European rugby officials have questioned the validity of a new STG152 million ($A235 million) television deal announced by the English Premiership. The four-year contract, which starts next season, will see …
A 2-1 win against Australia in the just-finished Twenty20 series has given Pakistan important momentum for the World Twenty20, captain Mohammad Hafeez says. On arriving in Sri Lanka for the …
Ireland captain William Porterfield says a ranking of 10th won’t stop his lads thinking they can win any game they play in the World Twenty20, especially their opening clash with …
Holden’s Garth Tander has sent out a confident challenge to his rivals as he aims for back-to-back V8 Supercar enduros at this weekend’s Sandown 500. The West Australian believes his …
Halfback Piri Weepu will make his first Test start of the year as All Blacks coach Steve Hansen unveiled four changes to the team to face South Africa on Saturday. …
The English Premiership has signed its exclusive broadcast rights from next season to telecommunications giant BT in a deal worth up to STG152 million ($A235 million), officials have announced in …
Former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero will retire from professional tennis in October after a 14-year career in which he won 16 tour titles. Ferrero, 32, said he would …
Robbie Farah has won the Brad Fittler Medal for the NSW State of Origin player of the year at a ceremony at Sydney’s Daltone House on Wednesday night. Farah, who …
South Africa coach Gary Kirsten will miss Wednesday’s final Twenty20 international against England after deciding to fly home to spend time with his family. Kirsten has opted to leave just …
The calls from Kane Douglas’ dad to switch back to rugby league appear numbered – then again, a Wallabies call-up can have that effect. In scenes that would have warmed …
After missing out on the NSW State of Origin coaching gig Trent Barrett will coach Country Origin next year. The former St George Illawarra and Cronulla playmaker was appointed on …
Luke Lewis is set to make an inspirational return from his battle with cancer for Australia in the end of season Test against New Zealand. Former Penrith captain Lewis has …
Socceroos coach Holger Osieck’s tactical preparation and motivational skills have come under fire after Australia’s shock loss to Jordan in their World Cup qualifier. While Osieck has hinted at team …
He got his way at the AFL tribunal, but West Coast forward Quinten Lynch faces a nervous wait to see if he makes the cut for Saturday night’s semi-final against …
Casey Stoner’s injury has left the MotoGP world championship path wide open for Jorge Lorenzo, but the Spanish rider says he wants a fight to the flag, not a stroll. …
West Indies star Chris Gayle says Olympic sprint great Usain Bolt wouldn’t look out of place if signed by Melbourne Stars to play in this summer’s Big Bash League. Stars …
(Eds: Note language in ninth par) By Robert Grant MELBOURNE, Sept 12 AAP – Casey Stoner’s injury has left the MotoGP world championship path wide open for Jorge Lorenzo, but …
Greater Western Sydney football manager Graeme Allan says his AFL club won’t be rushed into naming Mark Williams’ replacement, and is yet to decide whether the candidate will need to …


