Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

Golf

Coaching from greats essential to develop youngsters' careers

Jon Tuxworth Veteran Australian golfers Lindsey Wright and Karen Lunn believe young players need to be mentored by former stars as Karrie Webb continues to fight a lone battle in the world rankings.

Basketball

Capitals need to keep Rangers outside the arc

Sport.  The Canberra capitals sporting their special Canberra Centenary golden uniform (from left) Sam Norwood, Alex Bunton, Alice Coddington, Coach Carrie Graf, Tessa Lavey and Lauren Jackson. 3rd January 2013. Canberra Times photo by Karleen Minney.

Jon Tuxworth Former Canberra Capital Narelle Fletcher says the struggling side must force Dandenong to beat them from the three-point line if they are to have any chance of pulling off a huge upset at AIS Arena...

Golf

Canberra should be on circuit, says Lunn

22th JANUARY 2012- STORY COURTNEY REES - SPORT- THE CANBERRA TIMES- PHOTO BY MELISSA ADAMS.
Final round of the Ladies golf Classic at Royal Canberra Golf Course. Winner of the Ladies Classic , Karen Lunn holding the trophy.

Jon Tuxworth Former British Open champion Karen Lunn says Royal Canberra should remain a contender to host the Women's Australian Open in future, insisting next month's tournament shouldn't be a one-off.

Basketball

Capitals bouncing in to centenary gear

The Canberra Capitals sporting their special Canberra Centenary golden uniform atop Mount Ainslie.

Jon Tuxworth This season has been far from picture perfect, but Canberra's most successful team has been bestowed the honour of tipping off the city's sporting centenary on Friday night.

Basketball

Captain calls for team effort to quell Rangers' star guards

Sport.
Jess Bibby speaks to media at the first Capital's training after the New Year break.
2 Jan 2013
Photo: Rohan Thomson. The Canberra Times. 


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Jon Tuxworth Canberra Capitals skipper Jess Bibby says every player in her misfiring squad must take responsibility for quelling Dandenong's star back court when they look to snap a seven-game losing streak at...

Sailing

Family toughs it out to tear into Hobart

Ian, sons Nicholas and Michael Cooke

Jon Tuxworth The Cooke family completed the Sydney to Hobart race despite a torn sail.

Soccer

United import heads finals push

New Canberra United player Kristen Mewis

Jon Tuxworth She forfeited New Year's Eve celebrations at home on Monday but Canberra United's latest American recruit, Kristen Mewis, is focused on ensuring her new club doesn't miss out on the W-League finals...

Soccer

Canberra United bringing Boston down under

Taryn Hemmings in action.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra United is fast forming an unofficial sister relationship with Boston after luring American youngster Kristen Mewis for the remainder of the W-League season.

Cricket

Hussey hands Canberra a double farewell

Michael Hussey

Jon Tuxworth The shock retirement of Michael Hussey will ''add another dimension'' to the biggest year of cricket in Canberra's history.

Rowing

Canberra coach receives UK gong

Paul Thompson.

Jon Tuxworth Paul Thompson proves dad wrong to be made a Member of the Order of the British Empire in Britain's New Year's Honours list.

Basketball

Capitulation of the Capitals

Canberra Capitals coach Carrie Graf

Jon Tuxworth CANBERRA CAPITALS coach Carrie Graf has admitted her father's death has affected her normally unbreakable focus after her side plummeted to a fifth straight loss on Friday night.

Golf

Campbell runs hot in Europe

Nikki Campbell

Jon Tuxworth Canberra's Nikki Campbell has made a strong start in her quest to graduate to the Ladies European Tour after carding a six-under 66 in the first round of final qualifying at La Manga in Spain.

Golf

Chasing pack eyes Yowani's Popovic

Daniel Popovic lines up a putt on the 12th hole during round two of the Australian PGA Championship at Palmer Coolum Resort  on December 14, 2012 in Sunshine Coast,

Jon Tuxworth He has announced himself as a serious player at Coolum this week, but it was at a humble Canberra course where Daniel Popovic's golfing passion was born.

Golf

Jones off pace after Lakes joy

LYTHAM ST ANNES, ENGLAND - JULY 19:  Brendan Jones of Australia his tee shot on the first hole during the first round of the 141st Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club on July 19, 2012 in Lytham St Annes, England.  (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Jon Tuxworth Last week was one of his career highlights, but Brendan Jones has plenty to do to emulate his Australian Open performance after a slow start to the Australian PGA Championship.

Basketball

Tears of joy as Jackson's muscle tear is pinpointed

Sport.   Canberra Capital Lauren Jackson reacts as acupuncture needles are removed during treatment at the Sports Science Sports Medicine HUB at the AIS.13 December 2012. Canberra Times Photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Jon Tuxworth Lauren Jackson has spoken of her relief the cause of her hamstring problem has finally been diagnosed after fearing it could end her career.

Basketball

Looming Waves clash stirs bad memories for Herbert

Canberra Capitals new assistant coach, David Herbert

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Capitals assistant coach David Herbert has branded former club West Coast a coach's graveyard, and feels he was not given enough time to revive the struggling franchise into a WNBL force.

Golf

Jones could tee off at Coolum and land at Augusta

Brendan Jones of Australia

Jon Tuxworth Thoughts of finally realising his US Masters dream haven't crossed Brendan Jones' mind, despite his late surge in the world rankings putting him within striking distance of playing at Augusta.

Basketball

Capitals lacking intensity, says Sporn

Carrie Graf

Jon Tuxworth Opals legend Rachael Sporn says discipline is the key for the Capitals after Friday's nightmare loss to Sydney.

Basketball

Capitals sink to new low

Canberra Capital Carly Wilson.

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Capitals' WNBL season is in turmoil after the proud franchise crashed to arguably the most embarrassing loss in its history in Sydney on Friday night.

Golf

Jones set to prove himself at home

Brendan Jones

Jon Tuxworth Brendan Jones has no doubt he can win the Australian Open, and has declared lifting the Stonehaven Cup on Sunday would vindicate his decision to play in Japan.