Lleyton Hewitt is set to be confirmed as Australia’s new Davis Cup captain on Tuesday. Wally Masur stood in as interim captain following Pat Rafter’s sudden resignation in January as …
Rafael Nadal came back from a set down to defeat Czech Lukas Rosol 1-6 7-5 7-6 (7-4) on Monday to book a second-round spot at the Swiss Indoors ATP tournament …
Garbine Muguruza hammered out her WTA Finals threat in no uncertain terms on Monday as she celebrated her rise to world No.3 with a straight-sets dismissal of Lucie Safarova. The …
David Pocock’s influence in the Rugby World Cup final can be countered if the All Blacks get their breakdown execution right, says flanker Sam Cane. Wallabies No.8 Pocock looms as …
The Wallabies are optimistic of fielding a full-strength line-up for their World Cup final against defending champions New Zealand, having escaped their bruising semi-final win over Argentina intact. Influential pair …
Australia have been warned that they risk a World Cup final nightmare if they serve up an ill-disciplined display similar to that which plagued their semi-final win over Argentina. Australia …
Even rival Canberra halfback Sam Williams admits Gold Coast recruit Aidan Sezer can add another dimension to the Raiders’ attack in 2016. But Williams is determined not to be relegated …
Former Lyon coach Remi Garde has emerged as the early frontrunner to succeed Tim Sherwood as Aston Villa boss. The ex-Arsenal midfielder, who held talks with Newcastle United last season …
Assistant coach Ian Foster says the looming retirement from Test rugby of greats Richie McCaw and Dan Carter won’t figure in the All Blacks’ preparation for Saturday’s World Cup final …
Welshman Nigel Owens will referee Saturday’s World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia at Twickenham, World Rugby announced on Monday. It will be the first final for the 44-year-old …
Newly appointed Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) chief executive Steve Simon has vowed “fundamental changes” to the sport’s gruelling schedule following a rash of injuries among top players. Speaking at the …
Besieged V8 Supercars series leader Mark Winterbottom has denied he has turned on his crew after their bungle put unwanted pressure on his championship tilt. Winterbottom did not hide his …
Yamaha have appealed against Valentino Rossi’s penalty for a collision at the Malaysian Grand Prix with the Italian claiming it has “cut me off by the legs” ahead of the …
Norway’s Andreas Mikkelsen clinched his first World Rally Championship victory after titleholder Sebastien Ogier crashed with a comfortable lead in the final speed test at the Rally of Spain. Ogier …
No more excuses – Canberra captain Jarrod Croker admits the pressure will be on the Raiders to perform under coach Ricky Stuart in 2016 now he’s got “the team that …
Talismanic Wallabies back-rower David Pocock is ready to lock horns with Richie McCaw in the Rugby World Cup final confident he’s overcome his calf injury. The brilliant openside flanker turned …
New Zealand pundits have lavished praise on Michael Cheika’s revitalised Wallabies but say the All Blacks remain favourites to win Saturday’s Rugby World Cup final. Commentators said the two best …
Wallabies great John Eales has identified Australia’s decisive edge over the All Blacks – and New Zealand fans won’t like it one bit. One of only three players to have …
