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Trainers Jim and Greg Lee continue to set the bar high for three-year-old Lightz who continues the quest for his maiden win in a black-type race at Rosehill. The Randwick-based …

The first foal of unbeaten champion Black Caviar is set for her second race start at Geelong on Friday. Three-year-old filly Oscietra has drawn barrier four in Friday’s race on …

Trainer Chris Waller says there’s little room for improvement for the world’s best horse on turf after she surprised by winning a Randwick barrier trial. Both Waller and jockey Hugh …

Star North Melbourne forward Ben Brown is recovering well from concussion and is on track to play against Hawthorn in Sunday’s AFL clash. Brown was rushed to hospital last week …

The cavalry has arrived for Geelong ahead of their blockbuster AFL clash with Richmond on Saturday afternoon. Steven Motlop (groin) and Daniel Menzel (soreness) have been passed as fit and …

Rising All Blacks star Jordie Barrett has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury. The Hurricanes fullback is scheduled for surgery, and the All …

Steve Johnson’s premiership coaches agree; there will never be an AFL player like him. Both Chris Scott and Mark Thompson hailed the retiring AFL champion as a master of invention …

Fringe Collingwood forward Jesse White has confirmed that he will retire at the end of the AFL season. The 29-year-old has played 56 matches for the Magpies since joining from …

Experienced administrator Andrew Hill has been charged with leading Canterbury out of their salary cap mess after being appointed chief executive of the NRL club. Hill will take over in …

Richmond are set to welcome back star forward Jack Riewoldt to face Geelong but coach Damien Hardwick admits his absence has opened his eyes to a new role for the …

Wayne Bennett says there is “no doubt” Cronulla’s NSW State of Origin star Jack Bird will play for Brisbane in the NRL next year. Bennett has dismissed reports that claim …

Gavin Badger hopes to continue officiating until he’s close to 50, making him the oldest NRL referee in half a century. The respected whistleblower’s 300-game milestone passed last week with …

The Western Force’s Wallabies prop Tetera Faulkner will return home to Melbourne after signing a two-year Super Rugby deal with the Rebels. The 29-year-old, who grew up in Melbourne, has …

Top-seeded Rafael Nadal and No.2 seed Roger Federer have cruised to easy victories Wednesday in their opening matches at the ATP’s Rogers Cup in Montreal. Nadal breezed past Borna Coric …

Sydney coach John Longmire isn’t worried by the lack of impact from his star AFL forward Lance FranklIn over the Swans’ past two games. Franklin kicked only one goal in …

Canberra’s finals hopes are hanging by a thread but captain Jarrod Croker believes the current squad can push for a premiership. The 26-year-old goal-kicking centre has extended his contract with …

Parramatta are likely to rule out injured fullback Bevan French for Friday’s NRL clash with Newcastle as the club gears up for a finals push. Eels coach Brad Arthur is …

Greater Western Sydney forward Steve Johnson will retire at the end of the AFL season. The 34-year-old goalsneak, a star in Geelong’s 2007, 2009 and 2011 premiership sides, has played …