Rugby league
Teka optimistic on Johnson prospects
Jon Tuxworth Tuggeranong halfback Carl Johnson is capable of returning to the Canberra Raiders, skipper says.
Rugby League
Blues grind out victory
Jon Tuxworth TERRY CAMPESE'S comeback has attracted much fanfare, but on Saturday another Queanbeyan favourite son returned in low key fashion.
Cricket
Manuka's World Cup bid revamp
Jon Tuxworth Cricket ACT views sacrificing Chairman's XI hosting rights as a small price to pay as it looks to upgrade Manuka Oval into a venue capable of hosting 2015 World Cup games.
No Chairman’s XI for Manuka Oval
Jon Tuxworth Pending resurfacing work at Manuka Oval has forced next summer’s Chairman’s XI tour match against England to be transferred to another venue.
Racing
Stakes are high as big guns fire up
Jon Tuxworth The match-up between Gai Waterhouse stable stars More Joyous and Pierro is mouth-watering on paper.
Soccer
Wanderers, Socceroos, All Stars, Matildas: capital ideas for Canberra
Jon Tuxworth Capital Football wants to cash in by bringing the Western Sydney Wanderers juggernaut to Canberra.
Cricket
Ponting applauds Dean for fast knock
Jon Tuxworth and David Polkinghorne The brutality of his Prime Minister's XI knock was likened to that of a ''right-handed David Warner'' and earned the admiration of former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting.
Cricket
Hussey hands Canberra a double farewell
Jon Tuxworth The shock retirement of Michael Hussey will ''add another dimension'' to the biggest year of cricket in Canberra's history.
Cricket
Payback run out cost me ton: Khawaja
Jon Tuxworth Australian Test hopeful Usman Khawaja is adamant he was robbed of a chance to post a century after he was controversially run out in Queensland's Ryobi Cup win over New South Wales at Manuka Oval on...
Cricket
Manuka has bright future, says Haddin
Jon Tuxworth Brad Haddin believes the addition of lights at Manuka Oval means Canberra is poised to be a contender for more marquee events.
Cricket
Haddin turns up the heat on Wade
Jon Tuxworth Brad Haddin has mounted further pressure on Australia's selectors to win a Test recall after his batting purple patch continued for New South Wales against Queensland at Manuka Oval on Wednesday.
Racing
Kinnersley runs a Gai deceiver
Jon Tuxworth Gai Waterhouse-trained and ridden by a hoop with three group 1 wins this year - on paper Kinnersley had plenty going for him before Sunday's Goulburn Cup.
Opinion
Bowled over by Pup's change, and it demands an apology
Jon Tuxworth Dear Pup, on behalf of the Australian sports media and cricket fans across this sunburnt nation, it's time to officially say sorry.
Cricket
Hard-hitting Breakers send the Meteors crashing
Jon Tuxworth A hard-hitting masterclass from Alyssa Healy and Alex Blackwell condemned ACT Meteors to a big loss in its season-opening Twenty20 clash against New South Wales yesterday.
Cricket
Moylan adopts a Meteoric approach to her first love
Jon Tuxworth Like Ellyse Perry, Sally Moylan loves finding the back of the net as much as batting in one.
Cricket
Defection spices up club rivalry
Jon Tuxworth Queanbeyan stalwart Jono Dean initially wanted to ''clip Blake under the chin'' when his younger brother defected to Tuggeranong.
Cricket
Haddin an 'inspiration'
Jon Tuxworth NSW lower-grade wicketkeeper David Dawson says it would be ''inspirational'' to watch Brad Haddin don the baggy green again after admiring his resilience during his family crisis.
Cycling
Canberrans say findings are positive
Jon Tuxworth Lance Armstrong's doping controversy may be a body blow to the sport, but Canberra's leading cycling organisations insist the tough stance is crucial as the sport looks to rid itself of its drugs...
Cricket
Meteors shoot for the Stars
Jon Tuxworth ACT Meteors coach Andrew Dawson has told his troops they must improve their professionalism and preparation if they want to be considered for Australian selection.
Soccer
Canberra Utd chasing a star signing
Jon Tuxworth They may have lost the game's most marketable player, but Canberra United is hopeful of luring a two-time World Cup winner to help replace Ellyse Perry for next season.
