Australian batter Meg Lanning has been named Wisden’s inaugural Leading Woman Cricketer in the World. Lanning earned the accolade based on her standout performances during 2014, in which she was …
Reigning Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has come back from a month-long break to lead holders the Czech Republic against France in the Fed Cup semi-finals in Ostrava. Alongside the world …
England and Leeds Super League fullback Zak Hardaker has been fined one month’s salary and must take an anger management course after being arrested by police investigating an assault on …
The Western Bulldogs have secured impressive youngsters Jack Macrae and Jake Stringer on long-term deals in a boost for the club. Both Macrae and Stringer have signed on until the …
The Warriors have confirmed the signing of Sydney Roosters fullback Roger Tuivasa-Sheck on a three-year NRL deal. The 21-year-old Kiwi star will join the Auckland-based club from next season. The …
Australian IndyCar champion Will Power says his driving style should suit the New Orleans circuit at this weekend’s inaugural Indy Grand Prix of Louisiana. The 2.74 mile, 13-turn road course …
North Melbourne star Nick Dal Santo has backed a proposal that would increase the scope of hair testing for illicit drugs in the AFL. But the Kangaroos midfielder also stresses …
First came North Melbourne’s unholy Easter AFL belting, then the post-game review that midfielder Nick Dal Santo compared to a confession. Now the Kangaroos have to show they’ve seen the …
An injury to Billy Slater’s left shoulder has opened the door for Greg Inglis to grab the Kangaroos’ fullback jersey for the Anzac Test against New Zealand on May 1. …
The NRL’s tightened concussion rules will take the pressure off club doctors in high-pressure on-field situations, head of football Todd Greenberg says. The NRL moved on Wednesday to strengthen its …
Tom Burgess has rejected overtures to join his brother Luke at Manly to re-sign with South Sydney on a one-year extension. Tom had been linked to a move to Brookvale …
Samantha Stosur and Casey Dellacqua head an unchanged Australian team selected for this month’s Fed Cup play-off against The Netherlands. Fed Cup captain Alicia Molik also included Jarmila Gajdosova and …
Pakistan’s veteran allrounder Mohammad Hafeez says he is confident of resurrecting his career with a remodelled bowling action five months after having it declared illegal. Spinner Hafeez’s action was reported …
Greater Western Sydney star Shane Mumford says he’s relishing the chance to do battle with a fellow “old bull” in Melbourne’s Mark Jamar, but knows it won’t be easy. The …
GWS midfielder Tomas Bugg has defended his collision with St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt, saying he never intended to take out the AFL star. Bugg cannoned into Riewoldt’s back during …
Wallabies vice-captain Adam Ashley-Cooper will make his long-awaited return for the NSW Waratahs in Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with the Stormers at Allianz Stadium. Ashley-Cooper has been sidelined for almost …
An emotional Roger Tuivasa-Sheck has promised his Sydney Roosters teammates he’ll give his all this year and not be distracted by his pending move to the Warriors. After weeks of …
Melbourne star Billy Slater will be out of action for a month in the NRL with a shoulder injury. Slater aggravated an old injury in his left shoulder in the …
