Rafa Nadal, who is gunning for a record-extending 11th French Open title, has been handed a relatively easy path to the final at Roland Garros. The top-seeded Spaniard will start …
It may have been another heartbreaking loss for Parramatta but coach Brad Arthur reckons he may have found their winning formula in their 18-10 NRL defeat in Brisbane. The Eels …
An Achilles injury that has troubled James Roberts for months won’t stop him playing for NSW, Wayne Bennett says. But it remains to be seen how many other Brisbane players …
Tough week? What tough week? Wayne Bennett was at his unflappable best after Brisbane celebrated his record 800th game with a stirring 18-10 NRL win over Parramatta, brushing aside a …
Australian No.1 Ashleigh Barty could strike Serena Williams in the second round of the French Open following Friday’s draw in Paris. Barty, the 17th seed, will open against Russia’s world …
Defending champion Samantha Stosur has fallen short in her quest to join top-seeded fellow Australian Ashleigh Barty in the semi-finals of the Strasbourg International. Stosur’s three-year, 13-match winning streak at …
Rumblings about poor form haven’t swayed NSW coach Brad Fittler, who says Boyd Cordner is a guaranteed starter for the Blues in the opening State of Origin clash. The Roosters …
The NRL’s once-feared sin-bin hasn’t been a match-deciding deterrent for teams in 2018, with statistics showing punished sides are winning two-thirds of games. According to Fox Sports Stats, 49 players …
Queensland Reds chairman Jeff Miller insists James Slipper’s suspension for cocaine abuse comes with an asterisk, but whether no-nonsense coach Brad Thorn agrees remains to be seen. Slipper, 28, is …
Canterbury back-rower Adam Elliott has revealed he turned his back on big money offers from rival NRL clubs because he knew his beloved Bulldogs were headed for tough times in …
The battle for Rory Arnold’s Brumbies starting position has been won by Blake Enever. The move into the No.4 jersey for Saturday night’s Super Rugby clash with the Bulls will …
Scans are set to shed more light on Marc Murphy’s foot injury but the Carlton skipper’s AFL contract situation is no closer to being resolved. Murphy will miss Saturday’s AFL …
Recalled tagger Levi Greenwood looms as the man to put the clamps on Jack Macrae when Collingwood face the Western Bulldogs on Friday night. Greenwood has been named for his …
Nick Kyrgios plans on taking his place in the French Open draw – “at this stage” – after continuing his comeback from injury with another quickfire doubles victory in Lyon. …
When a respected tennis analyst suggested recently that an underarm serve could be an effective weapon in halting Rafael Nadal’s annual rampage on clay, most just chuckled. The trouble is …
Daniel Ricciardo reckons Monaco owes him a win and the Australian is ready to cash in the debt on Sunday. The Red Bull driver, fastest in Thursday’s opening practice with …
Milestones may have been the last thing on Wayne Bennett’s mind but Brisbane still celebrated his 800th NRL game, capping a tough week for their coach with a 18-10 win …
Top seed Ashleigh Barty and two-time champion Samantha Stosur remain on course for an all-Australian title showdown at the Strasbourg International. Living up to her star billing, Barty advanced to …


















