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Australia’s Bernard Tomic climbed from 124 to 70 in the latest ATP rankings published on Monday on the strength of his second career win in Bogota. The 21-year-old defeated defending …

Manly have secured the outright lead at the top of the NRL ladder courtesy of a 21-12 win over St George Illawarra on Monday night. In the final game of …

DEAN COX HAS DECIDED TO END HIS DECORATED 14-YEAR AFL CAREER AT THE END OF THIS SEASON * Cox said he initially wanted to play on next year, but realised …

Collingwood are set to regain small forward Jamie Elliott and tall utility Ben Reid is also pushing for a recall for Sunday’s AFL clash with Adelaide. Elliott hasn’t played since …

They’re favourites to win every meaningful AFL gong going, but the Sydney Swans refuse to be distracted by the mounting external hype. The ladder-leaders could be strengthened by the return …

Aidan O’Brien’s assertions dual Derby winner Australia could be the best horse he has trained has raised expectations for his elder sibling Our Voodoo Prince. The winner of all three …

The jockey of the sprinter rated the world’s best has welcomed the prospect of taking on one of Europe’s elite in Melbourne. Craig Newitt, who has ridden Lankan Rupee to …

Stradbroke Handicap winner River Lad is back in pre-training in preparation for the Melbourne spring carnival. River Lad is at Washpool Lodge, a spelling complex north of Brisbane, where he …

TOP-FIVE RUCKMEN IN VFL/AFL HISTORY SINCE THE 1950s: * 1. Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer Widely regarded as the greatest AFL ruckman of all time, Farmer starred for Geelong in the VFL …

Victoria Derby winner Polanski will begin breeding duties in September after connections struck a deal with a stud. Polanski was a $4000 yearling but returned more than $1.1 million to …

Chad Schofield expects to be back in the saddle early next month after getting the all-clear from the latest scan on his injured neck. Schofield fractured his C3 vertebra in …

South Sydney winger Lote Tuqiri is facing a week on the sidelines for a crusher tackle on Parramatta’s Jarryd Hayne. Tuqiri will miss the Rabbitohs’ round-20 match with Canberra next …

While recent history suggests Europe is the breeding ground for Melbourne Cup winners, Chris Waller believes he may have found a contender closer to home. Auckland Cup winner Who Shot …

Canterbury prop Tim Browne is facing one-to-two months on the sidelines after being diagnosed with a fractured skull. The 26-year-old was taken to hospital after suffering the injury to his …

Selfless coach Anthony Griffin has assured Brisbane’s tilt at an NRL finals appearance won’t be derailed by his controversial axing. Griffin will see out the 2014 season despite board-members secretly …

It’s OK Australian rugby fans. Henry Speight’s jaw is fine. It’s passed the tuna steak test. Speight – who missed six games earlier this season due to a broken jaw …

Broncos chief executive Paul White has stood his ground and vigorously denied he’ll be following Anthony Griffin out the door. White on Monday rejected reports his position at Brisbane would …

Broncos chief executive Paul White has stood his ground and vigorously denied he’ll be following Anthony Griffin out the door. White on Monday rejected reports his position at Brisbane would …