West Ham midfielder Matthew Taylor is making a good recovery after being knocked unconscious at Stoke on Saturday. The 31-year-old was caught in the face by Peter Crouch’s boot as …
Former New Zealand cricket captain Daniel Vettori has apologised for his role in an alcohol-related incident that resulted in international teammate Jeetan Patel being hurt in central Queenstown. Patel, who …
Hurricanes flanker Victor Vito is comfortable his return to No.8 for Friday night’s Super Rugby match against the Crusaders won’t harm his All Blacks chances. The 20-Test All Black has …
Sri Lankan batsman Thilan Samaraweera has retired from international cricket after selectors dropped him from the opening Test against Bangladesh, which starts in Galle later this week. A key figure …
World No.1 Rory McIlroy has apologised for walking off the course in the middle of his second round at last week’s PGA Honda Classic, saying he’s learned from the error …
As many as 14 Cronulla players have reportedly been urged to accept a six-month suspension over an Australian Sports Anti-Doping Agency investigation of NRL clubs. Cronulla called a number of …
Australia captain Michael “Pup” Clarke has given his batsmen a pep talk in a bid to inspire them to greater deeds after two heavy defeats against India. Australia have lost …
British newspapers were unanimous on Wednesday that Manchester United had been cheated out of victory in their Champions League tie against Real Madrid after Nani was sent off for catching …
Arsenal is set to become the first English Premier League club to play a friendly match in Vietnam with a game in July during a pre-season tour of Asia. Arsenal …
Carlton star Chris Judd will remain on the sidelines as the Blues take on Adelaide in an AFL pre-season game on Friday night. Carlton have included reigning best and fairest …
They’re renowned for their flair and dazzling skills but Quade Cooper is also bracing for a battle of strength against James O’Connor in their playmaking duel on Friday night. In …
A meeting with the AFL’s rule-makers has reassured Carlton coach Mick Malthouse that he and his colleagues will get their say on next year’s interchange cap. And the authors of …
Thursday’s Sheffield Shield battle between defending champions Queensland and a desperate Tasmania on a wet Gabba pitch will also feature a host of sideshows. The prime objective for both states …
Gold Coast Suns are older and wiser than they were when they beat Matthew Primus’s Port Adelaide in their first AFL season, according to the ex-Power coach. Primus, now an …
Young offspinner Glenn Maxwell was Australia’s leading wicket-taker in his debut Test but he might find he’s back to running drinks very soon. The 24-year-old boasts a bowling average of …
Gold Coast co-captain Greg Bird believes the Titans’ off-field turnaround will be reflected on the pitch in this year’s NRL season. The Titans spent most of 2012 dealing with reports …
Canterbury great Steve Mortimer will watch Sonny Bill Williams’ return to the NRL for the Sydney Roosters on Thursday, but is still angered by the manner of the back-rower’s departure …
Bookmakers have suspended betting on Cronulla’s NRL season-opener against Gold Coast amid speculation players could be stood down as the Australia Sports Anti-Doping Authority investigates the club. News Ltd has …


