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AFL talent manager Chris Johnson fears the stabbing of Essendon’s Nathan Lovett-Murray will put a negative slant on the league’s indigenous round. The Brisbane triple-premiership player, who is leading a …

Melbourne NRL coach Craig Bellamy plans to nurse his battle-weary players through a light week on the track before their second big game in five days when they tackle the …

South Sydney won’t stand down back-rower Ben Te’o despite allegations he assaulted a woman in Brisbane last month. The woman made an initial approach to police, who attended the scene …

Australian Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo is confident of an improved performance at this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, saying his team has a better understanding of his Torro Rosso. The …

Tanking issues, fears of illegal supplement use and salary cap breaches. The AFL has had plenty to deal with in recent times, but chief executive Andrew Demetriou says the league …

The PGA of Australia won’t rush to ban anchored clubs despite the Royal & Ancient and US Golf Association opting to outlaw Adam Scott-style broomstick putters. Almost six months since …

Brumbies lock Sam Carter says his side will unbottle lingering resentment for the Blues on Saturday night to exact payback for ending their 2012 Super Rugby campaign. The Brumbies were …

All Blacks fullback Israel Dagg has been moved off the bench and back into the Crusaders’ starting side to face Super Rugby leaders the Chiefs. A dip in form meant …

Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney predicts wins will start coming for his AFL club quicker than outside observers or possibly even his own players expect. McCartney says the Dogs, who …

Wallabies winger Digby Ioane is in doubt for the start of the British and Irish Lions Test series after undergoing a knee operation on Wednesday morning. Ioane had arthroscopic surgery …

South Sydney representative forward Ben Te’o has rejected claims he allegedly assaulted a woman in Brisbane. Details of the woman’s assault claims are set be aired on the Nine Network …

British and Irish Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree expects Sam Warburton to be galvanised by the presence of “proven warrior” Paul O’Connell on the tour to Australia. Warburton has succeeded …

Chiefs coach Dave Rennie has made two changes to his run-on team for Friday’s Super Rugby match against the Crusaders in Hamilton. Ben Tameifuna comes in at prop for Ben …

Queensland Origin flyer Brent Tate has re-signed with North Queensland for another season, adding to speculation about fellow veteran Matt Bowen’s future at the NRL club. The 31-year-old Tate – …

One win at the French Open starting next week would be a good result for troubled star Bernard Tomic, according to Tennis Australia’s Todd Woodbridge. Woodbridge said Tomic would line …

Michael Clarke insists the Twitter scandal involving David Warner hasn’t damaged the left-handed opener’s chances of one day becoming Australian captain. Warner is due to face a disciplinary hearing via …

Prominent NRL players are believed to be at the centre of assault allegations by a young woman. Details of the story are set be aired on the Nine Network news …

Gold Coast’s young defenders must put the lessons learnt this year into practice in an AFL examination against Hawthorn this weekend, according to coach Guy McKenna. The Suns are buzzing …