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Sydney aren’t spooked by the prospect of an AFL elimination final because they’ve essentially been contesting them for most of the season. The Swans find themselves in somewhat unfamiliar territory …

Unseeded Borna Coric has ended the US Open campaign of fellow 20-year-old Alexander Zverev in the second round at Flushing Meadows. Croatian Coric ousted the highly-fancied fourth-seed 3-6 7-5 7-6 …

Dumped Queensland lock Rob Simmons will resurrect his Super Rugby career with the NSW Waratahs after signing a two-year deal. The 28-year-old was axed by the Reds after 114 games …

Cameron Smith’s brains are the real key to his record NRL longevity and durability, according to rugby league conditioning guru Alex Corvo. The Melbourne skipper will match Brisbane great Darren …

Renowned hitman Beau Scott will give Parramatta the defensive steel they need for a charge at the NRL premiership, according to Eels coach Brad Arthur. The Eels are set to …

Defending National Rugby Championship champions Perth Spirit will be looking to return some impetus to the game in Western Australian when the newly enhanced nine-team domestic competition commences this weekend. …

THE 2017 HIGHS AND LOWS OF NICK KYRGIOS AUSTRALIAN OPEN (January): Seeded 14th, Kyrgios loses to Andreas Seppi in the second round. The unseeded Seppi defeats the local hope 10-8 …

Cronulla veteran Luke Lewis has made the startling admission he’d rather the reigning premiers finish fifth and so avoid running into Melbourne twice during the NRL finals. No side in …

AFL Women’s players are used to being flag-bearers and trailblazers for their gender, but on Saturday night they take on another cause. State of Origin footy. The state against state, …

Kurt Tippett’s path to September has been precarious and problematic but the Sydney star feels he is fit, building form and ready to fire in the AFL finals. Tippett, who …

Ashleigh Barty hopes to free-roll her way into the second week of a grand slam for the first time after continuing her breakthrough season with another milestone win in New …

AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has appointed long-time Geelong backroom guru Steve Hocking to the hefty position of football operations manager. Hocking replaces Simon Lethlean, after his departure last month …

Wallabies lock Rob Simmons has found a new Super Rugby home after signing a two-year deal with the Waratahs. The 28-year-old was dumped by Queensland after an average 2017 season …

Since Des Hasler kicked his feet under his desk at Belmore five years ago, Canterbury have had the wood over St George Illawarra. The Bulldogs are out to ruin the …

The Robert Smerdon-trained Dulverton will chase some valuable black type in her final race start in the Listed Heatherlie Handicap. Connections are having a throw at the stumps in Saturday’s …

Jockey Ryan Maloney has a lot of faith in unbeaten Lina’s Hero after the gelding remained unbeaten at Sandown. A debut winner at Sale on August 17, Lina’s Hero added …

The winning return from injury of Blondie at Sandown has convinced trainer Brendan McCarthy the filly is on the right path to a Thousand Guineas start. Blondie overcame a hairline …

The pain of missing an AFL season through suspension is driving Port Adelaide ruckman Paddy Ryder’s career-best year. Ryder has won All-Australian selection in a triumphant return after being among …