Sunday Age, Sports News, February 12, 2006
Horse Racing
Melbourne jockey Craig Newitt
yesterday took a big step in winning back lost fans in the racing industry.
Newitt, who resumed riding in November after an 18-month suspension for lying to stewards, rode Lee Freedman's talented mare Perfect Promise in the group 1 Orr Stakes at Caulfield.
Newitt described the victory as "the biggest thrill of his career".
AFL
Essendon star James Hird will not play another game until Round One of the AFL season after an impressive display in his side's
practice match yesterday.
Meanwhile, the Bombers have rallied around premiership player Adam Ramanauskas who has been diagnosed with cancer for a third
time.
Melbourne skipper David Neitz
believes his side is set for a more consistent season.
Geelong's hottest young stars, Gary and Nathan Ablett, sizzled in an intra-club practice match yesterday.
Waverly Park will be used for a game of football for the first time in almost a decade when the Hawks have a practice match there this week.
Cricket
Australia's cricketers face a testing time if they are beaten in the one-day series final by Sri Lanka in Sydney, coach John Buchanan warned.
The Aussies need to beat the visitors at the SCG today if they are to keep the three-match finals alive.
Former Victorian wicket-keeper Darren Berry has a few issues with the Allan Border medal, including the hosts.
Spin-king Shane Warne blasted 105 not out in grade cricket.
Golf
Burly American Kevin Stadler holds a two-shot lead heading into the final round of the Johnnie Walker Classic in Perth.
Others in contention include Australian Richard Green, K. J. Choi from South Korea and hometown hero Nick O'Hern.
Commonwealth Games
Cyclist Ben Kersten is keen to add to his collection of medals at next month's Games, but he's out to enjoy the event.
Weightlifter Deborah Lovely talks about her sport and prospects on the eve of the big competition.
Winter Olympics
A colour spread of the Turin Winter Olympics opening ceremony where fire, ice and all things nice combined to stun crowds.
Australia's first Winter Olympics gold medalist, Steven Bradbury, believes this year's Australian team is more than just a novelty act.
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