Hodges ready to fire
SHARKS coach Ricky Stuart is hoping classy Brisbane centre Justin Hodges takes time repaying a debt he believes he owes teammates following his seven week stint on the sidelines. more
Cadel's race of truth
Cadel Evans faces a huge test of his renowned time trialling prowess in tomorrow%u2019s %u201Crace of truth%u201D as his Tour de France title bid hangs in the balance. more
Saints fill the gaps
CAIRNS Saints coach Mark Kennedy will use tomorrow's AFL Cairns clash against Souths to test the depth of his playing group with four of his best performers unavailable because of representative duties. more
Chillemi raises Cross Bar hopes
THE trophy cabinet of Tolga trainer Roy Chillemi has more cups than a bra factory but there is one notable omission from his collection. more
How dare you!
HYO Sik You pulled an Australia on Australia yesterday, scoring in the final minute as Korea salavaged a 2-2 draw in the third and final Test at Cairns Hockey Centre. more
Headbutts started brawl: Slater
BILLY Slater's contrary conduct charge was dropped last night after the Melbourne fullback sensationally claimed he was provoked by a barrage of headbutts from St George Illawarra winger Jason Nightingale. more
Critics miss the point
SOME of the criticism directed towards Joel
Bowden this week has been ridiculous. more
Stinger season returns
MELISSA Rippon still finds it difficult to describe her immediate feelings in the aftermath of Australia's fourth placing at the Athens Olympics. more
Talent just 11 years in the making
ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD Courtney Durham announced her arrival on the Cairns hockey scene in style with an eye-catching performance for a North Queensland representative side last Friday night. more
Hopkins retires on high
IF retiring defender Aaron Hopkins has played his final game for Australia then he will leave the international arena with no regrets. more
Is rugby league dying?
GREG Dowling has delivered a blunt message to rugby league officials across Australia - fix the game or watch it die. more
Kookas aim for sweep
KOOKABURRAS goalkeeper Stephen Lambert is keen to help his side build on the momentum created in the first two Tests when the world champions take on Korea at the Cairns Hockey Centre today. more
Last rites
Rugby league is in a sorry state and nothing illustrates that more than the crowd figures we've been seeing this season. more
Bichel out to deliver again
Evergreen Queensland Bulls fast bowler Andy Bichel is looking to use Cairns as a springboard into a big season for both himself and his team. more
ST GEORGE Illawarra coach Nathan Brown launched an extraordinary attack on Melbourne yesterday, saying he wished Jason Nightingale had headbutted Billy Slater harder during their spiteful clash. more
Talent just 11 years in the making
ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD Courtney Durham announced her arrival on the Cairns hockey scene in style with an eye-catching performance for a North Queensland representative side last Friday night. more
Peninsula shines
THE Peninsula boys' and girls' hockey teams have made impressive starts to the 12-years- and-under state hockey championships in Cairns. more
Young Marlins sink Stingers
THE Northern Marlins' forwards took the sting out of the South East Stingers before the backs injected the venom into yesterday's 22-8 rugby league victory. more
Teens take to elite sides
CAIRNS basketballers continue to make their mark on the elite game, with several Far Northern teens to take part in the national titles during the school holidays. more
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