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Editors Blog 1

2 Meet The Team

3 & 4 Howzat Kerry Packer’s War—The story of World Series Cricket Rescue 2012 Special Section Cover 5 & 6

Eckstein’s Fourth World Title as Northcliffe claims Point Score Trophy 7 & 8

Rescue 2012 Results 9 & 10

Draw Your Own Lifesaver 11

2012 World Championships (Lawn Bowls) 12 & 13

UniSA Supports Ride for a Reason 14

Walk Yourself Happy 15

Cycling 16 & 17 VOXSPORTS 18 Test Cricket Great Ricky Ponting 19 & 20 & 21

Surfing 22 V8 Motorsports 23 & 24 & 25 Colour Your Own V8 Driver 26

Ozsports Sports Events Box Office (SEBO) 27 Ozsports FM 28 Sports Quiz 29

Inside this issue:

Ozsports TV 30 Football (Soccer) 31 Tennis 32 & 33 & 34

Tomasz’s Opinion 35 & 36 Ozsports Pays Tribute to Michael Clarke 37 & 38 Sports Corner With Allan Sports 39

Ozsports Volunteer Opportunities 40 Sponsor Opportunities 41 Hockey 42

Summer of Cricket 43 & 44 Australian Open 45 & 46 Athlete Profile 47 & 48

Alessandro Ballandro Injured in Accident in Spain 49 Coming Sports Events 50 2012 Ozsports Year of Grassroots Sports 51

Contact Details 52 Sports Facts 53 Ozsports Club House 54

Welcome to the 2nd edition of Fourth Quarter. Also welcome to our brand new looking Ozsports website. The team at Ozsports HQ has been a buzz with the team spread across Adelaide’s premier beach at Glenelg and Christies Beach and the Swimming and Aquatic Leisure Centre in Marion. Covering Rescue 2012 Life Saving World Champion- ships . It has been a blast seeing some of Australia’s and the World’s best life savers in action across 21 disciplines on the beach and in the pool. The action does not stop there late November we head to Lock- ley’s and Holdfast Lawn Bowling Clubs for the Bowls World Champi- onships that hit Adelaide from November 24th—December 9th. Ozsports will have all the action here on the website and on Ozsports TV and Ozsports FM. Ozsports has sealed a deal with VOXSPORTS to supply footage from sports events. VOXSPORTS is a media outlet from Singapore produc- ing highlight packages of sporting events. So keep an eye out for the Ozsports camera crews roaming the sports fields of Adelaide. The Ozsports team will be working over the summer bringing you all the latest sports news, results and interviews straight to your com- puter. On behalf of the team at Ozsports Online Network I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a very, safe Happy New Year. We look for- ward to bringing you the best in sports in 2013. Cheers

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Howzat the most- anticipated drama of the year, HOWZAT KERRY PACKER’S WAR is how legendary media mogul Kerry Packer, played by Lachy Hulme fought war by secretly signing up 50 of the world’s greatest players from across the world of cricket to form a breakaway competition. Packer took on the Australian Cricket Establishment and MCCC in a war over TV rights and turned the cricket world upside down by creating ‘World Series Cricket’. It was John Cornell (Abe Forsythe), better known as Paul Hogan’s sidekick Strop, who brought the idea of reinventing cricket broadcasts to Packer. The media mag- nate jumped at the idea but it set him on a collision course with cricketing boards in Australia and the UK.

It started on a breezy afternoon in 1977. In an Australian suburban living room. John ’Stroop’ Cornell is watching replays from the Ashes Series with his clients— comedian Paul Hogan and Australian test legend Dennis Lillee. In the course of casual conversation, Lillee lets slip that he and the rest of the test side is making as much money from cricket as the “guy pushing the sight screen”. John Cornell can’t believe his ears. “What are they doing?” he says in utter frustration “They got this great game in their hands, and these world champions. And they’ve got NO idea what they’ve got! They should be selling stars like you.” Lillee sips his can of beer, stares straight ahead at the screen, and resignedly deepens “tell me about it.”

But the conversation sets alight an idea in Cornell’s head: as self-promoted, self-produced cricket show case held outside the game’s existing structure. But how to make it work? “We need someone with deep pockets….and big balls,” he says.

Along came Media Barron Kerry Packer head of Channel 9 Flushed with cash, Packer signed the best of the best, taking advantage of household names who were deemed to be underpaid: Dennis Lillee, Ian Chappell, Greg Chappell, Jeff Thom- son, Rod Marsh, David Hookes as well as Tony Greig and broadcaster Richie Benaud. Shut out by the cricketing fraternity, he secured VFL park in suburban Melbourne and set his sights on night games.

Packer knew the players, who had been underpaid for years, were on the verge of rebellion against the cricket powers. His rebel games clashed head-on with the official’s test matches, and the war was on. Polishing an idea by John Cornell (Abe Forsythe), Packer fought a bitter two-year legacy of pride, in the traditional nature of the poorly paid game.

The result changed the game of cricket forever. Howzat also stars Damon Gameau as Greg Chappell, Brendan Cowell as Rodney Marsh, Clayton Watson as Ian Chappell, Mathew Le Nevez as Dennis Lillee, Richard Davies as David Hookes and Alex England as Tony Greig.

Australia in the late 1970’s Bitter after being refused exclusive broad- casting rights to the gentlemen’s game in Australia, media mogul Kerry Packer launches his own breakaway, renegade competition and sparks a war with the world’s cricket governing bodies. We all know how it ends – World Series Cricket is a success and goes on to revolutionise the game – but Howzat! Is a glimpse into the Packer camp during those turbulent times.

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ECKSTEIN’S FOURTH WORLD TITLE AS NORTHCLIFFE CLAIMS POINTSCORE TROPHY

Northcliffe’s Shannon Eckstein has produced one of the finest moments of his Stella career to win a fourth World Oceanman Title at Rescue 2012 on the final day of Rescue 2012 in Adelaide today to emulate the great Trevor Hendy.

Hendy is regarded as the greatest of Australia’s surf lifesaving Ironmen, having won four Oceanman (the International Life Sav- ing Federation’s version of Ironman) world titles and five Australian Ironman championships.

Eckstein, 29, has now won four Worlds and four Australian Championships and will chase a fifth to equal Hendy again at the 2013 Aussies at North Kirra next April, before setting his sights on the Coolangatta Gold – the race either he or Hendy has won.

He added title number four in fine style to his previous wins in Italy in 2004, Germany in 2010 and Egypt in 2012 and is now well on the way to challenging Hendy as Australia’s greatest.

The inspirational Northcliffe captain also spearheaded his team to the coveted World Championship pointscore with the Aus- tralian champion club overcoming a massive 400 point deficit to beat Italian club Rane Rosse Aqvasport, who dominated the Pool Rescue section earlier in the week.

But today was Eckstein and Northcliffe’s day and the maroon and white caps, minus swimmers Miranda Bell and New Zealand Olympian Andrew McMillan (both out injured) were front and centre in most major events.

In the end it was Northcliffe who carried off the Kevin Weldon Trophy on 775pts from Rane Rosse Aqvasport (ITA) 682 and DLRG Halle-Saalekreis (GER) 526, while Sydney Branch club Wanda 802 were comfortable winners in the Youth pointscore over fellow NSW club Terrigal 582 with Northcliffe (304) third.

“I grew up idolising Trevor and watching him on television and I have always held him in high esteem,” said Eckstein, who was quick to hold up the four fingers as he crossed the line.

“To win a fourth world title has been a goal of mine and 10 years in the making. I have worked hard for this and will now set myself for this year’s Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Series, then the Australian Championships and the Coolangatta Gold.

“They only have the world titles every two years so you have to wait two years to get it back (off me).

Even Eckstein admitted the conditions, including long wades across the sandbanks, the choppy surf and chilly 20knot winds, presen“It was tough going out there, I knew what I had to do and picked my moment on the board and worked the runners on the way back to get the most out of the board before going as hard as I could on the swim,” said Eckstein.

“I wasn’t going to let up until I crossed the line.”

Eckstein trailed Mooloolaba’s Kendrick Louis after the opening ski leg in the choppy, wind-swept Christies Beach conditions, but paddled into the lead around the board buoys and was never headed.

He then produced a swim leg Ky Hurst would be proud off, to push as hard as he could in the most dominant performance of a World Championship fortnight. ted their own challenges and he pushed himself to the limit.

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He powered away to win comfortably from Northcliffe team mate, former Sunshine Coast junior Mitch Miller with Mooloolaba’s former Sydney Northern Beaches product Matt Poole a close up third.

MOIR ADDS WORLD CROWN TO COOLANGATTA GOLD

Today’s Ironwoman went to Coolangatta Gold champion, North Burleigh’s Brodie Moir from Maroubra’s emerging star Tara Coleman, with the fast finishing Coolangatta Gold and Australian champion Courtney Hancock, nursing a twisted ankle, taking third.

Moir beat a red-hot field that included fellow Coolangatta Gold and Australian Ironwoman champion Courtney Hancock, Na- tional Teams Ironwoman champion Kristyl Smith; her fellow Northcliffe Ironwomen Bonnie Hancock and Harriet Brown as well as Manly’s Under 19 Australian champion Devon Halligan, team mate Candice Falzon and Mooloolaba’s Allira Richardson.

Moir admitted she couldn’t believe she had won the world crown.

“I have looked up to all these girls for so long and to add the world championship to the Coolangatta Gold in one month is amazing – beyond my wildest dreams,” said Moir.

“They have all pushed me to be as good as I can be and today I just had to make the most of the conditions, especially with the long runs in and out of the water.

