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NL batting leader Carlos Gonzalez had three hits and two RBIs to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 6-2 win Saturday over the reeling NL West-leading San Diego Padres, whose nine-game losing streak is their longest since 2003.

Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka is reluctant to rush back injured stars Alex Brosque and Terry McFlynn as the reigning champions try to recover from their slow start.

Jacksonville State quarterback Coty Blanchard completed a 2-point conversion pass to Calvin Middleton in double overtime as the Gamecocks pulled off a stunning 49-48 victory over Mississippi on Saturday.

Can Carlton break down Sydney in the second week of consecutive road trips?

Samantha Stosur says missing the Commonwealth Games is a no-brainer, as she eyes one of the rarest feats in women's tennis.

Andy Dalton ran for two touchdowns and threw for another score to make up for his two interceptions and No. 6 TCU opened the season with a 30-21 victory over No. 24 Oregon State on Saturday night.

Mark Schwarzer is still seething over Fulham's decision to block his dream move to English Premier League heavyweight Arsenal.

Fremantle has breathed a huge sigh of relief after scans cleared ruckman Aaron Sandilands of any serious damage to his knee, freeing him for Friday night's AFL semi-final against Geelong.

Cricket's corruption crisis has deepened, after a team-mate of the suspended Pakistani players reportedly claimed "almost every match" they played was affected by fixing.

Midfielder Ryan Griffen says the Western Bulldogs "still believe" despite their embarrassing 62-point loss to Collingwood in Saturday night's AFL qualifying final.

Speedway Motorsports Inc. owner Bruton Smith isn't a fan of NASCAR's insistence on ending the season in South Florida.

A day after Floyd Mayweather Jr. used a video sharing web site to go on an extended rant filled with profanity, racist and homophobic statements aimed at Manny Pacquiao, he apologized.

Fremantle breathed a huge sigh of relief after scans cleared ruckman Aaron Sandilands of serious knee damage, freeing him for Friday night's semi-final against Geelong.

ROGER Federer was happy to see the spotlight shine on a lesser  known rival after reaching the US Open fourth round for the 10th straight year today.

Roger Federer was happy to see the spotlight shining elsewhere after mastering brutal winds and a flaky opponent to reach the US Open fourth round for the 10th straight year.

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki will play former champion Maria Sharapova in the fourth round of the US Open after both scored runaway straight-set victories.

VETERAN St Kilda defender Steven Baker may endure the same heartbreak story as club warrior Max Hudghton last season.

Pakistan batsman Yasir Hameed has denied reports in which he was said to have told an undercover journalist that his teammates were corrupt and had constantly fixed games.

MELBOURNE Rebels marquee signing Danny Cipriani is training in the US with Colorado Rapids soccer team amid continuing speculation over his plans.

UPDATE 10.02am: A Pakistan cricketer accused teammates of fixing 'almost every match', according to new claims in a British newspaper today .

Mark Kavanagh concedes he did not expect his Melbourne Cup winner Shocking to treat his rivals with such contempt in winning Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington.

CRICKET Cricket Australia will strengthen anti-corruption measures as probe sought into Australia's controversial Twenty20 clash against Pakistan at the MCG last summer.

NICK D'Arcy has been caught up in a drug testing bungle that has cast a cloud over Australian swimming.

ISMA'IL Muhammad's luggage will be a little bit bulkier on his flight back to America after he claimed another trophy last night.

FRESHWATER Journey has emerged as the star local galloper on the new Geelong Synthetic track.

BLACKSMITH and part time trainer Tony Alder has resurrected the racing career of grey mare You Little Pearler, much to the delight of her band of Geelong owners.

HARNESS racing fans will be treated to a fantastic evening at Beckley Park tonight.

FORMER classy galloper Purrealist has been given every opportunity to become a successful stallion.