Venus Williams rejected the suggestion she might be content to serve as an inspiration to younger players after her 6-1 0-6 7-5 defeat to fellow American Sloane Stephens in the …
Saturday’s elimination clash between Sydney and Essendon shapes as a case study in the value of AFL finals experience. In the red-and-white corner stands a force that has finished outside …
Penrith have been given a massive boost ahead of their elimination NRL final against Manly with fullback Dylan Edwards set to return from a knee injury. Edwards, who was considered …
Port Adelaide have summoned Jarman Impey as insurance if things go “haywire” against West Coast in Saturday night’s AFL elimination final. Impey returns from a two-match absence, replacing rookie Aidyn …
In an ominous warning for their NRL title rivals, Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy can’t recall a better finals preparation for his team than this season. But Bellamy has rubbished talk …
The deported dad of Richmond star Dustin Martin says his criminal record has been “amped up” by police to stop him from re-entering the country. Shane Martin had his visa …
Adelaide star Brodie Smith has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and will miss the rest of the AFL finals series. Smith left Thursday night’s 36-point qualifying final win over Greater …
Retiring West Coast midfielder Matt Priddis has said he’s relaxed and soaking up every precious moment heading into Saturday night’s AFL elimination final against Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval. Priddis …
Two points from defeat against Venus Williams at the US Open, Sloane Stephens summoned her best strokes when she needed them the most to reach a Grand Slam final for …
Parramatta say they’ve got Melbourne to thank for strike weapon Semi Radradra’s stunning run of form heading into Saturday’s NRL qualifying final at AAMI Park. The bustling Fijian-born winger has …
Sloane Stephens has reached her first Grand Slam final, edging Venus Williams 6-1 0-6 7-5 in a hard-fought US Open women’s semifinal. Stephens became just the fourth unseeded player to …
Skating on thin ice with injuries, North Queensland would love to “do a Steven Bradbury” and claim the NRL title after falling over the finals line. Queensland coach Kevin Walters …
North Queensland have the most expensive casualty ward of any team in the NRL finals, but Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan says the Sharks have no sympathy for them. The Cowboys …
It’s no surprise Brisbane skipper Darius Boyd has backed pint-sized playmaker Kodi Nikorima to stand tall as his fullback replacement in Friday night’s NRL qualifying final at Allianz Stadium. But …
Cronulla winger Gerard Beale will head to the Warriors on a three-year NRL deal from next season. Sharks coach Shane Flanagan confirmed the 10-time Kiwi international told teammates at training …
Alward has another opportunity to justify his high rating for the Group One Metropolitan when the Irish-bred gelding tries for a third-straight win at Rosehill. The five-year-old joined Chris Waller’s …
Axed forward Daniel Menzel will draw on his resilience built up over four knee reconstructions to force his way back into Geelong’s AFL side. The 25-year-old has been dropped for …
The World Team Cup, a men’s event offering big prize money and ranking points, could begin as soon as January 2019, sources have said after meetings between tennis stakeholders in …
