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Dave Boling: Seahawks defense earns anot...

Dave Boling: Seahawks defense earns another chance to achieve ‘limitless’ g...

The Seahawks defense has been a statistical marvel, leading the NFL in most of the important categories, already establishing itself as one of the best in recent seasons. But it’s all different come January, when the stage is bigger, lights are brighter, and such displays of excellence can lead... read more »

Vince Grella’s Melbourne Heart deb...

Vince Grella’s Melbourne Heart debut beckons, but the Socceroos can w...

VINCE Grella is confident he will prove his critics wrong, but the Socceroos’ World Cup qualifier against Jordan in March is the farthest thing from his mind. Grella, 33, had his first session with Melbourne Heart yesterday, but no date has been set for his A-League debut. After 11 fruitful... read more »

The best and worst A-League imports

The best and worst A-League imports

A-LEAGUE marquee players can be like the little girl with the curl. Like Alessandro Del Piero, when they’re good, they’re very, very good. When they’re bad, they’re horrid. Like Mario Jardel. The marquee player concept appeared a great idea when the league started in 2005.... read more »

Perth Glory go top of A-League after 2-0...

Perth Glory go top of A-League after 2-0 win over Melbourne Heart

A GOAL in either half propelled Perth Glory to a 2-0 win over Melbourne Heart and a share of top spot on the A-League ladder. Glory had the better of the chances at nib Stadium tonight with both goals coming from corners – Dean Heffernan grabbing the first and Billy Mehmet the second –... read more »

Police escort Ivory Coast players off the pitch in Dakar

Senegal banned from Nations Cup after riot

Senegal have been disqualified from the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations after a riot forced the abandonment of Saturday’s home tie with Ivory Coast. It is not yet clear whether the Confederation of... read more »