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Ryan Papenhuyzen is determined to keep Melbourne’s No.1 jersey for the NRL finals as coach Craig Bellamy weighs up his spine options. Speedster Papenhuyzen has started at fullback for the …

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has defended the competition’s pre-finals bye. The bye has proved polarising since it was introduced in 2016 – largely in a bid to prevent clubs …

It’s the 11-point hole Manly must plug to keep their NRL season alive without Tom Trbojevic. The Manly and NSW superstar No.1 is racing the clock to get back on …

Hawthorn’s upset win over West Coast in the final round has helped Essendon build a blue-print for Thursday night’s sudden death AFL final against the premiers. The Hawks shocked the …

Patrick Mouratoglou says he doesn’t regret making a coaching signal to Serena Williams in last year’s controversial US Open final and will do it again because it’s standard practice on …

Serena Williams was in pain – “acceptable” pain, her coach called it – after rolling her right ankle during the second set of her US Open round of 16 victory. …

Roger Federer has his groove back and he proved it by destroying David Goffin to advance to his 13th US Open quarter-final. After surprisingly dropping the opening set in his …

Star Essendon defender Michael Hurley is tracking to play in Thursday’s sudden-death AFL final against West Coast in Perth after recovering from a shoulder injury. Hurley was training with the …

Will Power has won at Portland International Raceway for the first time in a strong day for Team Penske, as Josef Newgarden slightly tightened his grip on the IndyCar championship. …

Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo said he had doubts about racing in Sunday’s Belgian Formula One Grand Prix after the death of French racer and teammate Anthoine Hubert. The 22-year-old, who …

Roger Federer credits family bliss for his extraordinary longevity after revealing he may play into his 40s after qualifying for a mind-boggling 56th grand slam quarter-final. Federer, who turned 38 …

Alex de Minaur is vowing to return hungrier after copping a grand slam reality check at Flushing Meadows. De Minaur’s promising US Open campaign came to a shuddering halt at …

Serena Williams seemingly was cruising along to a straightforward victory in the US Open’s fourth round when she took an awkward step at the net and twisted her right ankle. …

Will Power has won at Portland International Raceway in a strong day for Team Penske, as Josef Newgarden slightly tightened his grip on the IndyCar championship. Australian Power won for …

Nick Kyrgios admits he has “no idea” how to parlay his undeniable potential in major silverware after another disappointing grand slam season ended with a whimper in New York. A …

Jockey Brad Stewart’s suspension for his 11th whip offence this year will not impact on his booking for star Brisbane sprinter Zoustyle in Sydney this spring. Stewart rode Boom County …

Prolific winner Fab’s Cowboy will race on his 30th Queensland track when he contests the iconic Birdsville Cup. Fab’s Cowboy is one of 23 nominations for Saturday’s $40,000 Birdsville Cup …

Trainer Anthony Freedman will monitor the weather ahead of a planned second barrier trial for Santa Ana Lane at Cranbourne. Santa Ana Lane is down to trial over 800m at …