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Essendon have kept their AFL finals hopes alive with a riveting eight-point win over arch rivals Carlton at the MCG. The second-last Blues rallied from a poor first quarter and …

Newcastle have strung together back-to-back NRL wins for the first time in two years after upsetting the Warriors 26-10. The first signs of Nathan Brown’s rebuild are showing after backing …

Greater Western Sydney have consolidated their spot in the AFL’s top four with a first-quarter onslaught to set up a 35-point victory over Melbourne. The Giants outclassed the Demons, winning …

Thanasi Kokkinakis’s fine run of form has continued in Mexico with the Australian progressing to his first ATP tournament final with a win over Tomas Berdych in Los Cabos. Kokkinakis, …

Ivan Cleary has urged son Nathan not to rush in and sign a long-term deal with Penrith. But he admits the final decision will be made by the Panthers halfback. …

Geelong captain Joel Selwood is optimistic he will play in next weekend’s big AFL match against Richmond, despite an ankle injury. The disappointing loss to Sydney on Friday night has …

Dylan Walker is getting that 2014 feeling all over again. Manly’s NRL season may have hit a rough patch after consecutive heavy losses, however, the Sea Eagles centre can see …

St Kilda pair Paddy McCartin and David Armitage might be out of action for the rest of their injury-plagued AFL seasons. Saints coach Alan Richardson remains unsure if McCartin or …

Eighth-seeded Jack Sock has booked his place in the semi-finals of the ATP event in Washington after a straight-sets win over Milos Raonic. The big-serving American, beaten in the quarter-finals …

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson hasn’t bothered to review video of last season’s massive win against Richmond in preparation for Sunday’s return bout at the MCG. Despite the Hawks’ 70-point thumping …

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is again wrestling with the same question ahead of the Power’s AFL Showdown against Adelaide. What to do about Eddie Betts? Adelaide’s star forward might …

Godolphin trainer James Cummings is happy with what little he could see from Hartnell in a jump-out at Flemington. With the track shrouded in fog, only the first 400m of …

Meagher Racing hopes to get its new Victorian venture off to a flying start when Savanna Amour contests the Group Three Bletchingly Stakes at Sandown. Senior trainer John Meagher is …

The first of last season’s two-year-olds to race for Lindsay Park, Madeenaty, is set for her first appearance as a three-year-old at Flemington. The much-travelled filly returns in Saturday’s Winter …

David Hayes says Newmarket Handicap winner Redkirk Warrior is favourite to take The Star’s slot in the The Everest at Randwick. The Sydney casino bought a slot in the $10 …

Ron Quinton will rely on Boss Lane’s affinity with Randwick in the Group Two Missile Stakes while rival trainer Kris Lees believes Le Romain has class on his side. Boss …

Black Caviar’s daughter Oscietra is set to have her second race start after winning a jump-out at Flemington. The Lindsay Park-trained three-year-old narrowly won the 800m hit-out on Friday morning, …

They’re the unquestioned kings of Super Rugby but even the Crusaders have been unable to conquer the greatest enemy of them all – long distance travel in the finals. Not …