Lee Gaskin

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Soccer

Canberra still chasing Socceroos for celebrations

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Lee Gaskin Canberra has missed out on hosting the Socceroos at the 2015 Asian Cup, but Capital Football hasn't given up hope Australia's men's team will be a late addition to the city's Centenary Celebrations.

Cricket

Oakley wins second DB Robin Medal

Sport. One day cricket captains at Manuka Oval, ahead of Sunday's final under lights. Eastlake's Adam Tett, left and Wests/UC captain, Ben Oakley, eye off the cup. 13th. February 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times.

Lee Gaskin Wests-UC captain Ben Oakley was rewarded for a stellar summer when he collected his second DB Robin Medal in three seasons.

Athletics

'Just trying to stay out of nursing homes'

SPORT - ACT Veteran athlete's (L to R ) Jan Banens, Jayne Hardy, Kerry Boden and John Reynods competing in this weekend's Australian Athletics Championships at the AIS , Bruce , Canberra  .                                                                           27th March  2013.                                                                                                                                                                    Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Lee Gaskin Age is no obstacle for more than 640 veterans who will converge on Canberra for the 41st Australian Masters Athletics Track and Field Championships, starting on Friday.

Soccer

Canberra to host 2015 Asian Cup games

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Lee Gaskin Canberra will host six games and a quarter-final of the 2015 Asian Cup, but that won't include a visit from the Socceroos.

Soccer

Olympic holds out desperate Devils

SPORT: Belconnen United v Canberra olympic at Hawker soccer oval.  Olympic player Matthew Cachia and Oliver Wiederkehr celebrate after a goal. 24tH March 2013. Photo by MELISSA ADAMS of The Canberra Times.

Lee Gaskin Canberra Olympic gain invaluable confidence boost with gutsy 1-0 win over Belconnen United.

LOCKER ROOM

Rogic says he's now one of the Bhoys

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Lee Gaskin The lighter side of the sporting week.

Cricket

Hewitt hits Wests to title

West's Adam Hewitt in action during there win over Tuggeranong at Manuka Oval ,Canberra.                                    23rd March  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Lee Gaskin Adam Hewitt wasn't going to miss another chance at a first grade title.

Cricket

Bartlett's seven has Tuggers on back foot

SPORT - West's Ethan Bartlett celebrate's the wicket of  Tuggeranong's Justin Haywood  during the final of the district cricket at Manuka Oval  ,Canberra.                                                                                                                                            22nd March  2013.                                                                                                                                                                  Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Lee Gaskin A seven-wicket haul from Ethan Bartlett gives Wests/UC the upper hand on day one of the Douglas Cup final.

Soccer

Rogic's living the dream

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 21: (EDITORS NOTE: Multiple exposures were combined in camera to produce this image.) Tom Rogic of Australia poses during a Socceroos Portrait Session on March 21, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Lee Gaskin One of Australia's brightest prospects is back in the country for the first time since he left two months ago.

Soccer

Trophy hunters in historic clash

Sport. Preview of the Women's Federation Cup Final. Players from both teams with the trophy at Deakin. Erin Clout a striker with Canberra FC, left and goal keeper from the Monaro Panthers, Jocelyn Mara. March 22nd. 2013. Photograph by Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times.

Lee Gaskin It will be an interesting victory speech regardless of whether it's Canberra FC or the Monaro Panthers lifting the women's Federation Cup.

Boxing

Edwards lays down challenge to SBW

27 July 2011 - Pic Elesa Lee - The Queanbeyan Age - Ben Edwards will be competing at Capital Punishment this weekend SPECIAL 1

Lee Gaskin Canberra heavyweight Ben Edwards has issued a challenge to controversial code-hopper Sonny Bill Williams.

Locker Room

Show me the dough: Lovett dons the apron

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Lee Gaskin Canberra boxer Steve Lovett will soon become known to the nation for throwing cakes in the oven.

Soccer

Shields to face music against former club

Lee Gaskin Canberra Olympic's Mark Shields set to receive frosty reception from Tuggeranong United.

Cricket

Prescott wrecks Eastlake

SPORT -  Tuggeranong Vikings bowler Chris Prescott.

Lee Gaskin Tuggeranong paceman Chris Prescott on fire again in first day of ACT first grade finals.

Cricket

Young guns add polish to Queanbeyan

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Queanbeyan Batsman Lakshmn Shirakumar looking forward to the semi finals in the local cricket competition.
The Canberra Times
14 March 2013
Photo Jay Cronan

Lee Gaskin Queanbeyan teenager Lakshmn Shivakumar has backed the Bluebags to be more than simply nuisance value in the Douglas Cup finals.

Cricket

Nielsen a world away from chaos in India

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 04:  (FILE PHOTO) Coach Tim Nielsen during an Australian training session as part of their training camp at the Cricket Australia Centre of Excellence on July 4, 2011 in Brisbane, Australia. After four years at the helm of the Australian cricket team, British born Neilsen has stepped down from his position as team coach and will be taking up a new cricket role in the near future.  (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Lee Gaskin The last time Australia was in India, Tim Nielsen was at the helm of the national team and Shane Watson scored a century in Mohali.

Cycling

Blue-sky attitude from champion cyclist

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Canberra Cyclist Chloe Hosking has flown back from competing in Europe to race in the Oceania Road Cycling Championships. 
The Canberra Times
13 March 2013
Photo Jay Cronan

Lee Gaskin From riding in the snow to cruising around Lake Burley Griffin on a warm autumn day - you can't blame Chloe Hosking for losing her bearings.

Netball

ACT bounces back from drubbing

20 July 2011 SPORT Canberra Times photograph by GRAHAM TIDY Story by Joe Prevedello. Launch of the Canberra Darters, Australian Netball League season at the Lyneham Netball Centre. Player, Keely Rodrigo. SPECIAL 111

Lee Gaskin ACT rebounded from a first-up thrashing to edge out Queensland late on the second day of the under-21 national netball titles in Canberra on Wednesday.

Soccer

Star recruit gives Canberra FC edge

29   July  2011  . The Canberra   Times.       PHOTO BY KATE LEITH .  SPORT jOE.
ALEX oLORIEGBE,  KEY PLAYER FOR WODEN SOCCER PREMIER LEAGUE. SPECIAL 3

Lee Gaskin Star striker Alex Oloriegbe scored a hat-trick on his debut for Canberra FC.

Cricket

Ayre eyes broader horizons

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Lee Gaskin ACT Comets batsman Aaron Ayre is likely to seek greener pastures next season.