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Jason Coyle is hoping a change of tempo can enhance the hopes of Salsonic, adding to his Queensland Guineas success before a crack at the Villiers Stakes. The four-year-old gelding …

Scone trainer Rodney Northam will let the weather decide whether he heads to Brisbane or Sydney with top sprinter Big Money. Big Money has been accepted for Saturday’s Group Three …

Sir Patrick Hogan has confirmed the sale of his famous Cambridge Stud. New Zealand’s iconic thoroughbred nursery will remain in local hands after being sold to Auckland couple Brendan and …

New Blues coach Brad Fittler will hand his whiz kids a licence to thrill as he plots to end Queensland’s decade of State of Origin dominance in style. Fittler will …

James Tedesco is so eager for a fresh start at the Sydney Roosters that he will cut short his annual leave in order to hit the ground running in round …

Serena Williams is yet to make a call on her participation at the Australian Open, while world number 12 Svetlana Kuznetsova is also a doubt for the first grand slam …

Wallaby great George Smith’s playing future is in doubt as he battles a potentially career-threatening back injury. New Queensland Reds coach Brad Thorn says Smith has returned to Australia to …

Young speedster Jarrod Garlett hopes a more settled environment at Carlton is what he needs to revive his AFL career after two turbulent years on the Gold Coast. The 21-year-old …

NSW prop Sekope Kepu will miss just two Super Rugby matches after he was suspended for three weeks for a shoulder charge during the Wallabies’ Test loss to Scotland. Kepu …

Bernard Tomic remains undecided about contesting the Australian Open wildcard playoff amid concerns from tennis great John Newcombe that the fallen star is “wasting his life”. Having spiralled down the …

Melbourne veteran Jordan Lewis didn’t need to say it – his young teammates knew they’d blown a golden opportunity. The Demons were playing scintillating footy, the type that looked certain …

England coach Wayne Bennett has defended the decision to leave Josh Hodgson on the field after suffering a major knee injury in last week’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final. NRL …

Adelaide’s prized recruit Bryce Gibbs says family, not an AFL flag, was the main reason for his defection from Carlton. The South Australian-born Gibbs started training with his new Crows …

Defending Hobart International champion Elise Mertens is one of three former winners returning to next month’s tennis event. The 22-year-old Belgian claimed her maiden WTA title as a qualifier at …

Gold Coast signing Brenton Lawrence has announced his retirement before playing another game for the Titans, amid speculation Penrith prop Leilani Latu is bound for the NRL club. Three months …

A $1 million race at the Magic Millions meeting at the Gold Coast is the main summer target for the Danny O’Brien-trained Toffee Nose who will continue her path when …

David Payne will be back where it all began at his adopted home, Rosehill, when Reagan and Toulouse make their racing debuts. South Africa-born Payne focused on two-year-olds when he …

Brett Cavanough is happily devoting more quality time to The Monstar and his growing band of stablemates since convincing former trainer Kerry Jordan to lend a helping hand. Jordan joined …