“I made sure I capitalised on my lead after the ski and I knew if I led off the board I could hopefully hang on in the swim and I did. I guess the world title will look pretty good on the resume.”

In one of the most exciting finishes of the day, it was Poole who hung on to give Mooloolaba a last gasp victory over North- cliffe and Bronte in the Oceanman Relay (one swimmer, one ski paddler, one board paddler, one runner) while Manly (Naomi Flood, Devon Halligan, Candice Falzon and Mieke Kassulke won the Oceanwoman Relay from Northcliffe and Mount Maun- ganui.

In a major tactical ploy, Mooloolaba coach Michael King decided to use Poole as the final runner.

Under the ILS rules the final member can tag in the water and the champion Ironman swam to within five metres of the final turning buoy and tagged swimmer Kendrick Louis.

Northcliffe’s swimmer, surf race champion Dev Lahey then tagged his final runner, Kiwi Kevin Morrison, who took off after Poole, pushing him right to the line.

“It was a sneaky tactic and it paid off,” said jelly-legged Poole after his ding-dong battle.

“With both Kendrick and I coming off the Ironman and being tired we decided it was probably best to share the swimming duties half and half and it paid off.”

Meanwhile in the final events of the day Newport’s beach star Jake Lynch and Kurrawa queen Melissa Howard both claimed beach doubles – adding the flags to their sprint titles.

Lynch, who’s father and coach Martin won the Masters beach flags, added to his beach sprint win (dead heat with Jordan Caldow) for a rare world championship double while the eight-time Australian beach flags champion Howard added to her break through sprint win.

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Rescue 2012, World Lifesaving Championships, Christies Beach, Finals:

Men

Open

Oceanman S Eckstein Northcliffe M Miller Northcliffe M Poole Mooloolaba

Oceanman Relay Mooloolaba Northcliffe Bronte

Board Rescue M Miller M Beattie Northcliffe J Cain S McCartney Cudgen S Fuller R Lysaught Kurrawa

Women

Open

Oceanwoman B Moir North Burleigh T Coleman Maroubra C Hancock Northcliffe

Oceanwoman Relay Manly Northcliffe A Mt Maunganui (NZL)

Board Rescue B Hancock C Hancock Northcliffe A H Brown K Smith Northcliffe B A Nurthen A Richardson Mooloolaba

Rescue 2012, World Lifesaving Championships, Glenelg Beach, Finals:

Men

Open 2km Beach Run J Andersen (Upper Canada Can) S Madden (Tugun) P Shazi (Suncoast Pirates RSA)

Youth 2km Beach Run D Lazarus (Trigg Island) A Najem (Wanda) C McGlynn (Durban RSA)

Womens

Open

2km Beach Run K Perkins (Mooloolaba) M Stephens (Durban RSA) D Cooper (Wanda)

Youth

2km Beach Run E Jeffcoat (Dee Why) T Jenkins (Mooloolaba) B Jessup (West Beach)

MEN

Open

Beach Flags J Lynch (Newport) P Cracroft-Wilson (Kurrawa) M Foster (Kurrawa)

Youth

Oceanman L Cuff (Kurrawa) M Brooks (Newport) J Nicholson (Northcliffe)

Oceanman Relay Newport Redhead Northcliffe 8

Board Rescue L Calo J Moses (North Cronulla) K O’Brien M Roffe (Cronulla) L Cuff T Partland (Kurrawa)

Beach Flags B Drysdale (Helensburgh-Stanwell Park) J Symonds (Sorento) R Sierp (Alexandra Headland)

WOMEN

Open

Beach Flags M Howard (Kurrawa) C Hickman (Kurrawa) H Daniels (Scarboro)

Youth

Oceanwoman K Higgison (Warilla Barrack Point) A Bain (Terrigal) E Smith (Northcliffe)

Oceanwoman Relay Terrigal Wanda North Cronulla

Board Rescue A Bain L Stone (Terrigal) D McMahon E Pierce (Wanda) L Moses K Primmer (North Cronulla)

Beach Flags K Williams (Collaroy) B Brymer (City of Perth) S Dibley (Cronulla)

FINAL POINTSCORE

Open

Northcliffe (AUS) 775pts Rane Rosse Aqvasport (ITA) 682 DLRG Halle-Saalekreis (GER) 526

Youth

Wanda (AUS) 802 Terrigal (AUS) 582 Northcliffe (304)

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Using the figure below on the ski board draw your own life guard.

Make sure when you are at the beach that you swim between the

Red and yellow flags.

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The 2012 World Championships were held in Adelaide, South Aus- tralia, from November 24th to the 9th of December 2012. With teams from across the world converging on two of Adelaide’s beautiful greens, Lockleys and Holdfast Bay clubs co-hosting 2 weeks of what was fierce and hot competition.

Australia launched its campaign at the biennial 27-nation World Championships warfare with a star-studded cast of battle- hardened gladiators and a mix of youthful assassins . The Aus- sie team affectionately dubbed ‘The Jackaroos’ the squad entered the competition in the prime position to mount a successful campaign. The Jackaroos came in the 2012 World Championships the defending champions after they pillaged the silverware from New Zealand soil four years ago.

With the Men’s number two being from the host nation Leif Shelby made an impressive start to his campaign in Adelaide. Shelby had reinforced his spot on top of the consecutive wins ladder, with his clinical victory against Commonwealth Games gold medallist Paul Foster, from Scotland, in the second rubber all that separates the two of them after the first two days of competition.

At the end of each days play participants would move in from the greens to the club talk over the days competition. Ca- maraderie of the competitors coming together with other teams from other countries and sharing a drink it was like a miniature United Nations.

The Aussies having whitewashed all eight encounters on the opening day of com- petition including six victories against pre-tournament fa- vourites Scotland and our cross Tasman neighbours New Zealand, the host nation was well placed to continue its barnstorming at the Lockleys and Holdfast Bay , but had its colour lowered early by old-enemy England.

JACKAROOS TOP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jackaroos have topped the tables at the World Championships Australia has claimed the overall winners' trophies on the final day of the World Championships after clinching its fourth and fifth gold medals in electrifying circumstances.

World number four Karen Murphy claimed the sport's most coveted prize after prevailing in the blue-ribbon women's singles final this afternoon, and in the process assured the host nation retained the revered Taylor Trophy, awarded to the overall women's winner of the 27-nation event, ahead of New Zealand and Scotland.

It was a herculean effort by the Jackaroos vice-captain, who 11 was pitted against pre-tournament favourite and defending titleholder Val Smith, from New Zealand, in the gold-medal

Australia's Leif Selby also picked up the corresponding medal this evening in the men's event, with the world number two edging past Canada's Australian- based Ryan Bester by a slender 2 shot margin, 21-19.

The pair couldn't be split after qualifying rounds, with both undefeated from 11 rubbers and even on shots for and against in opposite sides of the draw, and it proved to be a titanic tussle in the final decider.

For Selby, who went on an 18 month sabbatical after the Delhi Commonwealth Games, the elusive World Championships medal sat as the only notable omis- sion from his mantelpiece.

Again, only a solitary Australian has completed the feat in the men's singles, after national coach Steve Glasson OAM took the honours at Scotland in 2004.

The result also earned the contingent the Leonard Trophy, for overall men's winner, on the back of a gold medals in the men's singles fours, and silver to the pairs and triples.

The Jackaroos complete the event with five gold and two silver medals from eight disciplines and will now commence its preparations for the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. World gold for Peackock, Burnett and Archer

Scotland’s bowlers have won a third gold medal at the World Championships in Adelaide, as BBC UK reports.

David Peacock, Darren Burnett and Greame Archer triumphed in the men’s triples with a 13-12 win over Australia.

On the penultimate day of the competition, the result puts them second overall in the medals table with three gold and three bronze.

The victory also means it is Peacock’s third successive triples world title.

“It ‘s always been my ambition to win a world title, “ said Archer.

“To come to here, play against Australia and win is pretty special.

“I’m delighted for myself and whole Scotland team, we’ve had a phenom- enal tournament.”

Paul Foster and Alex Marshall won the pairs again defeating hosts Aus- tralia.

That meant they become the first duo to hold the indoor and outdoor titles in the same year, having already secured the PBA indoor pairs championship.

Scotland’s Michelle Cooper , Lynn Stein, Caroline Brown and Margaret Letham secured the women’s fours crown after defeating the ladies from Malaysia in the final.

In the men’s triple final Peacock, Burnett and Archer beat an Australian trio of Wayne Ruediger, Brett Wilkie and Mark Casey.

Despite Australia only scoring on five of the fifteen ends, the result still came down to the wire, with the Scottish team winning by the narrowest of margins.

Archer smashed the jack into the ditch on the final end and Casey's final bullet ended millimetres short.

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UniSA supports Ride for a Reason

UniSA is proud to be supporting Cancer Council SA’s Ride for a Reason at the 2013 Santos Tour Down Under (STDU).

UniSA STDU Ambassador and winner of the 2004 Tour Down Under Patrick Jonker will be leading the charge for UniSA in joining Ride for a Reason in the BUPA Challenge Tour on Friday January 25.

As patron, Jonker is encouraging all cyclists taking part in the BUPA Challenge Tour to Ride for a Reason and says being a part of this worthy cause is simple.

“Simply sign up for the BUPA Challenge Tour, regis- ter to Ride for a Reason, and then get to work on rais- ing sponsorships. When you reach your target of just over $1000, your entry into the BUPA Challenge Tour is free – it’s that easy,” Jonker says.

“I’d encourage the UniSA community and our members in the Team UniSA Supporters Club to get be- hind this worthy cause and help support those whose lives have been touched by cancer.”

