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 …
Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas has been scratching his head his side’s late defensive frailties after they threw away a 1-0 lead over Everton in dramatic fashion. With hosts Everton trailing …
The Brisbane Heat have lost their third big name signing in five days after recovering Test quick Ryan Harris withdrew from their entire Big Bash League campaign without playing a …
Clint Hill is convinced QPR can defy the odds and avoid relegation this season but he still can’t believe how badly they’ve fared so far. Rangers became the first club …
French World Cup winner Thierry Henry is set for another loan return to English Premier League giants Arsenal, the club where he remains an icon and all-time top scorer, Britain’s …
Brett Finch didn’t mind bringing up the rear at his first training session back with Melbourne because it gave him a chance to learn some of his NRL teammates’ names …
Robbie Deans has shown he can walk a wobbly tightrope but there’ll be no safety net in June when the Lions are unleashed. In the biggest year for Australian rugby …
Australian opener Ed Cowan expects the Hobart pitch he has “conquered” to play well in the first Test against Sri Lanka. The Bellerive strip has had its fair share of …
The 21-year-old brother of Canterbury’s Dally M medal winner Ben Barba has signed to play for NRL rivals Gold COast. Marmin Barba, who like his talented older brother is capable …
The Hong Kong mission accomplished, coach Holger Osieck can turn his full attention to World Cup qualification and says there are players in his successful experimental squad who are certain …
Carlton superstar Chris Judd has confirmed he won’t captain the AFL club next year. The two-time Brownlow Medallist, who captained West Coast to the 2006 premiership, has skippered the Blues …
A confident Phil Hughes hopes he can translate his sizzling domestic form into the Test arena when Australia’s three-match series against Sri Lanka begins in Hobart on Friday. Hughes cracked …
