Police are working to track down the person responsible for throwing a coin at Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand during Sunday’s Manchester derby. Ferdinand was left with blood streaming down his …
The Manchester City fan who ran on to the pitch and tried to confront Rio Ferdinand in Sunday’s derby match has apologised, his solicitors said on Monday. Matthew Stott, 21, …
Explosive batting from Marlon Samuels lifted the World Twenty20 champions West Indies to an 18-run win over Bangladesh in a high-scoring match at Shere Bangla stadium on Monday. Samuels hit …
Pakistan on Monday dropped big-hitting allrounder Shahid Afridi from their squad for the three-match one-day international series against arch-rivals India starting this month. The 32-year-old captained Pakistan in their 2011 …
The head of English football has expressed concern about the recurrence of racism and crowd trouble after Sunday’s Manchester derby was marred by United defender Rio Ferdinand being hit by …
Former West Coast skipper Ben Cousins will make a brief playing return next year when he fronts up for the Mullewa Saints in Western Australia’s Great Northern Football League. Cousins …
Rio Ferdinand has laughed off the incident in which he was struck in the face by a coin as he celebrated Manchester United’s winning goal in their 3-2 success at …
Axed captain Ross Taylor has accused New Zealand Cricket of misrepresenting the reasons for his dismissal, adding more aggravation to a row overshadowing New Zealand’s preparation for its tour of …
Leichhardt mayor Darcy Byrne says the current proposal to rebuild Balmain Leagues Club would have no impact on keeping the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval. Balmain great Paul Sironen on …
Organisers claim plans for this week’s Australian PGA golf tournament on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast are back on track after talks on Monday eased concerns over the course’s controversial signage. After …
Troubled ex-Melbourne forward Liam Jurrah won’t be in the AFL next season after Port Adelaide ruled out punting on him in Tuesday’s pre-season or rookie drafts. Ex-Adelaide star forward Kurt …
The man who conceived the NRL’s All Stars idea – Preston Campbell – said he would understand if players boycotted the rugby league showpiece over a salary dispute. But Campbell …
Port Adelaide have ruled out handing troubled ex-Melbourne forward Liam Jurrah an AFL lifeline in Tuesday’s pre-season and rookie drafts. But the Power have committed to helping the 24-year-old through …
Life after Murali has been rosy for at least one Sri Lankan, prolific wicket-taker Rangana Herath. The late bloomer is in a do-or-die battle with England’s Graeme Swann to finish …
Goalkeeper Petr Cech insists the Club World Cup isn’t an unwanted distraction for Chelsea. The Blues have arrived in Japan to prepare to enter the competition on Thursday, when they …
Carlton star Chris Judd says a playing group that was unprofessional, undisciplined and lacking leadership when he arrived now has three good captaincy candidates. Judd, skipper for the past five …
A long-term Test partnership with Dave Warner is on Ed Cowan’s agenda, despite the critics and the recall of former opener Phil Hughes. Current opener Cowan didn’t rate a mention …
With the first piece of the North Queensland jigsaw now firmly in place, coach Neil Henry is hoping to parlay James Tamou’s re-signing into upgrades for the NRL club’s other …
