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Former Brisbane great Darren Lockyer says cashed-up NRL clubs must be more frugal about the money they throw at players. And he says those players getting the big offers have …

The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority has told the NRL it wants to interview 31 current players to assist with its investigation into alleged doping. ARLC chief executive Dave Smith told …

Collingwood midfielder Luke Ball isn’t banking on being back from injury for the AFL club’s much-anticipated round-two clash with Carlton. While the knee he injured in round three last year …

Allrounder Glenn Maxwell could come back into the selection frame for the fourth cricket Test against India starting on Friday on a turning track in Delhi. The 24-year-old offspinner claimed …

Canterbury have put to rest Melbourne’s suspicions that troubled superstar Ben Barba could play in Thursday night’s NRL grand final rematch. As the Bulldogs boarded their Melbourne-bound plane in Sydney …

Fremantle ruckman Aaron Sandilands faces more time on the AFL sidelines after re-injuring his left hamstring. Sandilands was ruled out of action for eight weeks after tearing his hamstring last …

Essendon coach James Hird has told his players it’s remarkable how well they’ve held themselves together while under an anti-doping investigation. Hird says the club has climbed into the elite …

Former Brisbane forward Nick Kenny understands the frustration Nick Slyney is feeling as he battles to establish himself in the NRL with the Broncos. Slyney will travel to Sydney with …

England manager Roy Hodgson described Michael Owen’s goalscoring record for his country as “magnificent” after the striker announced his intention to retire at the end of the season. The 33-year-old …

Former All Blacks lock Anthony Boric is set to return to Super Rugby for the Blues on Sunday. Boric, 29, hasn’t played at the top level for nearly a year …

Wigan midfielder Callum McManaman has escaped punishment for his violent challenge on Newcastle defender Massadio Haidara because of a technicality in Football Association rules. The FA says Tuesday that retrospective …

Wallabies prop Sekope Kepu has re-signed with Australian Rugby and the NSW Waratahs for a further two years. After making his 50th Super Rugby appearance for NSW against the Brumbies …

The AFL has announced a rule change allowing the use of a team’s substitute player as a temporary interchange while a player is being assessed for concussion. The rule change …

Adelaide captain Nathan van Berlo says the money-can’t-buy experience of going within a kick of a grand final last year will make the Crows better for the AFL season ahead. …

Italy’s Flavia Pennetta booked herself a second round clash with World No.1 Serena Williams at the WTA and ATP Masters Miami hardcourt event after a 6-4 6-1 first-round victory on …

Rugby league legend Mal Meninga is joining Papua New Guinea’s coaching staff in a major boost to their preparations for this year’s World Cup. Meninga on Tuesday signed a five-year …

Australia coach Mickey Arthur says he’s confident skipper Michael Clarke can overcome a back injury to play in Friday’s dead-rubber fourth Test against India. Australia trail three-nil in the four-match …

Brian O’Driscoll will face a citing hearing in London on Wednesday for stamping on Simone Favaro in Ireland’s 22-15 Six Nations defeat by Italy, tournament organisers have announced. The 34-year-old …