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Talek Harris

Watney holds off Tiger to win in Malaysia
Article
/ 28 October 2012

Watney holds off Tiger to win in Malaysia

Nick Watney shot an electrifying 61 to win Malaysia’s CIMB Classic and hold off charges by Tiger Woods and defending champion Bo Van Pelt on Sunday.

By Talek Harris
Hamilton: Dad’s words stopped me quitting F1
Article
/ 19 September 2012

Hamilton: Dad’s words stopped me quitting F1

Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has revealed how his father’s advice to "never give up" stopped him from quitting during the dark days in his career.

By Talek Harris
Schwartzel, Oosthuizen make positive Masters starts
Article
/ 12 April 2012

Schwartzel, Oosthuizen make positive Masters starts

Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel have eased into the Malaysian Masters on a high, despite Ooshuizen’s Masters loss to Bubba Watson.

By Talek Harris
Ferrari’s Alonso storms to victory in Malaysia rain
Article
/ 25 March 2012

Ferrari’s Alonso storms to victory in Malaysia rain

Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso has claimed his first victory in eight months in thrilling style at the rain-interrupted Malaysian Grand Prix.

By Talek Harris
Djokovic, Murray on top form at Australia Open
Article
/ 19 January 2012

Djokovic, Murray on top form at Australia Open

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray hit top gear on Thursday as Petra Kvitova was the only top seed to encounter difficulties at the Australian Open.

By Talek Harris
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/ 17 January 2012

Djokovic begins triple title quest

Novak Djokovic has begun his quest for a third straight Major title at the Australian Open, beating Paolo Lorenzi 6-2, 6-0, 6-0.

By Talek Harris
Blatter takes a swipe at banned Asian football chief
Article
/ 24 November 2011

Blatter takes a swipe at banned Asian football chief

Sepp Blatter has taken a barely concealed swipe at banned Asian football chief Mohamed bin Hammam in a fiery performance at the region’s awards night.

By Talek Harris
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/ 14 November 2011

Fernandez-Castano wins Singapore Open play-off

Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano has won the Singapore Open play-off, leaving the likes of Phil Mickelson, Retief Goosen and Louis Oosthuizen in his wake.

By Talek Harris
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/ 4 November 2011

Thorpedo gets first-swim jitters out of the way

Ian Thorpe has said he was glad he made a successful return to international swimming in Singapore after a five-year retirement period.

By Talek Harris
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/ 31 October 2011

India’s first Formula One hits top speed

India is known for a love of sports and an inability to organise them but that perception shifted this weekend with a successful Grand Prix.

By Talek Harris
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Article
/ 29 September 2011

‘Ballgate’ lands England coaches in trouble

England has suspended two coaches for this weekend’s World Cup game for illegally swapping balls used for conversions by Jonny Wilkinson.

By Talek Harris
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/ 25 September 2011

Samoa win clash of the Pacific heavyweights

Samoa won the battle of the Pacific juggernauts with a 27-7 victory over Fiji which kept alive their bid for the World Cup quarterfinals on Sunday.

By Talek Harris
All Blacks annihilate Japan
Article
/ 16 September 2011

All Blacks annihilate Japan

New Zealand has pummelled Japan 83-7 on Friday in an embarrassingly one-sided game at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

By Talek Harris
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/ 10 September 2011

Fiji slip through Namibia’s fingers

Fiji survived an unexpectedly stiff challenge from Namibia in a pulsating World Cup game that briefly threatened one of the tournament’s great upsets.

By Talek Harris
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/ 25 July 2011

Cielo gets thumbs-down after World Championship win

Brazilian swimmer Cesar Cielo was given a thumbs-down from a fellow athlete after a controversial victory at the World Championships.

By Talek Harris
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/ 23 June 2011

Asia: Every match-fixer’s dream destination

Asian players are easy prey for match-fixers, who are now so rampant they are believed to operate in nearly every Asian football league.

By Talek Harris
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/ 27 January 2011

Djokovic strips Federer of last Slam title

Novak Djokovic sensationally knocked Roger Federer out of the Australian Open semifinals on Thursday.

By Talek Harris
Federer, Djokovic set up semifinal face-off
Article
/ 25 January 2011

Federer, Djokovic set up semifinal face-off

Defending champion Roger Federer demolished fellow Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka to reach his eighth straight Australian Open semifinal on Tuesday.

By Talek Harris
Nadal storms into Aussie Open quarters
Article
/ 24 January 2011

Nadal storms into Aussie Open quarters

Rafael Nadal stormed past Croatia’s Marin Cilic into the Australian Open quarterfinals on Monday in his bid to unite the Grand Slam title.

By Talek Harris
Record win for Federer as Henin crashes
Article
/ 21 January 2011

Record win for Federer as Henin crashes

Defending champion Roger Federer enjoyed a record 57th win at the Australian Open on Friday as former winner Justine Henin was defeated.

By Talek Harris
Rampant Rafa, Clijsters on course
Article
/ 20 January 2011

Rampant Rafa, Clijsters on course

Rafael Nadal brushed off qualifier Ryan Sweeting on Thursday as women’s favourite Kim Clijsters also sped into the Australian Open third round.

By Talek Harris
‘Lucky’ Federer survives five-set thriller
Article
/ 19 January 2011

‘Lucky’ Federer survives five-set thriller

Reigning champion Roger Federer was taken to five gripping sets by French nemesis Gilles Simon on Wednesday.

By Talek Harris
Brave Venus, Verdasco battle to Open wins
Article
/ 19 January 2011

Brave Venus, Verdasco battle to Open wins

Venus Williams battled through injury to reach the Australian Open third round on Wednesday as Fernando Verdasco survived a five-set thriller.

By Talek Harris
Nadal gifted win, Clijsters steamrolls Safina
Article
/ 18 January 2011

Nadal gifted win, Clijsters steamrolls Safina

Top seed Rafael Nadal was handed an easy win at the Australian Open on Tuesday, as Kim Clijsters humiliated Dinara Safina 6-0, 6-0.

By Talek Harris
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/ 12 January 2011

Resurgent Federer threatens ‘Rafa Slam’

A resurgent Roger Federer stands between Rafael Nadal and the "Rafa Slam" at the Australian Open.

By Talek Harris
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Article
/ 26 December 2010

Quake triggers Pacific tsunami on disaster anniversary

A 7,3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Sunday, triggering a small tsunami six years after giant waves killed 220 000.

By Talek Harris
BHP Billiton abandons Potash bid
Article
/ 15 November 2010

BHP Billiton abandons Potash bid

Mining giant BHP Billiton on Monday abandoned its $39-billion takeover bid for fertiliser-maker Potash Corporation.

By Talek Harris
Fragile Australian govt battles discord on day one
Article
/ 8 September 2010

Fragile Australian govt battles discord on day one

Australia’s newly elected Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, pledged to serve a full term after scraping back into power.

By Talek Harris
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/ 27 March 2010

From Beijing to Las Vegas, world to go dark for Earth Hour

Global landmarks from Sydney’s Opera House to the Forbidden City, to the glittering Las Vegas Strip, will be plunged into darkness on Saturday.

By Talek Harris
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Article
/ 18 March 2010

Australia tells China: World is watching Rio Tinto case

Australian PM Kevin Rudd on Thursday warned China that the "world will be watching" next week’s trial of a Rio Tinto mining executive.

By Talek Harris
End of an era for Australia as Lee quits Test cricket
Article
/ 24 February 2010

End of an era for Australia as Lee quits Test cricket

Brett Lee quit Test cricket on Wednesday after a run of injuries, the latest player to give up the long format of the game to prolong his career.

By Talek Harris

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