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Socceroos Going To Brazil

See the winning goal that booked their spot at the World Cup.

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The Socceroos booked their spot at the World Cup in Brazil next year with a 1-0 win over Iraq last night.

More than 80,000 fans packed ANZ Stadium in rainy conditions and were kept waiting until the 83rd minute for Aussie Josh Kennedy to seal the deal with a header into the back of the net.

Coach Holger Osieck was a happy man.

"It's great stuff and it gave me a beautiful feeling and I must admit I'm very proud that I am part of this," he said.

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Tags: Socceroos, Football, World Cup

Home Run For Australia

In a major coup, Major League Baseball will kick off 2014 season at the SCG

A taste of what's to come for Australia (mlb.com)

In a major boost for Australia, Major League Baseball will kick off their next season at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

The LA Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks will open the series here, playing two games over March 22 and 23 next year. It will be the first time a competitive US baseball fixture has been played on our shores.

NSW state government’s reportedly spent more than $1 million to nab the massive sporting coup, while the matches will inject about $13 million to the local economy as well as attract plenty of overseas and interstate visitors.

The SCG is expected to be converted into a Major League Baseball field, fully equipped with an infield clay area, pitcher’s mound, dugouts and an additional grandstand.

Sports Minister Graham Annesley is excited to see the SCG transformed, and said he "can’t wait to see [the games] beamed around the world on TV" especially to Australia’s major tourism markets.

Plus for those who love a good sporting scuffle, the Dodgers and Diamondbacks could certainly put on a show if Tuesday’s game is anything to go by.

An official announcement of the event is expected at the Sydney Opera House this morning.

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Tags: Major League Baseball, LA Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks, SCG

Socceroos Coach Gaffe

Aussie coach Holger Osieck makes "women should shut up" gaffe

Socceroos coach Holger Osieck has been caught on camera making a remark about women in public following last night's World Cup qualifier in Melbourne.

At a press conference following Australia's 4-0 win over Jordan, the Socceroos coach, while jostling for a seat, joked "you push me around like my wife."

He then translated to members of the media what he called an old German saying.

"It means women should shut up in public,'' he said.

"I say it to my wife at home. It's a private one."

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Tags: Holger Osieck, Socceroos, Football

Phillips Saves Ice In Derby

A goaltender showcase highlighted an epic Melbourne derby in the AIHL.

(Joey Hughes from the Melbourne Ice and Adrian Nash from the Melbourne Mustangs battle for position in front of a sold-out crowd. Pic: Mel Lyons)

In front of a sold-out crowd at the Medibank Icehouse, the Melbourne Ice held on to defeat the Melbourne Mustangs, 2-1, in an epic contest; highlighted by two sensational performances from each teams respective goaltenders.

In between the pipes for the Ice, Dahlen Phillips had 26 saves, including some huge stops in the third and final period as the Mustangs threw everything they had, including the kitchen sink, at the net in a frantic attempt to level the scores.

But Phillips was up to the challenge, continually thwarting each and every Mustangs shot in a sublime showcase of protecting the net.

At the other end, Jon Olthuis had an incredible 41 saves in front of the net.

Olthuis denied the Ice time and time again in the first period, before Matt Armstrong found an inch and squeezed the puck into the back of the net for the game's first goal with 47 seconds left to play before the first break.

The opening period was predominately controlled by the Ice as Armstrong, Jason Baclig, Joey Hughes and John Gordon all had multiple shots to score.

Mustangs' import Jack Wolgemuth acknowledged the slow start post-game, "We maybe slept a little bit in the first period and that's what got us behind."

Olthuis continued to make save after save, while at the other end the Ice were aggressive defensively and kept the Mustangs away from any danger of scoring.

The Ice finally broke through when Baclig delivered the pass with precision to Armstrong who scored. The home team taking advantage of a Mustangs line change at just the wrong time to control the play.

The Mustangs looked a lot more comfortable in the second period at both ends of the ice as Pat O'Kane began to showcase why he is one of the league's top players.

But with the power play advantage, after Joey Hughes was sent to the penalty box for two minutes, and a chance to even the scores, the Mustangs found themselves on the back foot when the Ice capitalized on a two on one breakaway.

It was Armstrong who controlled the puck and placed it ahead of Gordon. The pass from Gordon found Mitch Humphries who flicked the puck up and in for the Ice's second goal with 5:06 on the clock.

With desperation soaking in to score the next goal, the Mustangs attacked ferociously and Matt Stringer was able to get the puck over the goal line after it ricocheted off Phillips with 3:34 left before the end of the second period. 

A frantic back and forth final period saw Phillips and Olthuis continue to deny their opponents a score, as Olthuis stopped Tommy Powell on a one-on-one after Phillips denied O'Kane earlier on a solo effort.

When Greg Sturrock was sent to the penalty box with 2:59 left to play, the Mustangs would have their best chance to level the scores. But consecutive strong defensive plays by Baclig cleared the puck for the Ice as the Mustangs couldn't get the goal they needed.

The Mustangs pulled the goalie with 30 seconds remaining, and with a 6 on 5 advantage at a face-off with 16 seconds on the clock, the Mustangs needed to control the puck.

It wasn't to happen and Gordon was able to clear the puck and a late shot from the Mustangs wasn't close enough.

The Ice triumphant 2-1.

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Tags: Melbourne Ice, Melbourne Must, AIHL

Bogut Talks NBA

Australia's NBA big man Andrew Bogut talked to Howie and The Duck.

(Andrew Bogut wrestles for position against San Antonio Spurs veteran Tim Duncan during the 2013 NBA playoffs. Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

After a very successful 2012/13 season, his first full season with the Golden State Warriors, Andrew Bogut has returned to Australia for an off-season that included taking in Essendon's come from behind victory over Carlton at the MCG on Friday night.

Mark Howard and Wayne Carey caught up with the 7'0" tall Bogut on Dead Set Legends to talk NBA, AFL and his favourite TV shows.

Good stuff by the mighty @essendon_fc ! #greatgame #comeback

— Andrew Bogut (@andrewbogut) June 7, 2013

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Tags: Andrew Bogut, Golden State Warriors, NBA