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Don Pyke reckons he’s laid a solid foundation at the Adelaide Crows. But entering his second year as senior coach, Pyke says some cracks need fixing to build his side …

HAWTHORN Coach: Alastair Clarkson Captain: Jarryd Roughead Last five years: 2-1-1-1-5 Key five: Jarryd Roughead, Jaeger O’Meara, Tom Mitchell, Jack Gunston, Shaun Burgoyne Premiership clock: 8 to 9 o’clock. No …

For the first time in a long while, Hawthorn are entering the AFL unknown. First there’s the new captain, with the returning Jarryd Roughead replacing Luke Hodge after six seasons …

Ryley Jacks says he won’t be handing the Melbourne five-eighth jersey to Cameron Munster without a fight after making his NRL debut in their opening round win over Canterbury. The …

Ashleigh Barty’s tennis resurgence has surprised even herself, with the young Australian admitting her maiden WTA singles title came earlier than expected. The 20-year-old breezed past Japan’s Nao Hibino 6-3 …

It was no way to treat a lady. But the first full-time Supercars female driver – Simona de Silvestro – reckons she has no hard feelings with Holden’s James Courtney …

Lindsay Park will try to defy Newmarket Handicap history when Redkirk Warrior runs first-up in the Group One sprint at Flemington. Redkirk Warrior will be joined by stablemate, Oakleigh Plate …

Group One-winning mare Abbey Marie will be entered for upcoming stakes races in Melbourne and Sydney as she looks to get back to her best form. Trainer Mick Kent has …

A rousing track gallop by classy mare Sold For Song has convinced her trainer to take her to Sydney for the Group One Coolmore Classic at Rosehill. Sold For Song …

Trainer Lee Freedman has called on Singapore-based Glen Boss to ride Tom Melbourne in the Group One Australian Cup. Tom Melbourne will be one of two runners in Saturday’s 2000m …

A Group Two race at Flemington is the target for Flying Jess for her first start since she won the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas in Queensland. Flying Jess sprung …

Australian qualifier Ashleigh Barty has breezed past Japan’s Nao Hibino 6-3 6-2 in a rain-hit Malaysian Open final to win her first WTA singles title in Kuala Lumpur. Victory for …

Ben Barba has made his French rugby union debut for Toulon, coming on late in the Top 14 club’s loss to Brive on Sunday. The former Cronulla fullback came on …

Gold Coast superstar Jarryd Hayne has denied he was fined by the Titans for having a bad attitude, saying it was for heading to Sydney for treatment without the permission …

They had the ball on a string on Sunday, but Parramatta halves pairing Clint Gutherson and Corey Norman insist they can only get better. Gutherson and Norman controlled the Eels’ …

Warriors young gun Isaiah Papali’i says the soothing words of boss Stephen Kearney pulled him through his NRL debut. Replacing the injured Simon Mannering in the 48th minute, the 18-year-old …

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has taken aim at the AFL over the Tigers’ six-day break between pre-season games. Hardwick was delighted with the encouraging form of his side after they …

It’s enough to send shivers down rivals’ spines. Supercars defending champion Shane van Gisbergen reckons he can improve. That seemed unlikely after the Holden star claimed dominant back-to-back wins in …