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James Courtney says he’ll do whatever it takes to beat Holden rivals Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes and end their stranglehold on the V8 Supercars title. The Holden Racing Team …

Jason Day believes Tiger Woods could contend for his 15th major championship this week – but only if his erratic driver cooperates. World No.10 Day, who has struck up a …

If there wasn’t a flag, you would be hard pressed to find the greens at this week’s US Open venue Chambers Bay. Yet it is in the level of acceptance …

Stephen Dank, the central figure in Essendon’s supplements program, allegedly wanted to use an untested racehorse drug on AFL players at the club. News Corp Australia has published a 43-page …

Mick Malthouse says he was “absolutely shocked” to discover troubled ex-AFL star Ben Cousins started taking drugs while he was coaching him at West Coast. Cousins publicly fell from grace …

Queensland captain Cameron Smith admits selectors may face a dilemma when Cooper Cronk returns from injury if replacement halfback Daly Cherry-Evans inspires a State of Origin II win on Wednesday …

Cameron Smith is the man NSW must stop in order to send the State of Origin series to a decider, Blues skipper Paul Gallen believes. Queensland and Australia captain and …

Cronulla are hoping skipper Paul Gallen can come through the State of Origin period unscathed and lead them on an NRL finals run. The Sharks returned to training this week …

Boosted by the retention of Sam Cane, the Chiefs say they’re embracing the step up to knockout rugby in an all-New Zealand match against the Highlanders. The qualifying final in …

Paul Gallen has set the scene for an explosive State of Origin II, after labelling Queensland “disrespectful” and “grubby” in his final press conference before Wednesday’s MCG showpiece. In one …

Jason Day has declared himself fit and firing for the unique US Open challenge ahead this week. Under a fitness and form cloud in the lead up, two-time US Open …

If Wallabies five-eighth Quade Cooper follows through on his move to French club Toulon, he’ll be in good company after the European champions signed a trio of internationals. Already with …

Australian colt Brazen Beau is a confirmed runner in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot with Craig Williams to ride. Trainer Chris Waller and the owners had also considered …

Lee Freedman’s powers of persuasion have already garnered a Group Two win for Hazard who will aim to take it a step higher in the Tattersall’s Tiara. Freedman, who trains …

Trainer Shawn Mathrick admits to being bemused by the starting price of last-start Moonee Valley winner Our Nkwazi and expects punters to be more alert this time. The rising nine-year-old …

During the corresponding week 12 years ago, Newcastle trainer Paul Perry was getting fitted for a top hat and tails in preparation for Royal Ascot. The Perry-trained Choisir dazzled British …

THE HISTORY OF THE PRESTIGIOUS ROYAL ASCOT MEETING * Queen Anne, who is honoured in the opening race of the Royal meeting, was the first person to see the potential …

This time next year, trainer Robbie Laing hopes to be preparing Lord Of The Sky for Royal Ascot. But for now, he is happy to see the four-year-old recovering from …