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Cavalry outfielder David Harris went four-from-four against the Sydney Blue Sox.

Cavalry yet to charge following ABL rule changes

David Polkinghorne 6:23 PM    Canberra lose all four games against Sydney Blue Sox and remain winless since mid-season changes.

Alcohol just an excuse for violence against women: Costigan

Nathan Costigan says alcohol is an excuse and not the reason behind violence against women.

David Polkinghorne 8:30 PM   Tara Costigan's cousin says the AFL has the perfect chance to help reduce violence against women.

AFL NSW/ACT begins push for team in Women's AFL

The hunt is on for Canberra's next Heather Anderson, who played for the Western Bulldogs in the women's AFL game this year.

4:47 PM   Launches four academies, including one in Canberra, to help region be part of inaugural Women's AFL season.

Not just any pub in a Storm for Green's debutant

Named after the Jerrabomberra Hotel, Jerra Storm will make his debut at Queanbeyan on Tuesday.

David Polkinghorne 3:46 PM   Queanbeyan-bred horse to make debut after almost dying in horrific paddock accident.

Capitals suffer heart-breaking 13th straight loss

Capitals guard Renee Montgomery looks for a way past the Melbourne Boomers' defence.

Lee Gaskin 9:54 PM   The Canberra Capitals suffered a heartbreaking 78-75 defeat to the Boomers on Sunday, their 13th loss in a row.

Queanbeyan keeps triple treat alive

Queanbeyan's Mark Higgs breaks a bat.

Lee Gaskin 9:27 PM   Queanbeyan's quest to win all three first-grade titles is still alive after cruising to the Gallop Cup crown.

Two jockeys makes Olive and Bensley's century better than with one

Goulburn jockey Richie Bensley picked to ride Miss Liffey, which won, rather than Nick Olive's second-placed horse.

David Polkinghorne    Highland Secrets' head-bobbing win gives trainer-jockey partnership 100th win together.

Cavalry hoping for morning glory after third loss to Blue Sox

Canberra Cavalry shortstop Jason Leblebijian hit a home run against the Sydney Blue Sox.

David Polkinghorne    Canberra loses first series of ABL season as pitching is a big factor in their struggles against Sydney.

Studious Frew lands dream job and it's all downhill from there

Juggling act: Canberra's Jackson Frew will mix his year 12 studies with being a professional mountain biker.

David Polkinghorne   Canberra mountain biker Jackson Frew won the junior men's downhill event at Stromlo and is now aiming for the world title.

Inaugural Canberra winner sets sights on world title

Winners are grinners: Ben Allen celebrates crossing the finish line as the winner of Canberra's inaugural T3X Endurance Triathlon on Sunday.

Lee Gaskin   Inaugural Canberra endurance triathlon champion Ben Allen will use his victory as a stepping stone towards a world title next year.

Queanbeyan hopes lightning strikes twice

Weston Creek Molonglo batsman Robbie Trickett with Dean Solway from Queanbeyan ahead of the Gallop Cup one-day grand final at Manuka Oval on Sunday.

Lee Gaskin   Queanbeyan out to take advantage of a depleted Weston Creek Molonglo to secure a second piece of silverware this summer.

Capitals still win-less after 12 WNBL games

Stephanie Talbot, left, has been picked in the Australian Opals squad.

Chris Dutton   The luckless Canberra Capitals have crashed to their 12th loss in a row.

Four of the best for red-hot Canberra

Jenna McCormick celebrates her first ever W-League goal, which came against her former side in Canberra's 4-0 thrashing of Adelaide.

Lee Gaskin   Canberra United continues to press its claims for back-to-back W-League titles after thumping Adelaide 4-0.

Cavalry boss blasts ABL's mid-season rule changes

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David Polkinghorne   Canberra Cavalry's boss considered withdrawing the side from the ABL after mid-season rule changes.

Olive and Bensley in search of century

Canberra trainer Nick Olive and jockey Richard Bensley are looking for their 100th win together at Canberra on Sunday.

David Polkinghorne    Canberra trainer and Goulburn jockey have three chances to bring up hundred at Canberra's Thoroughbred Park.

Glandular fever like 'flogging a dead horse'

Canberra rider Daniel McConnell on his way to victory in the national mountain bike series at Stromlo on Saturday.

David Polkinghorne   Canberra mountain biker Rebecca Henderson healthy after battling illness this year.

Luke Pepper backs Polyphemus to shine at Canberra

Jared Dorrington.

Jared Dorrington   Luke Pepper is confident his stable's newest acquired galloper will fight out the finish at Canberra on Sunday.

Wu shakes off dodgy back for home-town return

Canberra triathlete, Michelle Wu, is returning from a back injury and will compete in this Sunday's T3X Endurance Triathlon in Canberra.

Lee Gaskin   Canberra triathlete Michelle Wu will compete in her first race since May at Sunday's Canberra Endurance Triathlon.

Spin king endorses milestone man Lyon

Shane Warne backs Nathan Lyon as the go-to man in Australia's bowling line-up.

Chris Dutton   Australian cricket great Shane Warne has endorsed Nathan Lyon as "the first picked" in the Test side.

Cricket Australia plays straight bat to Canberra criticism

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland.

Lee Gaskin   Cricket Australia won't comment on whether board member Tony Harrison's position is untenable after swipe at Canberra.