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New Zealand slumped to their second defeat against the West Indies in as many days, destroyed by 61 runs in an exhibition Twenty20 cricket international in Florida on Monday (NZT). …

Australia skipper Michael Clarke called on his under-performing troops to lift after putting their world No.1 one-day ranking in jeopardy by being thumped by England at the Oval. England’s six-wicket …

The highly-trained hawk used to scare pigeons away from the pristine grass courts of Wimbledon was returned to its owners on Sunday after being stolen during the first week of …

England’s cricketers lead Australia 2-0 in their five-match one-day series and started sizing up the touring side’s No.1 ranking. The hosts enjoyed a six-wicket victory at the Oval on Sunday …

Welsh golfer Jamie Donaldson ended a 10-year winless drought to capture a maiden European Tour victory with success in the Irish Open at Royal Portrush on Sunday. Donaldson, 36, shot …

West Ham has signed Northern Ireland left back George McCartney for a third time in six years as the London club rebuilds before returning to the English Premier League. Senegal …

Australia scrambled to 7-251 from their 50 overs in the one-day cricket match against England at the Oval on Sunday. Shane Watson (66 off 80 balls) and George Bailey (65 …

Azhar Ali smashed 157 and Mohammad Hafeez narrowly missed a double century but wet weather dampened Pakistan’s hopes of forcing a result over hosts Sri Lanka in the second Test …

Azhar Ali smashed 157 and Mohammad Hafeez missed a double century as Pakistan continued their batting feast in the second Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Hafeez fell for 196 …

Former England wicket-keeper Paul Nixon has given his account of a meeting with an Indian businessman which led to an offer of STG5 million ($A7.78 million) to fix one of …

North Melbourne have leapt into the AFL top eight at St Kilda’s expense after claiming their second major scalp in as many matches. The Kangaroos downed the Saints 21.10 (136) …

North Melbourne upset St Kilda by 33 points on Sunday to claim the Saints’ spot in the top eight in a spiteful clash that could have repercussions at the AFL …

North Melbourne upset St Kilda by 33 points on Sunday to claim the Saints’ spot in the top eight in a spiteful clash that could have repercussions at the AFL …

Former Queensland enforcer Gary Larson says Johnathan Thurston has earned the right to break his long-standing record for consecutive State of Origin games. Thurston will draw level with Larson on …

AFL coaching great Mick Malthouse says he finds it distasteful that he is being speculated about as a potential successor to Carlton coach Brett Ratten. But the three-time premiership coach …

With a 12-year winning streak to their advantage, Canberra’s Tom Learoyd-Lahrs says the Raiders won’t have to try anything too flash in their NRL battle with St George Illawarra. The …

Warriors playmaker Shaun Johnson made good his intention to get more involved as he helped to guide his NRL side to a 35-18 win over North Queensland in Auckland. Johnson …

Injury-prone teenager Pat Cummins’ one-day tour of the United Kingdom has come to a premature end because of a side strain injury. The tour was viewed as an excellent chance …