Australia’s hopes of Ashes revenge this summer have taken a major blow with a worsening fast-bowling injury crisis. Michael Clarke’s Test team appears set to start the return five-Test series …
The NRL’s decision to stage a first-ever finals double-header at Allianz Stadium on Saturday will force Cronulla and North Queensland to split their pre- and post-match rituals between two venues. …
The Wallabies are in a world of pain, and they’re not liking it one bit. Four losses on the trot have dented the team’s confidence. New coach Ewen McKenzie is …
Having watched every contest of Sunday’s elimination final with intrigue, Sydney coach John Longmire was left with one overriding feeling after Carlton downed Richmond by 20 points at the MCG. …
Canterbury Bulldogs captain Michael Ennis never doubted his team would make the NRL finals despite their many on and off-field tribulations and says their expectations are probably greater than last …
South Sydney chief executive Shane Richardson has condemned a section of the club’s supporters following the unfurling of an offensive banner during last Friday’s defeat by the Sydney Roosters in …
Captain Jarrod Mullen believes Wayne Bennett’s vast post-season expertise will be a key factor as Newcastle attempt to break a finals victory drought stretching back seven years. A member of …
Injured Geelong defender Corey Enright and Fremantle forward Chris Mayne can accept striking reprimands after Saturday’s fiery AFL qualifying final. Dockers full-back Zac Dawson was also cleared of three incidents, …
Sydney coach John Longmire expects Adam Goodes to put his hand up to return in Saturday night’s AFL semi-final against Carlton, but he won’t make a final call until Thursday. …
Collingwood’s long-time sports science director David Buttifant is expected to reunite with Mick Malthouse at Carlton after leaving the Magpies. Buttifant served under Malthouse for 11 years at Collingwood, before …
Carlton’s first-year AFL captain Marc Murphy says critics of himself and Bryce Gibbs have been justified at times this year, but the pair are responding when it counts. Murphy, Gibbs …
Australian paceman Mitchell Starc looks in grave doubt for this summer’s Ashes series due to his worrying back injury. Left-armer Starc was last week ruled out the one-day series in …
Wallabies playmaker Christian Lealiifano is adamant the team remains unified despite their poor start under new coach Ewen McKenzie. Saturday’s 38-12 loss to South Africa was the Wallabies’ fourth straight …
Hawthorn defender Josh Gibson says it would be disrespectful to Port Adelaide for the Hawks to start speculating about an AFL preliminary final against Geelong. The Hawks secured their preliminary …
World No.1 Serena Williams has matched Roger Federer’s all-time men’s grand slam titles record with victory over second-ranked Victoria Azarenka in the longest women’s US Open final in more than …
Victoria Azarenka insists she can topple Serena Williams from her perch despite slumping to an eighth defeat in eight grand slam meetings against the 17-time major champion. For the second …
Carlton’s AFL elimination final surprise four-goal hero Nick Duigan was headed for the grandstand when told he would be taking the field against Richmond on Sunday. The Blues had already …
North Queensland co-captain Matt Scott admits he will be racing the clock to play in Saturday’s elimination final as he continues his rehabilitation from a broken finger. Scott was amongst …


