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Wimbledon at mercy of Williams sisters
DAVE JAMES 1:59pm Venus and Serena Williams clash in a fourth all-sister Wimbledon final on Saturday determined to prove that their domination of the event is not a backward step for the sport's future welfare.
Owen completes stunning Manchester United move
ALEC KENNEDY 1:44pm Michael Owen has joined English champions Manchester United on a two-year contract, the club announced here on Friday, in a remarkable turnaround for the injury-prone striker.
Coyne leaves Glory guessing
JUSTIN CHADWICK 1:54pm Perth Glory coach Dave Mitchell hopes to know by Monday whether the A-League club has been successful in luring Socceroos defender Chris Coyne.
Darchinyan, King of Pop to share ring
PETER MITCHELL 1:54pm Australian boxing champion Vic Darchinyan will share the ring with the late Michael Jackson at next week's world-title fight in the US.
Shooting victim truckie farewelled
SUSANNA DUNKERLEY 1:39pm Canberra grandfather Bob Knight, the innocent victim of a recent shoot-out in Sydney, has been remembered as "Bob the truckie", a regular on talkback radio.
Jackson fans told to stay away as tickets up for grabs
ROB WOOLLARD 12:49pm Fans heading to Los Angeles for Michael Jackson's memorial extravaganza were urged to stay away as organizers said tickets for the event would be allocated by an online lottery.
Honduras leaders 'won't reverse ousting'
12:54pm The Secretary General of the Organisation of American States, Jose Miguel Insulza, says the ousting of President Manuel Zelaya is a "military coup".
Sarah Palin resigns as Alaska governor
12:39pm In a surprise move, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin said she was stepping down and would not seek re-election, fueling swift speculation of a possible 2012 White House bid.
Africa refuses to act on Sudan war crimes warrant
GRIFFIN SHEA 12:29pm The African Union refused to act on an international war crimes warrant for Sudan's president, at a summit that also yielded a deal on the powers of a new regional Authority.
UN chief set for fresh talks with Myanmar leader
HERVE COUTURIER 12:19pm UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is to hold an unexpected second meeting with Myanmar's junta leader as he presses the regime to free the pro-democracy leader and allow him to see her.
Forget captaincy, Knights urges McVeigh
SAM LIENERT 12:04pm Essendon coach Matthew Knights says midfielder Mark McVeigh should forget about losing his chance to captain the AFL club and worry about playing some football.
Aussie may help boost Tour hopes
JUSTIN DAVIS 12:04pm Cadel Evans believes his team-mate Matthew Lloyd, could offer that tiny, extra advantage could make the difference between victory and a runner-up place.
Bikie in court over fatal airport brawl
11:49am A man charged over a fatal brawl at Sydney airport has briefly faced court.
NKorea test-fires two missiles: defence ministry
PARK CHAN-KYONG 2:04pm North Korea has test-fired two more missiles on the eve of American Independence Day celebrations, according to South Korea's defence ministry, further stoking tensions amid an international nuclear standoff.
Broncos find their grunt
WAYNE HEMING 11:49am Whether it was the return of the Tonie Carroll or Langi Setu's desire to answer his critics, Brisbane's pack had its grunt back against the Warriors.
Roosters 'don't regret releasing Soward'
IAN MCCULLOUGH 11:59am Sydney Roosters skipper Craig Fitzgibbon says the club are not kicking themselves about releasing Jamie Soward to St George Illawarra in 2007.
Queensland selectors to earn their money
WAYNE HEMING 11:19am After two of the quickest selection meetings in Origin history Queensland selectors will earn their money picking the side for the third game.
Air France jet turns around mid-flight
11:19am Air France says a flight has been forced to return to a Dominican Republic airport because of technical problems with its air conditioning.
NSW need Soward, says Sailor
IAN MCCULLOUGH 11:14am Wendell Sailor says Dragons Jamie Soward is the man NSW need if they have any chance of preventing a 3-0 State of Origin whitewash against Queensland.
SA Lib leader wants new vote despite win
12:49pm Embattled South Australian Opposition Leader Martin Hamilton-Smith has called for a second vote on the Liberal Party leadership despite winning a first ballot.
Thirteen hurt as French trains derails
11:04am Thirteen people have been injured, two seriously, when a train derailed near the southwestern French city of Limoges after hitting a trailer, police say.
N Korea test-fires two missiles: report
12:59pm North Korea has test-fired two more missiles, South Korea's defence ministry says.
UK cardinal, Palestinian nun beatified
10:29am The Vatican has opened the path to the beatification of 19th-century English cardinal John Henry Newman and Palestinian nun Maria Ghattas.
Tongue hopeful Furner will stick around
IAN MCCULLOUGH 10:14am Canberra skipper Alan Tongue says he is relishing working under coach David Furner and hopes he will stick around.
No more messing about for Carlton, Freo
JUSTIN CHADWICK 10:09am Carlton coach Brett Ratten and his Fremantle counterpart Mark Harvey both drew a line in the sand this week.
O'Keefe warns Swans to be wary of North
GREG BUCKLE 10:04am Sydney's bid for a seventh consecutive finals campaign is fading fast but midfielder Ryan O'Keefe hasn't given up hope.
Jennings threat a worry for Eels
STEVE JANCETIC 9:54am Penrith centre Michael Jennings looms as the main obstacle for an Eels side buoyed by last week's win over Brisbane.
Access to swine flu vaccine a 'critical question': WHO
9:49am Universal access to a swine flu vaccine remains a "critical question," the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday.
Stewart on pole after rain
9:49am Points leader Tony Stewart was awarded the pole for Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway.
Pampling eyes British Open exemption
ANDREW BOTH 12:34pm Rod Pampling has plenty to play for at the AT&T National, including a late exemption into the British Open.
