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All six states will field star-studded Sheffield Shield sides on Tuesday, with a handful of batsmen aiming to make an impression in front of Test selectors. Australia’s 12-man squad for …

The Sydney Swans will end their increasingly unpopular stint at ANZ Stadium within two years after signing a 30-season deal to play all of their home matches at the SCG …

From anonymous middle England to a life of fabulous riches, a rock star girlfriend, a scarlet red private jet and a second Formula One world title. Lewis Hamilton’s journey from …

It’s taken him 16 years as a pro, but Roger Federer finally has won all there is to win in tennis. Well, almost. All four Grand Slam titles – a …

Evergreen St Kilda skipper Nick Riewoldt has signed a one-year contract extension which will see his remarkable AFL career with the Saints continue until at least the end of 2016. …

Daniel Ricciardo goes into the Formula One off-season with team boss Christian Horner’s praise ringing in his ears for a “phenomenal” drive in the 2014 finale. Starting from the last …

Darius Boyd never thought he’d return to the Broncos after his tearful exit from the NRL club in 2008. But Boyd was officially unveiled at Brisbane’s Red Hill headquarters on …

Around this time every year, the prospect of Australia using an all-pace attack for the first Test at the Gabba is floated. It hasn’t happened since 2008 and it almost …

Sam Clipperton’s first Saturday metropolitan treble is a building block for the young rider’s future with Godolphin trainer John O’Shea already among his admirers. At Randwick on Saturday, Clipperton rode …

After a career spanning almost 40 years, journeyman jockey Kevin Forrester returned home to land the Ballarat Cup aboard Mujadale. The 53-year-old Forrester relocated to his hometown of Ballarat four …

Trainer Gai Waterhouse was at her persuasive best before Carriages took out the Magic Millions Clockwise Classic at Ballarat. Waterhouse “nagged” owner David Henderson into sending Carriages down from Sydney …

The final boxes will be ticked this week ahead of Buffering’s trip to Hong Kong for the International Sprint. The Queensland champion will be given a thorough veterinary examination on …

An autumn campaign is back on the agenda for impressive debut Caulfield winner Of The Brave. The Mark Riley-trained youngster was injured in a paddock accident not long after his …

Tony McEvoy’s search for the perfect surface for Mouro means the horse could head north while most of his Villiers opponents have their lead-up in Sydney. The trainer will monitor …

Two upcoming meetings will be transferred from Randwick’s Kensington track to allow remedial work to begin immediately. The surface again failed to come up to the desired standard on Saturday …

The eastern states bid to win Perth’s richest races fell apart on Saturday with the locals triumphant in both Group One races. The Jim Taylor-trained Magnifisio took out the Winterbottom …

Honesty is the best policy for Ryan Harris – just ask the national cricket selectors. Harris, 35, laughed on Monday when told he could be the only Australian cricketer who …

Michael Clarke needs to start running by Wednesday if he is to stand any chance of playing in the first Test against India. Clarke was included in Australia’s 12-man squad …