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Australia need 239 to win one-day series

Nathan Hauritz celebrates his wicket of Brendon McCullum. (Getty)

Spinner Nathan Hauritz led a strong performance from Australia's attack to dismiss NZ for a modest total of 238 in Auckland.

Live scores: Australia v New Zealand, Fourth ODI

Tour shocker: Pakistan bans players

Michael Slater: Clarke can't be captain

Ben Ross is taken from the field in a neck brace during round one 2009. (AAP - file)

Ross comeback on hold for Souths

South Sydney prop Ben Ross' comeback is on hold after a meeting with a specialist.

NRL opener: Dragons in disarray

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West Coast utility Patrick McGinnity. (SMG - file)

McGinnity makes his case for a call-up

West Coast utility Patrick McGinnity is looking to start this AFL season for all the right reasons.

New strip: Brisbane Lions unveil white clash jersey

The rookie: Skipper named to fill Hawks' ruck hole

Verbeek still silent on future plans

Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek says a final decision on his future has not yet been made.

Morale issues: Sydney FC coach wary of in-form Phoenix

ACL campaign: Flores the icing on Adelaide Utd's cake

Digby Ioane in action last season. (AAP - file)

Ioane no certainty for Reds return

Reds flyer Digby Ioane believes he may have to bide his time on the bench in his return to Super14 action.

Axe report: Referee Paul Marks sacked

Bench warmer: Lievremont drops Bastareaud

Mark Winterbottom in action in Bahrain. (AAP)

No excuse for failure: Ford's top driver

Ford's new No1 man Mark Winterbottom says there are no excuses for failure.

F1 icon: Lotus returns with world championship dreams

Schumacher call: Doubt is secret to success

Experts

Michael Slater

Not-so-private lifeHeadlining
Clarke
cannot be
Australia
captain.
Mark Cashman

Round fiveReds look for a milestone against the Force. Grant Thomas

Expansion conflictYou need to
pity those who
play by the
AFL's rules.
Daniel Garb

'Oar'some displayFinally, an
emerging star
who's worthy
of the hype.

Pakistan bans

Aussies on track against KiwisMarch 11, 2010: Australian batsmen are in a comfortable position to chase down New Zealand's revised...

NRL moves towards independent game

Aussie Gilmore named year's best

Gallen sticks with the Sharks

Gallen re-signs with Sharks

Gilmore receives top honor

Webb ready for Australian open

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Evans lies fifth at Tirreno-Adriatico

Australianstar Cadel Evans picked up a time bonus to lie fifth overall after the opening stage of Tirreno-Adriatico stage race in Italy. Ogilvy to show Aussies around Augusta

Masters debutants Marc Leishman and Michael Sim will benefit from Geoff Ogilvy's experience on a reconnaisance trip to Augusta National. Pacquiao primed for clash against Clottey

Manny Pacquiao, who is making his first defence of his WBO title, says he is confident he can maintain his speed and power.

TENNIS: Nadal to return to Queen'sRafael Nadal will return to Queen's this year after he was unable to defend his title at the grass-court tournament in 2009. LEAGUE: Bird will be brutal from start: RogersScott Prince says it will take time to gel but Mat Rogers believes new signing Greg Bird will be "brutal" from the first play in his debut for the Titans. GOLF: Davies in charge at Aussie golf OpenBritish golf star Laura Davies was anticipating a restless night's sleep after grabbing the outright lead in the Women's Australian Open at Commonwealth. LEAGUE: False dawns of past leave Eels waryParramatta skipper Nathan Cayless claims the lessons of campaigns past will ensure the Eels don't get caught up in an NRL premiership trophy hype. CRICKET: Vics well placed to host Shield finalVictoria are well placed to host the Sheffield Shield final after dominating Tasmania with the bat at the MCG and gaining good news from the north. LEAGUE: No axing threat for Broncos youngstersIvan Henjak's infants will be able to play without the threat of the axe if they stuff up against the Cowboys in Friday's NRL opener at Suncorp Stadium. CRICKET: Shield final clash likely in MelbourneQueensland will almost certainly contest the Sheffield Shield final in Melbourne after WA ripped through their fragile batting line-up at the Gabba. AFL: Bulldogs, Saints regain big namesRival captains Daniel Giansiracusa and Nick Riewoldt are among some big-name inclusions for the AFL NAB Cup final between the Western Bulldogs and St Kilda. UNION: Reds youngsters 'keen to stay'Dynamic back-rower Scott Higginbotham believes delays in re-signing key Reds Peter Hynes and Quade Cooper won't discourage off-contract Queenslanders staying. CRICKET: IPL to kick off in Mumbai on FridayThe third edition of the Indian Premier League buzzes into life on Friday with a clash between the Deccan Chargers and the Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai.

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