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Jarrod Croker has been named as the man to lead the Canberra Raiders into the future, taking over the captaincy from the departing Terry Campese. The 24-year-old centre replaces Campese, …

Rafael Nadal has declared his Australian Open preparations on track after recovering from appendix surgery. The former world No.1 and 14-time grand slam champion went under the knife last month …

New Zealand halfback Shaun Johnson has capped a memorable 12 months by winning the 2014 Rugby League World Golden Boot – seeing off the challenge of union convert Sam Burgess …

The Big Bash League isn’t meant to be about blokes like Tim Ludeman. It’s meant to be about big-hitters like his Adelaide Strikers teammate Kieron Pollard, or Melbourne Stars duo …

Zimbabwe cricket officials have sacked coach Stephen Mangongo following the team’s whitewash defeat in Bangladesh. Zimbabwe lost all three Tests and five ODIs in Bangladesh, sparking an uproar among fans. …

Bernie Ecclestone’s control of Formula One was fully restored on Thursday after overcoming court cases that threatened his grip on the motorsport series. The 84-year-old Ecclestone stepped down as a …

He’s been called worse – most likely by Indian rivals at the second Test at the Gabba. But former Test leggie Stuart MacGill reckons Shane Watson is no Test No.3 …

Hashim Amla hit his third Test double century and Stiaan van Zyl made a hundred on his debut before South Africa declared their first innings at 5-552 five on the …

Hashim Amla hit his third Test double century and Stiaan van Zyl made a hundred on his debut before South Africa declared their first innings at 5-552 on the second …

A change of scenery has rejuvenated former class Sydney sprinter Riva De Lago who is striving to break a 15-month absence from the winner’s circle in the Lough Neagh Stakes. …

Joe Pride is convinced Craftiness can come out on top when he heads to Rosehill for his return bout with Religify, the only horse to have beaten him. The pair …

Trainer Danny Williams doesn’t travel to Melbourne often but when he does he is rarely far from the money. Based at Goulburn in NSW, Williams sent two of his horses …

The experience of Glyn Schofield has proved critical for connections of wayward colt Zoutenant who almost cost himself an important and lucrative victory in the Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic …

Unbeaten three-year-old Release The Speed has helped stave off retirement for trainer Merilyn Anderson. Anderson had considered handing in her licence this season but Release The Speed changed her mind. …

Matthew Allen knows The Quarterback possesses a devastating turn of foot and the jockey hopes that comes to the fore over a sprint course at Flemington. The Robbie Griffiths-trained horse …

Godolphin has split its juvenile team between two states on Saturday in a bid to continue its brilliant strike rate with two-year-olds this season. Ottoman will sport Sheikh Mohammed’s royal …

Essendon have failed in an official bid to have a representative observe the AFL anti-doping tribunal hearing. Essendon’s integrity, compliance and legal manager Michael Abrahams made the application on day …

Melbourne Stars marquee man Kevin Pietersen made an instant imprint but Adelaide Strikers’ Tim Ludeman left a lasting one with the fastest half-century in Big Bash League history on Thursday …