Four-time major champion Ernie Els, whose only top-10 placing this year came in the WGC Match Play semi-finals, hopes to get his season going at this week’s PGA Zurich Classic …
The Blues’ chances of a season turnaround against the NSW Waratahs may depend largely on two lightly-framed Super Rugby rookie playmakers who expect to be targeted in defence. With the …
The England and Wales Cricket Board has continued the restructuring of the England coaching set-up by announcing the appointment of Paul Farbrace as assistant coach. The 46-year-old will leave his …
Curtis Sironen has signed a new three-year deal with the Wests Tigers that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2017 NRL season. One of a …
Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has fought back tears after being awarded the ceremonial freedom of his Scottish home town, Sterling. “It feels good to be home,” said Murray, his voice …
Alisa Kleybanova defeated third-seeded Petra Kvitova in straight sets on Wednesday to provide the first major upset at the Stuttgart tennis tournament. The 102nd-ranked Kleybanova rallied from 5-3 down in …
Queensland coach Richard Graham has rushed aggressive prop Ben Daley back as one of four changes for Saturday’s must-win Super Rugby clash with the Hurricanes. Daley has been sidelined for …
Shane Watson says he may have to move himself up the order as his Rajasthan Royals continue to struggle in the Indian Premier League. Watson made only seven on Wednesday …
Inspirational captain Robbie Farah has revealed how a pre-season honesty session has transformed the toothless Wests Tigers into a NRL premiership force. From second-last in 2013 to second on the …
Matt Finnis has been St Kilda’s chief executive for less than two weeks but he reckons he has a solid grasp of what the Saints need. They must give total …
Benji Marshall’s closest ally in rugby league says the former Golden Boot winner never truly wanted to play rugby union in the first place. Marshall is on the hunt for …
Rafael Nadal has begun his bid for a record ninth title at the Barcelona Open with a 7-6 6-4 defeat of journeyman Albert Ramos. His chances were also boosted when …
Defending champion Maria Sharapova admits she had a tough opening in her bid to win a third straight Stuttgart WTA tournament title after her three-sets win over Lucie Safarova of …
Chiefs lock Ross Filipo says the Brumbies are Australia’s version of the Crusaders, and will provide a real challenge when the two teams meet in Canberra on Friday. While the …
Penrith forward Adam Docker is free to play this weekend after being cleared of a dangerous throw by the NRL judiciary on Wednesday night. Docker was charged with a grade-one …
Sri Lanka’s cricket selectors on Wednesday sacked Dinesh Chandimal as Twenty20 captain and replaced him with Lasith Malinga, while Angelo Mathews was retained as the Test and one-day skipper. Chandimal, …
Banned St Kilda footballer Ahmed Saad is pleading for his AFL future as he fronts an appeal board over his doping ban. ASADA are challenging the 18-month suspension that the …
Top AFL official Mark Evans has one piece of advice for any fan tempted to buy a ticket from a scalper – don’t. There are reports of big prices being …


