Waterhouse fires in a protest as Sydney clubs meet to discussmerger push Jul 2, 2009
Waterhouse fires in a protest as Sydney clubs meet to discuss merger push. The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper ... Waterhouse fires in a protest as Sydney clubs meet to discuss merger push. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Gen why bother moving out Jul 1, 2009
More than one quarter of people aged 20 to 34 (27 per cent) are living at home in Sydney and Melbourne and those who do leave are likely to come back for another stint at home, research from the Bureau of Statistics shows ... Sydney and Melbourne remained the cities with the largest number of young people living at home, a reflection of the high property prices faced by those trying to break into the market ... Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The cost of being connected Jul 1, 2009
Vodafone and 3 restrict their high-speed wireless services to the greater sprawl of Sydney and Canberra, and in Vodafone's case the NSW Central Coast ... If you rarely set foot outside Sydney then almost any carrier will do, although Telstra pips the competition for speed and solid consistency of the connection. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Dust in the eyes of the world Jul 1, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Skip directly to. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The lowdown on low international airfares Jul 1, 2009
We recently tested this approach for a round-trip between Houston and Sydney ... Delta's best fare between Houston and Sydney in November was $1,012, with a stop in Los Angeles ... So we checked out fares between L.A. and Sydney. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Sex boosts sperm quality Jul 1, 2009
Greening, an obstetrician and endrocrinologist at Sydney IVF, an Australian company that carries out assisted reproduction, said the improvements were "substantial and statistically highly significant". Also boosts sperm motility. (iAfrica.com)
More hotels invest in videoconference rooms to cut costs Jul 1, 2009
Starwood, teaming with Cisco Systems and Singapore-based Tata Communications, says it will introduce the system first at the Sheraton New York Hotel, Sheraton on the Park in Sydney, Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel, The Los Angeles Airport hotel and W Chicago-City Center. It will build the rooms at five more properties by year's end, likely in international cities such as Brussels, Paris and Tokyo. (USA Today -- Tech)
Scientists discover chink in malaria mosquitoes Jul 1, 2009
SYDNEY: Malaria infects more than 400 million people worldwide, claiming more than a million lives, most of them children, every year. Now scientists have identified a chink in the life-cycle of a particular mosquito species that causes the infection, potentially opening the way for more effective treatment. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Two Ticketholders to Split Record $86 Million Australian Lottery Jackpot Jul 1, 2009
Its been frantic since last week, Sydney news agency manager said ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Sydney. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Cheers! Worlds 10 most legendary bars Jun 30, 2009
SYDNEY - Bars, pubs, and taverns of the world can hold as much history as any museum and present as much drama as any theater. Members and editors of travel Web site VirtualTourist. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Platypus: Insight into ovarian cancer Jun 30, 2009
SYDNEY: Researchers believe that our oldest mammalian relative such as the platypus may help provide clues into the causes of ovarian cancer. Geneticist Frank Grtzner of the University of Adelaide (U of A) said DNA mapping of the platypus has unravelled an interesting link between their sex chromosomes and DNA sequences found in human ovarian cancer. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Simpler way to send data faster found Jun 30, 2009
SYDNEY: Researchers have hit upon a new and simpler way of manipulating light to enable quicker, more secure data transfer. The discovery is based on existing optical technology, but uses it in such a way that fewer components and light beams are required, said research leader Jiri Janousek, from the Australian National University (ANU). (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
A big day for Bruno Jun 30, 2009
at the Sydney premiere of his latest film, Bruno ... FOR someone who has found success putting people on the spot, the comedian Sacha Baron Cohen - pictured last night at the Sydney premiere of his latest film, Bruno, at the State Theatre - was not so happy to have the roles reversed yesterday ... But after arriving in Sydney in January, she resigned in April. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Jacko didn't father Prince, Paris: Ex-wife Jun 30, 2009
Rowe and Jacko got married at the Sheraton Hotel in Sydney in November 1996 while the former was pregnant with Prince, but she said the two of them never had sex during their time together. Text. (India Times, India)
06/30: Sacha Baron Cohen, Mariah Carey, Liv Tyler... > Jun 30, 2009
1 of 20 Sacha Baron Cohen poses for photographs as his alter ego Austrian fashion reporter Bruno in front of the Sydney Harbor Bridge. More Galleries. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Pregnant Indian woman drowns in Oz Jun 29, 2009