Cancer Council SA Chief Executive Professor Brenda Wilson says Ride for a Reason is a wonderful community event.

Prof Wilson says she’ll be riding for members of her own family – her father died from Hodgkin’s Lym- phoma a number of years ago and her step-father died from bowel cancer earlier this year. She also has a number of women friends who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

“Personally I’ll be riding for these people in my life and I’d encourage others who have been touched by cancer through family and friends to do the same,” Prof Wilson says.

“At the Cancer Council we did some simple number crunching around next year’s Tour and the sad re- ality is that while we’re out riding some 2700 mums, dads, brothers, sisters, aunties, uncles, mates and sadly kids across Australia will be diagnosed with cancer.

“All funds raised from the ride will support Cancer Council SA’s Beat Cancer Project which has one vi- sion – to bring us closer than ever to a future without cancer.

“Ride for a Reason is also great for camaraderie and fitness while you ride for someone you love who has either died from cancer or been diagnosed with cancer. All-round it is a fabulous event.”

Prof Wilson is currently training for the BUPA Challenge Tour to Ride for a Reason.

“I had a great ride up Norton Summit at 5.50am one day last week and all of a sudden Patrick Jonker was riding next to me,” she says.

“So I increased my pace significantly to keep up with him. It was a bit of a thrill to ride with him as a pa- tron of the ride and such a prestigious rider.”

Visit www.rideforareason.com.au for more information and to watch the TV commercial.

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Walk yourself happy with be active radio

SA Health is giving South Australians even more incentive to walk themselves happy, with the launch of a new be active digital radio station.

SA Health’s Chief Project Officer for Physical Activity, Dr Narelle Berry said the dedicated digital radio station will run until 3 November, with a playlist consisting entirely of upbeat walking-pace music and tips to encourage listeners make exercise a regular part of their routines.

“Walking for 30 minutes most days, whether it’s in one sustained block or in several shorter walks throughout the day, is one of the best things you can do for your overall wellbeing,” Dr Berry said.

“Music is a fantastic motivator and by tuning in to be active digital radio on their smartphones, listeners can hear music that has the perfect pace for walking wherever they are.”

Visitors to Adelaide’s Rundle Mall will be able to hear be active radio at a special listening station near Gawler Place today between 11am and 2pm.

There will be giveaways at the listening station and those who attend will have the chance to win one of ten digital radios.

“Being inactive can have serious repercussions for your health, including higher risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and some cancers,” Dr Berry said.

“Walking is one of the most accessible and inexpensive forms of physical exercise and one of the most effective.”

“Active travel is a great way for busy people to incorporate regular physical exercise into their days, whether it’s walking to work, visiting the shops or collecting their kids from school.”

To listen to beactive radio, visit www.beactiveradio.com.au from Sunday 7 October.

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“He is certainly a rider to watch and we look forward to wel- The 2013 SANTOS Tour Down Under will be held in Adelaide coming the entire Sky Pro Cycling team back to South Austral- ia next month for the first race on the UCI WorldTour calen- and regional South Australia from 20 to 27 January 2013. On dar.” Sunday 20 January the world's cycling elite will contest an exciting 51km circuit race, the People’s Choice Classic as the Experienced Australian campaigner Mathew Hayman and curtain raiser for the six stage Santos Tour Down Under being British road race champion Ian Stannard also feature in the raced over a total distance of 758.5km. For more information, Sky Pro Cycling roster. Crowd favourite and Santos Tour Down race routes and results visit the official website at Under stage winner, Chris ‘CJ’ Sutton will take to the pedals www.tourdownunder.com.au once again to head up the team’s Jayco Sprint classifcation ambitions. Strong Sky Pro Cycling Team out to impress The Sky Pro Cycling team for the 2013 Santos Tour Down Un- der will be led by Sport Director Kurt Arvesen and includes Rising cycling star Edvald Boasson Hagen will kick off his 2013 riders: season at the Santos Tour Down Under alongside a strong Edvald Boasson Hagen (NOR) contingent of Sky Pro Cycling riders. Bernhard Eisel (AUT) The Norwegian 25-year-old is set to impress over a challeng- ing race route and will be joined by a strong team including Mathew Hayman (AUS) Bernhard Eisel and Ben Swift. Chris Sutton (AUS) Santos Tour Down Under Race Director Mike Turtur expects Luke Rowe (GBR) Boasson Hagen will be keen to test his legs in the People’s Choice Classic in Adelaide on January 20. Ian Stannard (GBR)

“There’s always plenty of excitement when cyclists take to Geraint Thomas (GBR) the track for the first time in this 51-kilometre closed circuit More rider and team announcements will be issued over the race,” Mr Turtur said. coming weeks.

“Boasson Hagen finished second to André Greipel in this year’s Down Under Classic and I’m sure it will again be a close battle to the finish line.”

The 2012 season delivered Boasson Hagen a series of hard- fought victories. He finished first in the road race at Norway’s National Championships and won the Glava Tour of Norway. He also claimed stage wins at the Volta ao Algarva, Tirreno- Adriatico and Critérium du Dauphiné.

“Along with these victories, Boasson Hagen was second in the UCI Road World Championship road race, third overall in the Tour of Beijing and seventh overall in the Santos Tour Down Under, where he took out the Jayco Sprint Jersey,” Mr Turtur said.

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WORLD CHAMPIONS TO HEADLINE IN JANUARY DOWN UNDER CLASSIC—20th JANUARY 2013—CRITERIUM The BMC Racing Team will be led by Philippee Gilbert, cur- CIRCUIT AROUND THE EAST END OF ADELAIDE CBD. rent UCI Road Race World Champion & Alessandro Ballan, 2008 UCI World Road Race Champion, with their seven man roster.

MONDAY 21st JANUARY 2013– REST DAY SANTINI AND THE SANTOS TOUR DOWN UNDER 0 THREE MORE YEARS TOGETHER

The collaboration between Santini and SANTOS TDU, that STAGE 1.—22nd JANUARY 2013— started back in 2007, is renewed for three more years. San- tini have been producing the world’s finest cycling apparel exclusively made in Italy since 1965 and export more than STAGE 2.– 22nd JANUARY 2013- 70% of their daily production. Australia is today one of San- tini’s top five markets. The company’s close ties to the world STAGE 3.– 23rd JANUARY 2013- of professional cycling as sponsor of Orica-Greenedge and the Australian national team provides the testing ground for all their products, from custom clothing to collections, before STAGE 4.—24th JANUARY 2013- mass market launch.

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Ricky Ponting’s remarkable international career drew to a "I think the way he played close at the the game, the intensity end of the 3rd test against South Africa in Perth. With the with which he played the game, is a credit to him. He's al- Australian saying he had ways represented Australia with a lot of dignity and a lot of “cherished every moment”. skill"

Current Aussie Captain fought back tears as he led the trib- Former England captain Michael Atherton believes Ponting's utes to Ricky Ponting after his predecessor as Australia cap- contribution should not be measured in numbers alone. tain an- "He's right up there (with the best ever) - averaging more nounced his retirement. Ponting ended a celebrated 17-year than 50, the second-most Test runs and more than 40 hun- international career following this week’s Test series decider dreds. against South Africa in Perth. "But I don't think of him so much in a statistical way. He was The prolific right-hander, less than a month shy of his 38th just a great competitor for Australia. birthday, admitted his time was up following a barren return of just 20 runs in the opening two Tests of the series. "His game's never been just about an accumulation of statis- tics. His prime motivation has always been to help Australia Ponting’s decision had set an emotional stage for the last test win Test matches. at the WACA Ground where Ponting had started 17 years earlier. "He's an ultra-competitive, hard-nosed competitor on the field but a nice man off it ... a peerless competitor." "I didn't have a feeling it was coming," said Clarke. Players from around the world quickly took to Twitter to "Ricky spoke to me after [the second Test against South Afri- communicate their respect for Ponting, including former ca in] Adelaide and obviously made his decision over the last team-mates such as legendary bowlers Shane Warne and few days. Glenn McGrath. "The boys are obviously hurting right now. He's been an Warne wrote: "Congrats to Ricky Ponting on an amazing ca- amazing player for a long time." reer, well done Punter...Enjoy your last match in Perth bud- Asked how it might affect the team ahead of the Perth Test, dy, was a pleasure playing with you!!!" Clarke added: "It will only give us more inspiration." McGrath added: "Well done Punter on an incredible career. It Ponting will join level with Steve Waugh's Australian record would be great to see you finish with a ton. It was an honour of 168 Test caps in Perth before stepping out of the game to play alongside of you #legend." with more than 27,000 international runs.

The Tasmanian's list of records runs deep - he is the second- leading Test runscorer, has captained a record 48 wins in the longest version while he won two World Cups without losing a game as skipper.

It was no surprise then that the plaudits quickly flowed for one of the most fiercely competitive and successful players of his generation.

South Africa captain Graeme Smith, who will attempt to crash Ponting's farewell party, revealed his respect for his long-time rival.

"Initially it was a bit of a shock...I've played a lot against Ricky and he's the most competitive man I've ever played against," he said.

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England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who made his Test debut as Ponting lost the Ashes for the first time

in 2005, voiced his admiration.

"Ricky Ponting RETIRES.... ONE OF THE GREATS!" he wrote.

"I always got excited playing AUS, so I could watch him bat up close. Well done Punter!"

Michael Vaughan, the England captain in the 2005 Ashes, wrote on Twitter: "The best batsman I had the privilege to play against ... Ricky Ponting... #Punter. Australian cricket will not be the same without him."

