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The 2011 Chipping Norton Stakes signalled a turning point in Sacred Choice’s autumn preparation and trainer Joe Pride expects the same this time around. After a couple of moderate runs, …

The Brisbane Roar are daring to dream of sharing the FIFA Club World Cup stage with the best of Europe as they kick off their “exciting Asian adventure” on Tuesday …

Royal Ascot winner Scenic Blast is close to a return to training with trainer Danny Morton planning a winter carnival campaign for the sprinter. Now an elder statesman of Australia’s …

Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan claims referee Jared Maxwell’s blunder in Sunday’s loss to Wests Tigers caused “immeasurable” damage to his financially-stricken NRL club. Maxwell and touch judge Jason Walsh were …

Sydney Roosters have suffered a blow ahead of Monday night’s NRL local derby against South Sydney with skipper Braith Anasta ruled out with a back injury. Anasta copped a knock …

Two games into his captaincy, Brisbane forward Sam Thaiday will play his 150th match on Friday night against North Queensland – the club which didn’t rate him a NRL prospect …

Dumped Sydney FC chief executive Dirk Melton has strongly denied allegations of unacceptable behaviour when managing staff and is considering legal action after being sacked by the A-League club. In …

Record-breaking goalkicker Mike Harris has had enough of making the headlines through his radar-boot and wants more chances to shine as the Queensland Reds’ bona-fide playmaker. And the Kiwi recruit, …

David Hayes will rely on favourite Americain in the Group One Australian Cup after delisting three of his stablemates for the weight-for-age feature. Hayes said Budai, Extra Zero and Largo …

After a frustrating spring with Group One winner Mirjulisa lass, trainer Greg Hickman fears her autumn campaign will be thwarted by wet weather. The mare has been entered for two …

Carlton onballer Andrew Carrazzo can accept a one-game suspension with early guilty pleas to two striking charges following Sunday’s AFL pre-season clash with Western Bulldogs. The AFL’s Match Review Panel …

Veteran Gold Coast defender Kristian Rees has taken a job as player relations officer with mining magnate Clive Palmer’s new Football Australia (FA) body. Rees accepted the job after declining …

Sydney FC have sacked chief executive Dirk Melton citing a number of “serious” complaints from the A-League club’s staff. The club said in a statement on Monday that Melton’s contract …

Adelaide United coach John Kosmina has implored his players to forget their home worries and treat their Asian Champions League (ACL) opener as a fresh start. Kosmina said composure would …

Daniel Geale can expect the million-dollar pay days to come his way overseas if he retains his IBF middleweight crown on Wednesday night, says boxing powerbroker Gary Shaw. Geale faces …

Crucial Olympic Games starts mean winning the Oceania triathlon championships this Saturday will be a priority for the Australian squad. While the event will not decide which triathletes go to …

Dynamic batsman David Warner faces a last-minute fitness test before Australia seek a quick kill in their one-day final series against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Warner is in doubt for …

Queensland are bracing for a more potent Melbourne Rebels backline with the injection of star fullback Kurtley Beale, who is set to play in their Super Rugby clash on Saturday …