Cricket
Haddin looks at game in a new light
CHRIS BARRETT From almost walking away from the game to trying to win back the Ashes.
Latest news
Croker's looming return lifts Canberra
LEE GASKIN The Canberra Raiders are set to regain sharpshooter Jarrod Croker for Saturday night's clash with Manly.
Cowboys fold as Tigers play all their cards
GLENN JACKSON 10:11pm When you have gone through the worst losing streak in your club's history, you will take a win however they come, even if it's wet, ugly, and somewhat controversial.
League
Barba bursts back into Origin contention
Michael Carayannis Ben Barba was he back to his best on Friday night in the Bulldogs' 24-14 win against Brisbane at ANZ Stadium.
League
In-form Stephens key man for Blues
Marcus Laudenbach Queanbeyan Blues' biggest weapon in their derby against Roos could be a centre who crossed codes from the Whites.
Harrison hails Dugan for flawless transition
James MacSmith Josh Dugan's former Canberra teammate Bronson Harrison says the fullback has fitted in seamlessly at St George Illawarra.
Drug reporting on cards for NRL
ADRIAN PROSZENKO The NRL will consider following the lead of the AFL in publicly releasing the number of positive illicit drug results as part of a new crackdown on doping in the sport.
Brumbies must move forward: White
CHRIS DUTTON ACT Brumbies coach Jake White says ''we will never forget'' the heartbreak the Blues inflicted on his side last year.
Tomane ready for the big time
CHRIS DUTTON Joseph Tomane says he's ready to step up in the ''big games'' as he prepares for the biggest month of his career.
Mowen confident of reversing form slump
CHRIS DUTTON Ben Mowen is adamant his side can block out the Wallabies and revenge distractions against the Blues
Gritty Rebels burst Tahs' bubble
GEORGINA ROBINSON 10:37pm The dream may well be over for the Waratahs after an upset loss to the Rebels.
Union
Ready, willing and Abel to serve
Marcus Laudenbach Royals hooker Robbie Abel is considering putting a domestic contract on hold in New Zealand.
Saturday Serve
Show them the money
DAVID POLKINGHORNE It was one small step for womankind, but female sport still won't be jumping over the moon for joy.
NEAFL
Carpenter keen to repair east's pride
DAVID POLKINGHORNE 11:15pm Belconnen defender Joshua Hegarty wants to help rebuild the NEAFL eastern conference’s damaged pride.
Sydney give bogy side the flick
ANDREW WU It has taken more than a third of the season but Sydney have finally strung together a performance that indicates they will again be a force to be reckoned with this season.
Basketball
Jackson set to shine
LEE GASKIN Opals coach Brendan Joyce says Lauren Jackson is on track for a triumphant Canberra homecoming.
Soccer
In pursuit of happiness
LEE GASKIN Gracing the same turf as Lionel Messi, Hristijan Tanoski could have been excused for pinching himself to see if it was real.
Racing
Miss Ta Ta eyes city
DAVID POLKINGHORNE Goulburn trainer Mark Gee is set to make his city debut after Miss Ta Ta made it back-to-back wins.
Lucky Lobster
Open field for Doomben 10,000
Kyle Mackey-Laws 8:40pm We stay north for the Brisbane winter carnival this Saturday, headlined by the group 1 Doomben 10,000.
Tennis
Court stars of the future
DAVID POLKINGHORNE Nick Kyrgios will make his grand slam debut at the French Open this weekend, but fellow Canberran Annerly Poulos is out to beat him.
Basketball
Stars to align for centenary show
JON TUXWORTH Basketball will join Canberra's centenary party when the Boomers and Opals play a double-header against New Zealand at the AIS in August.
Rugby league
Croker still in doubt for Raiders' Manly clash
LEE GASKIN 10:48am The Canberra Raiders are sweating on the fitness of centre Jarrod Croker and could have their first-choice goal-kicker back for Saturday night’s clash with Manly.
Sports Hall Of Fame
$5m fund to rehouse ACT Sport
CHRIS DUTTON ACT Sport wants to bring the Hall of Fame to life when it moves into a new home at the University of Canberra next year.
Thompson fired up for Green Machine
JON TUXWORTH Canberra back-rower Joel Thompson has scoffed at suggestions his head is already with his club-in-waiting, the Dragons.
Te'o father confident son will be cleared
ADRIAN PROSZENKO The father of Ben Te'o claims the family name has been unnecessarily ''dragged through the mud'', but is confident the Souths player will emerge from investigations with his reputation intact.
Broadcaster banned but not sacked
ADRIAN PROSZENKO Veteran ABC broadcaster David Morrow has been spared the sack, but will need to complete training and cultural awareness programs before returning to the airwaves.
Origin
Daley all but decided on side
BRAD WALTER NSW coach Laurie Daley has begun informing players that they will be named in the Blues side for the opening State of Origin match on June 5.
Dogs look to take leaf out of Knights' book
Michael Carayannis Canterbury are hoping for a similar bounce-back factor to the one they experienced at the hands of Newcastle when they look to rediscover some form against Brisbane at ANZ Stadium on Friday night.
Tigers set to hit new low at Leichhardt
MICHAEL CHAMMAS The worst losing streak in Wests Tigers' history is expected to be compounded by the lowest Leichhardt Oval crowd in nine years on Friday night.
Faingaa ready to impress from start
CHRIS DUTTON Colby Faingaa is using his frustrating two-year "roller-coaster" as the motivation to resurrect his Super Rugby career.
Laid-back Higginbotham reboots Rebels
GEORGINA ROBINSON There are very few rugby players who find captaining a side relaxing.
Open field for Doomben 10,000
We stay north for the Brisbane winter carnival this Saturday.
Slow start hurts Raiders at Cronulla
The Raiders fought back before going down 30-20 in round 10.
Cooma Tigers tackle Canberra FC
Action from the Cooma Tigers' NPL clash against Canberra FC.
Tahs beat Brumbies in Wallabies trial match
Round 14 Super Rugby action from ANZ Stadium on May 18.
Local Canberra Footy, Saturday May 18
League: Belconnen v Goulburn. Rugby Union: Eagles v Royals.
Australian waterpolo championships
May 18. ACT v NSW in the men's and women's grand finals.
Raiders hammer hapless Knights
Canberra scored 44 unanswered points to stun the Knights.
Local Canberra footy, Saturday, May 11
Rugby Union: Easts v Royals. NEAFL: Ainslie v Queanbeyan.
Brumbies falter against Crusaders
The ACT Brumbies went down to the Crusaders in Canberra.
Belconnen United v Cooma Tigers
Belconnen United take on the Cooma Tigers in a decider replay.
The ACT Speedway titles
Scenes from the ACT Speedway titles held at Fairbairn Park.
Happy Raiders go dancing in the Storm
Canberra scores the upset of the NRL season in Melbourne.
Local Canberra footy, Saturday, May 4
Rugby League: Blues v Rams and Aussie Rules: Eastlake v Ainslie.
It's young talent time at the AIS
Future stars in the Australian Little Athletics Championships.
Brumbies prove force to be reckoned with
Finals creditials shown in a 41-7 win at Canberra Stadium.
Cowboys rope in the Raiders at Townsville
Canberra suffers its fourth away loss of the NRL season.
Ablett and Suns shine at Manuka Oval
Giants taken down by Gold Coast in round five AFL action.