SYDNEY: A pregnant woman of Indian descent drowned after falling into water in Tweed Heads near here ... "On Sunday night police divers from Sydney arrived and started their search of the marina on Monday morning. "At around 11. (India Times, India)
Experience the Nature of Sydney Jun 29, 2009
The eastern districts of Sydney are spectacular with natural surroundings for walking, and enjoying alongside the culture that a city life portrays. Sydney s city skyline is a mixture of shapes and sizes ... Amongst the shapes are the opera house, with its architecture of shells, perched on the peninsular of Circular Quay at the north end of the city and underneath the famous coat hanger form of Sydney Harbour Bridge. (Suite101.com)
Fowler closes in on Fury debut Jun 29, 2009
Fury coach Ian Ferguson lived up to his side's name after their latest loss - a 4-0 thumping at the hands of Sydney FC at Cronulla last Saturday night ... Matheson said he was disappointed with recent results, describing the heavy loss to Sydney FC as "not good enough" ... "But in fairness if we had a chance to re-do our pre-season draw we would probably do it differently - these guys have been doing a massive road trip every weekend. "We've had six weeks on the road and it has probably... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Qantas lets go of unwanted baggage Jun 29, 2009
The Asian carrier's contract at Sydney Airport has gone to Menzies ... Cathay Pacific has taken over the contract for Air New Zealand's engineering work at Sydney Airport from Qantas, while in Melbourne Air New Zealand's line-maintenance has gone to John Holland ... Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Refugee boat had 194 on board Jun 29, 2009
" The boat carrying 194 people was first detected by an RAAF surveillance plane on Friday night, 437 kilometres from Christmas Island. It is understood to have sailed between Java and Sumatra en route to Australia. It was monitored by HMAS Pirie on Saturday until it reached Australian waters at 2am yesterday, when it was intercepted. 00004000 Today in National Story Tools Latest National News Video Taxi smash murder charge Hong Kong police have charged a 22-year-old Australian man with murder... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Form doesn't stack up well for merger Jun 29, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper ... Now we get NSW Racing Minister Kevin Greene prodding the AJC and Sydney Turf Club into a merger ... While she is accomplished on heavy tracks, jockey Chris Munce told stewards the mare didn't handle the Sydney direction of going. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
'Soy' beneficial for lungs Jun 29, 2009
SYDNEY: Consuming soy milk and tofu could cut down the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD, which develops as a result of smoking, can cause coughing that produces large amounts of mucus (a slimy substance), wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms. (India Times, India)
Another attack in Australia, two Indians hit by beer bottle Jun 29, 2009
MELBOURNE: In a fresh case of assault in Australia, two men reported to be Indians, were allegedly attacked and struck with a beer bottle by two juveniles in Sydney on Sunday ... The attack took place in Sydney's CBD early Sunday morning after the men got into an argument that escalated into a fight, New South Wales police said ... The victims, both aged 20, were taken to Sydney hospital where they were treated for bruising and minor lacerations, before being discharged. (India Times, India)
Noeker ready to run in the Land Down Under Jun 28, 2009
During the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, the athletes used the facility to train. Noeker will compete as an individual in the 100-meter Dash, the 200-meter dash, the 110-meter Hurdles and the 400-meter Hurdles, an event he has never ran in before because it is not a high school track event. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Australia ease past France Jun 28, 2009
Ace playmaker Matt Giteau scored all his team's points as the Wallabies continued their unbeaten run in this year's international season with a 22-6 win over France at the ANZ stadium in Sydney on Saturday ... The Wallabies beat Les Bleus three times last year and were never under threat as they made it four straight with their victory at Sydney's Olympic stadium ahead of their Tri-Nations opener against the All Blacks in Auckland on July 18. (iAfrica.com)
'Attacks on Indians racial outbursts' Jun 28, 2009
The string of assaults on Indian students in Australia has gone up to 16 since May 9 and have sparked protests in Melbourne and Sydney and hectic diplomatic activities between the two countries. Ravi said a bill tightening immigration laws for Indians moving overseas by providing more powers to police would be finalised soon after consultations with stakeholders, including the law ministry. (India Times)
Socceroos are as tight as ever - Schwarzer Jun 27, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper ... SOCCEROOS goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer says he "can't understand" why anyone would want to destabilise the national team in the wake of criticism from a fellow player over his defence of Tim Cahill's ejection from a Sydney nightclub. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Roth, Wadwell Earn All-America Honors Jun 27, 2009
