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Shane Warne has launched a scathing attack on former teammate Ricky Ponting, saying criticisms he made of Michael Clarke in his recently released autobiography may be a result of “jealousy”. …

Chris Rogers says David Warner would be his ideal opening partner for the Ashes series, but needs to make some Sheffield Shield runs to book his spot. The likely Test …

Jimmie Johnson led for 255 of 334 laps for a dominating victory on Sunday to put the five-time champion back in the Chase for the Sprint Cup lead with two …

Apprehension has turned to excitement for young English trainer Ed Walker following the decision to start Ruscello in the Melbourne Cup. After initial hesitation about progressing to Tuesday’s $6.2 million …

Shane Watson has taken a swipe at India opener Shikhar Dhawan, who mocked the injured Australian all-rounder during Saturday’s one-day series decider in Bangalore. Dhawan impersonated a hobbled Watson, who …

Lloyd Williams has the weight of numbers in his bid for a fifth Melbourne Cup, but Gai Waterhouse has the weight of punters’ opinion as she looks for a first. …

Irish jockey Jamie Spencer pulled off a classic piece of horsemanship at his first Australian ride at Flemington on Saturday. He now needs to produce a minor miracle if he’s …

Stand-in Black Caps captain Kyle Mills says his young team will learn from the latest one-day loss to Bangladesh at Fatullah near Dhaka. The Black Caps stumbled to their seventh …

While the Kiwi rugby league team switch off and enjoy some down time in the south of France, the same can’t be said for the support staff. New Zealand are …

Samantha Stosur is taking comfort from a strong finish to a her tough season after signing off 2013 in a third consecutive tournament final. Fast-rising Romanian Simona Halep again proved …

A chance to register a first perfect season in the professional era is barely causing a ripple among the All Blacks as they seek more small improvements on their season-ending …

Former Test opener Matthew Hayden has taken aim at ex-Australian captain Ian Chappell for his scathing assessment of one-day skipper George Bailey’s baggy green prospects. Bailey seemed unfazed by Chappell’s …

The United States sent Wales crashing out of the Rugby League World Cup on Sunday with a 24-16 win at Wrexham which set the Tomahawks up for a likely quarter-final …

George Bailey admits he’s “not pretty” to watch but he believes he is now an attractive Test prospect after learning to trust his own batting methods and ability. Australia’s one-day …

Sacked Canberra NRL coach David Furner will link with North Queensland for the next two seasons as an assistant to newly appointed Paul Green. Furner, assistant to Kangaroos coach Tim …

Shane Watson is confident he will be fit for the opening Ashes Test in Brisbane, saying recent experience tells him his hamstring injury won’t keep him out. The key all-rounder …

James Anderson was considered still an Ashes hack when he returned to Australia’s shores three years ago. Now, he’s an Ashes maestro ready to lead England to a fourth straight …

Four years ago Michael Sim had the golf world at his feet. The young Scotland-born West Australian was ranked 34th in the world in January 2010 and seen as one …