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Fitness and patience will enable top-ranked Rory McIlroy to handle the Masters’ back nine Sunday pressure better than his infamous 2011 collapse, says three-time Masters winner Gary Player. And the …

Canberra have reportedly signed Gold Coast five-eighth Aidan Sezer to a big-money NRL deal from next season. According to News Corp Australia, the move is worth $1.5 million over three …

Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan and former skipper Alec Stewart have both expressed an interest in taking on the newly created post of director of England cricket. The England and Wales …

Sam Burgess is on the move again, but this time he’s not going too far. The former South Sydney back-rower on Thursday was named in the forwards – at blindside …

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel insisted on Thursday he had not been stung by recent criticism from Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone, who accused him of not doing enough for the sport. …

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has pulled out of this season’s IPL, ensuring he’ll be well rested for a busy winter campaign. Cricket Australia announced on Thursday that Hazlewood, who …

World champion Lewis Hamilton on Thursday promised Mercedes would strike back at this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix after being ambushed by Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel in Malaysia. Vettel’s stunning victory has …

Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan has indicated he would be interested in taking on the newly created post of director of England cricket, provided he could have a significant influence. The …

Port Adelaide’s blockbuster battle with Sydney will double as ruckman Jarrad Redden’s first AFL game in 679 days. It’s only round two, but Saturday night’s Adelaide Oval clash is being …

Spain’s Feliciano Lopez got his ATP title defence in Houston off to a smooth start with a 6-3 6-3 win over Australian Sam Groth. Lopez, ranked a career-high 12th in …

Punishment has quickly given way to preparation as North Melbourne try to ensure their round-one AFL car crash was a one-off. While the Kangaroos had plenty of competitive work in …

Carlton coach Mick Malthouse insists there’s no extra pressure on his team to beat West Coast on Friday night despite being outgunned in round one. The Blues lost convincingly to …

West Coast AFL coach Adam Simpson has given his misfiring midfield a chance to atone for their flop against the Western Bulldogs, but their task has been made more difficult …

Geelong have suspended Steven Motlop after Hawthorn opponents had sledged him during their round-one AFL match for drinking three days earlier. The Cats dropped a bombshell on Thursday afternoon, announcing …

Rob Simmons has been named to play his first game since November last year when the Queensland Reds take on the Bulls in South Africa on Sunday morning (AEST). One …

Western Force skipper Matt Hodgson will have to wait at least one more week before making his Super Rugby return. Hodgson hasn’t played since tearing his hamstring during a pre-season …

Brisbane had the chance to sign rising Sydney Roosters NRL player Dylan Napa when he was just 17. On Friday night at Suncorp Stadium, there’s every chance they’ll wish they …

Wallabies and NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has avoided triggering a suspended ban despite breaching a rugby law by approaching a referee during a match. Governing body SANZAR has handed …