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Alastair Clarkson concedes the challengers are coming hard for Hawthorn’s AFL premiership crown but he’s confident their best football is ahead of them. The Hawks’ chances of recording an historic …

Richmond have dumped ruckman Ivan Maric and defender David Astbury for Friday night’s AFL fixture against Hawthorn. The Tigers, who have been beaten in five consecutive games, also lost captain …

Daniel Ricciardo will have a new teammate at next week’s Spanish Formula One Grand Prix after Red Bull dumped Daniil Kvyat. The team on Thursday announced the shock switch, with …

James Marshall returns to fullback in the sole change to the Hurricanes’ starting side for their Super Rugby match against the Sharks in Durban. Marshall came off the bench last …

Injured Parramatta forward Anthony Watmough says it’s a “no-brainer” for him to retire if it means the club get under the salary cap in time for next week’s NRL game …

Western Force centre Kyle Godwin will make his long-awaited return to the starting line-up as the struggling Super Rugby franchise attempt to end their seven-match losing run in Saturday’s clash …

The injury-plagued Kiwis have been dealt another blow with in-form centre Shaun Kenny-Dowall ruled out on the eve of Friday’s Test with Australia. The Sydney Roosters outside back failed to …

David Pocock might be one of the toughest men in world rugby, but he’ll forever have a soft spot for his mum. On Friday, the superstar flanker will have Jane …

Holden Racing Team’s Garth Tander hopes a return to home comforts can fire up his V8 Supercars campaign. Tander returns to his native state of Western Australia for this weekend’s …

The defending champion Highlanders have been boosted by the return of explosive wing Waisake Naholo for their highly-anticipated clash with Super Rugby leaders the Chiefs. Naholo, who scored a tournament-high …

Collingwood football manager Neil Balme has launched another grenade at Greater Western Sydney, saying his AFL club will target the Giants’ overflow of talented young players. Star midfielder Adam Treloar …

Tennis Australia has created a new executive position, head of integrity and compliance, to combat the increasing integrity issues in the sport. Sports administrator Ann West has been appointed to …

It’s far too early in the AFL season to separate the premiership contenders from the pretenders, according to Geelong coach Chris Scott. The Cats sit second on the ladder after …

Bulls beware: the Brumbies’ potent attacking lineout is back in business, according to David Pocock, and could be the key to overturning the club’s Super Rugby form slump. The superstar …

The Blues want to ramp up their set piece against the Southern Kings as they try to snap a long Super Rugby drought away from home. After back-to-back wins at …

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has a headache – and merely stopping Joel Selwood and Patrick Dangerfield won’t be enough to ease the throb. The Eagles will be aiming to …

Angry but determined, Parramatta players are rallying behind coach Brad Arthur as the man to navigate their path out of the club’s salary scandal. The resurgent Eels team have a …

North Melbourne coach Brad Scott believes Lindsay Thomas is still paying for the sins of his past after he copped a one-match AFL ban this week. Thomas will miss the …