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Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley remains confident that injured midfielder Dale Thomas will stay at the AFL club next season. Thomas’ season-ending ankle injury has renewed speculation about his playing future, …

After a triumphant homecoming as Chelsea manager, Jose Mourinho must steel his side for Wednesday’s visit of a buoyant Aston Villa in the Premier League. The Portuguese made his return …

Quade Cooper’s past misdeeds are still resonating with New Zealand rugby supporters, says All Blacks coach Steve Hansen. But enough’s enough – Hansen wants the booing to stop. Wallabies playmaker …

Roger Federer is seeded No. 7 for the US Open, his first slot outside the top three at any Grand Slam tournament in a decade. Federer’s ranking dropped two slots …

Canterbury captain Michael Ennis has declined to discuss Ben Barba and social media abuse of the unsettled Bulldogs fullback. Barba, who is seeking a release from the final two years …

Arsenal are facing an early season injury crisis and winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could be out of action for the best part of six months, the Daily Mail says. Oxlade-Chamberlain is …

Despite uncertainty surrounding the Brisbane Lions’ next coach, boom Irishman Pearce Hanley has confirmed he has re-signed with the AFL club for another five years. In a timely show of …

An emotional Matt Cooper announced his retirement from the NRL on Tuesday, drawing the curtain on a glittering 13-year career with St George Illawarra. The former NSW and Australian centre …

Brisbane veteran Simon Black has accepted a one match ban and will miss his team’s AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs on Sunday. The 2002 Brownlow Medal winner accepted the …

A crestfallen Jesse Ryder says he’s devastated after copping a six-month ban from cricket for testing positive to a performance-enhancing stimulant. The troubled cricketer, who has battled alcohol problems and …

The All Blacks will have to field their fourth choice five-eighths – either Colin Slade or uncapped Tom Taylor – against the Wallabies in Saturday’s second Bledisloe Cup Test. Scan …

World No.6 Matt Kuchar, Italian prodigy Matteo Manassero and veteran Thai star Thongchai Jaidee are the first international golfers to commit to playing the revamped World Cup tournament at Royal …

Veteran centre Matt Cooper is set to announce his retirement from the NRL after 243 games for St George Illawarra. Cooper is off contract at the end of the season …

Ryan Briscoe will get the chance to defend his Sonoma Grand Prix race title after being given the all-clear to return for this weekend’s IndyCar event. Briscoe has been sidelined …

New Zealand Cricketer Jesse Ryder has tested positive to a performance-enhancing stimulant and been suspended for six months. The Sports Tribunal of New Zealand on Tuesday released a statement saying …

Former AFL player Liam Jurrah says he wants to get “back on track” and is focused on footy after being released from prison at the end of July. Jurrah, who …

Australian vice-captain Brad Haddin says Australia deserve to win a Test this Ashes series. The veteran wicketkeeper said England were clearly the better side, hence their 3-0 lead, but was …

Banned Pakistan paceman Mohammad Asif on Monday spoke for the first time to the anti-corruption and vigilance wing of the cricket board as an initial step towards reviving his career. …