Ponting's only Ashes success as skipper came in the 5-0 whitewash six years ago over an England team led by Andrew Flintoff.

While Ponting is bringing down the curtain on his glori- ous career, Flintoff was preparing to begin a new one in the boxing ring, and at a promotion for his first fight told Sky Sports News: "He's amazing, he's one of the best batsmen ever to play the game.

"He's finally called it a day - fantastic career, tough com- petitor, someone I loved playing against.

"He'll be missed in Australian cricket but also world cricket - top man."

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Some interesting stats from the career of Ricky Ponting.

 Most International runs by an Australian Batsman in combination of Test, One Day International and Twen- ty20 International: 27,227 International Runs  Most International Centuries by an Australian Batsman and second of all time: 71 International Centuries

 Ponting was the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World in 2003 and one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Year for 2006.[2] He has been the Allan Border Medallist a record four times in 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2009 (with Michael Clarke) . Ponting has won the award of Australia's best Test player in 2003, 2004 and 2007 and Australia's best One Day International player in 2002 and 2007.[3] He was selected as the ICC World XI captain for the World Cricket Tsunami Appeal charity match against the ACC Asian XI in 2004– 05 and scored a match winning 115 off 102 deliveries.[4]

 Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World: 2003

 Wisden Cricketer of the Year: 2006

 Allan Border Medal: 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009 (with Michael Clarke)

 Australian Test Player of the Year: 2003, 2004, 2007

 Australian ODI Player of the Year: 2002, 2007

 ICC Player of the Year: 2006, 2007

 ICC Captain of the Year: 2007

 ICC Test Player of the Year: 2006

 ICC World Test XI: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007

 ICC World ODI XI: 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008

 Cricket World Cup winner: 1999, 2003, 2007

 Pura Cup winner: 2006-07

 Ford Ranger Cup winner: 2007-08

 Ponting had earned 14 "Man of the Match" awards in 110 Tests; he also has 25 such awards in 285 One- Day Internationals (including the joint award which he had declined from the Johannesburg match).[5]

 Named Captain in Australia's greatest ever ODI team.[6]

 Ponting was recently named the "Player of the decade" in both ODIs and Tests from an elite selection panel consisting of over 30 players (current and former), commentators and cricket writers.[7]

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ASP World Title Possibilities Heading into Season-Ending Billabong Pipe Masters

Event No. 9 of 10 on the 2012 ASP World Championship Tour (WCT), the O’Neill Coldwater Classic at Santa Cruz’s Steamer Lane, has been completed and won by Taj Burrow (AUS), 34.

Heading into the final event of the season, the Billabong Pipe Masters, three surfers remain math- ematically in contention for the 2012 ASP World Title: Joel Parkinson (AUS), 31, Kelly Slater (USA), 40, and Mick Fanning (AUS), 31.

Due to the altered format for the Billabong Pipe Masters, all three surfers will automatically be seeded into Round 3 of competition and finish no worse than Equal 13th (1750 points).

ASP WCT surfers’ year-end rankings are based off their top eight finishes from the 10 ASP WCT events in 2012.

As Parkinson is the current rankings leader on the ASP WCT, the following ASP World Title sce- narios will be based on his potential finishes at Pipeline.

If Parkinson finishes 13th, 9th or 5th at the Billabong Pipe Masters: - Slater needs a 5th or higher to take the 2012 ASP World Title. - Fanning needs to win at Pipeline to take the 2012 ASP World Title.* *Contingent upon Slater finishing 5th or Lower at Pipeline.

If Parkinson finishes Equal 3rd at the Billabong Pipe Masters: - Slater needs a 3rd or higher to take the 2012 ASP World Title. - Fanning needs to win at Pipeline to take the 2012 ASP World Title.* *Contingent upon Slater finishing 5th or Lower at Pipeline.

If Parkinson finishes 2nd at the Billabong Pipe Masters: - Slater needs to win at Pipeline to take the 2012 ASP World Title. - Fanning cannot win the 2012 ASP World Title.

If Parkinson wins the Billabong Pipe Masters, he will take the 2012 ASP World Title.

The Billabong Pipe Masters, the third jewel of the Vans Hawaiian Triple Crown of Surfing, will be run from December 8 – 20, 2012.

For more information, log onto http://www.ASPWorldTour.com

2012 ASP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR RESULTS: Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast: Taj Burrow (AUS) Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach: Mick Fanning (AUS) Billabong Rio Pro: John John Florence (HAW) Volcom Fiji Pro: Kelly Slater (USA) Billabong Pro Tahiti: Mick Fanning (AUS) Hurley Pro at Trestles: Kelly Slater (USA) Quiksilver Pro France: Kelly Slater (USA) Rip Curl Pro Portugal: Julian Wilson (AUS) O’Neill Coldwater Classic: Taj Burrow (AUS) Billabong Pipe Masters: TBD

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V8′s Motorsports

Race fans wave goodbye to the 2012 V8 Supercar season and grid in 2013 will all have one thing in common all will be to the V8 Supercars as we know them. Come 2013 race fans coming to grips with a new style of car or make. 2013 Should will witness the Car of the future (COTF) and the introduction be an interesting settling in period for all of the teams I just to new car makers Nissan and Mercedes Benz will join the say bring on 2013 and the Clipsal Adelaide 500 in March grid come the 1st round of 2013 at the Clipsal Adelaide 500 2013. in March 2013. Kelly Racing swapping the lion for the Nissan and Stone Brothers Racing stepping out of the car that has For a guide on the Car of the Future COTF read the article on carried the hope of the Ford fans all over Australia. Swapping the next page for your guide to the COTF. the Blue Oval for a Mercedes Benz to contest the V8 Super- cars Championship.

Vodafone’s Jamie Winchup securing the title for 2012. Send- ing off principle sponsor Vodafone in fine style.

2012 marks 50 of racing V8 Supercars racing at the icon of motorsport in Australia Bathurst 1000 in New South Wales, Australia. The holy grail of racing tracks in Australia. The one event in October of each year that true blue Holden and Ford fans mark on their calendars to make the pilgrimage to the Mount Panorama. Race fans who have grown up watching the V8 Supercars from the early days will know that the wheel has come full circle with the re-introduction of a car maker that has al- ready steaked its racing prowess on the circuits across Aus- tralia of course if you were not around in the 70, 80’s then you would not know that come 2013 will be the 2nd coming for Nissan. As Nissan has already tasted the bitumen of many of the circuits. For fans of the original Nissan will be hoping that the 2nd coming will be just as successful as when Nissan first tasted victory in the V8 Supercar racing.

The new kid on the grid will be Mercedes Benz, we have all seen Mercedes Benz’s race in the GT category and the team at Stone Brothers will be hoping for success as seen by the Mercedes in other classes not just here in Australia but over- seas.

Both Kelly Racing and Stone Brothers will be hoping the gam- ble they have both taken by breaking ties with Holden and Ford and brining in two new car makers pays off. Both teams will be competing against the rest of the field who will be racing in the new Holden and Ford COTF’s. Looking at it from another point of view all the teams who take to the 22

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The ‘Car of the Future’ was officially unveiled at the Sydney Telstra 500 ahead of Its 2013 racing debut. Ozsports gives you the layman’s guide to COTF…..

FOR well over 12 months, talk of V8 Supercars’ ‘Car of the Future’ (COTF) has been buzzing around the V8 Supercars Championship paddock.

There’s been plenty written and said by media and fans-some of it inaccurate—about COTF is, why it’s being undertaken and what it all means. Some don’t understand it, while others have simply over—analysed it.

So, what does it mean?

Put simply, the ‘DNA’ of V8 Supercar racing will not change from 2013 when this new generation of cars takes over from the Falcons and Commodores that currently make up the grid.

The cars will still feature V8 engines, rear-wheel drive and four doors. They’ll also continue to make the same roar and be just as fast, if not actually faster. Currently, the chassis beneath the skin of the Falcon and Commodore are all extremely similar, with the next step being a control chassis—it’s cheaper and is also aimed at making it easier for other potential manufactures to build a V8 Supercar.

A Commodore will still have the DNA of a Commodore, ditto for a Falcon or any other type of car that joins in.

The doors will still open and close, the panels are the same shape and style of the road car, and the badges are real too!

A manufacturer wanting to join V8 Supercars Championship could even come along with their own V8 engine, used under a parity system to ensure it’s on par with the current units in the class, or use a ‘category’ engine if they wish to go with already- established technology.

The control chassis could then up the potential for a new manufacturer to join V8 Supercar racing. Regardless of whether an- other manufacturer joins the V8 Supercars field, the change is still an important and necessary one for the future of the class.

Reducing costs is a key focus of COTF and it’s expected that the cost of building a new car will reduce by around half in com- parison to a current specification machine. As a direct result, any repairs to the new cars will also be cheaper and less labour intensive as well.

“ One of the things COTF does is that it increases the market relevance of the cars in the motoring world,” says Chairman of the V8 Supercars Commission, Mark Skaife.

“The current regulations have been in place since 1993 and very few categories can boast that sort of technical stability over almost 20 years . This is just an evolution of them.

“We have applied a proper business case analysis in an effort to curb dollars spent, as the cost of winning a Championship has roughly doubled in the last 15 years.”

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After all, if the cars are cheaper to build, teams are more likely to be able to after singing a new deal that will take them through to 2017 as official tyre have additional cars constructed and available. Expanding the calendar and supplier. racing more often— which is the long— held goal of V8 Supercars Chairman Dunlop Motorsports Manager Kevin Fiitzsimons says the change won’t be Tony Cochrane, who has started his desire for up to 18 events in future— very noticeable. becomes far more practical. “Cosmetically, you can’t really tell the difference, “he says.