Wadwell, a junior from Sydney, Australia, compiled a nation-leading 41 wins. The All-Great Lake Region team member is also a three-time All-BIG EAST Conference selection. (Uoflsports.com)
Cabcharge wipes out rivals, says regulator Jun 27, 2009
THE Cabcharge empire run by Sydney taxi operator Reg Kermode has been accused in the Federal Court of trying to wipe out competitors and deter potential rivals ... Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Cabcharge accused over market power Jun 27, 2009
THE Cabcharge empire run by prominent Sydney taxi operator Reg Kermode has been accused in the Federal Court of trying to eliminate competitors. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission launched a lawsuit against Cabcharge Australia yesterday, alleging misuse of market power and entering agreements for the purpose of reducing competition. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
• 'Bruno' cuts La Toya Jackson scene Jun 27, 2009
An attorney known as the "fixer" in his law firm, comes across the biggest case of his career that could produce disastrous results for those involved; George Clooney; sydney pollack; Michael Clayton; John Rambo (Stallone) assembles a group of mercenaries and leads them up the Salween River to a Burmese village where a group of Christian aid workers allegedly went missing. Trailer to Iron Man Video Game; Trailer from video game; "Margot at the Wedding" is a circus of family neuroses and bad... (Variety)
Qantas Cancels Order for 15 Boeing Dreamliners, Delays Delivery of 15 More Jun 27, 2009
The canceled aircraft were scheduled for delivery by 2015 and the airline will delay taking another 15 787-8s by four years, Sydney-based Qantas said in a statement today ... 01 at the close of Sydney trading ... Theyll take whatever measures they have to take, but they still have flexibility, said , an analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Sydney, who rates Qantas overweight. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
EDIT: Take Back The World Jun 27, 2009
Thousands of people rallied across Australia this month, calling for emergency action on climate change, with sit-down protests outside Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's city office in Sydney, as well as in front of the Melbourne Town Hall, where the ruling Labour Party was holding a conference. Citizens' groups, the student community, civil society organisations and individuals are not waiting for government action. (India Times, India)
To market … but where are all the farmers? Jun 27, 2009
With a boom in the number of farmers' markets in Sydney, the problem is not a lack of customers, but a lack of farmers ... " Farmers often have to travel to Sydney the day before to prepare for an early start, Mrs Kelly said. They would spend a large sum of money over a weekend on travel, accommodation and storage - before they had sold anything. The Rocks Farmers' Market opened in September and the main problem is keeping farmers coming on a regular basis, its organiser, Debra Dawson, said.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ruck and Maul Jun 26, 2009
The root of this nickname emanates from that other Sydney newspaper but it's too good to ignore. In tabloid land, James O'Connor is known by some as Carol Brady, from 1970s sitcom The Brady Bunch. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sex up your Friday eve! Jun 26, 2009
The research, which reached the conclusion after studying the health of about 50,000 people aged 40 or older over a 12-year period, showed that thin people had the shortest life expectancy, on average dying six or seven years earlier than overweight people, reports The Sydney Morning Herald. While studying the volunteers, scientists looked at the past physiques of the participants and how long they lived past the age of 40, and grouped them according to their body mass index (BMI), an indicator... (India Times, India)
KFC car park shooting: innocent bystander killed Jun 26, 2009
A man driving past a Sydney shootout has been killed by a stray bullet ... "Every day he leaves home (Canberra) about 5pm and drives to Sydney where he swaps trailers and then makes his way back," Mr Richardson said ... Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Uphill battle as residents, cyclists and drivers fight for space Jun 26, 2009
They are irate at losing at least 60 parking spots, well above the 13 places promised by the local MP and City of Sydney Mayor, Clover Moore, when the plan was first touted last year ... Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Qantas cancels orders for 15 Boeing 787s Jun 26, 2009
Qantas to Increase A380 Services from Los Angeles and London to Sydney. Qantas announced today it would increase its A380 services between Los Angeles and Sydney and London and Sydney (via Singapore) from August 6, 2009 ... Our fourth A380 arrives at the end of July, allowing us to increase Los Angeles-Sydney services from three to four per week and Sydney-Singapore-London A380 services from three to five per week, Mr. Mariani said. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Australia, New Zealand Stocks: Cabcharge, Leighton, Qantas, Santos, Eircom Jun 26, 2009
