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Report: Signs point to Tiger Woods' return at Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill

More signs are pointing to Tiger Woods' return to golf in two weeks, at the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando, according to a...

12 March, 2010 - 3:49am

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Jury finds defendant Willie Clark guilty of killing Darrent Williams

A jury has found defendant Willie Clark guilty of murder in death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.

12 March, 2010 - 6:06am

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Hoyas stun Orange in Big East tournament

Chris Wright scored 27 points and No. 22 Georgetown sailed past No. 3 Syracuse with an impressive second-half surge, beating the top-seeded...

12 March, 2010 - 6:23am

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Merlin Olsen, Pro Football Hall of Fame lineman, dies at 69

Merlin Olsen, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman who was part of the Los Angeles Rams' famed "Fearsome Foursome" of the 1960s, has...

12 March, 2010 - 6:13am

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Jose Reyes of New York Mets told to rest, out at least two weeks

Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has been told to rest and refrain from athletic activity until his thyroid levels normalize.

12 March, 2010 - 6:27am

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Minnesota Vikings readying for LaDainian Tomlinson visit

LaDainian Tomlinson is coming to Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he'd be a good fit.

12 March, 2010 - 3:14am

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Bill Guerin of Pittsburgh Penguins: Hits to head should result in suspensions -- including Matt Cooke

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bill Guerin says the NHL must outlaw hits to the head.

12 March, 2010 - 4:59am

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Ravens re-sign Mason, add to robust WR corps

After twice reaching outside the organization to enhance their wide receiving corps, the Baltimore Ravens secured one of their own Wednesday...

12 March, 2010 - 1:38am

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Tim Tebow has below-average Wonderlic score, report says

While former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow wowed evaluators with his on-field performance at the NFL combine last month, Tebow scored a 22 out of...

12 March, 2010 - 3:52am

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Oregon Ducks QB Jeremiah Masoli facing charge for burglary

Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli faces a burglary charge in connection with a theft at a campus fraternity house in late January.

12 March, 2010 - 4:56am

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Report: Ben Roethlisberger denies to police having sexual intercourse with accuser

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger told police in Milledgeville, Ga., no sexual intercourse took place between himself and his...

12 March, 2010 - 2:31am

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Cleveland Cavaliers eye Friday LeBron James return, wait on Antawn Jamison

LeBron James will return to the Cavaliers lineup on Friday, while Antawn Jamison is a game-time decision.

12 March, 2010 - 1:03am

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Torii Hunter says black Latino players are 'impostors'

Angels outfielder Torii Hunter said that black Latin players are impostors when it comes to the number of African-American players.

11 March, 2010 - 5:21pm

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No Terrell Owens in Cincy? Cincinnati Bengals add WR Antonio Bryant

Wide receiver Antonio Bryant has agreed to four-year deal with Cincinnati Bengals, his agent, Patrick Brougham, told ESPN NFL Insider Adam...

11 March, 2010 - 10:44am

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BBC Sport

Quake wakes NSW mid-north coast

An earthquake shook residents on the mid-north coast of New South Wales from their sleep this morning.

12 March, 2010 - 5:26am

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Rudd to meet premiers over health shake-up

The Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will this morning begin a round of meetings with state premiers to push his plan to overhaul the health system.

12 March, 2010 - 12:04am

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Major parties slammed in Fitzgerald's last speech

The former anti-corruption Royal Commissioner and judge, Tony Fitzgerald, has slammed Australia's two major political parties for creating what he...

11 March, 2010 - 11:27pm

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Death in custody 'not linked to racism'

Queensland's Corrective Services commissioner has rejected allegations that racism is to blame for the death in custody of an Aboriginal teenager.

11 March, 2010 - 5:24pm

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Safety switch no fix, electricians warn

Electrical specialists have warned the Government not to use safety switches to fix problems in houses fitted with foil insulation.

11 March, 2010 - 10:24pm

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Scientists urge water allocation reduction

More than 30 of the nation's top water scientists have united in an urgent plea to the Federal Government to reduce water allocations.

11 March, 2010 - 10:00pm

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Insulation bungle to hit budget bottom line

Wayne Swan admits fixing the failed home insulation program will be "expensive" and may result in cuts to other government schemes.

11 March, 2010 - 8:06am

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Mr Shuffles has keepers wrapped around his little trunk

Zoo staff were overwhelmed when they realised a baby elephant previously thought dead had been born alive.

11 March, 2010 - 7:00pm

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Show goes on despite soggy tutus

The Australian Ballet is attempting to salvage hundreds of items which were damaged in Melbourne's ferocious storms.

11 March, 2010 - 6:00pm

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Conman jailed after posing as spy

A Melbourne conman who pretended to be an ASIO agent to cheat a woman out of her life savings has been jailed for four and a half years.

11 March, 2010 - 5:26pm

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Chronic pain: Australia's 'shameful' situation

Healthcare professionals and industry call for chronic pain to be recognised as a disease, saying the condition is misunderstood.

11 March, 2010 - 4:22pm

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Miners drag market lower

The Australian share market has finished the day slightly lower, dragged down by mining stocks, with a spike in China's inflation sparking fears...

11 March, 2010 - 4:50pm

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'Undervalued' women take equal pay test case

Women who work in social and community sectors are arguing for pay equal to that of men with similar qualifications.

11 March, 2010 - 10:32am

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Teen denied bail over wheelchair bashing

A second teenager has been denied bail over the bashing of a wheelchair-bound Canadian tourist in Sydney on Tuesday night.

11 March, 2010 - 12:02pm

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Asylum boat intercepted

A boat carrying asylum seekers has been intercepted off the Northern Territory coast.

11 March, 2010 - 4:28pm

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