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Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says their setback against North Melbourne has taught the Tigers vital lessons ahead of the massive AFL clash with Fremantle. The Tigers are sixth, one and …

James McManus is hoping his try-scoring performance for NSW in Wednesday’s 12-10 State of Origin defeat by Queensland will be enough to keep him in the side for next year’s …

Queenslanders will get to celebrate winning a stunning eighth consecutive State of Origin series with a ticker tape parade in Brisbane. Premier Campbell Newman congratulated the “all-conquering” team on its …

Incoming Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie doubts whether Benji Marshall could adapt quickly enough to make a big impact as a rugby union playmaker. In a sign the Australian Rugby Union …

Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson says he won’t gift AFL games to players despite his club’s dwindling finals prospects. Sanderson says he’ll continue to pick a team each week that he …

Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United are facing their toughest ever start to a Premier League season, with the fixtures computer pitting them against Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City among their …

NSW’s original halfback Tommy Raudonikis has urged Blues coach Laurie Daley to call time on Mitchell Pearce’s State of Origin career after Wednesday’s 12-10 defeat by Queensland. Despite being in …

Carlton coach Mick Malthouse is hopeful skipper Marc Murphy will be fit to play North Melbourne in their crucial AFL match at Etihad Stadium on Friday night. Murphy trained only …

Port Adelaide’s AFL list is where Scott Watters wants St Kilda to be as quickly as possible. While the Power’s resurgence has been one of the surprises of this season, …

Queensland’s premier has ruled out a public holiday to celebrate the state’s eighth straight Origin series win, but says he’s open to suggestions on how to mark the feat. A …

Wests Tigers coach Michael Potter says there’s no chance disgruntled star Benji Marshall will be released immediately by the NRL club. Marshall has sought a release from the final two …

Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney says his young key forwards need some help but has warned of the dangers of selling the farm to secure the AFL’s No.1 draft pick. …

Ryan Harris is shaping as a likely inclusion for Australia in the second Test at Lord’s starting on Thursday. Captain Michael Clarke is again keeping his team a closely guarded …

Defending MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo, recovering from a second operation on his fractured left collarbone, will try to ride at this weekend’s US Grand Prix. The Spaniard’s Yamaha team …

Waratahs Michael Cheika has announced he will send a 34-man NSW Barbarians squad to Argentina to take on the Pumas in a two-match series. The squad will leave for Argentina …

Papiss Cisse has reportedly withdrawn from Newcastle’s pre-season tour of Portugal after refusing to wear club sponsor Wonga’s logo on religious grounds. The Senegal striker, a Muslim, told club officials …

Reds general Will Genia will be the attacking director in a reshuffled Queensland backline for Saturday’s Super Rugby qualifying final against the Crusaders in Christchurch. As expected, the Reds have …

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has been charged by German prosecutors with paying a $US44 million ($A47.9 million) bribe, placing his future as head of the motor sport series in …