Cricket

Relaxed Khawaja rediscovers his touch

Lee Gaskin Queensland batsman Usman Khawaja is keen for a big score in Canberra this week to keep his name near the top of the Australian selectors' list.

Cricket

Josh gets the phone call of his dreams

Lee Gaskin Josh Hazlewood received the phone call every cricketer dreams of - pack your bags and welcome to the Australian Test squad.

AIS pool leak leaves elite swimmers high and dry

Lee Gaskin Olympic Games gold medallist Alicia Coutts will be among the elite swimmers who will be forced to find other training facilities after a leak was detected in the high-tech pool at the Australian...

Cricket

Gloves are off for Dawson homecoming

Lee Gaskin David Dawson admits it will be a strange feeling to leave his wicketkeeping gloves behind for his Canberra homecoming this week.

Soccer

FFA warns Beckham could cost the big one

Lee Gaskin David Beckham's profile would be a coup for the A-League, but winning a championship with the English star would be difficult, Football Federation Australia technical director Han Berger says.

Cricket

Psy-chology of building cricket's future

Lee Gaskin Richard Chee Quee's challenge to capture the attention of budding young cricketers.

Cricket

Lehmann backs Blues to cover star duo

Lee Gaskin QUEENSLAND coach Darren Lehmann believes NSW has the depth to cover the loss of international duo Shane Watson and Mitchell Starc in this week's Sheffield Shield match in Canberra.

Cricket

Meteors reduce Tassie Roar to silence

Lee Gaskin THE ACT Meteors put their demons to rest in style in their Women's National Cricket League clash with Tasmanian Roar.

Cricket

Injured Watson to miss Manuka match

Lee Gaskin Shane Watson will miss next week's Sheffield Shield game in Canberra so the injured all-rounder can continue his rehabilitation with the Australian Test squad.

Cricket

Tuggeranong takes shot at two-day supremacy

Lee Gaskin Renowned as Twenty20 specialists, Tuggeranong captain Michael Wescombe has called for his batsmen to make smarter shot-selection decisions to become a force in the longer form of the game.

Cricket

Haddin bides his time

Lee Gaskin Brad Haddin wants retribution on the old enemy and still harbours ambitions to break back into the Australian team for next year's Ashes series.

Cricket

Pace stocks cover injured: McDermott

Lee Gaskin Australia has the fast-bowling depth to overcome the large injury toll to our pace brigade, former great Craig McDermott says.

Cricket, Rugby

Canberra set for a barmy invasion next year

Chris Wilson, Lee Gaskin Block your ears and warm up the beer - the British are coming, bringing two of the world's most iconic sporting teams and their passionate travelling supporters to Canberra next year.

Cricket

Verdict looms on Watson warm-up at Manuka Oval before Test

Lee Gaskin NSW will announce on Friday whether Australian all-rounder Shane Watson will make his comeback from injury in next week's Sheffield Shield match in Canberra.

Baseball

Grening deals out short shrift in short shift

Lee Gaskin Converted starter Brian Grening has made the most of his three hours on the mound each week to become the ace in the Canberra Cavalry pitching rotation.

Cricket

Oakley flies high for Comets

Lee Gaskin Impressive paceman Ben Oakley leads the ACT Comets to a 196-run victory over Victoria second XI in their Futures League match.

Cricket

Khawaja out to prove Test skills among stars

Lee Gaskin Australia's forgotten batsman Usman Khawaja will have the perfect opportunity to press his claims for a Test recall in next week's star-studded Sheffield Shield match in Canberra.

Racing

Howlett springs double surprise at Canberra

Lee Gaskin Hall trainer Bernie Howlett had double the reason to celebrate with a pair of winners at Thoroughbred Park on Sunday.

Locker Room

Sio court out tackling tennis

Lee Gaskin SCOTT SIO might look like a monster on the tennis court, but some of Canberra's best had the ACT Brumbies prop ducking for cover at Lyneham on Saturday.