Rafael Nadal has confirmed he is ready to return to competitive tennis at the end of the month in an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi, following a six-month break to …
Brisbane Lions veteran Simon Black is expected to be available for the AFL season opener despite undergoing minor surgery on his troublesome knee on Tuesday. Black went under the knife …
Widely travelled British Open winner Darren Clarke thought he’d seen it all. That was until he came across `Jeff’ – the 20-metre long, 8.5-metre high dinosaur and a massive American …
Australian Rugby Union chairman Michael Hawker has made a passionate defence of the Wallabies’ season ahead of a make-or-break year for coach Robbie Deans. Deans may struggle to push on …
Newcastle prop Willie Mason says he and his teammates have no fears about being paid amid concerns over Knights owner Nathan Tinkler’s ongoing financial woes. With his racing and mining …
Legendary spinner Shane Warne is adamant he’s good enough to make a Test comeback, claiming he’s bowling as well as he was when he retired in 2007. And although the …
Mitchell Starc says he’s never been so nervous as he was in his comeback Test against South Africa in Perth. The big left-armer finished the match earlier this month with …
Mitchell Starc says he’s never been so nervous as he was in his comeback Test against South Africa in Perth. The big left-armer finished the match earlier this month with …
Australian PGA tournament director Andrew Langford-Jones has laughed off suggestions boxing gloves may be issued to Robert Allenby and Geoff Ogilvy on the first tee at the Palmer Coolum Resort …
Willie Mason is adamant NRL stars can’t afford to back down in their fight for more money, despite admitting most players were not prepared for the consequences of a strike. …
Sydney AFL coach John Longmire has praised the smarts and speed of rookie draftee Brandon Jack, the latest member of the famous footballing family to join the Swans. While Sydney …
Teenaged rising tennis star Ashleigh Barty has made a bright start in her bid to win a second straight Australian Open wildcard. The 16-year-old Queenslander, seeded second for this week’s …
Kurt Tippett is relieved his trying two-month wait to reach AFL premiers Sydney is over, even though he must wait more than another six months to play for them. The …
The arrival of import Kemar Roach could not have been timed better for regrouping Big Bash League franchise the Brisbane Heat. Still smarting from a BBL opening thrashing by the …
Paul Gallen didn’t mince words when asked about the greatest fear heading into his boxing debut on Saturday night. “Getting knocked out by a 115kg monster,” said the NSW and …
Richmond recruit Aaron Edwards has avoided suspension from the AFL club over an alcohol-fuelled incident in October. Just two days after being traded to his third AFL club, the 28-year-old …
Australia will face a formidable first Test challenge in the form of Sri Lankan superstar Kumar Sangakkara, who boasts a record in Hobart that can only be described as imposing. …
The Australian Rugby Union hope to appoint John O’Neill’s successor as chief executive before Christmas, and it wants the successful applicant to have a background in rugby union, chairman Michael …


