Dumped England opener Nick Compton is making life difficult for Australia’s bowlers on day two of the tour match against Worcestershire on Wednesday. Compton made 81 last week for Somerset, …
Juan Martin del Potro played through the pain barrier to reach his first Wimbledon semi-final as the former US Open champion defeated Spanish fourth seed David Ferrer 6-2 6-4 7-6 …
Australia declared their first innings just an hour into day two of their tour match against Worcestershire, with middle-order batsman Steve Smith sending a timely reminder to selectors ahead of …
Newcastle United right-back Mathieu Debuchy has played down media speculation linking him with big-spending Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco by declaring that he is happy in England. The …
New Everton manager Roberto Martinez has illustrated his determination to fend off Manchester United’s interest in left-back Leighton Baines, describing the England international as “an icon”. United manager David Moyes, …
Australia’s former fast bowler Glenn McGrath says the sacking of national cricket coach Mickey Arthur was a positive move that has boosted hopes of regaining the Ashes. Arthur was replaced …
The Australians have declared their first innings just an hour into day two of their tour match against Worcestershire, with middle-order batsman Steve Smith sending a timely reminder to selectors …
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has defended the organisation against claims England’s leading clubs are partly responsible for recent poor performances by the national team’s age-group sides. England’s under-21s …
On one hand, North Queensland prop Matt Scott hopes David Shillington lives up to his call as Maroons legend Petero Civoniceva’s replacement in the Cowboys’ NRL clash in Canberra on …
Cronulla five-eighth Todd Carney has revealed his anguish at being snubbed by NSW – with Sharks coach Shane Flanagan believing it contributed to the star playmaker’s drop in form. Carney …
Chad Cornes was a talented niggler and an even better centre half-back, but it’s as a mentor that he truly got his kicks in the AFL. Cornes on Wednesday announced …
They boast the stingiest defence in the AFL, but Fremantle are confident they can now inflict some major damage up forward as they prepare for the return of star duo …
Australian spearhead James Pattinson says the abuse his older brother Darren copped for playing a single Test for England in 2008 has helped shape his own career. In an ironic …
Rugby league fans have bought into the hype surrounding the State of Origin decider, with the ANZ Stadium clash in Sydney officially sold out two weeks out from the game. …
West Coast coach John Worsfold concedes star midfielder Daniel Kerr could do with a rest, but says the sore veteran may be forced to battle on for the time being …
He started the year without a guaranteed start. Now rejuvenated Gold Coast Suns veteran Campbell Brown is seriously considering at least another season with the AFL’s rising stars. Despite his …
Manly will not turn Kings Cross into a `no-go zone’ despite Sea Eagles winger David Williams landing himself in trouble in the notorious nightclub district. Williams was on Wednesday charged …
It’s rare for Sydney’s cross-city AFL rivals to agree on much, but in Lance Franklin there is plenty of common ground. Both clubs rate Franklin as a superstar capable of …
