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Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has warned his players not to “drop off a cliff” in the final three games before their second NRL finals campaign in seven years. The Raiders …

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has endorsed Adam O’Brien as the man to take over at Newcastle and says he won’t stand in the way of his assistant. O’Brien told …

GWS are out to regain some much-needed form before the AFL finals when they wrap up their regular season against Gold Coast on Saturday. The Giants head to Queensland after …

Fremantle caretaker coach David Hale has denied there’s a culture problem at the AFL club, and says he’s yet to decide whether to apply for the full-time gig. The Dockers …

An elusive top-four scalp looms as the perfect way to end a transformational season for Carlton when they take on Geelong at GMHBA Stadium. Saturday’s clash carries high stakes for …

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick is keeping it simple ahead of a grandstand finish to the AFL season with multiple outcomes possible: the Tigers just have to win and Trent Cotchin …

Parramatta firebrand Nathan Brown won’t play again before the finals unless he overturns a charge for his ugly hit on Dallin Watene-Zelezniak. Brown was on Friday hit with a grade …

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan will fight fire with fire against Richmond on Sunday, backing his own midfield in a battle with Tigers star Dustin Martin. If other results fall their …

Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe insists there’s still plenty of love for Ross Lyon, but says it’s important for the player group to trust the club’s decision to sack the veteran …

Coach Stephen Kearney has told Warriors boss Cameron George to leave comments on football to him after the NRL club’s CEO threatened to sack players who didn’t put in. Only …

HOW THE LEADING MEN SHAPE UP FOR THE US OPEN STARTING ON MONDAY (TUESDAY AEST): NOVAK DJOKOVIC (SRB) Age: 32 Ranking: 1 Plays: right-handed (two-handed backhand) Career prize money: $US134,979,120 …

Evergreen Adam Ashley-Cooper and fledgling Jordan Petaia have bolted into the most experienced Australian squad ever named to contest a Rugby World Cup. Two midfield backs at polar ends of …

MADE THE CUT Adam Ashley-Cooper (midfield) – The veteran clocked up ample game time for the Waratahs on his return from Japan but failed to ignite their stodgy back play. …

Champion jumper Wells will line up in a capacity field of 12 in his attempt at a record fourth victory in the Grand National Steeplechase at Ballarat. Wells won the …

The Wellington Boot is not a traditional pathway to the Sydney spring carnival but that’s the offbeat route Joe Pride has taken with little-known three-year-old Superium. The gelding will line …

Magic Millions Classic placegetter Hightail begins his three-year-old season in Melbourne and his co-trainer Peter Snowden is confident the well-travelled gelding is forward enough to make an impression in the …

Anthony Cummings is not afraid to be bold in his opinions of his horses but when it comes to exciting filly Libertini, he is noticeably measured. Libertini is being set …

A slight muscle injury has forced adjustments to Oak Door’s program with the sprinter now to ready to run in the Carlyon Stakes. Since winning the Group Three Sir John …