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There’ll be more than just four points on the line for superstitious West Coast fans when they watch their side do battle against Hawthorn at Etihad Stadium. The Eagles have …

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon is confident Shane Kersten has what it takes to become a bona fide AFL defender, and the former Cats forward might even get his chance against …

Former world No.1 tennis star Ilie Nastase has been arrested twice in the space of six hours in his native Romania. The 71-year-old was first arrested on Friday on suspicion …

Defending champion Rafael Nadal says he could not care less whether great rival Roger Federer is at the French Open or not and is simply focused on winning an 11th …

Sometimes you go digging for gold and strike it rich and sometimes you just make a big hole. The Western Bulldogs did the latter for most of Friday night at …

Petra Kvitova will begin her French Open campaign buoyed by the news that the man suspected of attacking her with a knife has been detained in custody. The two-time Wimbledon …

Collingwood’s Mason Cox might be more clumsy than malicious, but that defence is unlikely to sway AFL match review officer Michael Christian. The 211cm American forward was reported for rough …

A big-stage win over Nick Kyrgios is fuelling Alexander Zverev’s belief that he can finally shake the grand slam gorilla off his back and vie for French Open glory. In …

Melbourne’s boy wonder Jack Maddocks has made a compelling case for a Wallabies debut against Ireland with a starring performance in his team’s Super Rugby win over the Sunwolves. The …

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has declared his teenage star Nick Cotric the best winger in the NRL. After seeing Cotric produce a masterclass in the Raiders’ stunning 21-20 comeback victory …

Penrith coach Anthony Griffin believes it’s unfair to compare his Panthers to table-topping St George Illawarra because of the Dragons’ perfect health so far this NRL season. Griffin’s side will …

Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan admits he erred last season by believing his team could simply replicate their 2016 premiership success. The Sharks are seeking their sixth straight win when they …

Ashleigh Barty is racing the clock to take her place in the French Open draw after suffering a despairing setback at the Strasbourg International. Australia’s top-ranked tennis player was forced …

Bernard Tomic and Nick Kyrgios will clash in a French Open first-round showstopper after the complete draw was finalised in Paris. Tomic boosted Australia’s contingent to a dozen singles hopefuls …

Rafael Nadal insists Novak Djokovic remains a major threat to his hopes of an 11th French Open crown. Serbian Djokovic has struggled to find his best form during a difficult …

Melbourne have moved to within striking distance of Super Rugby Australian conference leaders NSW after rolling the understrength Sunwolves 40-13. The bonus-point victory at AAMI Park means the Rebels are …

Collingwood have overcome a sluggish start to sweep to a comfortable 35-point win over the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium. The Bulldogs led by 26 points early in the second …

Cameron Smith has been left with bragging rights over long-time friend Johnathan Thurston as Melbourne ran out 7-6 NRL winners over North Queensland in Townsville. In what was likely the …