Talkin Sport

Boys will Be Boys again and again and again..

Nothing new here..Another bar brawl another footy player..another in house investigation..

No comment.. Where's my passport..

Last train to France !!

The mass exodus of players going to Europe to play sport is no new thing !!

Leave the Shark alone..

What do you think of these narks having a go at Greg Norman..When did they ever lead in a Major ??

Raiders vs Titans

Raiders vs Titans

Saturday July 26, Canberra Stadium. Match start: 05:30pm Referee: Tony De Las Heras

Raiders: 1. David Milne, 2. Colin Best, 3. Marshall Chalk, 4. Joel Monaghan, 5. Adrian Purtell, 6. Terry Campese, 7. Marc Herbert, 8. Troy Thompson, 9. Ryan Hinchcliffe, 10. Dane Tilse, 11. Glen Turner, 12. Joe Picker, 13. Alan Tongue. Interchange: 14. Ben Jones, 15. Trevor Thurling, 16. Scott Logan, 17. Neville Costigan, 18. Glen Buttriss. (1 to be omitted).

Titans: 1. Preston Campbell, 2. Jordan Rapana, 3. Gavin Cooper, 4. Brett Delaney, 5. Jordan Atkins, 6. Ashley Harrison, 7. Brad Davis, 8. Michael Henderson, 9. Nathan Friend, 10. Michael Hodgson, 11. Anthony Laffranchi, 12. Daniel Conn, 13. Josh Graham. Interchange: 14. James Stosic, 15. Will Mathews, 16. Luke Swain, 17. Luke O'Dwyer, 18. Matthew Cross. (1 to be omitted).

Tour de France Stage Sixteen

Cyril Dessel Takes Alpine Stage while Frank Schleck Retains Yellow Jersey

Cyril Dessel captured his first stage victory at the Tour de France on Tuesday as the Frenchman outsprinted a small group of riders to take the 97.6-mile Stage 16 trek from Cueno, Italy to Jausiers in 4 hours, 31 minutes, 27 seconds.

While Dessel captured the day the Tour de France overall leader remains Frank Schleck who finished 1 minute, 28 seconds behind the Frenchman to retain his Yellow Jersey. Schleck is holding seven second advantage over Bernhard Kohl and an 8 second lead over Cadel Evans.

Bodybuilder sanctioned for two years for second cannabis offence

The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) today acknowledged the decision of the International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA) to impose a two year sanction on bodybuilder, Mr Storm De Smeth.

Mr De Smeth tested positive to presence of cannabis in an in-competition sample collected by ASADA at the National Natural Physique Titles held in Canberra on 27 October 2007.

He had previously tested positive to the presence of cannabis in a sample collected by ASADA in October 2005 and received a warning and a fine.

Eels vs Cowboys

Eels vs Cowboys

Friday July 25, Parramatta Stadium. Match start: 07:35pm Referee: Steve Lyons

Eels: 1. Jarryd Hayne, 2. Joel Reddy, 3. Krisnan Inu, 4. Taulima Tautai, 5. Tony Williams, 6. Kris Keating, 7. Brett Finch, 8. Nathan Cayless, 9. Matthew Keating, 10. Fuifui Moimoi, 11. Nathan Hindmarsh, 12. Daniel Wagon, 13. Chad Robinson Interchange: 14. Mark Riddell, 15. Josh Cordoba, 16. Joe Galuvao, 17. Todd Lowrie, 20. Broderick Wright. (1 to be omitted).

Cowboys: 1. Mark Henry, 2. Ty Williams, 3. Ben Farrar, 4. Ben Harris, 5. John Williams, 6. Sione Faumuina, 7. Travis Burns, 8. Carl Webb, 9. Aaron Payne, 10. Shane Tronc, 11. Luke Harlen, 12. Dayne Weston, 13. Steven Southern. Interchange: 14. Jackson Nicolau, 15. George Gatis, 16. Ben Vaeau, 17. Ray Cashmere.

Broncos vs Sharks

Broncos vs Sharks

Friday July 25, Suncorp Stadium. Match start: 07:35pm Referee: Shayne Hayne

Broncos: 1. Karmichael Hunt, 2. Denan Kemp, 3. Darius Boyd, 4. Justin Hodges, 5. Kaine Manihera, 6. Darren Lockyer, 7. Peter Wallace, 8. Ben Hannant, 9. Michael Ennis, 10. Joel Clinton, 11. Corey Parker, 12. Sam Thaiday, 13. Tonie Carroll. Interchange: 14. Ashton Sims, 15. Greg Eastwood, 16. Nick Kenny, 17. David Stagg.

Sharks: 1. Brett Kearney, 2. Misi Taulapapa, 3. Ben Pomeroy, 4. David Simmons, 5. Luke Covell, 6. Brett Seymour, 7. Brett Kimmorley, 8. Ben Ross, 9. Isaac De Gois, 10. Luke Douglas, 11. Grant Millington, 12. Fraser Anderson, 13. Paul Gallen. Interchange: 14. Danny Nutley, 15. Kade Snowden, 16. Adam Peek, 17. Terence Seu Seu, 19. Blake Green. (1 to be omitted).

Welterweight Boxing World Title

Champion Miguel Cotto vs. Challenger Antonio Margarito

Undefeated superstar Miguel Cotto defends his WBA welterweight boxing world title in his toughest career fight so far when he faces two-time world champion Antonio Margarito on Main Event Television LIVE this coming weekend on Sunday 27 July 2008 from 11:00am AEST.

This important boxing match, considered to be a possible 'fight of the year', is simply titled "The Battle" and will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, USA.

Michelin Become Official Tyre Supplier to A1GP

Michelin is to become the exclusive tyre partner to A1GP World Cup of Motorsport starting with the 2008/09 season. The French company which has a vast motorsport heritage has signed a three year deal to provide tyres for the new A1GP Powered by Ferrari car.

Michelin tyre technicians have been working hard with the A1GP technical personnel to provide the best possible rubber for the series. Since the Powered by Ferrari car had its first run in Fiorano in late May it has been using the company's tyres and has clocked up over 4,000 kilometres on tracks in Italy and Spain. Michelin know what is required to make the best motorsport race tyre with a special world championship formula like A1.

Feedback from testing, during which A1GP has been able to tap into the vast experience of Andrea Bertolini, Patrick Friesacher and Current Ferrari Formula One official Test Driver Marc Gene has been very positive. All drivers commented on the tyres' consistency and that they were able to feel the difference between the various sets.