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Defending V8 Supercars champion Jamie Whincup faces another long day behind the wheel after his Holden again struggled in qualifying in Townsville on Sunday. But Ford fans continued to rejoice …

Greater Western Sydney forward Jeremy Cameron faces a nervous wait ahead of Monday’s AFL match review panel following a collision that ended the season of Western Bulldogs defender Jason Johannisen. …

Skilful small forward Cyril Rioli’s comeback was a big positive for Hawthorn despite their 10-point loss to bitter rivals Geelong in their AFL top-of-the-table clash. Geelong won 11.16 (82) to …

Geelong’s hold over Hawthorn since the 2008 grand final continues to fascinate AFL fans, although Cats coach Chris Scott flatly refuses to buy into the debate. Asked if his side …

Sabine Lisicki insists she can still achieve her dream of winning a grand slam title even if the bare statistics of her up and down career threatened to conspire against …

Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli feels her perfect day on Centre Court could be just the start of another remarkable chapter in one of the more unlikely tennis success stories. Bartoli …

Marco Andretti won the pole position for Sunday’s Pocono 400, the first IndyCar race at the triangle-shaped track since 1989. Andretti was joined in the front row by Andretti Autosport …

Powerhouse Warriors centre Konrad Hurrell will play for Tonga at the rugby league World Cup. Hurrell, 21, was considered a possibility to represent the Kiwis at the tournament in Great …

West Coast midfielders Luke Shuey and Sharrod Wellingham have overcome injury and will press for selection for the pivotal AFL derby against Fremantle. Eagles coach John Worsfold also expects Sam …

Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson says AFL score reviews are getting out of hand, with umpires relying too much on video to make a decision. And Sanderson is also bewildered at …

Australian strike weapon Ryan Harris will need to count on his swing ability and excellent Test record being enough to earn him a start in the Ashes opener. Harris struggled …

Geelong coach Chris Scott says he’s thankful what he labelled a horrible error by the AFL’s interchange stewards didn’t cost his side the game as the Cats held on for …

Boom five-eighth James Maloney says his Sydney Roosters side have earned a rest and can freshen up for the business end of the NRL season. A 36-0 thumping of lowly …

American Johnson Wagner seized a two-stroke lead at the US PGA Greenbrier Classic while Australians Matt Jones and Stephen Bowditch remain in contention heading into the final round. Wagner made …

Australia’s cricketers regret Joe Root becoming a punching bag for David Warner in a Birmingham nightclub last month, but when the Test series starts on Wednesday, the England opener will …

Journeying through sleepy old Worcester has once again reinvigorated the Test prospects of Phil Hughes and made the unwanted man feel wanted. Worcestershire coach Steve Rhodes is the mentor hailed …

The Bulls came through a fierce late-season test to beat the Sharks 20-19 on Saturday and go top in Super Rugby with one round of regular-season games to go. Replacement …

Australians Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua missed another chance to secure a first grand slam women’s doubles title, losing in the final at Wimbledon. The 13th seeds fell 7-6 (7-1) …