80 at the close in Sydney, ending the week up 0 ... (CAB AU), a Sydney-based taxi payment system operator, plunged 14 percent to A$5 ... To contact the reporter on this story: in Sydney at. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Fans from Sydney to Bogota mourn Michael Jackson Jun 26, 2009
By TANALEE SMITH Friday, June 26, 2009 2:45 AM CDT SYDNEY - The news stunned nearly everyone, from the young man in Colombia who was named after the King of Pop, to Malaysians who named a soy drink for him, to a generation of people around the world who have tried to moonwalk. Michael Jackson's death Thursday in California prompted broadcasters from Sydney to Seoul _ where the news came early Friday _ to interrupt morning programs, while fans remembered a "tortured genius" whose squeals and... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
'R', the forgotten letter of the law Jun 25, 2009
THE chief executive officer of Sydney Ferries, Geoffrey Smith, decided it was all right to use his corporate credit card for personal expenses, provided he clearly marked the items with an "R" - meaning "to be reimbursed" ... Of the amount Mr Smith booked on his Westpac Bank Visa card - paid month by month by Sydney Ferries - $135,598 had been reimbursed, leaving $101,504 outstanding ... The total paid by Sydney Ferries for this - $7267 - had not been recovered. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Full Story » Jun 25, 2009
Analy s 16-player roster features returning varsity standouts: Jessica Suiter, Sydney Phillips, Kassi Johnson, Sabrina Price, Taneya Wills, Heather Lunardi, Rachel Lunardi, Tiffany Gonsalves, and Caitlyn Jay ... The Tigers got a strong mound effort from incoming junior southpaw Taneya Wills, who tossed six innings of four-hit ball before Sydney Phillips came on to close it out in a scoreless seventh. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Watchdog moves to freeze ABC founder's assets Jun 25, 2009
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission approached the Federal Court in Sydney yesterday to ask it to appoint an independent receiver to oversee properties on the Gold Coast held by Mr Groves and his new wife Viryan Collins-Rubie's company, Perfection Too. It has also asked that a receiver take control of the house where the pair are living in Currumbin Valley, Queensland, which is owned by Mr Groves's former brother-in-law, Frank Zullo. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
COMMENT: At Home, Down Under Jun 25, 2009
Indeed, before the arrival of the Indians in Harris Park in Sydney's west, criminal elements were reportedly attacking old white women ... The writer is manager of an accountancy firm in Sydney. (India Times, India)
Dokic crashes out as Stosur and Hewitt advance Jun 24, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper ... What outrageous outfit will Sacha Baron Cohen wear to Bruno's Australian premiere in Sydney next week. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Man jailed 22 years for murdering wife Jun 24, 2009
She had also said she had decided to move back to Sydney, where they previously had lived ... Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Sexual assaults on cruises under scrutiny Jun 24, 2009
Cunard Cruise Lines' Queen Mary 2 sails into Sydney. Cunard says it has kits to aid rape investigations aboard. (CNN -- Travel)
Thursday's TV: Trouble In Paradise Jun 24, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper ... Two Sydney surfers, Peter Buswell and Warren Poulter, re-create events of their youth when they went on a holiday to Mexico. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Third swine flu death in Australia Jun 24, 2009
SYDNEY: Australian officials on Wednesday said a 50-year-old cancer patient had become the country's third swine flu-related death. The woman had been in intensive care with a severe respiratory illness since the weekend and was diagnosed with H1N1 influenza on Tuesday, said Victoria state's health minister Daniel Andrews. (India Times, India)
Senior & single? Meet Seniors wanting love Jun 23, 2009
Sydney - North, New South Wales ... Sydney - South, New South Wales (In the Sutherland Shire) ... Sydney - North, New South Wales (Northern Beaches). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Cunard Announces Historic 2011 World Voyages Aboard the New Queen Elizabeth and Flagship Queen Mary 2 - On Sale July 1 Jun 23, 2009
Each itinerary will offer a unique adventure - featuring overnights in Sydney, Hong Kong and Dubai on Queen Elizabeth, and Cape Town, Sydney and Hong Kong on Queen Mary 2 - combined with the line's hallmarks of gourmet fine dining, impeccable White Star Service(TM) and a wide variety of elegant stateroom accommodation including the renowned and award-winning Queens Grill and Princess Grill suites. To view the entire press release. (PR Newswire)
Surrogacy: Could you do it? Jun 23, 2009
However the restrictions are currently under review in NSW and fertility clinics such as Sydney IVF offer to facilitate it as part of their services ... In fact, to have the process done through Sydney IVF it is a prerequisite that the surrogate has a close and ongoing relationship with the commissioning couple, suggesting only family or close friends would be considered ... Most viewed articles on The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
