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Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie believes he’s seen enough to be confident new halves pairing Nic White and Bernard Foley can find an instant understanding. White and Foley were named on …

Maria Sharapova has battled into her fourth successive French Open semifinal and fifth of her career with a 1-6, 7-5, 6-1 win over rising Spaniard Garbine Muguruza. The seventh-seeded Russian, …

South Africa batsman Hashim Amla has been named as his country’s Test cricket captain in place of the retiring Graeme Smith, who led the side for a decade. A “glad …

South African star batsman Hashim Amla was named the country’s Test cricket captain on Tuesday, replacing retiring Graeme Smith who led the side for a decade. A “glad and humbled” …

Zac Purton has already had a season to remember and can add another highlight at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Purton, who on Sunday became only the second jockey in history …

Jockey Daniel Moor began praying for rain as soon as he scored a ride in Saturday’s Group One Stradbroke Handicap at Eagle Farm. Moor will partner the Anthony Freedman-trained wet …

Queensland Derby hopeful Sonntag is literally the horse that keeps on giving. The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) of Australia will benefit from Sonntag’s trip to Brisbane for the …

Retired Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar says he is savouring the opportunity to pair up with West Indies great Brian Lara at Lord’s for an exhibition match marking the home of …

Jim Doyle has denied his decision to quit his position as chief operating officer has anything to do with the recent mass exodus of staff at the NRL. Doyle will …

A succession of similar incidents where players were caught high while going for ground balls has raised concerns of a serious injury in the AFL. The past three rounds featured …

Sandor Earl’s lawyer has accused the NRL of reacting to publicity and breaching ASADA’s national anti-doping policies by announcing that the former Penrith and Canberra winger faces multiple drug trafficking …

The Warriors will take an unchanged side for the long haul to Perth to face South Sydney on Saturday night. The same 17 players who featured in the 38-18 win …

Victor Matfield was named as the Springboks’ interim captain on Tuesday, capping a remarkable return to international rugby after retirement. With regular leader Jean de Villiers out injured, Matfield, 37, …

Sent for scans on a suspected broken hand one day. Quarantined at Gold Coast training the next. But it seems nothing will stop Queensland forward Nate Myles joining four other …

Carlton have sacked first-round AFL draft pick Josh Bootsma, with his inappropriate use of social media proving the last straw for the Blues. The Blues said the 21-year-old had been …

Penrith youngster Bryce Cartwright could find himself off his uncle John’s Christmas card list if he delivers a starring role for the Panthers on Saturday. The 19-year-old back-rower made his …

Melbourne have Collingwood’s attention and Nathan Buckley is concerned they might be improving enough in the AFL to have their measure. While the Demons only have three wins so far …

Canberra players haven’t given up on welcoming another big name for 2015 despite NSW State of Origin hopeful Josh Mansour joining a growing list of NRL stars to spurn the …