David Polkinghorne

David Polkinghorne

Canberra product Nikolai Topor-Stanley is a front-runner for a spot in the A-League All Stars.

Football

In A-League of his own

David Polkinghorne Nikolai Topor-Stanley among fan favourites to play for All Stars against Manchester United.

Cycling

Powell out for fun before title defence

Sport. Paralympian Sue Powell at the Sport Star of the Year Award at the Woden Tradies. 30 November 2012. Canberra Times Photo by Jeffrey Chan.

David Polkinghorne Sue Powell is the reigning C4 time trial and road race world champion, but she is unsure of her title defence.

Football

Former stars back to help youngsters

David Polkinghorne Shaun Ontong and Kaz Patafta want to help discover the next Tom Rogic in Canberra.

Mountain biking

Mud flies, but Buchanan just misses title

Caroline Buchanan.

David Polkinghorne Caroline Buchanan has one shot left at riding at the mountain bike downhill world championships.

Cycling

World championships beckon

Cycling

David Polkinghorne Chloe Hosking backs Oceania road race champion as ''a great asset'' to Australia at this year's worlds.

Cricket

On-song Lyon hits high note

Sport. ACT Cricketer Nathan Lyon at a cricket clinic for asylum seekers next to Manuka oval ahead of the PM's XI tomorrow. 28 Jan 2013. Photo: Rohan Thomson. The Canberra Times. rt130128PMSXI-5101.jpg

David Polkinghorne Nathan Lyon has shown why Mike Hussey entrusted him with leading the Australian victory song, but he is still less than ''halfway'' to the bowler he could be.

Motor sport

Jones backs Webber to race off with title

Mark Webber

David Polkinghorne Former world champion Alan Jones says Mark Webber is ''stronger'' than Sebastian Vettel.

Mountain biking

Henderson homes in on shot at national title

12 October 2012. Sport. Journalist David Polkinghorne. Canberra Times Photo by Jeffrey Chan. Bec Henderson with Dan McConnell as he takes a break in preparation for the Scott Australian 24 Hour MTB Championships at Stromlo Park.

David Polkinghorne It's a far cry from racing in front of 20,000 at an Olympic Games, but Canberra mountain biker Bec Henderson is still excited about competing at the national championships at Stromlo this weekend.

Cricket

Full house doesn't add up for CA chief

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 07: Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland speaks to media representatives at Parliament House on February 7, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. The Australian Crime Commission today released findings from a 12 month investigation into Australian sport, uncovering the possibility of match fixing, drugs in sport and links to organised crime. (Photo by Stefan Postles/Getty Images)

David Polkinghorne A ''fussy'' Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland leaves Canberra feeling short-changed by 1500 people.

Live cricket commentary: Australia v West Indies, 3rd ODI, Manuka Oval

Shane Watson

David Polkinghorne Real-time coverage from the third one-day international in Canberra with Australia chasing a series victory.

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Football

Rogic set for move to Celtic

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 02: Shinji Ono of Western Sydney Wanderers FC, Emile Heskey of Newcastle Jets, Tom Rogic of Central Coast Mariners and Alessandro Del Piero of Sydney FC pose during a 2012/13 A-League player portrait session at Parramatta Stadium on October 2, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

David Polkinghorne, Dominic Bossi Canberra's Tom Rogic is set to become a Celtic player with the deal to go through on Wednesday.

Cricket

Ahmed hopes to inspire fellow asylum seekers

Fawad Ahmed

David Polkinghorne Prime Minister’s XI: Fawad Ahmed knows how traumatic life as an asylum seeker is, and he hopes his story might inspire others.

Soccer

Rogue hit 'out of character'

Tomas ROGIC recieves a red card after a viscous tackle on Rhyan Grant Sydney FC vs Central Coast Mariners at Allianz Stadium for round 13 of the Hyundai A-League. Photographer: Brendan Esposito smh,27th December,2012

David Polkinghorne Tom Rogic's coach has come to the defence of the under-fire playmaker, blaming the Central Coast Mariner's red card on a lack of protection from the referee.

Football

United ready to mix it

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 08: Caitlin Munoz of Canberra celebrates with team mates after scoring her first goal for Canberra against the Wanderers during the round 11 W-League match between Canberra United and the Western Sydney Wanderers at McKellar Park on January 8, 2013 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

David Polkinghorne Canberra United midfielder Caitlin Munoz says the defending champion is thriving on pressure.

Soccer

United crash out, but for Klimkova it's not over

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 12: Tameka Butt of the Roar celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the round 12 W-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Canberra United at Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre on January 12, 2013 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

David Polkinghorne Coach Jitka Klimkova says she does not want to walk out on Canberra after its failed title defence.

Soccer

Mariners wait on Celtic bid for Rogic

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 15: Tom Rogic of Australia and the Central Coast Mariners shares a joke with fellow players during a Nike and FFA media announcement at Carriageworks on October 15, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images) Tom Rogic headshot

David Polkinghorne Central Coast Mariners were expecting Scottish Premier League giant Celtic to make a formal bid of about $600,000 for rising soccer star Tom Rogic overnight.

Canberra Centenary

Every one a winner in centenary year

SPORT - Centenary of Canberra Matches photo shoot at Manuka Oval, (l to R) Ellie Brush, Sepi Langi, Christian Lealiifano, Phil Davis, Lauren Jackson, Cody Hightower and Josh McCrone , Canberra. 19th December2012. Photo : Colleen Petch of the Canberra Times

David Polkinghorne Canberra's elite sporting teams have come to the centenary party and Andrew Barr says it's up to the Canberra public to show its support by putting bums on seats if they want big-ticket sporting...

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Football

Players deny links to Matildas letter

Melissa Barbieri.

David Polkinghorne Several Matildas used social media to distance themselves from revelations some squad members want a male coach.

Cricket

Farrell toey to finally make her debut for Meteors

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 25: (L-R) Rene Farrell, Alex Blackwell and Sarah Elliott of Australia pose with the Ashes trophy after winning the match during day four of the Women's CBA Test match between Australia and England at Bankstown Oval on January 25, 2011 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

David Polkinghorne She has doubled both her number of dogs and the amount of care she takes climbing the stairs and now ACT Meteors opening bowler Rene Farrell is finally making her debut two months after first planned.

Cycling

High-flying Bird hopes to land in Mexico

alex bird

David Polkinghorne Alex Bird is one step closer to representing Australia at a world track championships.

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