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Winning streak over: Adelaide v Heart

A resurgent Adelaide United has crushed Melbourne Heart 3-1 at AAMI Park, putting an end to Heart’s five game winning streak. Match report from Paddy Naughtin.

The year in sport

As the year draws to an end, Farhan Shah gives us a run-down of the sporting highlights of 2011 and casts his eyes to 2012.

NBA season preview

After an off-season filled with lockout drama, the NBA is finally set to return on Monday. Liam Quinn breaks down some of the major talking points heading into the new season.

A Melbourne derby: Heart v Victory

No love will be lost between Heart and Victory when the two sides meet tonight in the fifth Melbourne derby. Paddy Naughtin previews the A-League clash.

No Broich, no Roar

Brisbane Roar’s last three losses in a row are causing fans to question their premiership chances without injured playmaker Thomas Broich, says Grant Roberts.

Script it like Beckham

Exhibition games can often underwhelm football fans, and last night’s contest between Melbourne Victory and LA Galaxy was certainly no exception, says Erdem Koc.

Werribee Racecourse Track Work

upstart checked out a few of the horses set to run in today’s ‘race that stops a nation’ at Werribee racecourse last week.

Spring Racing Preview: Derby Day 2011

Our racing guru Ben Asgari chats to legendary jockey Damien Oliver and respected trainer Troy Corstens ahead of tomorrow’s Derby Day. He also provides Ben Waterworth with his tips for the big day.

Motorsport: A double-edged sword

In the wake of two terrible tragedies in motorsport, Joel Peterson reflects on the careers and deaths of Dan Wheldon and Marco Simoncelli.

Spring Racing Preview: Cox Plate 2011

Horse Racing purists and punters are licking their lips at the awesome field assembled for the 2011 Cox Plate. Ben Waterworth and Ben Asgari preview the legendary race, plus the other big races that will be taking place at Moonee Valley on Saturday.

Can All Blacks bury their RWC demons?

New Zealand and France will face off in the final of the Rugby World Cup this Sunday. Ben Waterworth says while the French will be challenging, the All Blacks will prove too strong.

‘Stupidity and greed’: the NBA lockout

The upcoming NBA season is in serious jeopardy, as the current lockout has led to the cancellation of the opening two weeks of games. Liam Quinn spoke to veteran sportswriter Chris Sheridan to get his views on the issue.

The tedium of trade week

With every rumour and half truth being reported, Jonathan Wilkinson wonders if AFL trade week is simply a waste of time.

Sebastian Vettel does it again

With Sebastian Vettel securing yet another Formula One championship, Joel Peterson looks at how he stacks up against the great drivers in history.

Spring Racing Preview: Caulfield Cup 2011

December Draw is set to start as the shortest-priced Caulfield Cup favourite in 45 years. Ben Waterworth and Ben Asgari preview the $2.5 million Group 1 feature, plus the other big races that will be taking place on one of the biggest days on Melbourne’s Spring Racing calendar.

Tribute to Al Davis

Al Davis wasn’t just an icon of American football, but an icon of the entire sporting world, says Liam Quinn.

From the grandstand: News service now crucial

Ben Waterworth recently returned home from working for the Rugby News Service at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. After his experience at the tournament, he believes the news service at major sporting events is crucial to its success.