Jon Tuxworth

Jon Tuxworth

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

Dumovic won't be distracted

Sport: Canberra Gunners Basketball player Andrja Dumovic has been selected to play for the Australian Boomers squad. 16th of May 2013. Canberra Times Photograph by Katherine Griffiths

Jon Tuxworth Daniel Joyce has backed Gunners teammate Andrija Dumovic to stay focused after his shock Boomers call-up.

Basketball

Joyce has the coaching pedigree to help bring out the best in Opals

MERCURY SPORT-BASKETBALL  National basketball League NBL game between Wollongong Hawks and Gold Coast Blaze. Blaze players train at Wollongong Entertainment Centre prior to the game on Friday night. Blaze coach Brendan Joyce arrives for training  Thursday 13 November 2008  Pic by Andy Zakeli SPECIAL 84997

Jon Tuxworth Brendan Joyce is backed to succeed as the new Australian Opals coach.

Rugby league

Teka optimistic on Johnson prospects

24 June 2012. Sport  Journalist Lee Gaskin.  Canberra Times Photo by Jeffrey Chan. Tuggeranong player Carl Johnson celebrates after kicking the winning points during the match at Greenway Enclosed Oval.

Jon Tuxworth Tuggeranong halfback Carl Johnson is capable of returning to the Canberra Raiders, skipper says.

Union

Noriega jnr follows in dad's footsteps

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 The Brumbies Patricio Noriega tackled by Waratah players in the game at the Bruce Stadium in Canberra.

Jon Tuxworth As players they are vastly different but Gungahlin forward Pato Noriega and his famous father share one trait.

Basketball

Academy facing tough games

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Jon Tuxworth In the WNBL, Tessa Lavey is happy to be the apprentice and let Nicole Hunt be the master.

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

Hunt sees team role despite Hurst return

October 27, 2009. sport  Canberra Times photo  GARY SCHAFER. Canberra Capitals Nat Hurst in action at training at Belconnen. SPECIAL 1

Jon Tuxworth Nicole Hunt is resigned to losing her starting point guard spot to star signing Nat Hurst next WNBL season.

Basketball

Bibby pushes WNBL to get better deal

Jon Tuxworth Jess Bibby believes the WNBL should be treated as Basketball Australia's ''flagship program''.

Basketball

Gunners shot down in thriller

Cameron Barnes is the new head coach of the Canberra Gunners after the resignation of Matthew Glasson.

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Gunners’ recent struggles at home continued after losing 82-79 to Dandenong on Saturday night.

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.

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

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Ian Warden Gang Gang, Canberra Times, 6th February 2013.

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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.

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Basketball

No room left for Cannons to fire again

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Jon Tuxworth No chance of a Canberra Cannons revival if Townsville falls out of NBL.

Basketball

Academy targets finals with big weapons

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

Basketball

WNBL fixture slash fears

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Jess Bibby speaks to media at the first Capital's training after the New Year break.
2 Jan 2013
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Jon Tuxworth Basketball ACT urges officials to think before slashing WNBL schedule from 24 to 16 games a season.

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.

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.