Football

Beckham calls time on glittering career

Football megastar David Beckham announced on Thursday that he is to retire after a glittering 20-year playing career in which he became one of the most widely recognised figures in world sport.

Sports world stunned by death of respected journalist

Ilya Gridneff Popular sports media consultant and former Fairfax Media sports editor Rod Allen has been found dead at the bottom of a cliff on Cockatoo Island after celebrating at a former colleague's 50th...

High praise for Gallop as timing is everything

Richard Hinds David Gallop's move to the A-League coincided with its best and brightest season.

Man Utd bound for Sydney?

Sebastian Hassett FOURTEEN years after they last graced Australian shores, Manchester United are set to make their next visit to Sydney, with a friendly match scheduled for July 20 at ANZ Stadium.

Soccer

New world club tournament shows United the money

Fleta Page Canberra United's players have the chance to earn more money from two matches in Japan than they did in becoming undefeated champions in last year's W-League.

Soccer

Old club, new team as Hingst faces Jets

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

A-League

Ono wanders in determined to shine

Sebastian Hassett THE A-League's newest boom recruit, Western Sydney Wanderers' marquee Shinji Ono, arrived in Sydney yesterday and promised to give ''everything'' to make the club a success.

Soccer

Canberra looms as Heyman's home

David Polkinghorne Canberra United's star striker Michelle Heyman wants a few days on her own before she decides her W-League future.

Football

Simon, van Egmond back for Matildas-US clash

The Matildas will have stars Kyah Simon and Emily van Egmond back in their line-up when they take on the US in California next month.

Soccer

Coach thrilled as Matildas claw for draw

Tim Barrow Matildas coach Tom Sermanni praised his players' fighting spirit after Australia earned a last-gasp 1-1 draw with Olympic-bound New Zealand in Wollongong yesterday.

Soccer

Rogic misses Olympic chance

Fleta Page Tom Rogic will miss his chance to compete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil by less than three weeks.

Soccer

Matildas keen to avenge Olympic shunt

Angela Habashy The Matildas will be looking to avenge their loss to Japan in last year's Olympic qualifying campaign when they face the world champion for the first time since the heartbreaking defeat.

Sally Shipard's private battle against demons within

Beyond Sally Shipard's bubbly surface, eccentric personality and flamboyant hairstyle is a girl fighting demons deep inside.

Trust, communication key for women: coach

It's easy to judge a coach by how a team performs but former United States national women's coach April Heinrichs believes it goes much deeper than that.

Olympic pain drives Shipard

Sally Shipard wants to use the pain of missing out on a ticket to the London Olympics to help her drive Canberra United to its first W-League title.

Munoz set to add to goal tally in knockout semi

Despite finishing well clear at the top of the ladder, Belconnen United midfielder Caitlin Munoz expects a tough clash with cross-town rivals Belwest Foxes in Sunday's women's premier league...

Olyroos good enough for Olympics: Danning

Former Canberra FC and O'Connor Knights forward Kofi Danning believes Australia's under-23 squad has the quality and motivation to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Sally feels Olympics pain

The wound of missing out on Olympic qualification is still ''raw'' for Canberra United midfielder Sally Shipard.

Soccer

Brush gets physical with Albury's men

Lee Gaskin Ellie Brush doesn't take a backward step on the field, even when the tenacious Canberra United defender is going toe-to-toe with the men.