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Hawthorn overcame determined resistance from Gold Coast and the absence of four key players to capitalise on an ideal weekend for the AFL club. The Hawks belted the Suns in …

Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney has labelled Ryan Griffen’s 47-disposal game in Sunday’s big AFL loss to Sydney an extraordinary performance under difficult circumstances. Griffen’s 16-touch first term was the …

Adam Goodes hit form as a multi-faceted Sydney attack tuned up for some looming blockbusters with their biggest AFL score in more than six years against the Western Bulldogs on …

Sydney’s motivation for Saturday’s AFL table-topping SCG battle with Hawthorn will be trying to beat the best, not claiming the minor premiership. The Swans moved a game clear in top …

Kevin Pietersen’s international career is on the ropes following damning revelations of the controversial text messages he sent to his South African counterparts. The polarising cricketer was accused of calling …

Hawthorn improved to second on the AFL ladder, kicking clear of Gold Coast for a 64-point win on Sunday at the MCG. After struggling to hit top gear at times, …

North Queensland talisman Matt Bowen says St George Illawarra remain one of the best sides in the NRL ahead of their meeting on Monday night despite the Dragons’ fall from …

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has warned the budding midfield combination between Sonny Bill Williams and Ma’a Nonu will only continue to grow after New Zealand gave the physically imposing …

Manly coach Geoff Toovey again faces an agonising wait to determine the fitness of several key players after Sunday’s impressive 42-20 win over Newcastle. The Sea Eagles totally dominated the …

A knee injury threatening to keep Wallabies captain David Pocock out of at least next week’s Bledisloe Cup must-win match in Auckland, is another headache for coach Robbie Deans as …

Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has joined the growing calls for a clear-cut ruling on rugby league’s controversial obstruction law. The issue reared its ugly head on Sunday when Gold Coast …

Sydney star Adam Goodes found form with three goals as the Swans rebounded from a slow start to thrash the Western Bulldogs by 82 points on Sunday and move a …

Greater Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy wants his AFL side to more than double their wins for next year. The Giants have posted two victories in 2012, and with matches …

China’s Li Na, seeking her first WTA title since winning the 2011 French Open, defeated Venus Williams 7-5 3-6 6-1 on Saturday to reach the final of the Cincinnati Masters. …

West Coast coach John Worsfold says his assistant Scott Burns has all the necessary qualities to become a senior AFL coach as contenders line up for the vacant Port Adelaide …

Manly have again flexed their NRL premiership muscle in a 42-20 thumping of Newcastle at Brookvale Oval on Sunday. The eight tries to four victory was the Sea Eagles fourth …

West Coast may not be playing their best football but coach John Worsfold says it’s not far away after the Eagles beat Port Adelaide by 48 points in their AFL …

Star Hawthorn forward Lance Franklin is out of Sunday’s AFL match against Gold Coast. The Hawks released a statement on Sunday afternoon before the opening bounce at the MCG, saying …