Persistent rain has delayed the start of Australia’s Fed Cup World Group playoff against Switzerland. Play was due to start at midday local time (2000 AEST) on clay in Chiasso …
The Crusaders inflicted more misery on the winless Highlanders with a 24-8 Super Rugby win at AMI Stadium in Christchurch on Saturday. Coming off last week’s upset 16-14 loss to …
An ankle injury to Essendon star forward Michael Hurley has taken some gloss off a comfortable AFL win over St Kilda. The unbeaten Bombers controlled the game from the start …
Nick Suban’s substitution was as unusual as the explanation from Fremantle coach Ross Lyon was brutally-frank. Suban had only managed two possessions when he was subbed out before halftime in …
Lions great Simon Black enjoyed a trouble-free comeback for the Brisbane reserves on Saturday but isn’t pushing his case for an immediate AFL return. Black showed some nice touch and …
Star recruit Brian Lake will make his Hawthorn debut at last, but in terrible circumstances for the AFL club. Fellow key defender Ryan Schoenmakers most likely suffered a season-ending knee …
Collingwood face more shuffling of their injury-riddled playing pack, with defender Nathan Brown in doubt for the Anzac Day AFL clash with Essendon. Magpies coach Nathan Buckley admitted Brown would …
Daniel Menzel’s terrible injury run has continued, with the luckless Geelong midfielder to have scans on his troublesome left knee. Menzel, who has had three knee reconstructions since being taken …
On Friday, Travis Cloke put his dislocated finger back in its place. On Saturday, he put Richmond back in theirs with a stunning seven-goal haul to lift Collingwood past the …
Sydney co-captain Jarrad McVeigh says his AFL side’s lack of pressure in Friday night’s 21-point loss to Geelong was “pretty embarrassing”. The Swans suffered the first defeat of their premiership …
On Friday, Travis Cloke put his dislocated finger back in its place. On Saturday, he put Richmond back in theirs with a stunning seven-goal haul to lift Collingwood past the …
Penrith assistant coach Trent Barrett says the acquisition of Jamie Soward from the start of next season will be a huge boost for the Panthers. Former NSW five-eighth Soward put …
Hawthorn continued their strong early-season AFL form, beating an undermanned Fremantle on Saturday by 42 points. Midfielder Shaun Burgoyne and defender Grant Birchall were outstanding as the Hawks made the …
Ryan Hoffman believes he’s a better player than when he first played for NSW in 2007, but admits the Blues’ plethora of quality back-rowers will make it hard for him …
Robbie Deans says Israel Folau could bob up almost anywhere in the Wallabies backline, such is the rugby league convert’s class and versatility. A week after being included in a …
Suzann Pettersen fired a four-under 68 to maintain her slim one-shot lead after the third round of the LPGA Tour’s LOTTE Championship on Friday. The 32-year-old Norwegian Pettersen reached 14-under-par …
Adelaide’s dumping of fan favourites Graham Johncock and Bernie Vince is a calculated gamble, Crows assistant coach Mark Bickley says. The decorated duo have been axed for Sunday’s home clash …
Shane Watson has stood down from his role as Australian vice-captain across all formats of the game, Cricket Australia announced on Saturday. Watson struggled for form in Australia’s recent 4-0 …



