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Melbourne centre Dane Nielsen has ridden a roller-coaster of emotions this NRL season but he’s determined to end his Storm career on a high. Ahead of Friday night’s preliminary final …

New Zealand have named Josh Papalii in their train-on squad for an end-of-year rugby league Test against Australia, as the Kiwis step-up their bid to convince the Canberra firebrand to …

Ill-fated deals done three years ago have not put off Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss again looking to get busy during the AFL trade period. And it’s not just star …

Sydney co-captain Jarrad McVeigh believes his side’s midfielders must be more accountable if the Swans are to end an 11-match AFL losing streak and overturn an eight-point loss to Collingwood …

Melbourne prop Jason Ryles is in doubt for Friday’s NRL preliminary final against Manly after aggravating his troublesome hamstring at training. Ryles was named in a 20-man squad to make …

Collingwood half-forward Alan Didak has failed to appear at the Magpies’ training session on Wednesday, casting major doubt over his hopes of playing in Friday night’s AFL preliminary final against …

Injured trio Stephen Moore, Sitaleki Timani and Dominic Shipperley have been passed fit to travel with the Wallabies tour squad for South Africa and Argentina. Coach Robbie Deans named a …

England fullback Ben Foden will be sidelined for several weeks after suffering an ankle injury during Northampton’s victory over Bath last week. Foden has severely damaged his ankle ligaments and, …

SYDNEY, Sept 19 AAP – Manly coach Geoff Toovey believes Melbourne should be regarded as favourites to win their NRL preliminary final given the experience returning to the Storm squad. …

Adam Scott says he’s playing the best golf of his career and a string of victories is just around the corner despite being the only golfer in the world top …

Surprisingly eliminated from last season’s group stage, Manchester United won’t be underestimating their seemingly easy start to the Champions League this time around. United open their campaign at home to …

Spinner Ajantha Mendis took a record six wickets for just eight runs as hosts Sri Lanka humbled Zimbabwe in the opening match of the World Twenty20. Mendis, 27, marked his …

Negotiations over a new deal for the European Cup and Challenge competitions from the 2014/15 season will continue in Rome next month after “productive discussions” between stakeholders on Tuesday. The …

Australia are in a confident mood ahead of their World Twenty20 campaign with a Group B match against minnows Ireland on Wednesday. Skipper George Bailey has no doubt Australia’s “A” …

Ryan Giggs has backed Japan midfielder Shinji Kagawa to play a key role in Manchester United’s bid for Champions League glory this season. Giggs believes Kagawa’s astute passing and clever …

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned Theo Walcott that his contract negotiations could end up affecting team selection if the situation drags on for the rest of the season. Walcott’s …

QPR manager Mark Hughes has backed Andrew Johnson to come back stronger from the cruciate ligament injury that will see him miss the majority of the season. The 31-year-old joined …

Tottenham are waiting to discover how long Benoit Assou-Ekotto will face on the sidelines amid fears he could be ruled out for up to a month. He missed Andre Villas-Boas’ …