Dazzling Lewis Hamilton claimed pole position for the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday ahead of his McLaren team-mate Jenson Button, with defending world champion Sebastian Vettel back in sixth.

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Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone on Friday called for the sacking of 'half-wit' Australian MP Kelvin Thomson for insulting his daughter, Tamara, by calling her a 'billionaire bogan'.

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A 32-year-old Indian taxi driver in Australia has been sentenced to six years in jail after being found guilty of raping a female passenger who was said to be drunk.

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The mysterious fossils unearthed in Chinese caves could be of a previously unknown type of human, as the skeletons possess a highly unusual mix of bygone and modern human features, scientists have cla

Michael Schumacher rolled back the years on Friday as he ended a day's practice on top for the first time since returning from retirement in 2010, ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

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The presence of two young drivers in the side and their 'healthy rivalry' will help Sahara Force India do better in the 2012 Formula One season, the team said on Tuesday.

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Dumped from the one-day squad, former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said it might actually help him prolong his Test career as he would be able to maintain the highest fitness levels.

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Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene won the toss and elected to bat against Australia in the last league match of the ODI cricket tri-series here on Friday.

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Sri Lanka were all out for 238 off 50 overs in the tri one-day series international against Australia after winning the toss at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

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Sri Lanka beat Australia by nine runs to reach the finals of the tri one-day series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday.

Sri Lanka held their nerve to win a thrilling ODI after dismissing Austr