The tread is still the same width, it’s just missing half an inch out of the side- wall. It won’t look a great deal different what we have now.

“Having a bigger tyre gives a lot more flexibility as to the variety of braking packages you can fit inside the wheel as well. Finally, continual safety improvements are of paramount importance in all forms of motorsport, and the same is also true with COTF . “Cars all over the world are being made with 18– inch wheels now so we’re going with the flow and moving along with that. That said, more events mean more racing for everyone: TV viewers, fans a “Most race cars around the world, particularly in GT racing, use 18-inch too so nd sponsors. It would keep racing in front of the consumer more often and it’s more of a common size. avoid the large gaps in the calendar that have previously made it difficult for the sport to gain traction in major media outlets in comparison with ball “ The tyre will be stronger in the materials that are used to make it. It’s still a s sports that take place every weekend. compromise tyre that has to be used on 16 different circuits in all sorts of temperatures and it has to be used on the front (to steer) and the rear (to The new cars will have a fuel tank that will be moved forward from the boot drive) of the cars, which doesn't happen with other categories around the and sit inside the main chassis. That means the fireball that engulfed Karl world, which have dedicated and different tyres for each end of the Reindler’s at Barbagallo earlier in the year would be less likely in future in the car.” case of a rear— end collision.

A collapsible steering column, new fire extinguisher system and added side protection are all features of a COTF spec V8 Supercar, while windscreens will become polycarbonate, the overall weight of the car will drop by about 100kg and 18— inch tyres will be introduced for the first time.

Engines will be positioned 100mm further rearwards for safety as well as reducing costs in the case of severe accident damage. One of the major changes in the 2013-specification is an upgrade in wheels and tyres Independent Rear Suspension and a transaxle gearbox will also be a new feature technically, more reflective of modern road cars and keeping with the theme of increasing motoring market relevance.

V8 Supercars have commissioned Queensland— based Pace Innovations to construct two prototype cars built to COTF designs— one a Falcon and one a Commodore— and have been testing them on a variety of circuits before all final technical

Specifications are locked down. The final examples were unveiled at the Sydney Telstra 500.

As much as COTF may seem confusing, the end is that race fans, whether casual or hard-core, shouldn’t worry too much.

The cars will essentially look the same from the outside; they’ll still make that unique V8 Supercar growl and the best drivers from this part of the world, and sometimes the other, will still be fighting it out for the title.

Cutting costs, having more races, making the drivers safer and potentially welcoming a new competitor into the mix can’t be

such a bad thing, despite what the naysayers would tell you.

2 V8 Supercars will move to an 18-inch tyre— slightly bigger than the long— used 17— inch with Dunlop retaining the deal to provide rubber to the series

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As of January 2013 the Sports Events Box Office (SEBO) will be open for business. SEBO will be located on the Ozsports Online Network website—http://ozsportsonlinesports.wordpress.com you can access the page by clicking the Sports Events Box Office tab at the top of the site.

SEBO will have all the ticketing info and the ticket provider’s link for a wide range of sporting events across Australia.

Ozsports often covers a lot of sports events that require a ticket to enter for these sports you will be able to go to the SEBO page and check out all the info needed and be able to click on the specific link that will take you to the ticketing provider all in a one stop shop.

This will always be updated with the correct link and information to make it easier for you when you are buying your tickets.

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Ferreira commits to Reds future

Adelaide United FC is delighted to announce it has locked in another of its impressive foreign brigade with Portu- guese winger Fabio Ferreira signing a two year extension to stay at the club.

Less than 48 hours after Argentine Jeronimo Neumann recommitted to the Reds on a new two year contract, Fer- reira has also agreed to terms for the next two Hyundai A-League seasons.

Plucked from second division NSW club Dulwich Hill by the Reds back in August, Ferreira has made an immediate impact in the Hyundai A-League, playing every game and scoring twice.

The 23 year old, who spent a year at English Premier League giants Chelsea, has settled in well to Adelaide and is delighted to be given the opportunity to secure the next stage in his career.

“I’m very happy. I really like the club and it’s very important for me to be able to sign a new deal,” Ferreira said.

“The club has been really good for me, as well as the team and the fans, I really like being here and I’m excited that I will be staying in Adelaide for a longer period.”

Reds fans were treated to the quality Ferreira is capable of producing last Friday night as he frequently made dam- aging runs out wide in the win over Melbourne Victory, his performance highlighted by a first class strike in the 22nd minute.

Willing to take a punt on Ferreira with his career seemingly at the crossroads, Adelaide United Coach John Kosmina said he was pleased the former Portugal Under 19 representative had found his feet in the Hyundai A-League and he was confident he could be a player that would give the Reds an extra dimension in the attacking half of the pitch.

“It’s terrific that we’ve been able to secure Fabio for another two years,” Kosmina said.

“He came here knowing it was an opportunity to show what he is made of and in the first ten rounds he hasn’t disap- pointed.”

“I think he has proved that he can compete at this level, and with his pace and skill on the ball, I’m sure he is going to continue to cause a lot of defenders in the A-League headaches so I’m glad that we’ve managed to keep him here.”

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Casey Dellacqua withdraws from Hyundai Hopman Cup

“I know how much playing this event means to her and

how much she loves playing in front of her home crowd in Perth. “Casey is concentrating hard on her rehab and is looking Hometown Girl Casey Dellacqua forced forward to playing again very soon. I’m sure out of Hopman Cup in Brisbane QLD everyone will join the Hopman Cup team in wishing her all the best for her Australian Open preparation.” Perth favourite Casey Dellacqua has been forced to with- draw from the Hyundai Hopman Cup due to With the tournament just days from beginning, excitement is mounting as Perth prepares for a host of the injury. world’s best and favourite players including No.1 Novak The West Australian native was looking forward to playing in Djokovic, Ana Ivanovic, Tommy Haas, Andrea front of her home crowd, but a foot injury the

former top 40 player picked up in Osaka in October proved to be her downfall.

“So disappointed to withdraw from Hopman Cup due to a foot injury sustained in Osaka,” said Dellacqua.

“It’s a Peroneal Brevis tear and although it’s getting better

every day it’s not going to be ready in time for

Perth and I can’t rush my return to competition. I really hope I can try and play in Hobart if I’m ready and if I The Hyundai Hopman Cup is the official mixed teams compe- tition of the ITF. It will take place at Perth Arena from Satur- get a wildcard. day 29 December 2012 to Saturday 5 January 2013. “I always love playing at Hopman Cup, the people of Perth Tickets are on sale now through www.ticketek.com.au always get behind me and it’s a great feeling to

have so much support. I was also really looking forward to Petkovic, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Fernando Verdasco and Venus being part of history and playing at the new Williams.

Perth Arena. Hopefully I have the chance to come back next year.”

Dellacqua was due to team with Australia’s Bernard Tomic in the December 29 to 5 January event. A

replacement for Dellacqua will be announced shortly.

“We are so disappointed for Casey that she’s had to with- draw from the Hyundai Hopman Cup and wish her

all the very best for a speedy recovery,” said Event Director Steve Ayles. 31

Australian Open on your favourite channel

The Australian Open 2013 tournament website launched today, bringing fans premium tennis content from the Grand Slam of Asia– Pacific starting 14 January.

Websites, mobile phones, TV, tablets, radio –Australian Open 2013 fans have more choice than ever to follow the tennis, whether attending the event, tuning in at home, or following the action at work or on the move.

Australianopen.com, developed in partnership with the Australian Open’s technology partner IBM, saw nearly 15 million people visit the site in 2012 and is the central point for breaking news and live scores from Melbourne Park. The flagship website includes match analysis from a team of international tennis writers, statistics, player profiles, interviews, historical records, news, previews, reviews, prediction games and photos.

The popular SLAMTRACKER live scoreboard returns together with draws, schedules, ticketing information, entertainment guide and the bite-sized, cheeky live blog of the AO, ‘Popcorn Tennis’.

AOTV presents a feast of videos that include daily highlights, player clips, fun features and live streaming of the Australian Open qualifying event from 9–12 January 2013. For the those who like to unwind and rewind, check out the AOTV Vault, which contains completed matches from the Australian Open dating back to 1998.

The popular prediction game Pick ‘Em returns offering fans the chance to test their tennis expertise and win prizes, with the game running across Australian Open Series events in Brisbane, Sydney and Hobart before the first Grand Slam of the year kicks off in Mel- bourne.

On the go

For those who like to keep in touch with the Australian Open from their smart phone, m.australianopen.com provides scores, sched- ule, draws, photos, news, radio, player and event guide information in a format that is easily digestible on smaller screens.

The popular Official Australian Open Android and iPhone apps return in 2013, featuring live video, scores, draws, scheduling, player profiles and event information. The apps will be free to download from the App Store and Marketplace in January. Also making its iPad debut in January is the free Australian Open photobook Open Shutter presenting a day-by-day pictorial timeline of Australian Open 2013, with stunning and exclusive photography that can be shared with friends and family.

The Australian Open Official program will also be available on iPad, featuring exclusive photo-galleries, videos, previews, profiles and tournament information.

AO Radio AO Radio is back in 2013, providing ball-by-call commentary of centre court action as well as regular score updates from the outside courts, news, player interviews and feature reports. AO Radio is streamed off australianopen.com, on the official Australian Open iPhone and Android apps, via the popular live radio service TuneIn and around the grounds at Melbourne Park on 99.7 FM.

Socially connected Join the buzz of the Australian Open when you like the official Facebook and Twitter page for your backstage pass to all things AO.

