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Scrap to start at halfback is still on at Souths, says Maguire

3:00 AM | SOUTH SYDNEY coach Michael Maguire says the battle for the halfback spot to start the premiership is not over yet, despite Adam Reynolds having been named there for Saturday night's trial game against the Warriors at Coffs Harbour.

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Numero uno: Mortimer at fullback for Dogs clash

3:00 AM | DANIEL MORTIMER has been named at fullback for Sydney Roosters in their opening trial game against Canterbury at Belmore Sports Ground on Sunday but that is just the first of a number of positions he is likely to be seen in during the upcoming season.

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NRL won't budge in scheduling drama

3:00 AM | CHANNEL NINE is considering showing a delayed telecast of the one-day international between Australia and Sri Lanka on March 2 due to the scheduling clash with round one of the NRL.

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Centre of attention: Scott tipped to fill Gasnier's big shoes

3:00 AM | Australian back-rower Beau Scott is the front-runner to fill the right centre position vacated by Mark Gasnier at St George Illawarra.

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Blair blows in from the Storm to make an impression in eye of Tigers captain

3:00 AM | WESTS TIGERS recruit Adam Blair is impressing his new teammates with his work ethic and maturity, according to Benji Marshall.

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Saints stick with Nick

3:00 AM | Nick Riewoldt will captain St Kilda again this season after receiving the overwhelming support of his teammates and coaches.

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World leader Tseng sets sights on more power

3:00 AM | For Yani Tseng, it's going to be hard to top 2011.

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T20 may win Cricket Australia a $100m deal

3:00 AM | Cricket Australia's Twenty20 revolution could deliver $100 million in next TV rights deal.

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Separating Crameri from the chaff

3:00 AM | Essendon's Stewart Crameri still has much to learn, writes Emma Quayle.

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It's a tall order for Kangaroos

3:00 AM | A multitude of tall forward options is set to ease the burden on Drew Petrie.

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AFL scrutinises coach contracts

3:00 AM | Andrew Demetriou behind move to regulate the annual coaching merry-go-round.

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Younger Hussey shows grey matters in pursuit of Test wish

3:00 AM | DAVID HUSSEY'S temples are tinged with grey but the veteran batsman has not given up on his dream of playing in the next World Cup, nor even of making a late entrance to Test cricket.

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Serious cash for new Big Bash deal

3:00 AM | THE raging success of Cricket Australia's Twenty20 revolution this summer could deliver the game a $100 million windfall for its next TV rights deal and change the way fans across the country watch the Big Bash League.

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Hussey still chasing a baggy green

3:00 AM | Veteran batsman has not given up on his dream of playing in the next World Cup.

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Guts needed to tame greens: Webb

3:00 AM | Famously quick Royal Melbourne greens intimidating to anyone, says top golfer.

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Dark days to spur Blues success, says Kernahan

3:00 AM | Carlton prepares to begin the season as a legitimate premiership threat.

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Asia again a Test too far for pitiful England

3:00 AM | England must quickly reassess after being smashed by Pakistan.

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Waratahs to turn up excitement without kicking out game plan

3:00 AM | THE call to be more extravagant has come from above, but don't expect the Waratahs to suddenly become the great entertainers of this year's Super Rugby tournament. Their game plan will continue to involve kicking away possession, but according to Waratahs officials it will be used as an attacking ploy rather than a defensive option.

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Pakistan pounding leaves Strauss seeking answers

3:00 AM | When England lost the first Test to Pakistan, Australian coach Mickey Arthur observed that the English were still in their winter woollies. But since then Misbah-ul-Haq's team has stripped away England's armour and found that the world's No.1 Test nation was wearing no clothes.

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New season, new outlook: Alexander backs young Brumbies to shake off underdog tag and silence team's critics

3:00 AM | WHILE the Brumbies' mass player clean-out has many writing off the chances of the ACT franchise this season, prop Ben Alexander believes the side is better off than at the same time last year.

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