David Polkinghorne

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Thoroughbred Park chief executive Peter Stubbs.

Racing

Club wants upgrade for Black Opal

David Polkinghorne Attracting another top-notch field for this year's Black Opal will be crucial to the return of group racing to Canberra, says Thoroughbred Park chief executive Peter Stubbs.

Baseball

Bishell says ABL import rules unfair

SPORT: Cavalry baseball player, Jack Murphy underneath Telstra Tower that is lit up orange to support the team. 7th February 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times.

David Polkinghorne The Canberra Cavalry has accused the Australian Baseball League of having rules for some and rules for the Perth Heat.

Cricket

Lights, local cricket, howzat!

Lights illuminate Australia's Michell Starc as he runs during their one-day international cricket match against the West Indies at Manuka Oval in Canberra February 6, 2013. Played under new and controversial lighting towers, Wednesday's match was the first one-day international ever played in Canberra. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT CRICKET TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY)

David Polkinghorne Cricket ACT is considering playing ACT Meteors matches under lights in the Women's National Cricket League next summer following the success of Wednesday's historic first one-day international in the...

Cricket

Full house doesn't add up for CA chief

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland speaks to media representatives at Parliament House on February 7, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. The Australian Crime Commission today released findings from a 12 month investigation into Australian sport, uncovering the possibility of match fixing, drugs in sport and links to organised crime. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

David Polkinghorne A ''fussy'' Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland leaves Canberra feeling short-changed by 1500 people.

Cricket

Six things we uncovered at Manuka

Australia's Clint McKay (L) congratulates teammate James Faulkner (R) after he took the wicket of West Indies' Chris Gayle during their one-day international cricket match at Manuka Oval in Canberra February 6, 2013. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA - Tags: SPORT CRICKET)

David Polkinghorne Chris Gayle is officially in a form slump, Shane Watson can bat and how good is George Bailey?

Live cricket commentary: Australia v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Manuka Oval

Shane Watson

David Polkinghorne Real-time coverage from the third one-day international in Canberra with Australia chasing a series victory.

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Goal on debut as Rogic stars for Celtic under-20s

Rogic relishing getting start

David Polkinghorne It hasn't taken Canberra sensation Tom Rogic long to make an impression on his new Celtic teammates, with the 20-year-old scoring on debut for the Scottish Premier League club's under-20 side on...

Baseball

Leading his Cavalry charges with a laid-back gait

Sport. Canberra Cavalry manager, Michael Collins at the Narrabundah Ball Park. 1st. February 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times.

David Polkinghorne Two years ago Michael Collins led the Australian Baseball League batting averages, now he's leading the Canberra Cavalry charge to their first Championship Series as their manager.

Track and field

Hamish set for new challenge

Sport. Paralympic gold medalist, shot putter, Hamish Macdonald, has just retired as one of the longest serving members of the AIS. Pictured with his wife Alley in Belconnen. 1 Feb 2013. Photo: Rohan Thomson. The Canberra Times. rt130201AIS-5466.jpg

David Polkinghorne THE BIRTH of his first child is far more daunting for Hamish MacDonald than competing on the Paralympic stage.

Baseball

Buschini focused despite major move

Adam Buschini

David Polkinghorne Canberra Cavalry second baseman Adam Buschini signed with Major League franchise San Diego Padres on Friday, now he wants to add an Australian Baseball League championship ring.

Baseball

Buschini signs with Padres

David Polkinghorne Canberra Cavalry second base Adam Buschini signed with Major League franchise San Diego Padres on Friday, now he wants to add an Australian Baseball League championship ring.

Bowls

On song Thomas joins Australian idol

David Polkinghorne.

David Polkinghorne Yass youngster Brad Thomas grew up watching Australian coach Steve Glasson bowling on TV and now he has the former world champion as his coach.

Soccer

A career like Rogic is young hopeful's goal

SPORT - Young Canberra soccer player Vuk Vucic takes part in a Nike Football Camp held at the AIS Soccer Fields. Bruce. Canberra 31st January 2013. Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times

David Polkinghorne Tom Rogic's rags to riches story is already inspiring the next generation of Canberra soccer stars, including Vuk Vucic, who hopes to follow the now Celtic player into the world of professional...

Cricket

Ponting applauds Dean for fast knock

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29: Jono Dean of the PM's XI celebrates his half century during the International Tour Match between the Prime Minister's XI and West Indies at Manuka Oval on January 29, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth and David Polkinghorne The brutality of his Prime Minister's XI knock was likened to that of a ''right-handed David Warner'' and earned the admiration of former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting.

Baseball

Cavalry fans pack the fortress

SPORT - Canberra Cavalry v Sydney Blue Sox at Narrabundah Ball Park, Cavalry's Antonio Callaway wipes away some sweat . Canberra 20th January 2013. Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times

David Polkinghorne Narrabundah Ballpark is on track to become a fortress when the Canberra Cavalry hosts the Australian Baseball League Championship Series for the first time next week.

Prime Minister's XI

Batsman's paradise provides plenty of fireworks

Alex Doolan

David Polkinghorne Prime Minister's XI: Ricky Ponting missed out on runs, but he did end his international career with a win.

Prime Minister's XI

Flashy 50 will make BBL teams take notice

PM's player Jono Dean signs a autograph for Oliver Dunn,6 of Downer.

David Polkinghorne Prime Minister's XI: Was this the innings that launches the Big Bash League career Jono Dean so badly wants?

Live: PM's XI v West Indies, Manuka Oval

SPORT - PM's XI captain Ricky Ponting at the team hotel ahead of the game tomorrow at Manuka Oval against the West indies. 28th January 2013. Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times

David Polkinghorne Re-live the action as Ricky Ponting farewells international cricket in the first ever day-night match to be played under lights at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

Cricket

Manuka worthy of more big games - Lyon

Nathan Lyon

David Polkinghorne Prime Minister’s XI: With Manuka Oval a week off hosting the Australian cricket team for the first time, Nathan Lyon has backed the revamped ground to host more international matches.

Cricket

Ahmed hopes to inspire fellow asylum seekers

Fawad Ahmed

David Polkinghorne Prime Minister’s XI: Fawad Ahmed knows how traumatic life as an asylum seeker is, and he hopes his story might inspire others.

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