Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from next week’s WTA event at Stanford because of a left hip injury suffered during Wimbledon. Tournament director Kim Hall said in a statement Monday that …
All Blacks captain Richie McCaw is anticipated to make his return to top level rugby off the bench on Saturday for the Crusaders. The 32-year-old loose forward, who is yet …
Susie Wolff will gain further experience in Williams’ Formula One car this week when she takes part in testing at Silverstone. The Scot joined Williams as a development driver in …
On a course deemed fiery and fast but fair, Australia’s big guns are relishing the true golfing test on offer at Muirfield for this week’s British Open. Considered one of …
David Warner says he’s gutted his drunken antics in a Birmingham nightclub contributed to Mickey Arthur’s sacking as Australian coach. After he found out he’d been dropped for the first …
Laurie Daley says Mitchell Pearce’s NSW career won’t be over if Queensland win an eighth successive State of Origin series on Wednesday. Ever since he was appointed as Ricky Stuart’s …
Fond memories of two British Open wins at Muirfield have tempted Nick Faldo temporarily out of retirement, but he has ruled out producing another revival charge in the manner of …
Australian-born former Ireland captain Trent Johnston announced on Monday that he plans to retire from international cricket in December. Johnston has played 186 times for Ireland, appearing in the 2007 …
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is plotting to steal a State of Origin game from Brisbane and host rugby league’s showpiece event at a revamped Metricon Stadium at Carrara, according …
A year ago, all the talk was of record English rainfall turning Royal Lytham into a soggy nightmare for the British Open golfers. This year, it is how two weeks …
Leeds prop Ryan Bailey has rejected NRL offers from Australia to remain a one-club man with the Super League champions. The 29-year-old forward, who joined the Rhinos straight from school, …
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has signed a two-year contract extension with the English Premier League club where he has spent his entire career. The 33-year-old midfielder has scored 159 goals …
Manchester United, in Australia ahead of their A-League All Stars clash, have made a STG25 million ($A41.9 million) offer for Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, reports in the British media suggested …
Aston Villa summer signing Nicklas Helenius has expressed his disappointment at the news that fellow striker Christian Benteke is looking to leave the midlands outfit. Villa confirmed last week that …
Long-serving Swansea defender Garry Monk has confirmed he is stepping down as team captain, with the armband being passed to fellow centre-half Ashley Williams. Monk, who joined the Swans in …
Former Arsenal manager George Graham believes the Gunners must spend big on established players like Luis Suarez this summer if they are to compete seriously for the Barclays Premier League …
The AFL could be backing away from a cap on interchange rotations, due to come in next season. League chief executive Andrew Demetriou was adamant in March that a cap …
Fremantle have lost captain Matthew Pavlich for Sunday’s crucial AFL clash with Richmond after the club decided not to contest his three-match suspension. Coach Ross Lyon said the Dockers would …