Twitter: @australianopen #ausopen Facebook: facebook\australianopen

Access exclusive photos and updates from AO central, have your say and take part in the popular ‘Caption It’ competition as well as the daily online poll.

The AO will be providing a 24/7 service on Twitter, so fans around the globe can pick up the conversation after the last ball is struck each night on Rod Laver Arena.

Gotta a question? Follow @AOSOS or use the hashtag #AOSOS and the social team will be at your service for event information.

Check out Fan Centre on australianopen.com and join the quest to determine who is the most socially popular player at Australian Open 2013.

The Australian Open will publish inspirational images and galleries on Pinterest, and share the best Instagram fan photos across Fa- cebook and Twitter. Use #ausopen to share your tennis experience. Watch out for our Google Hangouts on Google+, where fans can stay up to date with matches, news updates and stand-out tournament photography. 32

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Sam Stosur to headline New Year’s Eve entertainment

World No.9 Sam Stosur will take centre stage at Pat Rafter Arena on December 31 to bring in the New Year with her fans at the Brisbane International.

“It’s always fun to play at home,” expressed Stosur.

“I look forward to celebrating the end of 2012 with my fans and welcoming in 2013.

“I also get a chance to play in-front of my family and friends which doesn’t happen that often,” added the 2011 US Open champion.

Other entertainment at the Brisbane International’s New Year’s Eve night match includes a live band from 5.30pm at Tennis Central; stay tuned for details. Plus activations and giveaways at the Suncorp Clubhouse, Lexus, Nova, Courier Mail and Channel Seven sites and Sirromet Wine Bar for the adults.

“New Year’s Eve at the Brisbane International will be a fun night out for the whole family and a memorable way to mark the end of anoth- er year,” Cameron Pearson, Tournament Director of the Brisbane International said.

“Stosur, an Australian favourite, is one of the world’s best and an exciting talent to watch play, so she is sure to put on a great show for her fans.

“The action at the Brisbane International will occur off court also at Tennis Central, which is bigger and better this tournament, and boasts lots of fun activities for patrons.

“Tennis goers will get the chance to capture their New Years Eve Brisbane International experience at the Suncorp Clubhouse photo booth then feel like tennis champs by enjoying a hit on the Tennis Hot Shot courts at the mini Pat Rafter Arena.

“Nova 106.9 will again be taking care of all things musical on the Nova stage ... and don’t forget to look up as the Courier Mail blimp will be circling the Queensland Tennis Centre from the air,” added Pearson.

Tickets for this New Year’s Eve blockbuster featuring Australia’s top female player are now on sale at www.ticketek.com.au/ brisbaneinternational or call 1300 888 104 – gates open at 4.30pm.

Stosur is the first Australian woman since Wendy Turnbull to finish in the world top 10 three years running.

Earlier this month the 28-year-old Queenslander received the Newcombe Medal for being Australia’s most outstanding player in 2012.

Tennis fans will get the chance to see Stosur ahead of the Brisbane International at the official draw ceremony, which will be held at the Westfield Shopping Centre in Carindale from 10.30am on Saturday 29 December 2012.

“I‘m really looking forward being a part of the Brisbane International draw; it will be great to meet some of my fans and find out first- hand who my opponents will be,” Stosur said.

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In 2012 the ATP recognised the Brisbane International for providing the best fan experience of any tournament throughout Asia / Pacific and Middle East.

Brisbane International 2013, presented by Suncorp and supported by Events Queensland, will take place at the Queensland Tennis Centre, Brisbane, from 30 December 2012 to 6 January 2013.

Brisbane International 2013 single tickets plus series packages are now on sale.

Ground passes for the event are $16.90.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketek.com.au/brisbaneinternational or call 1300 888 104. For further tournament information please vis- itwww.brisbaneinternational.com.au

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Football's back, and how! It was a painstakingly long off season that provided many talking points, but unlike previous seasons, the topics leading up to Round 1 of the 2012-13 Hyundai A-League season were positive to say the least. So much so that Berisha's contro- versial penalty in the Grand Final was quickly forgotten.

Ange Postecoglu jumped ship to the highly disappointing Melbourne Victory, who ended the season in turmoil. Hiring the league's best coach quickly brought the focus back to Melbourne, and so did the conclusion of the Kewell saga, as he quit the club citing family reasons.

Sydney FC pursued Graham Arnold as they looked to replace the outgoing Lavicka, but were knocked back. Though they eventually promoted Youth Team coach Ian Crook to the top job, the club had designs on a transfer that would change the face of Australian football.

When news first broke of Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero's potential move to Sydney FC, the country was licking their lips in anticipation, yet with negativity surrounding the last couple of seasons, no one really truly believed it until the day he was confirmed, and suddenly everything changed.

Not even Adelaide United's quarter final run in the AFC Champions League could steal some me- dia from the arrival of Del Piero. His arrival would prove pivotal in the month leading up to the opening weekend.

Alessandro Del Piero Newcastle Jets soon came in with the news of Emile Heskey's signing, after spending his whole career in the English Premier League. Suddenly talk of more big names joining the league became a common theme. The excitement was building.

All this and hardly anybody noticed the new boys West Sydney Wanderers were moving along under the radar. Having appointed Tony Popovic as the manager, he quickly set up his squad from the back, bringing in experience with Ante Covic, Michael Beauchamp and Nikolai Topor-Stanley, while also securing the services of exciting youngster Aaron Mooy.

But they also got in on the act in the Marquee hunt. Shinji Ono, a Japanese veteran who saw success with Feyenoord and Urawa Red Diamonds was signed by the Wanderers, amidst rumours of Michael Ballack being interested in joining.

Suddenly the coverage of the league was magnified all around, and the negative vibe that had been crippling the league suddenly became positive. All the hope and optimism was restored.

The Melbourne Derby that opened the season saw Ange Postecoglu's new chargers fail to get off to a good start, losing to new coach John Aloisi's new look Heart side. The biggest crowd of the season to date this season 42,032, helped set an attendance record for an entire round in Australian domestic football history, as 93,500 poured through the gates all weekend.

Adelaide got off to the best start, having only suffered defeat to a Melbourne Victory outfit who were close to ringing the crisis bells. The Reds who had their AFC Champions League quarter final tie against Bunyodkor, used their early start to the season to great effect, and with eight games gone, sit two points clear at the top of the table after eight games to date.Following closely behind are the ever consistent Central Coast Mariners. Graham Arnold's troops have begun the season in the same vein as they started the last. Without a doubt the highlight so far coming in the 7-2 defeat of Sydney FC, where Daniel McBreen defied his advanced years to put on a sensational display to score the first ever hat trick by a Central Coast Mariner. The fixture against the Melbourne Victory also saw possibly the best football ever played in the history of the A-League in the first half. Though the second half saw the game soured by red cards to Zwaanswijk and Flo- res (for Melbourne) the first half surely set the new bar for the league.

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The blue and white boys from Melbourne current sit in third, and have firmed as a strong contender for the title. The campaign got off to the worst start, losing the derby and to Brisbane 5-0, but the response has seen 4 wins in the next 6 games. Their football is getting better each week as Ange Postecoglu instils his principles into the side, mainly evident in the most recent outing away to West Sydney, as the Victory battled to win 2-0 following a red card to debutant Gallagher in just the 16th minute. It was tough to take for the new boys in West Sydney, as they just could not break down the stubborn Victory outfit. Their start to the season has surprised many doubters. Having taken a while to score their first goal, it eventually came in a 1-0 win at Suncorp Stadium. Popovic's new boys have a sound defence, making them hard to break down. The first Sydney Der- by also saw plenty of media attention, as Parramatta Stadium was sold out. While the Wanderers lost, they have not been overawed by the new stage and have certainly proven to be competitive, sitting in 6th. The same cannot be said for their city rivals Sydney FC however, as everything has gone pear shaped for the Sky Blues. Del Piero's arrival has seen media attention sky rocket in Sydney, but Crook's men failed to inspire, and they currently prop up the table, while Crook resigned following a tough loss to the Melbourne Victory having seen a 2-0 lead slip. Del Piero has shown his class, but the team has been a complete let down up to this point of the season. The showdown with Newcastle early in the season saw the two big Marquees go head to head, and Sydney were outplayed at home. Newcastle Jets have started the season relatively well, though they have had their ups and downs. Emile Heskey has proved to be a great signing so far, but so have Craig Goodwin and Mark Birighitti. The two youngsters have been key performers in the Jet's best displays this season, and a table position of 4th is quite deserving. Perhaps the biggest blip Newcastle Jets so far however has come at home to the Phoenix, as they lost 3-0. Always everyone's tip to struggle, the Kiwi outfit has proved the critics wrong again so far, sitting 7th in the table, showing glimpses of brilliance like the one in the Hunter, while proving a tough side to beat home and away no matter the line up. Even with six players out on international duty, they managed to scrape a 1-1 draw against the Heart. Their games have all been closely run contests, and with a bit more luck maybe could've been higher in the table. That point proved when they were harshly done by in Ade- laide with a controversial decision against Sigmund who was adjudged have fouled Jeronimo when re- plays proved it was harsh. Their most recent contest against Perth Glory ended 1-1, as they showed im- mense character to upset the hosts to draw the match. Last year's beaten grand finalists started the season by exacting revenge on Brisbane as they won 1-0 at Patersons Stadium. The Glory have been a bit hit and miss however, looking brilliant at times but poor at others. This is highlighted by their wins against Newcastle and Heart, while losing very disappointingly to Sydney and not taking their chances in the defeat against a 10 men West Sydney Wanderers. Ian Ferguson's men currently sit in 5th and should be con- tenders if they can get some consistency together. Brisbane Roar have been somewhat of a disappointment so far this season, as they currently lie second last in the league, with their worst start in the history of the club's history. Following in Postecoglu's footsteps isn't easy, and Rado Vidosic has had little to cheer about. The 5-0 drubbing of Melbourne Victory without a doubt the highlight so far, while beating Sydney 4-2 showcased more class. However, the drubbing suffered against Melbourne Heart and defeats to West Sydney, Perth, Central Coast and Adelaide showed that they are not the same force as they were in the last couple of seasons. Finally there's the other Melbourne boys. John Aloisi has sure had a tough start to his managerial career. Victory in the der- by and against Brisbane are their only highlights of the season. They have otherwise been disappointing, showing lapses of concentration to drop crucial points against Newcastle and Wellington. Lying in 8th, they have plenty of work to do in the lead up to the next derby, where a loss against the Victory could begin to derail their finals hopes. It's certainly been a start to the season worth talking, watching and reading about. With another 19 rounds to come, all the teams in the league still have a chance to change their fortunes or even take the initiative and run away with the title. The Marquee men have made a splash, and so have some other new faces in the league. It's going to be an entertaining few months ahead!

