Champion Australian Rules footballer “Polly” Farmer was once asked if his nickname had earned him undue attention when he started playing in Perth in the 1950s. “It could have been …
Brisbane are still sweating on the fitness of veterans Matt Gillett and Alex Glenn for Friday night’s NRL clash with Penrith at Suncorp Stadium. Gillett (back) and Glenn (knee) featured …
AFL supremo Gillon McLachlan is facing backlash after declaring he hopes to see star free agent Stephen Coniglio remains at GWS. The off-contract midfielder is weighing up offers from the …
South Sydney veteran John Sutton will retire at the end of the season, bringing to an end his 16-year NRL career with the Rabbitohs. The premiership-winning captain announced his decision …
Richmond will hold back skipper Trent Cotchin from Sunday’s mouth-watering clash with West Coast, allowing their captain more time to recover from his hamstring issue. Cotchin hurt his hamstring in …
The cliches are running hot at the Gabba but on the eve of his 100th AFL game Daniel McStay admits he’s still able to appreciate Brisbane’s resurgence. A win in …
Besieged Essendon coach John Worsfold has bristled at “cheap shots” from AFL critics, insisting he is constantly evolving to get the best out of his players. The injury-ravaged Bombers’ finals …
Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Masters, citing a back problem which forced her to pull out of the Rogers Cup final at the weekend. The American was due …
A serious hamstring injury which required three rounds of surgery has forced highly-regarded Sydney defender Nick Smith into AFL retirement. The 2014 All Australian tore the hamstring tendon off the …
Canberra say the only NRL teams complaining about one-on-one strips are the ones who can’t take advantage of the new rules. The NRL introduced rules last season which allow players …
World No.1 Novak Djokovic began his campaign as the reigning Cincinnati Masters champion with a 7-5 6-1 victory over Sam Querrey to enter the third round on Tuesday. The 32-year-old …
Bernard Tomic has pulled out of US Open qualifying but still hopes to contest the final grand slam of the year for the 10th-straight year. A one-time junior champion at …
Sonny Bill Williams will have rampaging Wallabies opposite Samu Kerevi in his sights when he lines up for his 10th and probably final Bledisloe Cup Test for the All Blacks. …
Coco Gauff will get a chance to attempt a grand slam encore after the 15-year-old received a wildcard into the US Open main draw. The Floridian teenager made a magical …
Blue Diamond winner Lyre is set to make her season return in the Quezette Stakes at Caulfield but dual stakes winning colt I Am Immortal will be held back and …
The SCG might prove the secret weapon in the Sydney Roosters’ bid for back-to-back NRL titles with their near-perfect record there shaping as a crucial finals advantage. The defending premiers …
Estonian Anett Kontaveit has ousted German 13th seed Angelique Kerber 7-6 (9-7) 6-2 in the opening round of the Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Kontaveit came from 5-3 down …
A horse rated one of the better older stayers in Ireland has figured in a sale to Australian interests and will be set for a spring Cups campaign. Prominent syndicator …
