David Polkinghorne

David Polkinghorne

Football

In A-League of his own

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

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.

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.

Football

De Vanna tweets up a storm

Heather Reid.

David Polkinghorne An accusation from Perth Glory playmaker Lisa De Vanna has erupted in a Twitter war.

Soccer

Old club, new team as Hingst faces Jets

27TH SEPTEMBER- 2012 -SPORT -STORY- LEE GASKIN- THE CANBERRA TIMES- PHOTO BY MELISSA ADAMS.
Germany world cup winner Ariane Hingst has joined Canberra United for the W-League season. Pic taken at the AIS multi purpose fields.

David Polkinghorne The only familiar things waiting for Canberra United recruit Ariane Hingst in Newcastle are some friends and the beaches.

Soccer

Holiday meeting lands German star in Canberra

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 18:  Ariane Hingst of Newcastle Jets speaks during the W-League 2011/12 Season Launch at the FFA Offices on October 18, 2011 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

David Polkinghorne A chance meeting on the Sunshine Coast led to Canberra United capturing the signature of one of the most highly decorated women soccer players of all time.

Cricket

Windies' Gayle hits Manuka light twice

4 February 2010 NEWS/SPORT Canberra Times photograph by GRAHAM TIDY Story by James Buckley. The Prime Ministers XI cricket match against the West Indies at Manuka Oval, Canberra. West Indies captain Chris Gayle, with PM Kevin Rudd with the winner s trophy. SPECIAL 111

David Polkinghorne Canberra's centenary will get a double-barrelled blast from the world's most explosive batsman, Chris Gayle, under the glare of new Christmas lights.