Ghana will continue their fairytale ride to the semi-finals while Spain will look to continue shedding their 'chokers' tag against Paraguay. NETHERLANDS V BRAZIL Why Holland will win – Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben has added so much to the Netherlands...
Caffeine faces ban from the AFL
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Doping body to consider Caffeine ban - abc.net.au The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will consider banning caffeine, after it was revealed that uppers and downers are used by players throughout the AFL. WADA chief John Fahey said the organisation's medical committee could place caffeine back on the banned substances list amid fresh concerns over its effect on athletes. The use of caffeine and sleeping pills by AFL players hit the headlines this week after Richmond star Ben Cousins was rushed...
2010 World Cup Villains - part 1
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Whether it be Diego Maradona’s ‘hand of god’, Zinedine Zidane’s head butt or Fabio Grosso’s dive, the World Cup has constantly produced some of football’s most infamous moments and 2010 looks set to continue the trend. Nicolas Anelka, Patrick Evra and the French national team French football is arguably going through its darkest hour with player unrest tearing the national team apart. Star striker Nicolas Anelka has now been sent home after a foul-mouthed...
NRL TOP FINALS PICKS
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It’s finally here. The NRL finals have arrived and the eight sides still in contention for a premiership should all rightfully fancy their chances in a season that was one of the closest on record. Which teams will continue their march towards destiny? GOLD COAST TITANS V NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS What a team the Titans have become. Since their inception in 2007, John Cartwright’s men have wasted little time becoming premiership contenders, securing a top four spot this season to coincide with...
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I attained my Journalism Diploma in 2009 and I am completing my Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in media and cultural studies. I hope to become a sports journalist covering a wide range of sports including Tennis, football and the NRL. I also would not mind a career in radio, given that it is a medium where journalists can show off what they know about sports or indeed the world if given the chance. My hobbies include traveling overseas, reading, visiting the Australian outback and playing PS3.
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