THE GOLDEN SLIPPER * Todman won the inaugural Slipper in 1957 by eight lengths and started at 1-6. * Magic Night (1961) was the first filly to win the race. …
Essendon have dropped defender Courtenay Dempsey from their AFL team indefinitely, saying he is failing to meet their professional standards. Dempsey hurt his hamstring last weekend in a VFL practice …
Adelaide will take a recast attack into Saturday’s must-win home AFL clash against Sydney, with key forwards Shaun McKernan and Lewis Johnston out of the side. The Crows made five …
The NRL judiciary has handed down its second suspension in 24 hours, with New Zealand Warriors forward Sione Lousi failing in his bid to have the grading of his dangerous …
Carlton’s misfiring start to the AFL season has suffered another major setback, with star ruckman Matthew Kreuzer sidelined for at least three months. Fierce rivals Essendon have their own drama …
Returning St George Illawarra fullback Josh Dugan says the Dragons’ impressive start to the NRL season has taken the heat off coach Steve Price. After two disappointing seasons since he …
Hawthorn have lost captain Luke Hodge, but regained fellow star utility Sam Mitchell for Friday night’s AFL grand final rematch against Fremantle. Hodge injured his groin in last Friday night’s …
The Newcastle Knights have slammed the NRL for singling out Melbourne prop Jordan McLean for his role in the three-man tackle that has left Alex McKinnon with a serious spinal …
Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie insists Australia’s Olympic Sevens campaign won’t cause carnage to his Test team in 2016, despite potentially losing some of his star players. Australian Rugby Union boss …
Wests Tigers say back-rower Liam Fulton is ready to return in Sunday’s clash with Manly after suffering two concussions in the three NRL matches he has played this season. Fulton …
Richmond’s ironman Brett Deledio will miss his first AFL match in seven years. Deledio has an ankle injury and was left out of their team for Saturday’s match against the …
Carlton ruckman Matthew Kreuzer needs more foot surgery and will be out of action for at least half this AFL season. Kreuzer was a late withdrawal from the loss to …
Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie insists Australia’s Olympic Sevens campaign won’t cause carnage to his Test team in 2016, despite potentially losing some of his star players. Australian Rugby Union boss …
The Queensland Reds are sweating on scan results after injury-plagued Wallabies flyer Lachie Turner’s worrying ankle problem flared again on Thursday. Turner had been poised to line up at fullback …
Jockey Nathan Berry has died in a Sydney hospital just hours after he was flown home to Sydney from Singapore. The 23-year-old had been seriously ill in a Singapore hospital …
Golden Slipper trainer Bjorn Baker wept for his jockey on Thursday, confirming a sombre atmosphere in the build-up to Sydney’s signature horse race. Baker has trained the $17 chance Unencumbered …
The Melbourne Rebels have kept the pedal to the metal in their quest for their first back-to-back Super Rugby victories this season. Coming off their last round win over Australian …
There are no easybeats in the much-maligned Australian Super Rugby conference, according to Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie, who anticipates some pleasant selection headaches going into the international season. Only seven …
