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In some moments of high passion, words just get in the way. Richmond coaching legend Tom Hafey recognised the lead-up to the Tigers’ 1973 VFL grand final triumph over arch-rivals …

The AFL Commission will consider allowing any disgruntled Essendon players to leave the club as delisted free agents following a request by the AFL Players Association. AFL boss Andrew Demetriou …

Dan Carter is tapping into his memory bank as he makes his return to the All Blacks’ No.10 jersey. Hand and calf injuries mean the star playmaker will make just …

Australia pair Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua have won through to the final of the US Open women’s doubles with a 6-2 6-2 defeat of India’s Sania Mirza and China’s …

Interim Parramatta boss Matt Phelan says he expects Ricky Stuart to see out his contract with the Eels and be coaching at the NRL club next season and beyond. Stuart’s …

Defending champion Andy Murray was ousted from the US Open on Thursday, falling to Swiss ninth seed Stanislas Wawrinka 6-4 6-3 6-2 in a quarter-final shocker at Arthur Ashe Stadium. …

Late-blooming Wallabies forward Ben Mowen’s amazing ride just gets better. After playing just five Tests in his debut season of Test rugby, the 28-year-old has been named Australia’s vice-captain for …

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland, Sept 5 AFP – Unheralded Anirban Lahiri of India carded an eight under par 63 on Thursday to take a two-shot lead after the opening round of the …

Plans for a Grand Prix in New York have been dropped from the provisional calendar for the 2014 Formula One season, revealed to reporters on Thursday, but Mexico does return. …

England captain Eoin Morgan believes his side is well-placed to buck a trend of Ashes winners suffering hangovers in the one-day format. The hosts will have to defy recent history …

Michael Clarke accepts his captaincy is under scrutiny following Australia’s failed Ashes campaign. But Clarke insists his motivations for the one-day series against England are team-driven rather than worrying about …

Bob and Mike Bryan’s hopes of becoming the first men’s doubles team since 1951 to claim a calendar year tennis grand slam were shattered by Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek …

Relieved that the wait is over, Daniel Ricciardo is now getting himself mentally prepared for the challenge of racing for Red Bull next year. After weeks of rumours, Red Bull …

Veteran Younis Khan led a Pakistan fightback after his side lost three early second-innings wickets on the third day of the first Test against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club …

Fernando Alonso’s faltering bid for a third Formula One title will take another blow if he fails to finish ahead of championship leader Sebastian Vettel at the Italian Grand Prix. …

Pakistan veterans Younis Khan and captain Misbah-ul-Haq set out on a rescue mission after their side lost three early second innings wickets on the third day of the first Test …

Australian captain Michael Clarke says he never considered resting from the one-day series against England in a bid to manage his chronic back problem. Clarke missed Australia’s entire Champions Trophy …

All the hype ahead of the Bulldogs’ NRL clash with Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium on Thursday night surrounded Ben Barba – and at the time he wasn’t even playing. But …