With no regrets, Johanna Konta has graciously accepted her fate after falling short in her much-hyped bid to become Britain’s first Wimbledon women’s finalist in 40 years. The Sydney-born star …
Lewis Hamilton defended his decision to snub a major Formula One promotional event in London and said the British Grand Prix and his title challenge came first. The Briton, who …
Fans of Billy Slater can thank the kids of Queensland rugby league coach Kevin Walters for exerting some not so subtle pressure on their dad. Slater wasn’t picked for the …
A simple rostering quirk will be the catalyst for James Hird’s return to the AFL. Hird has indicated he is keen to accept the league’s invitation and present the Norm …
St Kilda schoolboy Josh Battle says it’s surreal that his AFL debut against Essendon on Friday night will be made alongside a player he has idolised in Nick Riewoldt. The …
Rival coaches Rodney Eade and Nathan Buckley could do with a win and they’ve turned to some big names for help. Gary Ablett and Daniel Wells lead the inclusions for …
Come September, high-flying Geelong will be chasing the AFL flag. Before then – and well before then – coach Chris Scott wants to know who he’ll pick for his finals …
Manly prop Lloyd Perrett has taken a subtle dig at former club Canterbury, saying their game plan was too structured to get the best out of him. Perrett is among …
NSW second-rower Wade Graham has joined coach Laurie Daley in backing the current Blues team to flip the State of Origin script next year. As the post-mortem continues in the …
HOW THE WOMEN’S WIMBLEDON FINALISTS MATCH UP AHEAD OF SATURDAY’S TITLE SHOWDOWN AT THE ALL ENGLAND CLUB (prefix denotes seeding): 10-VENUS WILLIAMS (USA) leads 14-GARBINE MUGURUZA (ESP) 3-1 2017 Rome …
Former NSW State of Origin captain Danny Buderus says he has no interest in replacing Laurie Daley if he steps down as Blues coach. Daley could stand down as NSW …
All business, Garbine Muguruza is refusing to compare her imperious grasscourt form to her charge to last year’s French Open crown as she closes in on Wimbledon glory. Almost in …
Simon Mannering has paid tribute to fellow Warriors stalwart Manu Vatuvei, describing the Salford-bound winger as an irreplaceable presence on and off the NRL field. The 226-game powerhouse announced his …
Five-time champion Venus Williams is a win away from becoming the oldest women’s grand slam champion in professional tennis history after roaring into a ninth Wimbledon final. The 37-year-old American …
A leading hip specialist believes Andy Murray only has a 50-50 chance of playing at the US Open. Giles Stafford, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in sports-related hip disorders, watched …
Garbine Muguruza has marched into her second Wimbledon final with a brutal straight-sets win over shellshocked Slovak Magdalena Rybarikova. Spain’s 2015 runner-up needed just 65 minutes to sweep past Rybarikova …
NSW State of Origin coach Laurie Daley rates Queensland and Australian rugby league captain the greatest hooker of all time. Daley, who on Wednesday suffered a fourth Origin series loss …
Essendon have made a huge selection call for their Friday night AFL clash against in-form St Kilda, resting former captain Jobe Watson. The Bombers have recalled Craig Bird for his …
