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Manikato Stakes 2014: Cranbourne trainer Robbie Griffiths is hoping a change of jockey can pave the way to a Group One victory at Moonee Valley. Damien Oliver will partner the …

Maria Sharapova’s hopes of becoming the year-end world No.1 went up in smoke Tuesday when she crashed in straight sets to Petra Kvitova at the WTA Finals in Singapore. The …

One-time major winner Geoff Ogilvy failed to hit his straps, but Victorian journeyman John Wade found it easy to get into the groove during the opening round of the Perth …

Australian golfers are well-placed to make a bid for a spot at the US Masters after some strong performances in the opening round of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Royal …

A fledgling amateur golf tournament founded to foster the game in the Asia Pacific region and driven by Augusta National Golf Club has exceeded all expectations, Augusta Chairman, Billy Payne …

Some Wayne Bennett tough love may be just what Ben Barba needs to reignite his NRL career, Broncos great Steve Renouf says. Bennett has already begun his player cleanout since …

Moments after accepting the RLIF International Player of the Year award, Sam Burgess defended the NRL despite becoming the third superstar to leave the code this year. In a bittersweet …

Pakistan were building towards a formidable first-innings total on Thursday, having reached 5-328 at lunch on day two of the first Test against Australia. Australia’s two frontline spinners Nathan Lyon …

The Brisbane Heat have told Andrew Flintoff he won’t be cruising on a well-paid Australian holiday in this summer’s Big Bash. The Heat on Thursday confirmed the former English all-rounder …

Canterbury have finally solved their custodian conundrum following Brett Morris’ move to Belmore to reunite with his brother Josh. After weeks of speculation, Morris was confirmed as a Bulldog on …

ASADA has rejected a request from the AFL Players’ Association to speed up the anti-doping case against 34 current and past Essendon players. The anti-doping authority’s chief executive Ben McDevitt …

His Midas touch for Queensland may have lost its lustre but Mal Meninga may yet provide a winning glow to a depleted Kangaroos ahead of the Four Nations opener in …

Clive Churchill medallist Sam Burgess has given his blessing to James Packer’s co-ownership of South Sydney, as the billionaire sets his sights on turning the Rabbitohs into the biggest sporting …

Forgotten Wallaby Liam Gill will bolster a highly-physical Brisbane City pack aiming for a Gosford ambush in Friday night’s NRC semi-final against NSW Country. Gill, completely overlooked by departed Test …

Journeyman John Wade is the shock leader of the Perth International, with the Victorian golfer upstaging a host of big names to shoot a tournament record eight-under 64 on Thursday. …

The NRL will investigate an abusive social media post from Cronulla captain Paul Gallen aimed at rugby league’s hierarchy. Currently serving a back-dated 12-month doping ban, Gallen fired the extraordinary …

Canterbury have announced the signing of NSW and Test winger Brett Morris from St George Illawarra on a four-year contract from the start of the 2015 NRL season. The move …

Birthday boy Michael Sim returned to some hot form on Thursday to put himself in contention to win the $US1.75 million ($A1.89 million) Perth International at Lake Karrinyup. Sim, celebrating …