Manly’s NRL premiership hopes have taken a heavy blow, with confirmation co-captain Jason King will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery on Thursday. King suffered the injury in the club’s fiery round-seven …
Captain Cameron Smith insists there are no alarm bells ringing for NRL premiers Melbourne but the timing of their mini-slump could have major implications for their season. After losing their …
After ending Manchester City’s long wait for silverware, Roberto Mancini established the perfect platform to dominate the Premier League – and perhaps Europe – for years to come. The Italian …
Roberto Mancini’s dismissal as manager of Manchester City, which was confirmed on Monday after weeks of speculation, would have been almost unthinkable 12 months ago. The Italian walked on water …
All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has left out the middle men in naming his first squad of the year, mixing a clutch of new faces with his brigade of veterans …
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will undergo an operation on his right ankle, ruling him out of England’s end-of-season friendlies against Ireland and Brazil. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Wilshere “will …
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez accepts his players may be physically drained but believes they are emotionally ready for Tuesday night’s crucial English Premier League clash at Arsenal. Martinez guided the …
Carlton are set to lose small forward Eddie Betts for three AFL matches in a serious match review panel setback. The panel charged Betts with rough conduct against St Kilda …
West Coast vice-captain Beau Waters says the leadership provided by skipper Darren Glass will benefit the AFL club for generations to come. Glass played an influential role in changing the …
West Coast forward Mark Nicoski will put 14 months of frustrating rehabilitation behind him when he makes his long-awaited playing return in the WAFL on Saturday. Nicoski hasn’t played since …
After showing a recent liking for clay, rising Australian tennis star Ash Barty has been handed a wildcard into this month’s French Open. Barty, 17, recorded an impressive Fed Cup …
Wests Tigers back-rower Adam Blair admits his critics have a point and he must lift his performances for the battling joint venture. Blair, a big-money signing from Melbourne last year, …
South Sydney star Greg Inglis is pleased if a mid-season rule tweak has empowered referees to give players their marching orders, but NRL boss David Smith insists there’s been no …
Star Carlton forward Jarrad Waite has apologised to teammates for the costly suspension which contributed to their surprise nine-point AFL loss to St Kilda. Waite was sidelined at Etihad Stadium …
The few drivers who have seen the American track for this weekend’s V8 Supercars race say Bathurst might be the only thing bigger than Texas. Only a handful of those …
At first inspection, Geelong utility Paul Chapman’s hamstring strain seemed so minor he was not expected to miss any AFL action. But the injury has proved far more problematic than …
Winger Frank Halai has marked his first season in top-level rugby with inclusion in an enlarged All Blacks training squad to prepare for next month’s three-Test series against France. Halai, …
Richmond defender Nick Vlastuin is the round-seven AFL Rising Star nominee. Playing in just his third match, Vlastuin collected 23 disposals, including 11 marks and a goal, in the Tigers’ …
