Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

Basketball

Mills deserves credit for role at Spurs: Gaze

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 18:  Patty Mills #8 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on December 18, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 112-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.  (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)  Patty Mills

Jon Tuxworth His own championship ring is gathering dust, but Andrew Gaze says Patrick Mills ‘‘absolutely’’ deserves more acclaim should San Antonio win the NBA title.

Basketball

Stars to align for centenary show

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Jon Tuxworth Basketball will join Canberra's centenary party when the Boomers and Opals play a double-header against New Zealand at the AIS in August.

Basketball

Bunton steps up for Capitals Academy

SPORT -  Canberra Capitals take on Dandenong Rangers in the WNBL at the AIS Arena Bruce, Capital's Alex Bunton after another Capitals loss . Canberra                                                                                                                                             19th January  2013.                                                                                                                                                                   Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times

Jon Tuxworth Alex Bunton's progress took a major step after holding her own against Knox star Gabrielle Richards in a 88-61 road loss on Sunday.

Basketball

Beveridge gives Gunners more reason to perform

Jon Tuxworth THE Canberra Gunners may have more than a win to play for against Frankston on Sunday, with Perth Wildcats coach Rob Beveridge indicating a desire to watch some of their in-form players up close.

Basketball

Frankston runs rings around tall Gunners

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Gunners coach Cameron Barnes said his side failed to exploit its clear size advantage in a disappointing 83-74 home loss to Frankston on Sunday.

Basketball

Griffin reloads the Gunners

SPORT - Canberra Gunners American recruit Camontae Griffin hit a 3pointer in the last second against Bendigo last week to win the game, Belconnen, Canberra                                                                                                                               28th March  2013.                                                                                                                                                                    Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth American recruit Camontae Griffin said the chance to help the Gunners restore their battered reputation was a ''no brainer''.

Basketball

Joyce hopes to step up and give Gunners a boost

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Jon Tuxworth He made the most of his NBL lifeline with Sydney, now Daniel Joyce wants to step up as one of the Canberra Gunners' ''go to'' men.

Basketball

Griffin fires Gunners again

SPORT - Canberra Gunners American recruit Camontae Griffin hit a 3pointer in the last second against Bendigo last week to win the game, Belconnen, Canberra                                                                                                                               28th March  2013.                                                                                                                                                                    Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Another point scoring blitz from star American import Camontae Griffin ensured the Canberra Gunners didn’t walk away empty handed from a tough three-leg road trip on the weekend.

Soccer

Wanderers, Socceroos, All Stars, Matildas: capital ideas for Canberra

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Jon Tuxworth Capital Football wants to cash in by bringing the Western Sydney Wanderers juggernaut to Canberra.

Racing

Stakes are high as big guns fire up

Kyle Mackey-Laws - Lucky Lobster

Jon Tuxworth The match-up between Gai Waterhouse stable stars More Joyous and Pierro is mouth-watering on paper.

Basketball

Griffin proves point for Gunners

Sport. Launch of the SEABL season at Mt Ainslie. Jonathon Miller, of the Gunners and Lauren Jansen of the Capitals Academy. March 14th 2013 Photograph by Graham Tidy, The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth Camontae Griffin set to help Canberra Gunners earn respect after last year's ''embarrassing'' campaign.

Basketball

Caps mull life after Jackson

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Lauren Jackson in action at the AIS Arena against the West Coast Waves
The Canberra Times
15 February 2013
Photo: Jay Cronan

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Capitals will ramp up their search for a championship-quality centre after Lauren Jackson confirmed she won't suit up for the WNBL club next season.

Golf

Australian Open day four highlights

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Jon Tuxworth Leading Australian Katherine Hull-Kirk's recovery from the trees on the 18th capped a great tournament.

Golf

Shin wins after chips were down

Jiyai Shin.

Jon Tuxworth Most Australians were barracking for a Lydia Ko win at Royal Canberra yesterday, despite Jiyai Shin's love of meat pies, kangaroos and saying ''G'day mate''.

Ko v Shin in last-round shoot-out

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Jon Tuxworth IN MANY ways, Jiyai Shin will be the villain at Royal Canberra on Sunday, the only person who can prevent the Lydia Ko fairytale most crave.

Golf

Shin the 'villain' in Ko fairytale

SPORT - Jiyai Shin in action during the 3rd round of the Women's Australian Open Golf at Royal Canberra ,Yarralumla  Canberra.                                                                                                                                                                                    16th  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                   Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth IN MANY ways, Jiyai Shin will be the villain at Royal Canberra on Sunday, the only person who can prevent the Lydia Ko fairytale most crave.

Golf

Recari maintains focus in bid to reel in tearaway leaders

Beatriz Recari of Spain during  2012 Womens Australian Open Golf Day 1 at Royal Melbourne, 9th Febuary 2012.Photo Vince Caligiuri ,The Age

Jon Tuxworth Beatriz Recari's peers don't call her ''Ironwoman'' for no reason.

Golf

Ko and Shin share Open lead

Lydia Ko of NZ in action during the 2nd round in the Australian Women's Open.

Jon Tuxworth Teenage golf sensation Lydia Ko has backed up her round one heroics to join Jiyai Shin in a share of the Australian Open lead this afternoon at Royal Canberra.

Basketball

Academy targets finals with big weapons

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Capitals Academy is confident they can win 'big' this season.

Golf

World no.8 takes the lead at Australian Open

SPORT - Jiyai Shin of Korea in action during her 2nd round in the Australian Women's Open at Royal Canberra, Yarralumla     15th  February  2013.                                                                                                                                                                   Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times.

Jon Tuxworth World no.8 Jiyai Shin has taken the outright Women's Australian Open lead after getting her second round off to a strong start at Royal Canberra this morning.