Sydney Hunt Midfielder After Mcflynn Blow

SYDNEY FC have lost defensive midfielder Terry McFlynn for the rest of the finals series to a groin injury, but the champions are aiming to snap up a replacement from one of their A-League rivals before Friday's minor semi-final, second leg clash with Newcastle.

Tucker And Hoare Give Tigers Hope

THE good news for Melbourne Tigers is that starting forwards Rashad Tucker (back) and Stephen Hoare (groin), who missed practice early this week, have trained since and will play against the Crocodiles in Townsville tonight.

Nadal Injured But Confident He'll Play Open

WORLD No. 2 Rafael Nadal is hoping he will be fit for next week's Australian Open, despite pulling out less than a set into his first-round match at the Sydney International yesterday with a groin injury.

Nadal Injury Not Serious But Guccione Is After Getting Past World No.2

WORLD No.2 Rafael Nadal is confident he will be fit for the Australian Open despite being forced to retire with a groin injury during his first-round match at the Sydney International yesterday.