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Former West Tiger Curtis Sironen has told the club’s angry NRL fans to “pull their heads in” following the abusive banners and jeering directed at outgoing captain Aaron Woods. Sironen …

Never a hugger himself, Essendon coach John Worsfold has no problem with Joe Daniher sharing the love – as long as he’s playing good footy. A week after being best-afield …

Valtteri Bottas has hinted his good-natured relationship with Lewis Hamilton could come under threat after slashing the deficit of his Mercedes teammate in the championship. Hamilton, who finished only fourth …

Speedster Hidden Pearl will have a short, sharp winter carnival starting at the Gold Coast. Trainer Barry Lockwood nominated Hidden Pearl for last Saturday’s Victory Stakes but decided to wait …

Right from his early years trainer Robert Smerdon has been attending Warrnambool’s three-day May carnival. Growing up in Derrinallum, about 45 minutes from Warrnambool, Smerdon got his first taste of …

Joe Pride is not sure how much racing on wet tracks has affected New Tipperary but he will give him his chance on a firmer surface at Rosehill before deciding …

One of Victoria’s top jumpers will continue his preparation for a feature steeplechase win with a run on the flat at Flemington. While all eyes are on Warrnambool this week …

Talented New Zealand three-year-old Tavidream is likely to run in the Queensland Derby with new owners. The Group Two-winning gelding will head to Brisbane this week to prepare for his …

A field of 12 plus three emergencies has been declared for Australia’s most gruelling race, the Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool. Thursday’s 5500m race crosses roads and races up and …

Bernard Tomic has fought back from a set down to win his opening match at the Istanbul Open. The Australian needed almost two hours to see off the challenge by …

When Cameron Smith grew up idolising Darren Lockyer he never dreamed the two would be the only men to play 50 Tests for Australia. He will join Lockyer, who represented …

West Coast ruckman Nathan Vardy has been cleared of a serious elbow injury but is still set to miss Saturday’s crunch clash with the Power at Adelaide Oval. Eagles coach …

Country coach Craig Fitzgibbon believes better scheduling might have prevented the imminent demise of the annual clash against City. Much of the lustre of the final year of the traditional …

Daniel Wells has grudgingly admitted what many already knew to be fact: he wasn’t in the best shape when he arrived at Collingwood. The Pies raised eyebrows when they lured …

South Sydney coach Michael Maguire is the right man to lead the club and suggestions to the contrary shouldn’t even be entertained, according to his assistant David Furner. The pressure …

St Kilda coach Alan Richardson has rubbished claims that Fremantle superstar Nat Fyfe is set to join his club at the end of the season. Brad Fitzgerald, co-host of the …

Hawthorn and Sydney haven’t missed the AFL finals together since 2009 but barring a miracle, both proud clubs will be on the outside looking in this September. Despite suffering a …

Gold Coast have come out on top in the bitter jumper spat with Port Adelaide after the AFL ruled the Suns can wear their home guernsey in China. The clubs …