Lee Gaskin

Lee Gaskin

Kids Tryathlon

Records and Raiders as juniors have a go

Canberra Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon(correct) held at the AIS.

Lee Gaskin More than 1150 Canberra juniors showcased their all-round skills as the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon took another step to becoming the largest under-16 triathlon series in the world.

Monday's Expert

Everyone's on the bandwagon

Lee Gaskin

Lee Gaskin America's pastime is officially the shining light of the Canberra sporting landscape.

Soccer

Rogic impresses in first game for Celtic

Rogic relishing getting start

Lee Gaskin Tom Rogic made a dream debut with Scottish glamour club Celtic to put himself in contention to face Italian giants Juventus.

Golf

Ko tears up after winning home open

ko

Lee Gaskin She's one of the up-and-coming stars in women's golf, has just won her national championship at the tender age of 15, and best yet she's on her way to Canberra.

Locker room

Howzat! for high-leaping ability

Lee Gaskin

Lee Gaskin Great grab, funny tat and ageless golf ... Locker Room's week that was.

Cricket

Watson inspires Manuka victory

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 06:  Shane Watson of Australia celebrates his century during the Commonwealth Bank One Day International Series between Australia and the West Indies at Manuka Oval on February 6, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Lee Gaskin Australia can switch its focus to the upcoming tour of India after sealing the limited overs series with the West Indies in Canberra on Wednesday night.

Cricket

Stars back Canberra bid for international games

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 06:  Australian captain Michael Clarke thanks the crowd in the outfield during the Commonwealth Bank One Day International Series between Australia and the West Indies at Manuka Oval on February 6, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Lee Gaskin Australian captain Michael Clarke has joined cricket greats in throwing support behind Canberra becoming a regular fixture on the international calendar.

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Cricket

Watson back to best with ton

Shane Watson.

Lee Gaskin Australia can switch its focus to the upcoming tour of India after sealing the limited overs series with the West Indies in Canberra.

Cricket

Pollard's classic one for the ages

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 06:  Kieron Pollard of the West Indies takes a catch to dismiss George Bailey of Australia during the Commonwealth Bank One Day International Series between Australia and the West Indies at Manuka Oval on February 6, 2013 in Canberra, Australia.  (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Lee Gaskin Kieron Pollard’s regarded as one of the most devastating hitters in world cricket. But he shone in the field on Wednesday.

Cricket

Watson ton helps deliver series win

Shane Watson.

Lee Gaskin AUSTRALIA can switch their focus to the upcoming tour of India after sealing the limited-overs series with the West Indies in Canberra on Wednesday night.

Cricket

Bailey wants Ashes call

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 03:  George Bailey of Australia celebrates his century during game two of the Commonwealth Bank One Day International Series between Australia and the West Indies at WACA on February 3, 2013 in Perth, Australia.  (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Lee Gaskin AUSTRALIAN batsman George Bailey wants to follow David Warner's lead and use his blistering limited-overs form to force his way into the Test team.

Third ODI

Ideal surface gives Clarke some cause for thought

Michael Clarke

Lee Gaskin ONE look at the Manuka Oval pitch and some inside knowledge from Brad Haddin has convinced Michael Clarke the winless West Indies are going to be difficult to contain on the flat surface.

Cricket

CA issues challenge to cricket in ACT

14 November 2011.  AFR Magazine.  James Sutherland, CEO Cricket Australia.

Photograph by Arsineh Houspian.  +(61) 401 320 173.  arsineh@arsineh.com

Lee Gaskin Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland says Canberrans should treat the inaugural visit of the Australian team like it's the last, to prove the demand for elite cricket is genuine.

Curator reckons pitch will be a big hit

SPORT - Manuka Oval curator Brad VanDam is confident of producing another high scoring wicket for Wednesday's ODI between Australia nd the West Indies at Manuka Oval. Canberra                                                                                               4th  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                   Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Lee Gaskin IT'S THE kind of pitch that batsmen salivate over and forces bowlers into premature retirement.

Clarke gears up for flat-track shoot-out

News/Sport. Australian cricket captain, Michael Clarke, at his hotel, ahead of the One Day International game against the West Indies at Manuka Oval on Wednesday. 5th. February 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times.

Lee Gaskin One look at the Manuka Oval pitch and some inside knowledge from Brad Haddin have convinced Australian skipper Michael Clarke the winless West Indies are going to be difficult to contain on the flat...

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Cricket

Gayle's Manuka mission

News: Chris Gayle from the West Indies Cricket team trains at the Manuka Cricket Oval in preparation for their game against the Prime Minister's XI.  28th of January 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Lee Gaskin IF THERE'S any ground in Australia where Chris Gayle is going to rediscover his explosive best, it's Manuka Oval.

Cricket

Hope for Gayle to blow hot

Chris Gayle.

Lee Gaskin If there's any ground in Australia where Chris Gayle is going to rediscover his explosive best, it's Manuka Oval.

Cricket

Stars align for sell-out Manuka showdown

Shane Watson

Lee Gaskin A near full-strength national side will converge on Canberra for the city's inaugural visit by the Australian team on Wednesday.

Capitals suspend Ardossi for tripping

Lee Gaskin Basketball ACT has taken the extraordinary step of suspending Canberra Capitals forward Brigitte Ardossi for the rest of the WNBL season.

Near full-strength side ready to tackle Windies at Manuka

Shane Watson Manuka Oval selection.

Lee Gaskin A near full-strength national side will converge on Canberra for the city's inaugural visit by the Australian cricket team.