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Hi it’s Allan Sports from Sports Corner with me Allan Sports. the tour brining you all the latest information, news and re- Summer time in Australia means Christmas, BBQ’s and sults and interviews . So even though it is the holidays here spending a lot of time at the beach and of course sports in Australia the sports never stops and Ozsports will be all cricket and plenty of it and tennis with the Australian Open across brining you all the latest sports news and results. Series hotting up hitting some of the best tennis centres Aus- Well that is all from me I better get back to wrapping all my tralia has to offer culminating in the Australian Open in Janu- presents to the Ozsports staff so Santa can deliver them to ary the first Grand Slam of the year. Taking place at Olympic all the good members of staff at Ozsports HQ. Park in Melbourne, Australia from the 14th—27th of January 2013. Until 2013 Please have a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year. The cricket has already kicked off with Australia sadly unable to take the No. 1 Test team mantle away from South Africa. Both teams playing 3 tests two of the tests ending in a draw Allan Sports and South Africa winning the 3rd test and keeping the man- tle of No. 1 Test Team in the ICC rankings. Australia now moves on to playing Sri Lanka in a three test series.

Keeping on the topic of cricket at the end of the South Africa, Australia Series Ricky Ponting pulled up stumps on his international test career. Read our tribute and statistics article in this issue of Fourth Quarter.

Talking about the cricket the 2nd KFC Big Bash League T20 is underway in Australia. All the colour and fast paced cricket is hitting the cricket patches across Australia this Summer.

I am so excited to hear that Ozsports has joined with VOXSPORTS to produce and air sporting highlights and inter- views for interested sporting clubs and competitions I am hoping that means Darren will let me out of the Sports Cor- ner studio so I can go out to interview athletes. For more information on how you can get international exposure for your club or competition read the article and fill out the form in this issue.

Sports Corner is taking a break over Christmas and will be bigger and better in January 2013. So make sure you keep an eye on the Ozsports website— http:// ozsportsonlinesports.wordpress.com for dates and times you can catch Sports Corner.

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As you can see with a person like Darren at the helm of Ozsports we have a wealth of experience in the sports and media field. Along with the other members of staff who are currently also studying journalism.

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Ranchi Rhinos Kookaburra’s co-Captain Fergus Kavanagh is the lone Australi- KOOKABURRAS CASH IN ON RICH an selected in the Rhinos squad of 24 players. Kavanagh will HOCKEY INDIA LEAGUE play alongside 2012 Olympics gold medalist Mortiz Fuerste who secured the second highest price at the auction. England poster boy Ashley Jackson secured the sixth highest price at Fifteen Australian players were selected at last nights auction auction and joins the most multinational squad which includes for the newly formed Hockey India League (HIL) which starts players from India, Spain, South Africa, Pakistan, Australia, on 16 January 2013. Netherlands, New Zealand, Germany and England.

Led by Kookaburras Co-Captains Jamie Dwyer, Mark Knowles, Uttar Pradesh Wizards Fergus Kavanagh and Eddie Ockenden, Australia was the most Three Australian’s join the Dutch heavy team which includes well represented overseas country with 15 players selected in the Netherlands most capped player in history Teun De Nooi- comparison to the Netherlands and Pakistan with 9 players jer and four 2012 Champions Trophy silver medallists Jeroen each. Hertzberger, Marcel Balkstein, Wouter Jolie and Sander Baart. Kookaburras co-Captain Eddie Ockenden (TAS), goalkeeper The Hockey India League is made up of five franchises, with George Bazeley (VIC) and retried Kookaburra Luke Doerner each of the squads comprising 10 overseas and 14 Indian play- (TAS) will play with the highest selling player at the auction De ers. Nooijer and the fifth highest selling player VR Raghunath of India. Two Australian coaches will take charge in the HIL with cur- rent Kookaburras coach Ric Charlesworth at the helm of the Australian Players selected Mumbai Magicians, which selected four Australian players, Matthew Gohdes (Delhi Wave Riders) and Kookaburras 2004 Olympic gold medal winning coach, Joel Carroll (Mumbai Magicians) Barry Dancer the head coach of Jaypee Punjab Warriors, Matthew Swann (Mumbai Magicians) which selected six Australian players. Glenn Turner (Mumbai Magicians) Matthew Butturini (Mumbai Magicians) Delhi Wave Riders Chris Ciriello (Jaypee Punjab Warriors) Young Queenslander Matthew Gohdes was the only Australi- Mark Knowles (Jaypee Punjab Warriors) an selected for the Wave Riders which is captained by Indian Jamie Dwyer (Jaypee Punjab Warriros) national team Captain Sardar Singh. Gohdes joins 2012 Olym- Kieran Govers (Jaypee Punjab Warriors) pic gold medalists Oskar Deecke and Nicolas Jacobi from Ger- Simon Orchard (Jaypee Punjab Warriors) many. Rob Hammond (Jaypee Punjab Warriors) Fergus Kavanagh (Ranchi Rhinos) Mumbai Magicians George Bazeley (Uttar Pradesh Wizards) Ric Charlesworth has selected Kookaburras defenders Joel Luke Doerner (Uttar Pradesh Wizards) Carroll (NT) and Mark Knowles (QLD) to play alongside striker Eddie Ockenden (Uttar Pradesh Wizards) Glenn Turner (ACT) and midfielder Matthew Butturini (NSW). Teammates for the four Kookaburras include India’s number one goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and India’s number one drag flick- er Sandeep Singh.

Jaypee Punjab Warriors Barry Dancer selected five Kookaburras from the recent gold medal winning Champions Trophy team which defeated the Netherlands in the final in Melbourne. Kookaburras co- Captains Dwyer and Knowles are accompanied by Victorian Chris Ciriello, Wollongong local Kieran Govers, Simon Orchard (NSW) and 2004 Olympic gold medalist Rob Hammond (QLD). Jaap Stockman, arguably the best goalkeeper in the world will be in goals for the Warriors. A mouth-watering clash awaits the Hockey India League when Charlesworth’s Magicians take on Dancer’s Warriors.

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What are your favourite things about summer? Stumped by the choice of a day at the beach or an absorbing day’s play at the cricket? What if I told you could have both the best of both worlds? You could be enjoying both worlds the ultimate Australian summer experience? Now, thanks to Coca-Cola, you can.

In a sporting twist on Summer’s much loved surf and turf, Coke has transformed a stand at one of Australia’s most iconic sporting arenas, the Sydney Cricket Ground, to bring Australians the COCA— COLA Beach @ the cricket—the world’s first pop– up beach at the cricket.

The COCA– COLA Beach @ the cricket will be the ultimate place to watch the cricket this summer— feel the sand between your toes, cool off in the splash pool and sip icy cold COKE. From the 15th of December, specially marked bottles of COKE, diet COKE and COKE ZERO will give people the chance to earn a spot on the sand for the Commonwealth Bank Series ODI on the 20th January vs Sri Lanka and the ODI on the 8th February vs West Indies at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

“We’ve all grown up playing cricket on the beach. For Aussies, there’s no need to choose between the beach and the cricket this summer, we’ve brought the beach to them and Australia’s best cricketers. We’ve gone ‘all out’ on this epic transformation to combine two of Australia’s greatest passions— the beach and cricket. It’s the first of its kind in the world and a unique op- portunity to share a special moment with friends and family this summer,” said Antoinette Tyrrell, Marketing Manager Coca— Cola South Pacific.

Watching a live match at the SCG is a great social day out with friends or family. This year we’re proud to be working with CO- CA— COLA to bring something extra special to the crowd atmosphere; something only COCA— COLA and Cricket Australia could do. Together, we’re offering the ultimate Australian summer experience, the sand between your toes, water at your feet, and ice cold COKE in your hand and Australia’s favourite team in front of you!” said Mike McKenna, Executive General Manager— Operations, Cricket Australia.

To find out how you can get a spot on the sand at the COCA– COLA Beach @ the cricket during the Commonwealth Bank Series at the SCG, head to cokeunleashed.com.au

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This Summer expect to see cricket fans dressed up at the one-day series games across cricket stadiums throughout Australia. Cricket Australia has joined with GPY&R to create an exciting new way to enjoy the summer of cricket. The Commonwealth Bank Series, called Summer’s Biggest “Dress-up” Party. The campaign captures the notion of the Commonwealth Bank Series is like one big summer house party, only it’s at our place—the sporting stadiums of Australia.

