Sports News

Australia need 239 to win one-day series (AAP)
Spinner Nathan Hauritz led a strong performance from Australia's attack to dismiss NZ for a modest total of 238 in the 4th one-day international in Auckland.

Flores the icing on Adelaide Utd's cake (AAP)
Clinical Argentine Marcos Flores is the icing on the meticulously prepared cake of Adelaide United's 2010 Asian Champions League campaign.

Wollongong coach demands more from team (AAP)
Wollongong coach Gordie McLeod admits his team will falter if they rely too heavily on scoring machine Cameron Tragardh in the NBL grand final series.

Ravens boost receiving corps with two-year Mason deal (Reuters)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 10 (Reuters) - The Baltimore Ravens have reinforced their commitment to a strong passing game for next season by agreeing a new two-year deal with wide receiver Derrick Mason.

Rich hurt in head clash at training (AAP)
Brisbane Lions midfielder Daniel Rich suffered a severe head knock at training last night and had to have 22 stitches.

Aussies chasing 239 (ABC)
New Zealand set Australia a victory target of 239 in the fourth match of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series at Eden Park in Auckland this afternoon.

Australia's Verbeek promises quick decision on future (Reuters)
MELBOURNE, March 11 (Reuters) - Australia soccer coach Pim Verbeek insisted on Thursday he would make a decision on his future soon, amid local media reports he is to quit after the World Cup finals in South Africa.

Corinthians snatch late draw, Flamengo win 3-1 away (Reuters)
BUENOS AIRES, March 10 (Reuters) - Substitute Dentinho scored an 86th minute equaliser as Corinthians, looking to win the Libertadores Cup for the first time in their centenary year, drew 1-1 away to Independiente Medellin on Wednesday.

No excuse for failure: Ford's top driver (AAP)
Ford's new No.1 man Mark Winterbottom says there are no excuses for failure after his best ever start in his quest for a maiden V8 Supercar championship.

Halangahu sticking with the Tahs (ABC)
New South Wales fly half Daniel Halangahu has inked a new two-year deal that will keep him at the Waratahs until the end of the 2012 season.