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A year after Brisbane lost five players to the AFL’s go-home factor, they will strike a hard deal with Collingwood over Dayne Beams. Beams and Essendon ruckman Paddy Ryder are …

The decisive match. The shot of his life. Jamie Donaldson will never forget his Ryder Cup debut. The chance to clinch Europe’s third straight victory in golf’s biggest team event …

With three newcomers producing 8 1/2 of 11 1/2 points, the US Ryder Cup team found some hope for the future in Sunday’s dismal five-point loss to Europe. The Europeans …

Code-hopper Sonny Bill Williams is likely to play provincial rugby for Counties Manukau before a probable return to the All Blacks. The dual international is likely to begin his second …

Injured Canterbury skipper Michael Ennis admits he’ll need a miracle if he is to play in Sunday’s NRL grand final against South Sydney. Ennis fractured his foot in the Bulldogs’ …

Hooker Dane Coles will rejoin the All Blacks squad ahead of their Test in South Africa following the birth of his first child. New Zealand coach Steve Hansen says Coles …

If there is a formula for Ryder Cup success, Paul McGinley is the mastermind who makes it work. All week long, McGinley talked about Europe having a “template” for winning …

Phil Mickelson has called for more player input into decisions and a better Ryder Cup game plan than American captain Tom Watson provided in the wake of Europe’s resounding victory. …

Furious Wallabies halfback Nick Phipps says 70 minutes of gallant, quality rugby isn’t good enough, and certainly won’t make them a World Cup contender next year. Phipps is lamenting a …

An emotional Josh Reynolds has revealed his pain at social media attacks on his family from fans of rival clubs. Members of the Canterbury five-eighth’s family were targeted following his …

Australia’s Samantha Stosur has advanced to the second round of the China Open with a straight-sets win over fellow tour veteran, Italy’s Francesca Schiavone. The news wasn’t as good for …

Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo has won his first Grand Prix of the season in a thrilling rain-affected race at Aragon, while championship leader Marc Marquez extended his overall lead. The Yamaha …

Hawthorn legend Jason Dunstall described his back-to-back AFL premiership pep talk as a “very minor thing” on Monday, while the plaudits poured in for Alastair Clarkson. Hawks coach Clarkson and …

For so many years Manly have been a side that barely even needed a captain. But the good ship Sea Eagles almost capsized in 2014, and amid tumultuous circumstances, skipper …

A daughter of two horses who won at Group One level down the Flemington straight is nominated to make her debut at the famous track in Melbourne’s first juvenile race …

Chad Schofield has lodged an application to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to appeal his suspension for improper riding. Schofield was suspended for 32 meetings by Racing Victoria stewards …

Last year’s Caulfield Cup runner-up Dandino and stablemates Seismos and GUEST OF HONOUR have handled the trip to Melbourne with aplomb to the relief of connections. The trio’s managing owner …

Stradbroke Handicap winner River Lad will be accompanied on his trip to Melbourne by stablemate Lady Echelon as trainer Natalie Mccall prepares to make an impact. The pair leave will …