 Orlando Sentinel | Rail-transit labor issue big factor for session MiamiHerald.com A special session on rail transit could be tied up over AFL-CIO concerns about union busting. BY MARC CAPUTO AND STEVE BOUSQUET Millions more dollars for ... Union Details How SunRail Support Got Derailed sunrail special session to start Thursday Sunrail Special Session |
 New Zealand Herald | Wellington Phoenix Won't Appeal Manny Muscat's Three Match Ban Goal.com Meanwhile, the club has been asked by FFA to explain the actions of some players following Muscat's dismissal. The Phoenix have been charged with Team ... Manny Muscat faces three game suspension Phoenix's Muscat hit with three-game ban Muscat to miss next three matches |
Orlando Sentinel | Sunrail Special Session WCTV The AFL-CIO calls the plan on the table now 'government-backed union busting'. That argument could resonate with democratic lawmakers. ... Union Skeptical of Commuter Rail Deal Lawson on union objections: I'm not really concerned Florida union leaders blast commuter rail plans |
How will Abbott lead the Liberals? 2UE Pay peanuts you monkeys 100k is not peanuts Our politicians act like monkeys. more Fingers on Who are the NRL's biggest chokers? ... |
 NEWS.com.au | Matthew Johns in TV bidding war NEWS.com.au MATTHEW Johns has become the hottest property in television with Network Ten joining Channel Seven in a desperate race to sign him to front an NRL show. ... Matthew Johns Set To Return To TV TV networks fight to sign Matthew Johns Matthew Johns in hot demand |
Josh Cowan goes to Geelong in AFL draft Hepburn Advocate DAYLESFORD'S Josh Cowan will embark on an AFL career after being selected in last week's national draft. ... |
 AFL | Bulldogs shock punters Footscray, Yarraville, Braybrook Star WESTERN Bulldogs pulled a few surprises in a largely predictable AFL national draft, picking up some mature-aged players and interstate youngsters on ... Bulldogs promise not to throw pups to the wolves Welcome mat out for new Bulldog breed Christian Howard's landing stirs Dogs |
 Standard Messenger | Australia to push 'no worries' World Cup Sydney Morning Herald Lowy and Buckley are already in Cape Town along with Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek, FFA officials and eight children who won state and territory competitions ... Week to shape Australia's future Massimo's a World Cup hero and he's only 8 |
New Zealand Herald | Muscat to miss next three matches BigPond News Football Australia also charged the Phoenix with a team misconduct offence for showing dissent towards a match official. Manny Muscat faces three game suspension Phoenix's Muscat hit with three-game ban Phoenix Accept Muscat's Three-match Ban |
 BigPond News | Astbury heads to Tigerland after National draft selection Ararat Advertiser REGION - Tatyoon Football Club export David Astbury will be settling in at Tigerland this week after being selected by Richmond in the afl's national draft. ... Martin desperate to bare teeth at Richmond Tiger 'spy' unearths talent |
AUSTRALIA'S BID EFFORTS TO INCREASE WITH ONE YEAR TO GO SFCPressPoint (press release) One year out from the decision on who will host the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup tournaments, Football Federation Australia (FFA) is in Cape Town this week ... |
 East Torrens Messenger | Massimo's a World Cup hero and he's only 8 East Torrens Messenger He was one of thousands of children from across Australia who were asked to tell the FFA in about 300 words why Australia should host the World Cup. ... Another flip-flop sees FIFA talking up Australia's World Cup bid |
Harrison a Wallaby prospect: Kafer The Canberra Times And the message from the ARU was that, although there were no actual barriers to Wallabies selection, Harrison's thinking was wise. ... |
 AFL | Names to watch in the PS/rookie drafts AFL JOEL Macdonald, Adam McPhee and Daniel Bradshaw are lock-ins for the NAB AFL Pre-Season Draft, ... Tiger 'spy' unearths talent |
Orlando Sentinel | AFL-CIO cries foul after weeks of fruitless rail talks Orlando Sentinel On Monday, Florida AFL-CIO President Mike Williams called the tactics of Florida Department of Transportation in the talks "state-sanctioned union-busting. ... Legislature to start special session Thursday Union Skeptical of Commuter Rail Deal Florida union leaders blast commuter rail plans |
 The Age | Knights will profit from game's restructure: Burraston Newcastle Herald The new peace deal will be discussed further today and tomorrow at the annual meeting of NRL CEOs and chairmen. Burraston was appointed in June last year to ... QRL supports independent governing body Future has never been brighter for rugby league How the commission will run the game |
 Brisbane Times | New league commission just more of the same The Roar (blog) The new commission is largely about administration and just because a sport suddenly has the same style of administration as the AFL doesn't mean they have ... AFL warned that the gloves are off QRL supports independent governing body Knights will profit from game's restructure: Burraston |
Bums on seats needed for NRL bid Sunshine Coast Daily The strong point of the bid is that it would allow the NRL to tap into the rugby league-mad Capricornia region. However, this is also its weakness. ... Kumuls' make a play for NRL Geoff Murphy upbeat for NRL bid Some suggestions for a bigger, better NRL |
 Brisbane Times | Gold Coasters at home with the Broncos Gold Coast Bulletin News For halfback Smith, the first steps towards his return to the NRL came via a stint with Wigan. He has signed with Brisbane Easts but has a shot at a spot ... Fullback spot not a concern says Henjak No pressure over Lockyer's rep decision Bronco Magazine Out Now |
 Northern Territory | Teen leaves league for Olympic dream Northern Territory CRASHING tackles and scoring tries in the National Rugby League (NRL) is all Dylan Risk dreamt of doing little over 12 months ago. Now all that runs through ... |