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World champion Nico Rosberg’s retirement announcement on Friday came as a complete surprise even to the man who knows most of Formula One’s best-kept secrets, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone. “It …

FAST FACTS ABOUT NICO ROSBERG * Born: Wiesbaden, Germany on June 27, 1985 (31 years old) * 206 Grands Prix * 23 race wins, 57 podiums, 1 world championship * …

Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg has announced his retirement just five days after he claimed the Drivers’ Championship in Abu Dhabi. The 31-year-old Rosberg made the announcement via his …

The French Formula One Grand Prix is set to return in 2018 after a 10-year absence, the sport’s commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Friday. “Yes, I think it will …

Under-pressure Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has moved on from attacking England coach Eddie Jones by turning his attentions to another former Randwick teammate: Glen Ella. Ella told the Daily Mail …

He has found plenty of speed in practice but Shane van Gisbergen is still chasing more as he closes in on a maiden Supercars title in Sydney. The Holden driver …

Caleb Daniel didn’t have long to soak up the Western Bulldogs’ premiership triumph, the busy midfielder undergoing shoulder surgery just days after the drought-breaking win. With celebrations still in full …

Gold Coast’s re-signing of gun midfielder David Swallow is another sign the Suns are on the rebound after a tough couple of years. Swallow, a member of the Suns’ inaugural …

Tennis young gun Thanasi Kokkinakis faces a battle as much with the mind as the body as he fights to return to the court after a depressing year with crippling …

Ousting John Grant is unlikely to improve NRL clubs’ situation despite being their “only option” in the fight for the game’s disputed funding, Phil Gould says. Negotiations between Australian Rugby …

A proposal by Queensland to host rugby union’s first state of origin game in next year’s mid-season Super Rugby break is reportedly being considered by NSW. But the clash would …

Eddie Jones has hit out at Wallabies coach Michael Cheika for revealing he stormed out of a meeting with referees during the June series in Australia earlier this year. The …

Argentina prop Enrique Pieretto has received a seven-week ban for stamping during the Pumas’ Twickenham defeat against England last Saturday. Substitute Pieretto was sent off by French referee Pascal Gauzere …

Leading Victorian apprentice Ben Allen will continue to ride at as many meetings as he can under a stay of proceedings pending an appeal against a careless riding ban. Allen …

Trainer Les Ross is happy to sail under the radar with River Racer as she heads towards the Magic Millions Guineas. River Racer will line up in the Listed Mode …

Takedown has drawn barrier six for the Group One International Sprint in Hong Kong while fellow Australian horse Rebel Dane is set to jump from gate eight. The Gary Moore-trained …

The Eagle Farm black-out last week has given the Meagher training partnership the opportunity of a first stakes double. Melbourne Cup-winning trainer John Meagher and his sons Chris and Dan …

England coach Eddie Jones has brushed aside Michael Cheika’s claims that he has tarnished his legacy in Australia and insists he’s never been disrespectful about his native country. Cheika launched …