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Adelaide official Phil Harper has returned to work after a two-month AFL ban in a revamped role which removes him from contract negotiations. But Harper, suspended by the league over …

Two-time MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner qualified 12th fastest for his debut V8 Supercars second-tier race on Friday in Adelaide. Stoner, 27, backed up from Thursday’s top-10 qualifying finish by …

Essendon coach James Hird has taken a more defiant approach to the AFL club’s doping crisis, saying they will fight for their reputation. Earlier this week, Bombers assistant coach Mark …

P – German second seed Tommy Haas advanced to the quarter-finals of the ATP Delray Beach International Championships on Thursday but American third seed Sam Querrey was eliminated. Querrey double-faulted …

Coach Stephen Kearney says Benji Marshall remains an integral part of New Zealand’s bid to retain the rugby league World Cup and his role in guiding the team around the …

Sydney Roosters players expect to run out with superstar recruit Sonny Bill Williams in the NRL’s season opener against South Sydney on Thursday despite continued contract issues. Just six days …

An eagle at the par-five 18th lifted Camilo Villegas to a one-stroke first-round lead on Thursday at the Honda Classic, scene of the Colombian’s last US PGA Tour win in …

Sick of losing some of their best young talent, Canberra Raiders chief executive Don Furner has vowed to keep battling to the end to retain emerging enforcer Josh Papalii. The …

Bustling Melbourne Storm winger Sisa Waqa will miss the first eight rounds of the NRL season after cutting his hand on broken glass. The premiership winger and Fijian international cut …

Promising Wests Tigers front-rower Mosese Fotuaika, found dead in a Sydney townhouse, has been described as a player who had the potential to make it to the top in rugby …

Former Gold Coast captain Scott Prince has earned selection at five-eighth for Brisbane’s NRL season-opening clash with Manly on Saturday week. Broncos coach Anthony Griffin pulled a few selection surprises …

Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is facing up to five weeks on the sidelines with his ankle injury. The 24-year-old Holland international visited a specialist earlier this week after leaving the …

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has described Ryan Giggs as “pure class” as the Manchester United midfielder prepares for his 1000th senior competitive game. The Welshman made his first appearance for …

Rafa Benitez’s tirade against Chelsea’s board and supporters appeared to go unpunished on Thursday, with the European champions saying it was “business as usual” and that he will still be …

Mauricio Pochettino expects former Southampton manager Harry Redknapp to get a rough ride on his first return to St Mary’s this weekend. The 65-year-old brings QPR to the south coast …

Warriors skipper Simon Mannering will lead New Zealand in their defence of the rugby league World Cup this year after being named captain. The 26-year-old second-rower, whose appointment was announced …

Every English Premier League club will be obliged to have goal-line technology systems in their stadiums from as early as next season. The Premier League are in “advanced talks” with …

Tottenham star Gareth Bale admits he is flattered at being described as one of the best players in the world. Bale has become one of the hottest properties in European …