France centre Maxime Mermoz, dropped from the side after the second Six Nations defeat to Wales, insists he has not fallen out with coach Philippe Saint-Andre. “There’s no misunderstanding. I’ve …
A glance through Australia’s squad for Thursday’s third Test against India reveals how big a hole Shane Watson has left behind. The vice-captain has returned to Sydney for the birth …
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has hailed the impact of striker Christian Benteke, who is bidding to become the first player in nearly a decade to score 20 goals in …
Mark Webber has been assured of his place at Red Bull providing he continues to deliver for the team. Not for the first time going into a new Formula One …
The Adelaide Crows have signed young star Daniel Talia to a three-year contract extension. Talia enjoyed a breakout season in 2012, winning the AFL’s NAB Rising Star award. The 21-year-old …
Matthew Wade appears to be fighting a losing battle to play in Thursday’s third Test against India after failing to train with Australia’s squad on Tuesday. The gloveman is nursing …
Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara completed his second century of the match as the opening Test against Bangladesh ended in a tame draw on the fifth and final day in Galle …
Australia’s leadership ranks turned on each other on Tuesday as high-performance chief Pat Howard said Test vice-captain Shane Watson was a good team player – sometimes. Howard also said Watson …
Shane Watson has returned serve at Cricket Australia high performance boss Pat Howard, saying the former rugby player doesn’t know him very well and hasn’t “been in and around cricket …
Collingwood forward Travis Cloke will reportedly serve volunteer nightshifts for the Salvation Army as punishment for parking in the club CEO’s car spot. Cloke initially received a $1000 fine for …
Carlton midfielder Andrew Carrazzo has signed a new contract, the day before he could become captain at the AFL club. The contract extension ties the 29-year-old to Carlton until the …
Australian cricket and soccer international Ellyse Perry has undergone surgery to remove bone spurs. The member of Australia’s cricket World Cup winning team was diagnosed with an ankle stress fracture, …
Brisbane foundation forward Bryan Niebling fears current Broncos captain Sam Thaiday’s career is being compromised by playing in the front-row. A key member of Wally Lewis’ unbeaten 1986 touring Kangaroos …
The NRL has another problem child on its hands, with Canberra star Josh Dugan claiming he needed time out to resolve personal issues after being stood down by the Raiders …
Urine samples, wellness indexes, homework assignments, it’s all a bit much for some former Australian Test players to grasp. And some current players. “It was just very interesting. Our players …
The Sydney Roosters will rush star signing Sonny Bill Williams in for his first NRL start since 2008 following their round one capitulation to South Sydney. Williams came off the …
Victorian strike bowler Clint McKay will miss the rest of the cricket season with a stress reaction. He is the big change to the Bushrangers’ squad for the vital Sheffield …
Parramatta-Canterbury clashes were always special for Krisnan Inu – and three years and two NRL clubs removed, nothing has changed. The Bulldogs centre will go up against his former club …



