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Australian Test captain Michael Clarke is again suffering back soreness and has been ordered not to play the opening round of the Twenty20 Big Bash League (BBL). Cricket Australia (CA) …

Title favourite Adam Scott says he will probably stick with his trusty broomstick for the Australian Open despite again trialling a shorter putter during practice on the tournament eve. Scott …

Run-machine Phil Hughes can definitely thrive in the pivotal first-drop batting spot in Australia’s Test team, South Australia captain Johan Botha says. While Hughes has played all his 17 Tests …

Shane Warne has apologised to Australia Test skipper Michael Clarke after causing a media flurry about a potential Ashes Test comeback. “Pick me to take on the Poms,” was the …

Veteran spin bowler Daniel Vettori has ruled himself out of New Zealand’s two Tests against South Africa next month, casting doubt on his involvement in the Big Bash League. Brisbane …

Veteran spin bowler Daniel Vettori has ruled himself out of New Zealand’s two Tests against South Africa next month, casting doubt on his involvement in the Big Bash League. Brisbane …

Chairman’s XI batsman Alex Doolan has the perfect chance to force his way into Australia’s Test team this week, but the talented Tasmanian says he would pick both Phil Hughes …

Kurt Tippett is set to join AFL premiers Sydney in next week’s pre-season draft after Greater Western Sydney officially withdrew their interest. Former Adelaide forward Tippett, who will miss the …

The New Zealand Warriors have added depth to their playmaking stocks by signing Penrith halfback Harry Siejka on a two-year NRL contract. Former Australian schoolboys representative Siejka, 20, played four …

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has ruled captain Nemanja Vidic out of Sunday’s derby at Manchester City after putting his comeback on ice. Serbia defender Vidic, 31, was due to …

Rory McIlroy has been voted US PGA Tour player of the year after winning four times. McIlroy sure didn’t feel like a player of the year when he arrived at …

England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU) have rejected a proposal from their Welsh counterparts that the 2015 Rugby World Cup match between England and Wales be played in Cardiff. Hosts England …

QPR’s Ryan Nelsen says it is time for the players to take responsibility and drag themselves away from a “horrible position” at the foot of the Premier League. Few could …

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger insists the team are playing better than 12 months ago even if the statistics do not back up his assertion. After 15 matches of the season …

Shane Warne says he’d consider an Ashes comeback – but only if asked by Australian captain Michael Clarke. Australia’s record wicket-taker, who is preparing for another season of the Big …

Test great Shane Warne says Australia skipper Michael Clarke is clearly the best player in the side and should bat wherever he pleases. Cricket Australia’s national talent manager and former …

Usman Khawaja says he is mentally stronger and better prepared for Test cricket than when he was dumped 12 months ago from the national team. But Khawaja, favoured in some …

The NRL stands accused of gifting Australian rugby union its biggest signing coup in a decade after Israel Folau opted to tackle his third professional football code with the NSW …