The presence of several returning seasoned Wallabies in Europe has the Australians buzzing, as competition for places in Robbie Deans’ side heats up in Paris. The likes of David Pocock …
The upcoming European series of rugby union internationals has been given an added dimension as they will determine the seedings for next month’s draw for the 2015 World Cup in …
The last time Ricky Ponting faced South Africa in a Test series it very nearly brought an end to the 37-year-old’s vaunted career. Struggling for form and facing increasing pressure …
Roger Federer started his bid for a seventh ATP Tour Finals title in record-breaking fashion, crushing Janko Tipsarevic 6-3 6-1 at London’s O2 Arena. Federer’s victory took him to 40 …
Manchester United will unveil a statue of manager Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford later this month, the English Premier League giants have announced. Ferguson, who on Tuesday celebrated his 26th …
The 2015 World Cup in England risks being devalued should European clubs prevent internationals from Fiji and other Pacific nations taking part, according to a leading players’ representative. England – …
Superstar batsman Sachin Tendulkar has become the first Indian sportsman to be honoured with membership of the Order of Australia. Arts Minister Simon Crean conferred the award on the cricketer …
Scotland lock Richie Gray was included on Tuesday in the starting XV to face world champions New Zealand at Murrayfield on Sunday, subject to passing a fitness test on an …
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Tuesday confirmed it will hear appeals from, two years after they were banned for spot-fixing. The CAS website and both players said …
If South African spearhead Dale Steyn had not been fired up before the first Test starting in Brisbane on Friday, it seems the world No.1 bowler could well be now …
By his own admission, David Warner is yet to establish himself as a Test opener. Top order partner Ed Cowan is under pressure to retain his spot. First drop Rob …
Mark Clattenburg has decided not to referee a match for the second consecutive weekend as he prepares to answer accusations from Chelsea. The Football Association is investigating a complaint from …
Rob Quiney’s impending Test debut reminds Victorian teammate David Hussey never to give up hope. Hussey, who has played 64 one-day internationals and 39 Twenty20 matches for Australia, is yet …
It’s known as a paceman’s paradise that puts delight in a fast bowler’s heart and fear in the minds of top-order batsmen but Test cricket at the Gabba has got …
Veteran batsman Ricky Ponting wants Australia to embrace the challenge of taking on South Africa this summer, saying the home side is within touching distance of the world’s best team. …
Andrew Johns has joined Manly as an assistant coach for the 2013 NRL season, the club announced on Tuesday. After serving as a part-time consultant to several NRL clubs, the …
Sydney Sixers boss Stuart Clark says they could still re-sign their Champions League T20 batting hero Michael Lumb despite adding Pakistan star Umar Akmal to their roster for the Big …
Australia have used the leg-spin bowling of a Pakistani asylum seeker in their first net session ahead of the first Test against South Africa starting in Brisbane on Friday. Fawad …
