Billy Slater came achingly close to playing in Melbourne’s NRL grand final, with his surgeon almost giving him the green light. The superstar fullback was hopeful of being cleared to …
Anyone watching Isaac Heeney take down Mark Blicavs last Friday wouldn’t be surprised he learnt to tackle deep in the heart of rugby league country. The young, comparatively pocket-sized Sydney …
The family ties run deep at the Whitten Oval. Three sons of former Western Bulldogs players are set to play important roles in Saturday’s AFL grand final – a number …
Matt Cecchin has been appointed to referee Sunday’s NRL grand final despite a complaint made by Melbourne in the aftermath of their preliminary win over Canberra last week. Cecchin came …
This year’s AFL grand final umpiring panel will feature a new face, with Scott Jeffery to officiate in his first premiership decider. Jeffery will be joined by experienced field umpires …
Argentina may just have stumbled upon the blueprint for success against the All Blacks two weeks ago, according to assistant Ian Foster. But producing the intensity required to keep it …
Andre Agassi believes controversial Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios can go to world No.1 if he fixes his attitude. Agassi, who admitted he hated the sport early in his career, …
His start at Melbourne may have come to a swift end, but James Maloney has now turned into an unstoppable force in the NRL. That’s the opinion of rival playmaker …
Golden Rose winner Astern is odds-on favourite for the Group Two Roman Consul Stakes ahead of Capitalist. Astern is at $1.60 to win Saturday’s $300,000 race over 1200m at Randwick …
Hartnell headlines the nominations for the Group One Turnbull Stakes at Flemington which will be the in-form gelding’s first Melbourne appearance for the spring. The Group One Turnbull Stakes (2000m) …
Omei Sword is set to start the Group One Flight Stakes at Winx-like odds after being rated the $1.60 favourite in first markets. The Chris Waller-trained filly was runner-up to …
If the best guide to Sydney’s first two-year-old races of the season is the barrier trials, Condor Heroes should have the Breeders’ Plate sewn up. The Gerald Ryan-trained colt stood …
Sydney-trained colt Detective needs to impress again in the Group Two Stutt Stakes at Moonee Valley if he is to earn a shot at the Caulfield Guineas eight days later. …
Over the culture shock of his first Group One runner a year ago, trainer Jason Attard is having trouble keeping things normal ahead of this year’s Epsom Handicap. Attard’s stable …
Peter Snowden is adamant Golden Slipper winner Capitalist is in form as he prepares for his clash with Astern in the Roman Consul Stakes, but his co-trainer is desperate for …
Blue Diamond Stakes winner Extreme Choice has continued preparations for his return in the Group One Moir Stakes with a gallop at Moonee Valley. Extreme Choice worked solo over 800 …
Former Melbourne Cup favourite Curren Mirotic has finished ninth in a Group Two race at Nakayama, his final lead-up ahead of his planned trip to Australia. Japan’s sole Melbourne spring …
Former NRL stars Kurt Gidley, Mahe Fonua and Mark Minichiello have been rewarded for their outstanding seasons in the English Super League by earning selection in the competition’s team of …
