Harbouring a desire to conquer Hill for Harry

SAM Meyn will be running for a lot more than pride in this weekend's Newcastle Herald Hill to Harbour.

TONIGHT'S SQUADS

7.45pm: West Coast v Hawthorn 8.50pm: Hawthorn v Fremantle 9.55pm: West Coast v Fremantle

Lantana continues to grow on audiences

Griffin's artistic director Sam Strong takes on the play that inspired the hit film, writes Bryce Hallett.

Sorry Sam struggles but Tomic steps it up

SAM Stosur, dumped from the Australian Open in the third round last night, said she was disappointed as much in the fact she had played well and lost as with missing another grand slam opportunity, after she was stunned by talented Czech 25th seed Petra Kvitova.

Stosur can win slam: Stubbs

AUSTRALIA'S most experienced current player, four-time major doubles champion Rennae Stubbs, believes that Sam Stosur has the ability to win a grand slam singles title and that it may come as soon as January at Melbourne Park.

Crowe call kicks off the Hollywood hype for new English Rabbitoh

LEEDS: The first time the voice on the other end of the phone said "Russell Crowe calling", Sam Burgess thought it was Glenn Morrison. When you're lying on a massage table in Wales, you don't expect Hollywood to dial your number.

Sam Hall Bachelor Of Medicine/surgery, University Of Western Sydney

SAM HALL, who scored a UAI of 99.15, wouldn't have thought his passion for sport at school would help him get into medicine.

Best Wishes For 2009 To Our Readers

Countdown ... (from left) Tamsin Colley, 6, 3 Zenebech O'Reilly, 9,2 Shannon Colley, 8, and Sam Fine, 6, are excited about the impending arrival of 2009.

Treat Me Gently

Treat Me Gently Dale Barlow/George Coleman/Mark Fitzgibbon/Sam Anning (Jazzhead) 4/5

Rivals Hoping To Cash In On Red-hot Talents

THE battle between in-form all-rounders Sam Webber and Joe Price could be the key to deciding who consolidates a top-four spot this weekend in Newcastle grade cricket.

An Everywhere Man Finds A Home

The much-travelled Adrian Belew feels reinvigorated, writes Sam Fell.

No Country For Old Dogs

Sam Vincent is left barking up the wrong tree at a village feast.

Gilmour Helps Waratah Find Winning Feeling

SAM Gilmour's return to Waratah-Mayfield has had an immediate effect as the club are poised to break their winning drought in Newcastle district cricket this weekend.

Gilmour's Return Hits Right Note For Waratah's Hope

SAM Gilmour's return to Waratah-Mayfield has had an immediate affect, with the club set to break their premiership drought in Newcastle district cricket this weekend.

The Final Reckoning

The Final Reckoning Sam Bourne HarperCollins, $32.99

Murphy Exits In Semis

KAREN Murphy's NSW Open women's singles campaign ended with a loss to 19-year-old Sam Shannahan in the semi-final at Taren Point.

Hawks Skipper Avoids Charge

SAM Mitchell's premiership hangover will not extend into next year after the match review panel ruled yesterday that a match-day charge against the Hawthorn captain should not go any further.

Cordingley Looks To Reds' Revival For Inspiration

FOR Wallabies halfback Sam Cordingley it is not the colour of the jersey he wears that counts, it's the strength of the performance that he and his teammates put in.

Conrad Making Own Splash

SAM CONRAD is the first to credit his father Tim as a great coach. But he is happy he is not rowing under him in Beijing.

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