THE nine-year-old son of a spectator king-hit at a children's rugby match punched and hit the alleged attacker to try to get the strongly-built steel worker off his father.

A mother and her three young children fled to a neighbour's house after a balaclava-clad man invaded their home in Melbourne's east last night, police say.

Chelsea's Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba has signed a new three-year contract, the Premier League club said.

Celtic has ended a six-year wait for an away victory in Europe with a 2-0 defeat of Dinamo Moscow, sealing its place in the play-off round for the Champions League group stages.

Teens flee police on foot after pursuit through Melbourne streetsMelbourne Herald SunA POLICE pursuit through Melbourne's northern suburbs ended when the driver and two passengers jumped from the moving car. The bizarre chase occurred about ...and more »

Parramatta is set to parade Timana Tahu before the Eels faithful on Sunday, just days after the dual international was finally granted a release from his rugby union contract.

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp has reported a full year $US3.4 billion ($A4.03 billion) loss after it was hit by the downturn in advertising and impairment charges.

Coach Robbie Deans' late arrival in South Africa has not affected the Wallabies' preparations for their Tri-Nations clash with the Springboks, assistant coach Jim Williams said. Deans did not travel with the team to South Africa last Friday as he rushed to New Zealand to see his gravely ill father Tony, who died later that day.

Fast bowler Brett Lee insists he is ready to make a dramatic return from injury in the fourth Test as Australia looks to revive its Ashes campaign.

Cyclist Kemp talks up Tour of Geelong chancesGeelong AdvertiserONE rider relieved Leigh Howard's name is missing from the starting list in next week's Tour of Geelong is Queensland's David Kemp. ...and more »

Caretaker coach steps in at Geelong Soccer ClubGeelong AdvertiserGEELONG Soccer Club has appointed George Dimovski as its caretaker coach for the final five rounds of its troubled season. Dimovski was assistant coach ...

Geelong netballers in All StarsGeelong AdvertiserGEELONG netballers have enjoyed individual success in the inaugural season of the Victorian Netball League. Three local players were rewarded for their ...

Sharks miss Basketball Geelong finalsGeelong AdvertiserSHARKS Grey fell just short of keeping its slim Basketball Geelong division one finals hopes alive, going down to Try Boys Bears 56-50 on Tuesday night. ...

Boom Cats' VFL recruit firingGeelong AdvertiserGeelong confirmed last night Brad Ottens would again play in the VFL, provided he gets through the required training tomorrow. The Cats have enjoyed an ...

Lucky escape in South Geelong chemical blazeGeelong AdvertiserFOUR South Geelong factory workers are lucky to be alive after a chemical fire flashed through their Gravel Pits Rd shed early yesterday morning. ...and more »

Millions for Geelong and Torquay schoolsGeelong AdvertiserGEELONG and the Surf Coast are set to benefit from a multi-million dollar education cash splash. The State Government yesterday announced it would inject ...

Fox SportsWinning isn't everything, says BaileyThe AustralianIT is a response that cuts to the core of the tanking debate consuming the AFL, and further evidence that winning is not always the ultimate goal. ...AFL can end tanking by copying the NBA's draft systemThe RoarAFL boss backs Dees after lossThe AgeMore fuel for the tankersMelbourne Herald SunThe Australian -The Australian -The Australianall 81 news articles »

AFL's credibility tank runs dryThe AustralianTHE AFL, confident to smug in the belief that it is the superior winter code, is allowing the brand to be badly damaged. And it is doing it in a cavalier ...Mike Sheahan questions AFL boss's tanking stanceMelbourne Herald Sunall 4 news articles »

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Telegraph.co.uk'Terror cell' sent money to extremistsThe AustralianPOLICE believe members of an alleged Melbourne terror cell have been providing funding to the militant extremist group al-Shabaab in Somalia. ...Melbourne academic calls for engagement with Somali immigrantsHerald SunThe new face of terrorThe Australian'Calls for violence are too strong'The AustralianThe Australian -The Australian -The Australianall 278 news articles »