Juan Pablo Montoya’s thrilling come-from-behind win in the Indianapolis 500 victory has earned him $US2,450,000 ($A3.13 million). The Colombian driver’s earnings were part of a $13,397,315 overall purse. The cheque …
Troubled former AFL footballer Daniel Kerr is taking a high paying job in Western Australia’s Goldfields region as he faces mounting legal bills stemming from an alleged violent incident. The …
West Indies coach Phil Simmons says omitting veteran Shivnarine Chanderpaul for the upcoming series with Australia is the right call. Chanderpaul’s incredible 164-Test career came to an abrupt halt after …
Eddie Betts’ manager has rebutted claims by embattled Carlton coach Mick Malthouse that the Adelaide cult hero had agreed to sign with the Crows 18 months before he left the …
NSW skipper Robbie Farah has disagreed with his coach Laurie Daley, saying the Blues players don’t fear Queensland ahead of Wednesday night’s State of Origin opener in Sydney. But Farah …
Shane Warne has backed Trevor Bayliss to do the England cricket job, saying it would be a boost for the English setup. Warne, who played against Bayliss in the Sheffield …
Youngster Hugh Roach has vowed to seize his chance as the NSW Waratahs’ latest starting hooker following the suspension of Tolu Latu. The 22-year-old is expected to be thrown into …
Under-fire Carlton coach Mick Malthouse has criticised the club’s board and reiterated he will not stand down unless he is sacked. Malthouse’s celebrated coaching career is expected to come to …
Defending women’s champion Maria Sharapova has reached the French Open second round but was jeered by fans after she refused to carry out an on-court TV interview. Second-seeded Sharapova on …
She’s among the hottest players on tour, but Daria Gavrilova is modestly playing down her chances of a French Open charge. Australian tennis’s latest catch is savouring her maiden win …
England captain Alastair Cook hailed the impact of New Zealand-born Ben Stokes as his side completed a stunning 124-run win over the Black Caps in the first Test at Lord’s. …
Nick Kyrgios hailed Australia’s “unbelievable” start to the French Open after leading six through to the second round at Roland Garros. Kyrgios and fellow seeded flagbearers Samantha Stosur and Bernard …
Samantha Stosur expressed relief at overcoming a frantic French Open build-up to safely progress to the second round at Roland Garros for the 10th time. Stosur’s 6-1 6-3 dispatch of …
Queensland squad member Dane Gagai says he officially feels like a member of the Maroons family after joining Mal Meninga’s side in Sanctuary Cove last week. His time atop the …
They’re sitting pretty in second spot, but West Coast aren’t kidding themselves ahead of a tricky stretch of games that could make or break their top-four hopes. The Eagles have …
Australia captain Michael Clarke doesn’t need reminding about his team’s poor recent form in away Test series. Clarke says finding consistency on the road ahead of next month’s two Test …
NSW coach Laurie Daley says recalled playmaker Mitchell Pearce is relaxed and stress-free as State of Origin’s opener looms. Reinstated to the side after missing last year’s long-awaited series win, …
In a surprise shot in the arm for Mitchell Pearce, Queensland’s milestone man Johnathan Thurston has backed the much maligned NSW half’s switch to pivot for Wednesday night’s State of …
