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Alexander Zverev’s Australian Open preparations have hit another hurdle with the world No.4 forced to cut short his practice with a foot injury. The German pulled out of the World …

The NSW Waratahs have boosted their Super Rugby second-row stocks by signing promising South African Le Roux Roets. The 23-year-old has played provincial – Currie Cup – rugby in South …

A fully fit Jack Bird is set to vent his frustrations and form a devastating centre combination with NSW strike weapon James Roberts for Brisbane in the 2019 NRL season. …

After sealing an Australian Open qualifying showdown, Thanasi Kokkinakis says he’s eager to usurp the high-flying pack of Aussies by getting back to his best. The 22-year-old was a second-round …

Garth Tander’s search for a new Supercars home has been short, with Triple Eight signing up the champion a day after he was cut by Garry Rogers Motorsport. Tander will …

Thanasi Kokkinakis has steadied to seal passage into the final stage of Australian Open qualifying, surviving a wobble against second-round opponent Sebastian Ofner. The South Australian defeated the Austrian world …

After paying the price for taking his New Zealand jersey for granted, Kevin Proctor has vowed not to make the same mistake at Gold Coast Titans after the NRL club …

Cameron Smith has ended speculation about his future by announcing a new two-year contract with Melbourne, a deal that will take him to 19 seasons with the same NRL club. …

In a week when many trainers are yearling shopping at the Gold Coast, Paul Cave is busy in Sydney preparing home-bred Monsieur Sisu for a shot at back-to-back city wins. …

Improving gelding Stampe has put a dent in Neptune’s Spear’s Karaka Million hopes with a comprehensive win at Doomben. Neptune’s Spear ($1.50) was having his final hit-out before crossing the …

Leading Supercars driver Shane van Gisbergen will be counting on three-time Bathurst winner Garth Tander to help break his Mount Panorama duck this year. Tander, who recently confirmed his retirement …

Ashleigh Barty won’t face a higher-ranked opponent until the fourth round of the Australian Open if she makes a run into the second week of the season-opening grand slam. The …

Young gun sires Spirit of Boom and Better Than Ready can give Queensland-based studs a rare double on Magic Millions day at the Gold Coast. The two young stallions have …

Cool Chap has performed well fresh in the past and co-trainer Tom Dabernig will not be surprised to see the gelding make his presence felt in the Chester Manifold Stakes …

Australian motorcyclist Toby Price remains in a holding pattern in fifth overall, though his chances of winning a second Dakar Rally in Peru could be enhanced by the race-ending misfortune …

Up-and-coming three-year-old The Fire Trap has come through a bruising last start to be ready for the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast. Leading big-race jockey Hugh …

Trainer Tony McEvoy believes Singapore-based South African Barend Vorster will be an asset for his stable in South Australia once the trainer and jockey join forces in the near future. …

Former jockey turned trainer Nick Ryan looks to have unveiled an exciting prospect for his stable with three-year-old Columbus Circle overcoming some anxious moments to win on debut at Caulfield. …