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Sir Alex Ferguson says loyalty to his wife, Cathy, was the key factor in his decision to retire from football management at the end of the current season. The 71-year-old …

Brisbane captain Sam Thaiday believes Queensland have enough front-row options to cover for teammate Ben Hannant, who has been ruled out of next month’s Sydney State of Origin clash with …

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew insists his side’s avoidance of relegation from the Premier League is proof that claims of behind-the-scenes turmoil are unfounded. The Magpies, who had been beaten 6-0 …

Gold Coast CEO Travis Auld says he has not been officially told that star AFL player Nathan Bock is being investigated in a major drugs in sport probe. But Auld …

Brumbies stalwart Stephen Moore admits Saturday night’s Super Rugby blockbuster against the NSW Waratahs at ANZ Stadium is as big an Australian derby as he can remember. With the Brumbies …

Greater Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy says he meant nothing untoward by Sunday’s comments in which he described Western Sydney Wanderers’ A-League success as getting a leg-up from the “immigration …

Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has denied having an agreement in place to become the next manager of Manchester City. It was reported that the Chilean was lined up to succeed …

Super Rugby might have to kick off a month later and play through the June international window without marquee Test stars for the code to solve major burnout issues. New …

Being handed the Test vice-captaincy has not made Brad Haddin breathe any easier ahead of the Ashes series. At 35 – the same age when ex-Test wicketkeeper Ian Healy retired …

Newcastle copped a hiding at the hands of Canberra and now NRL back-rower Chris Houston is expecting another one from coach Wayne Bennett. The Knights were dismantled 44-14 by the …

Former Melbourne AFL club champion David Schwarz says the Demons are in decay and warns they’re a bee’s whisker away from becoming the next Fitzroy. The struggling Fitzroy merged with …

The bad news continues for Melbourne, with experienced midfielder Colin Sylvia receiving a three-match AFL suspension for striking. Gold Coast utility Jared Brennan was concussed and taken from the field …

Queensland have rejected concerns that selecting the bulk of their State of Origin side from NRL clubs struggling for form will play into NSW’s hands for the opening match in …

Rafael Benitez has revealed the hunt for his next job is already under way. Chelsea’s interim manager, who will leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, has been …

The NSW Waratahs say they can’t get distracted by the looming Lions series as they strive to keep their Super Rugby title hopes alive against the table-topping Brumbies on Saturday …

Brisbane forward Ben Hannant’s chances of playing for Queensland in next month’s opening State of Origin clash in Sydney have been dashed by a torn calf. Scans on Monday confirmed …

Departing Everton manager David Moyes believes it may be tough for his successor to be plucked from a lower league. The Scot’s final match at Goodison Park after 11 years …

Chris Hughton has been reflecting on his proudest moment in management after guiding Norwich to English Premier League survival. The Canaries claimed an emphatic 4-0 win over West Brom at …