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Matthew Smith is literally hoping Sweet Thomas can deliver the Christmas Cup to the North Pole when the veteran stayer lines up in the Listed feature at Randwick. Sweet Thomas …

Three jobs, two young kids, and a single-minded dream. That was where it all started for Angela Davies when she took out her trainers’ licence almost 30 years ago. Fast …

Daniel Ricciardo will leave Renault a much stronger team than the one he joined, his boss Cyril Abiteboul said ahead of the Australian’s farewell at Formula One’s season-ending Abu Dhabi …

Lewis Hamilton was beaten to top spot by Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas on his return to action in Abu Dhabi. The seven-time world champion was sidelined from last weekend’s Sakhir …

Nigel Owens, the most-capped referee in world rugby, has called time on his distinguished 17-year international career. Welshman Owens became the first referee to officiate in a century of tests …

No expert thought Elijah Hollands would slip as low pick seven in the AFL draft. But behind the scenes, Gold Coast were optimistic. All indications were that the Murray Bushrangers …

The AFLW has reverted to a classic clash for the 2021 season opener, with Carlton and Collingwood to kick off proceedings at Ikon Park on January 28. The Blues and …

Rule changes have highlighted a need for speed but NRL boss Andrew Abdo said he’s wary of a leadfoot approach and its potential toll on player welfare. The addition of …

Powerhouse Queensland prop Taniela Tupou has clinched his second Australian Super Rugby Player of the Year award in three years. The 24-year-old has continued to make his mark as one …

Despite being relentlessly linked with Cameron Smith, Gold Coast chief executive Steve Mitchell says the Titans have not had any discussion with the veteran hooker. Melbourne are aiming to get …

Symon Wilde believes in-form mare Tralee Rose could be a stayer of the future and that is why he regards her Flemington assignment as imperative. Wilde will run Tralee Rose …

Star jockey Christophe Soumillon has been stood down from riding at the Hong Kong International meeting and is required to undergo further testing for COVID-19. The Belgian has been in …

The Hawkes Racing team have an uncanny knack for unearthing and nurturing the careers of colts and Inglis Nursery favourite Overmann might just be their latest find. A $180,000 buy …

The relationship between Michael Maguire and Brandon Smith could help bring the premiership winner to Wests Tigers after the club confirmed their interest on Friday. Maguire has coached Smith at …

A two-point field goal for successful shots beyond 40m will be introduced in the next NRL season as one of multiple rule changes endorsed by the Australian Rugby League Commission …

Valtteri Bottas says he needs to up his game to snap a streak of bad luck and poor performances heading into Formula One’s season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The Mercedes …

Alex Olmedo, who won the Wimbledon and Australian Championships singles titles in 1959 and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1987, has died. He was 84. …

Lewis Hamilton is set to compete at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after returning a number of negative coronavirus tests. The seven-time world champion, 35, arrived in Abu Dhabi on …