Trent Merrin will miss St George Illawarra’s NRL match against Penrith on Saturday after taking the early guilty plea on a striking charge from State of Origin II. Merrin’s tussle …
The British and Irish Lions have dropped abrasive scrumhalf Mike Phillips and flanker Tom Croft in two shock selections for Saturday night’s second Test against the Wallabies. With their first …
Canberra captain Terry Campese says he’ll aim to intentionally kick the ball dead during Friday night’s NRL clash against South Sydney to nullify the impact of destructive fullback Greg Inglis. …
St Kilda are hoping the likely AFL return of veteran midfielder Lenny Hayes has a trickle-down effect that stops the surge of Richmond dangerman Jack Riewoldt in their MCG clash …
Australian tennis greats have backed Lleyton Hewitt to play on beyond this year despite suggesting his heartbreaking Wimbledon exit could make him contemplate retirement. Hewitt’s 15th successive Wimbledon campaign ended …
Roger Federer insisted he will play on for many more years to come despite crashing out of Wimbledon in a shock defeat that brought his extraordinary grand slam run to …
Andy Murray insists there is no chance he will start dreaming of the Wimbledon title despite the remarkable list of big-name casualties in an astonishing first three days at the …
Maria Sharapova pleaded with Wimbledon to allow players to practice on their cherished show courts in an effort to solve the injury crisis that has plagued the tournament. The Russian …
Sergiy Stakhovsky speaks five languages and reads classic Russian literature for fun but now he’as mastered a greater challenge – puncturing the Roger Federer legend. The beanpole Ukrainian’s stunning 6-7 …
Shane Watson will open the batting for Australia in the Ashes after the allrounder was given the full support of new coach Darren Lehmann. Watson opened the batting for the …
Portuguese qualifier Michelle Larcher De Brito celebrated her shock Wimbledon second-round win over Maria Sharapova by thanking her father for reviving her love for tennis. Until Wednesday, Larcher De Brito …
The one thing that keeps Adam Scott from getting overly frustrated with his recent play is a green jacket in his closet. That win at the Masters will make this …
Mitchell Starc’s ability to rise from the canvas on day one of the tour game against Somerset gave the Australian fast bowler and his teammates a major boost in confidence …
The results of scans on Thursday could determine whether NSW skipper Paul Gallen and James Maloney play in next month’s State of Origin decider. Gallen left Suncorp Stadium after Wednesday …
Just minutes after NSW lost game two to send the State of Origin series to a decider, Blues coach Laurie Daley was already considering the make-up of his side for …
An under-pressure Robbie Deans must make one of the toughest selection decisions of his six-season Wallabies tenure between two star players who have been out until 4am three days before …
Defending champion Roger Federer crashed out of Wimbledon on Wednesday when he lost to Ukraine’s world No.116 Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-7 (5-7) 7-6 (7-5) 7-5 7-6 (7-5) in his worst grand …
Third seed and 2004 champion Maria Sharapova crashed out of Wimbledon on Wednesday, losing her second-round match 6-3 6-4 to Portuguese qualifier Michelle Larcher De Brito. Sharapova’s defeat came just …
