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Novak Djokovic admits there’s still a chance he could withdraw from the Australian Open, moving to ease expectation over his performance at the grand slam he’s dominated for a decade. …

James Graham is treading cautiously in his first days at St George Illawarra and the former Canterbury skipper is happy to take a step back and do what he’s told …

It’s being touted as the most open Australian Open ever, with grand slam-winning coach David Taylor declaring as many as 20 women can contend for the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup. …

Penrith recruit James Maloney is reluctant to start the State of Origin hype early, but sees no reason why he and young halves partner Nathan Cleary can’t do the job …

Star NRL recruit Aaron Woods believes the biggest challenge in returning the ‘Dogs of war’ playing style to Canterbury will be mental. But the former Wests Tigers captain has backed …

Trainer Tony Gollan is taking positives from Ef Troop’s wide barrier in the $2 million Magic Millions Classic at the Gold Coast. The colt drew 18 in the field of …

Shumookh has taken the first tentative step towards emulating her three-time Group One-winning dam Shamekha with an impressive debut at Canterbury. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained filly was clinical …

Dollar For Dollar will not have his usual rider aboard when he tries to build on his current winning streak but jockey Jye McNeil is excited to be given the …

Boom colt Pierata will have to defy history if he is to claim Queensland racing’s biggest ever pay day at the Gold Coast. Pierata will earn $1.7 million in prize …

Victory on Gretzsky at Sandown has snapped a lengthy absence from the winner’s circle in Melbourne for high-profile jockey Dwayne Dunn. Dunn’s victory in Wednesday’s Dream Thoroughbreds Plate (1600m) on …

Trainer Matt Cumani’s hopes of a Magic Millions Classic runner rest with Anthemoessa being able to get on a flight to the Gold Coast. The Cumani-trained two-year-old has drawn barrier …

A long-time association with Quackerjack’s owner Frank Mittiga will reap a big dividend for trainer Mark Newnham if the colt can win the $2 million Magic Millions Classic at the …

Victorian racing authorities are considering whether prominent trainer Robert Smerdon and seven other people charged with misconduct in relation to breaches of race day treatment rules should be stood down. …

All Blacks five-eighth Lima Sopoaga has confirmed he is leaving New Zealand to play rugby in the UK at the end of the year. Unconfirmed reports on Wednesday suggested that …

Sara Tomic will look to replicate her older brother by taking a step towards the main draw of the Australian Open. Bernard Tomic made a stunning return to competitive tennis …

Daria Gavrilova hopes to meet Ashleigh Barty in the Sydney International semi-finals – and it’s no surprise given her remarkable record against fellow Australians. Since gaining Australian residency in 2013, …

Novak Djokovic’s ranking slump has him lurking dangerously as the man to avoid when the Australian Open draw is made on Thursday night. For six years, Djokovic hasn’t been seeded …

Lleyton Hewitt rolled back the clock. Stan Wawrinka emphasised his fitness doubts, as Rafael Nadal went closer to erasing his. And Tomas Berdych walked away with the prize. A capacity …