Ricky Ponting has called on Michael Clarke to hand over the Australian one-day captaincy to Steve Smith following the World Cup. Ponting, who preceded Clarke as national captain before handing …
Essendon have admitted that players facing AFL anti-doping charges would be crazy to risk potential back-dated suspensions by playing in the NAB Challenge. Club officials and the AFL are negotiating …
Hamilton Masakadza struck a century as Zimbabwe gave themselves a big boost ahead of the Cricket World Cup with an upset seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a warm-up match. …
After overcoming the most painful injury of his AFL career, Fremantle defender Michael Johnson is confident 2015 won’t be his last season at the elite level. Johnson missed last year’s …
For Darren Lehmann it’s not so much a case of first XI, but first XIs. Australia’s coach will adopt “a squad mentality” as he seeks to guide them through their …
National selectors will assess Michael Clarke on Thursday before considering the merits of a shock recall for the World Cup opener. Clarke on Wednesday provided the biggest indication yet he …
A poor crowd on the Gold Coast on Friday night shouldn’t cloud the debate around the future of the NRL’s Indigenous All Stars clash, according to Justin Hodges. The 32-year-old …
The Black Caps, with half centuries from Brendon McCullum and Kane Williamson, have completed their dress rehearsal for the Cricket World Cup with an emphatic 134-run win over South Africa …
Michael Clarke has provided the biggest indication yet he will take part in the World Cup – by scoring 64 in Wednesday’s warm-up game at the MCG. Clarke, captaining Australia …
NSW Waratahs plan on turning their already respected scrum into a genuine weapon, as they look for improvement in their quest for back-to-back Super Rugby titles. The Tahs boast four …
She’s only 18 but there’s no fear for England’s Charley Hull about being the favourite for this week’s Ladies Masters on the Gold Coast. In an era of women’s golf …
The NRL will trial two rule changes in Friday night’s Indigenous All Stars match that could become permanent as soon as next year. The 40-20 rule has been relaxed to …
Attack may be considered the best form of defence. But prized Brisbane recruit Anthony Milford says his priority this NRL season will be making tackles – not breaking them. Ex-Canberra …
Worried Adelaide players say they won’t be spooked by the injury to Brent Reilly, who remains in intensive care with skull fractures. Reilly suffered several fractures to the left side …
Michael Clarke has won the toss and opted to bat first in Australia’s World Cup warm-up clash with the United Arab Emirates in Melbourne. Clarke is captaining Australia for the …
The Western Bulldogs appear set to withdraw Stewart Crameri from their opening NAB Challenge matches as the Essendon supplements scandal plays havoc with the AFL pre-season. Confusion surrounds Essendon’s opening …
NRL chief Dave Smith has defended incoming head of strategy Shane Richardson and the code’s integrity unit after an investigation into the US bar brawl involving two South Sydney players …
The Melbourne Rebels say there’s no ideal time to face the Crusaders despite the teams heading into their Super Rugby opening round clash in contrasting form. While the Rebels have …