Australia’s sporting stadiums across Australia will be filled with the colour and excitement of this series, Cricket will be pumping to the beats of a house party at a suburban home, filled with people wearing colourful costumes from all walks of life and world-class game in the backyard. This summer, on top of spectacular cricket, the ODIs for the first time will feature appearances from Grammy award-winning Basement Jaxx plus Sneaky Sound System, Zoe Badwi and Sarah De Bono.

Cricket provides the perfect backdrop for a summer party in a festival atmosphere with thousands of fans dressed in outra- geous costumes and Dj’s playing party tunes.

“The fans told us that the Commonwealth Bank Series is as much about what happens in the crowd as on the pitch. Over recent seasons we have seen some incredible dress ups and the event is becoming more and more social. This season we have dialled it up considerably with global acts such as Basement Jaxx, huge prizes and lots of great entertainment in and around the venues. The new campaign captures this nicely,” said Julian Dunne, Senior Manager—Marketing for Cricket Aus- tralia.

“The new campaign confidently positions the Commonwealth Bank Series as a fantastic way to spend a glorious summer’s day with friends. We are delighted with how it’s all come together and feel certain that it will help drive strong results for Cricket Australia,” added Mat Cummings, Group Account Director at GPY&R.

In 2013, the Commonwealth Bank Series host two of world cricket’s most competitive and entertaining teams, Sri Lanka and the West Indies, with each team playing a five-match series against the Aussies. There will be plenty of big names on show

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ANNA MEARES—Australian Cyclist Recent Performances

This issue of Fourth Quarter’s Athlete Profile I have chosen to 1st (kierin), 2nd (team sprint), 3rd (individual sprint) - 2012 look at an Australian Olympic gold medallist from London World Track Championships (Melbourne, Australia) 2012. 2nd (team sprint), 2nd (individual sprint), 6th (kierin) - 2012 This athlete had us on the edge of our seats during her gold London World Cup (London, United Kingdom) medal race against English cyclist Victoria Pendleton in that 1st (individual sprint), 1st (team sprint), 1st (kierin) - 2012 race where we all held our breath in the Women’s Sprint Australian Track Championships (Adelaide, Australia) race and celebrated after she crossed the line in front of Vic- toria Pendleton. 1st (team sprint), 2nd (individual sprint), 6th (kierin) - 2011 Astana World Cup (Astana, Kazakhstan) Of course if you were not watching the cycling at the London Olympics then you would not know who I am talking about 1st (individual sprint), 1st (team sprint), 1st (keirin) - 2011 but if you are an Aussie cycling aficionado then you would World Track Championships (Apeldoorn, Netherlands) know I am talking about Anna Meares. - 2011 Manchester World Cup (Manchester, United King- Anna was born in Blackwater in Central Queensland in 1983 dom) and living in the small coal mining town of Middlemount, 1st (individual sprint), 1st (kierin), 2nd (team sprint) - 2011 Anna is the youngest of four children in the Meares family. Australian Track Championships (Sydney, Australia)

Nickname: Bubzee / Annabelle / Miss Anna / Xena Career Highlights

Date of Birth: Winning gold in the 500m time trial at the 2004 Athens 21/9/1983 Olympic Games.

Age at Games: Winning silver in the sprint at the Beijing 2008 Olympics.

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Born:

Blackwater QLD

Lives:

North Adelaide SA

Event(s):

Sprint - Women Keirin - Women Team Sprint - Women

Olympic Information

2012 London Gold (Women’s Sprint)

2008 Beijing - (sprint)

2004 Athens - 1st (500m time trial), 3rd (sprint)

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Interesting Facts

Anna Meares became a household name when she won a gold medal in the 500m time trial and a bronze in the sprint at her first Olympics appearance in Athens in 2004.

Four years later she made a remarkable return to the track following a horrific race crash in which she broke her neck. Just 7 months after the severe injury threatened to end her career, Meares won silver at her second Olympic appearance in Beijing in the sprint where she went down in the final to Britain's Victoria Pendleton. The medal was the only one Australia claimed on the track in an otherwise disappointing Olympic campaign.

After winning the individual sprint, team sprint and kierin at the 2012 Australian Track Championships, Meares went on to claim a gold, silver and bronze at the 2012 World Track Championships in Melbourne. She won the kierin, led Australia to a silver in the team sprint and finished with bronze after being knocked out in the semi-final in the individual sprint. Meares also broke the world record for the flying 200m in qualifying for the individual sprint.

Meares and teammate Jack Bobridge will be the only Australian track cyclists in London with Olympic experience so she will be looking to lead the cycling team on and off the track.

Meares has won four gold, a silver and a bronze in three consecutive Commonwealth Games appearances in Manchester, Melbourne and Delhi.

Sport

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Coach

Gary West (2008 - current)

Primary Training Base

Adelaide, Australia

Institute/Academy

South Australian Sports Institute, Adelaide Australian Institute of Sport, Adelaide

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Italian Pro-Tour rider Allessandro Ballan has been injured in a training crash in Spain. Classic specialist Ballan is facing a prolonged period off the bike after breaking his leg, injuring his spleen and puncturing a lung in a high-speed training acci- dent.

Allessandro was due to ride in Adelaide, Australia along with fellow BMC Team Mates in the SANTOS Tour Down Under which commences next month.

The 33-year old has already undergone one emergency oper- ation to remove his spleen, but will need another to repair a displaced fracture of his left femur.

The BMC rider was descending the Coll de Rates climb, close to Parcent, near Valencia, at the end of a four-hour ride on Thursday when he crashed.

The impact also broke a rib, which consequently caused a small puncture of a lung.

Ballan had been scheduled to race at the season-opening Tour Down Under next month, before embarking on a spring Classics campaign.

The 2008 world road race champion was looking to improve on his performance in 2012, when he finished third in Paris- Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders, and fourth at Strade Bian- chi.

BMC Racing Team directeur sportif John Lelangue was unable to put a timescale on Ballan's recovery.

He said: "Of course, his loss means a lot since Alessandro is one of our key riders for the classics.

"But most important right now is that he can recover and just get back to his normal process.

"We will wait for all the medical information before even beginning to think about what could be his plan for coming back."

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Sports Superstitions The last person to shoot a basket during Players believe they'll win the game if the warm-up will have a good game. they tap the goalie on his shin pads be- Wipe the soles of your sneakers for good fore a game. We all hear popular superstitions when luck. Rodeo the 13th day of the month falls on a Fri- Bounce the ball before taking a foul shot day. And no player wants to wear the for good luck. Always put the right foot in the stirrup number 13. It is said that superstitions Bowling first. have been a part of sports since their Avoid wearing the color yellow. beginning. Players and fans alike have To continue a winning streak, wear the Always shave before a competition (for their ways of avoiding bad luck. same clothes. men only!) The number 300, a perfect score, on Tennis Some superstitions are stranger than your license plate will increase your others. For example, Michael Jordan (a score. It's bad luck to hold more than two balls graduate of North Carolina) always wore Carry charms on your bowling bag, in at a time when serving. his blue North Carolina shorts under his your pockets, or around your neck for Avoid wearing the color yellow. Bulls uniform for good luck. Baseball good luck. Walk around the outside of the court pitcher Turk Wendell brushes his teeth when switching sides for good luck. and chews licorice between every in- Fishing ______ning. Wade Boggs eats only chicken the day of a game and draws a symbol that Fish may not bite if a barefoot woman The only two days of the year in which means “To Life” in the dirt before every passes you on the way to the dock. there are no professional sports games at-bat. Former pitcher Mark “The Bird” Spit on your bait before casting your rod (MLB, NBA, NHL, or NFL) are the day Fidrych used to play with the dirt on the to make fish bite. before and the day after the Major mound and talk to himself before every Throw back your first catch for good League all-star Game. inning. luck. It is bad luck to change rods while fish- It takes 3,000 cows to supply the NFL Here are some other common supersti- ing. with enough leather for a year's supply tions. Don't tell anyone how many fish you've of footballs. caught until you're done or you won't Baseball catch another. There are 336 dimples on a regulation Football golf ball. Spitting into your hand before picking up the bat is said to bring good luck. Double numbers on a player's uniform In 1986 Danny Heep became the first A wad of gum stuck on a player's hat brings good luck. player in a World Series to be a designat- brings good luck. It's bad luck for a professional football ed hitter (DH) with the initials "D.H." It is bad luck if a dog walks across the player to take a new number when he is diamond before the first pitch. traded to another team. In the four major US professional sports, Some players believe it is good luck to A mascot is an important good luck sym- (Baseball, Basketball, Football, and Hock- step on one of the bases before running bol. ey), there are only seven teams whose off the field at the end of an inning. Golf nicknames do not end with an "S:" Bas- It is bad luck to touch the baselines ketball: The Miami Heat, The Utah Jazz, while running off and onto the field be- Start only with odd-numbered clubs. The Orlando Magic. Baseball: The Boston tween innings. Balls with a number higher than 4 are Red Sox, The Chicago White Sox. Hockey: Lending a bat to a fellow player is a seri- bad luck. The Colorado valanche, The Tampa Bay ous jinx. Carry coins in your pockets for good Lightning. Football: None. Some players actually sleep with their luck. bat to break out of a hitting slump or In 1963, baseball pitcher Gaylord Perry stay in a groove. Ice Hockey remarked, "They'll put a man on the If a pitcher is throwing a perfect game or moon before I hit a home run." On July a no-hitter, never speak of it while it's It is bad luck for hockey sticks to lie 20, 1969, a few hours after Neil Arm- going on. crossed. strong set foot on the moon, Gaylord Basketball It is bad luck to say “shutout” in the lock- Perry hit his first, and only, home run. er room before a game. 53

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