Lee Gaskin

Lee Gaskin

Soccer

Striker doesn't miss former club - twice

Local soccer, Cooma Tigers v Canberra FC at Deakin Stadium, Canberra. FC player Daniel Bennett heads the ball as Tigers player Marco Gawyer looks on.

Lee Gaskin The message on Alex Oloriegbe's shirt said it all: ''Cooma, do you miss me?''

Basketball

Young Gunner looks to follow Shaq's footsteps

Sport. SEABL Basketball Canberra Gunners Vs Pioneers. Canberra Gunners player Darcy Malone during the game against the Pioneers at the Belconnen Basketball Centre. 18 May 2013 Canberra Times photo by Jeffrey Chan.

Lee Gaskin When sifting through numerous offers from American colleges, Darcy Malone couldn't go past one name - Shaq.

Soccer

Malaysia in line for Belconnen clash

NCH SPORT Northern NSW Soccer at Macquarie Field, Speers Point. Charlestown, in light blue, VS Lake Macquarie, in blue and yellow. Picture shows Charlestown goal keeper Andrew Goldman.

Lee Gaskin Malaysia is in talks to return to Canberra two years after taking on the Socceroos.

Rugby League

Bulldogs let slip chance to defeat Scholars

Sport: Belconnen United Scholars v Goulburn Workers Bulldogs- RUGBY LEAGUE Canberra Raiders Cup: Belconnen United Scholars player Nathan Tait tackles Goulburn Workers Bulldogs player Junior Vatikani.18th of May 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Lee Gaskin James Aubusson's dream of upsetting the defending premiers turns into ''gut-wrenching'' nightmare.

Football

Trninic seeks to close the gap

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Lee Gaskin Canberra FC coach Miro Trninic expects the race for the premiership to go down to the wire and knows three points against Cooma is crucial to his side's chances of keeping Canberra Olympic on its...

Netball

Rice aims for a final return

Chronicle. Launch of the Canterbury State League netball competition at the ACT Netball Centre, Lyneham. Queanbeyan Representatives of the 6 teams at the launch. L to R Jo Pivac, Tuggeranong, Sepi Langi, Belconnen, Kim Rice, Arawang, Jasmine Keene, Canberra, Kelsey Allen, South Canberra and Lara Bowyer, Queanbeyan. April 24th. 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy The Canberra Times.

Lee Gaskin Arawang captain Kim Rice is using the pain of missing last year's ACT State League grand final as motivation.

Basketball

Boomers call up a volunteer

Sport: Canberra Gunners Basketball player Andrja Dumovic has been selected to play for the Australian Boomers squad. 16th of May 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Lee Gaskin Not even Andrija Dumovic can believe he's shot from playing with the Canberra Gunners to the Australian Boomers.

Athletics

Breen's two-week ordeal over

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 09: Melissa Breen of Victoria reacts after winning the Womens 100 metres during the Sydney Track Classic at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre on March 9, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)

Lee Gaskin It's no surprise then that sprinter Melissa Breen was relieved to be home after an eventful two-week tour of Asia.

Football

Deeley free kick the real deal

Sport: Canberra National Premier League - Soccer. Canberra Olympic v Canberra FC. Canberra Olympic player Robbie Deeley jumps over Canberra FC player Matt Grbesa to get the ball. 12th of May 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Lee Gaskin Robbie Deeley’s stunning free kick has extended Canberra Olympic’s lead over Canberra FC at the top of the league.

Cricket

Devoy set to become all-round winner

Sport Tuggeranong spinner Shane Devoy in action against Weston at stirling oval on Saturday 24 November 2012 Photo: Jay Cronan

Lee Gaskin ACT Comets player of the year Shane Devoy could be perfectly suited to the Big Bash League.

Soccer

Tuggeranong feels the pain after again failing at last gasp

Lee Gaskin For the second straight week Tuggeranong United conceded the decisive goal in injury time.

Rugby League

Kangaroo Whiley eye gouge claim

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Lee Gaskin An allegation of eye gouging, plenty of punches and some splendid football in between.

Basketball

Mills ready to answer the call

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Patrick Mills #5 of Australia during the Men's Basketball Preliminary Round match against Russia on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Basketball Arena on August 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Lee Gaskin Canberra's Patty Mills has told new Australian Boomers coach Andrej Lemanis he's ready to step up.

Football

Olympic stirs up attack in Shields absence

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Lee Gaskin Canberra Olympic won’t use the absence of the league’s leading goal scorer as an excuse for their top-of-the-table clash with Canberra FC.

Soccer

Claire's love of soccer a sight to behold

SPORT: The vision Australia soccer ball that makes a noise when kicked helps Claire Falls,10 whilst playing soccer due to her eye condition strabismus which effects her depth perception. 9th May 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times..

Lee Gaskin A state-of-the-art audible soccer ball has allowed a Canberra junior with a vision impairment to continue her love of the world game.

Swimming

AIS camp to improve team culture

Sport. At the AIS pool, Australian swim team camp. Dave McKeon in the pool. May 8th. 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy The Canberra Times.

Lee Gaskin Michael Scott says this week's national swim team camp in Canberra has helped build an ethical framework.

Boxing

New Tszyu makes his mark

Sport. At the AIS boxing complex, young upcoming boxer, Nikita Tszyu, son of Kostya. May 8th. 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy The Canberra Times.

Lee Gaskin His famous father taught him ''all the tricks'', and Nikita Tszyu has the same insatiable hunger as his dad Kostya.

Cricket

Lyon will fight for Ashes spot

Sport. Media function to promote next month's British and Irish Lions V Wallabies Rugby Test and the coming cricket Ashes test in England, at the AIS. Australian spin bowler, Nathan Lyon, speaks at the function. May 8th. 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy The Canberra Times.

Lee Gaskin Nathan Lyon has consulted Michael Clarke about what he needs to do to retain his place in the Test side for the Ashes.

Football

Belconnen back on course

The Premier League match at McKellar park between Belconnen United and the Cooma Tigers.

Lee Gaskin Don't write off Belconnen United. That was the message after their 2-0 win over Cooma on Sunday.

Basketball

Mills will shine in play-offs: Longley

PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 24: Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs high fives Matt Bonner #15 after scoring against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at US Airways Center on February 24, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Spurs defeated the Suns 97-87. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Lee Gaskin Luc Longley expects Patty Mills to thrive in the NBA play-off atmosphere and take his game to another level.

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