Manchester City are finally set to make their first signing since the end of last season after the Premier League champions agreed on a deal for Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell. …
England batsman Ian Bell admits his side have paid the price for resting on their laurels after reaching the top of cricket’s Test rankings. Andrew Strauss’s team must beat South …
Coach James Hird admits time is running out for Essendon who are clinging to eighth spot on the AFL ladder after a fourth consecutive defeat. The Bombers, who started the …
Ben Barba’s seemingly relentless march towards the Dally M Medal may only be equalled by Canterbury’s grip on the NRL’s minor premiership – but you’re unlikely to hear any Bulldog …
Gutsy North Melbourne have overcome the loss of midfielders Daniel Wells and Leigh Adams to run away from Essendon and all but secure their AFL finals berth. Wells (calf strain) …
North Melbourne drew on their famous shinboner spirit to score a courageous four-goal win over top-eight rivals Essendon in their AFL clash at Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The Kangaroos were …
Brisbane came as close to beating Canterbury as anyone has since the Bulldogs’ 11-game winning streak started in May, giving coach Anthony Griffin and skipper Sam Thaiday the confidence their …
Outspoken Parramatta rookie Cheyse Blair has declared his one-man war with the Sydney Roosters won following the Eels’ 36-22 NRL victory on Saturday. Blair baited his former teammates in the …
Canberra coach David Furner says his side might have finally discovered the type of football that can take them to the NRL finals, having ground out a 20-10 win over …
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary will raise the possibility of introducing a ‘coach’s challenge’ rule into the NRL at this week’s meeting of the Rules Advisory Committee following another controversial video …
Richmond stormed away from the Western Bulldogs for a comfortable 70-point AFL win at the MCG on Sunday. The Tigers had not beaten the Bulldogs in seven years, the emphatic …
Wallabies centre Rob Horne faces a monster assignment containing Sonny Bill Williams and Ma’a Nonu in the Bledisloe Cup opener, but will relish the welcomed change of focusing on the …
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson says assistant Leon Cameron would be a “worthy candidate” if he applied for the vacant Port Adelaide job. Cameron’s name has been linked to the job …
Hawthorn star Cyril Rioli will undergo scans on an injured shoulder this week after missing the second half of the AFL club’s 72-point blow-out win over Port Adelaide. The Hawks …
Tatafu Polota-Nau admits he’s been guilty in the past of affording his All Blacks opposites too much respect. The Wallabies hooker has nothing but admiration for all-star New Zealand No.2s …
Braith Anasta concedes he is desperate to avoid the NRL wooden spoon and an inglorious exit as Sydney Roosters’ captain. After Saturday’s 36-22 defeat to Parramatta, the Roosters sit on …
Canterbury survived a scare against Brisbane before prevailing 22-14 on Sunday, extending their NRL winning streak to 11 games. Showing cracks for the first time since their round-10 loss to …
Braith Anasta concedes he is desperate to avoid the NRL wooden spoon and an inglorious exit as Sydney Roosters’ captain. After Saturday’s 36-22 defeat to Parramatta, the Roosters sit on …


