Former Parramatta star Dean Widders says he recognises something very familiar in the Eels of 2014 – they are a team simply having fun. A veteran of three NRL finals …
Spain’s Tommy Robredo toppled world number one Novak Djokovic 7-6 (8-6) 7-5 on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Masters. It’s the second straight week that Wimbledon champion …
The Wallabies couldn’t care less about the All Blacks’ quest for a record 18th consecutive Test win on Saturday night. Despite Australia’s fierce sporting rivalry with New Zealand, the Wallabies …
South Africa’s mission stays the same: Beat New Zealand. Just like in the past two Rugby Championships under coach Heyneke Meyer, the Springboks will open against tournament strugglers Argentina on …
Just two Tests ago, six former England cricket captains were leading the call for incumbent Alastair Cook’s head and doubting the durability of fast bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad. …
England captain Alastair Cook paid tribute to James Anderson on Thursday as the Lancashire swing bowler closed in on a national record. Anderson needs just eight more wicket to surpass …
Kurtley Beale’s selection at first five-eighth for the Wallabies may have dumbfounded All Blacks coach Steve Hansen, but one of Beale’s key opponents expects a tough challenge. Ma’a Nonu’s direct …
Sri Lanka were 8-261 at stumps on Thursday’s opening day of the second and final Test against Pakistan at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo. After winning the toss …
Hawthorn has confirmed star Cyril Rioli will not return before the AFL finals. Rioli has been on the sidelines since suffering a hamstring injury in round 15 against Gold Coast. …
Greg Inglis put on a masterclass to lead South Sydney to a 42-16 win over Brisbane at ANZ Stadium on Thursday night, reaffirming the Rabbitohs’ premiership favouritism. Inglis scored three …
Zululand’s first chance as a three-year-old to show why David Hayes rates him as the stable’s leading Caulfield Guineas contender will come in the Vain Stakes. And while Hayes says …
England paceman Stuart Broad took part in a net session on Thursday, on the eve of the fifth Test against India, while wearing a splint to protect his broken nose. …
Canterbury winger Mitch Brown will join his Bulldogs teammate Michael Ennis at Cronulla next NRL season after agreeing to a two-year deal with the Sharks. A Sharks junior, Brown, 26, …
Sri Lanka were 2-162 at tea on Thursday after electing to bat in the second and final Test against Pakistan at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo. Upul Tharanga …
Hawthorn have suffered an AFL season of woe when it comes to injuries, but have finally caught a break for round 21. Jack Gunston is shaping for a shock return …
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw arrived in Sydney on Thursday night still smarting from the Crusaders’ Super Rugby final loss to the NSW Waratahs and craving Bledisloe Cup redemption. It …
NRL veteran John Morris has announced his retirement after playing 300 matches. A neck injury has forced the 34-year-old to bring down the curtain on a 14-year career spanning stints …
The NRL’s head medico Dr Ron Muratore says rugby league has never been safer ahead of his retirement at season’s end after six years in the job. Dr Muratore was …