All the bright ingredients Jun 23, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper ... RAINER BECKER, one of the world's top Japanese chefs, is a German who once cooked in Sydney ... Cheong Liew, a founding father of modern Australian food, was born in Kuala Lumpur, while Chui Lee Luk, Sydney's most-lauded female chef, also grew up in Malaysia. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Gillard arrives for dialogue with Israel amid calls to cancel her trip Jun 23, 2009
" Mr Dadon's Australia-Israel Cultural Exchange is also sponsoring G'day Israel week, which has included an Australian film festival and music events. Today in World Story Tools Latest World News Video Trains collide in Washington Authorities say a six-car train has collided with another train near Washington. Local media say at least six people have died More videos: Readers' most viewed Top 5 articles Top 5 articles Top 5 articles Top 5 articles Videos Sydney Morning Herald Products ces... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Holiday wipeouts Jun 22, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Skip directly to. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Fun park plan for south-west Jun 21, 2009
And despite the closure of Australia's Wonderland in Sydney's west five years ago, as well as the demise of Old Sydney Town, Sega World and Fox Studio's Backlot, the group believes there is a market for a pleasure dome in the south-west. The Australian half of the venture, JVPlay, based at Prestons, believes Sydneysiders deserve their own theme park instead of having to travel to Brisbane ... "It's got everything that Sydney's calling out for," said JVPlay director Julianne Cusumano, who runs an... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Science fiction predictions resemble reality 36 years later Jun 21, 2009
Australians take part in a Flash Mob at the Landcare Australia World Environment Day launch luncheon at Quayside Brassiere on June 5, 2009 in Sydney. A science fiction writer first predicted flash mobs in a 1973 book. (USA Today -- Tech)
Botox helps paralyzed man walk again Jun 21, 2009
SYDNEY: An Australian stroke victim paralysed for over 20 years has walked again thanks to anti-wrinkle drug botox, in a case hailed as extraordinary by his medical team. Russell McPhee, 49, was confined to a wheelchair after suffering a severe stroke 23 years ago that left him so disabled that doctors initially told him he would never leave hospital. (India Times, India)
Late flights: best, worst performers Jun 21, 2009
NEARLY 5 per cent of flights between Sydney and Melbourne are cancelled, a new survey shows ... 8 per cent of flights from Melbourne to Sydney and 4 ... 6 per cent of flights from Sydney to Melbourne did not leave the ground last month, according to the Federal Government Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics survey. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Thinking lights to revamp traffic Jun 21, 2009
" Today in National Story Tools Latest National News Video Judy Moran denied bail A magistrate has refused bail for gangland matriarch Judy Moran. More videos: Readers' most viewed Top 5 articles Top 5 articles Top 5 articles Top 5 articles Videos Sydney Morning Herald Products ces Classifieds Other Sites Copyright ? Fairfax Digital. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Study: Weather helped to clean air for Olympics Jun 20, 2009
5 times higher than that of Sydney. Levels of PM 10, the coarser particulate matter, exceeded levels that the WHO considered safe about 81 percent of the time, while concentrations of the smaller particulate pollution PM 2. (Yahoo News)
Botox helps Australian stroke victim to walk again Jun 20, 2009
SYDNEY (AFP) - An Australian stroke victim paralysed for more than 20 years has walked again thanks to anti-wrinkle drug botox, in a case hailed as extraordinary by his medical team. Russell McPhee, 49, was confined to a wheelchair after suffering a severe stroke 23 years ago that left him so disabled that doctors initially told him he would never leave hospital. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Show me the tax break: now athletes can claim agents Jun 19, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald Sport: Australian and international sports news, results: AFL, Rugby League, Rugby Union, Golf, Athens Olympics, Soccer, Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Motorsport, Horse Racing, Rugby Heaven Skip directly to ... The former Dragons and Parramatta rugby league player Mark Riddell and former Sydney Swans AFL player David Spriggs won a four-year test case against the Tax Office yesterday when the High Court ruled their 2005 deductions were allowed, overruling findings by the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
O'Brien has Absolut confidence Jun 19, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper ... " Clashing with Absolut Glam in the Winter Stakes will be the Steele Ryan-trained mare Chinchilla Rose, a last-start winner of the Dane Ripper Stakes at Eagle Farm. Chinchilla Rose will be ridden by former premier Sydney apprentice Peter Wells, who enjoyed a breakthrough group 1 win earlier this season on Newport in The Metropolitan. "I was meant to ride it in the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)