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It will come as little consolation to Cronulla, but NRL referees’ coach Bill Harrigan admits they were dudded in Sunday’s 17-16 golden-point loss to Wests Tigers. The Sharks were on …

Adelaide have shed their robotic AFL image and been gifted more freedom under new coach Brenton Sanderson, says winger Brodie Smith. Long derided as Crowbots under former coach Neil Craig, …

Sir Alex Ferguson believes the destiny of the English Premier League title race will be decided by the outcome of Manchester United’s trip to face leaders Manchester City at Eastlands …

Roman Abramovich could be set to make his peace with Jose Mourinho after the former Chelsea boss was installed among the favourites to take charge at Stamford Bridge next season …

Former New Zealand cricket skipper Daniel Vettori is predictably talking up his side’s chances of competing with South Africa in the first Test in Dunedin. After struggling against the powerful …

Manchester United kept the pressure on English Premier League leaders Manchester City as Ashley Young’s superb double inspired a 3-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. On the day Andre …

Claudio Ranieri’s grip on his Inter Milan job appeared even more precarious on Sunday after his side had to fight back from two goals down to squeeze out a 2-2 …

Rajon Rondo delivered a mammoth “triple-double” to lead the Celtics to a 115-111 overtime victory over New York Sunday, spoiling Knicks guard Jeremy Lin’s return to Boston. Rondo poured in …

Ireland ended French hopes of rugby’s Six Nations Grand Slam on Sunday as they fought off a fierce second-half comeback to draw 17-17. Two tries by Tommy Bowe – taking …

Real Madrid brushed aside Espanyol 5-0 on Sunday to march on toward their first Spanish league title in four seasons with their 10th consecutive win. Madrid dominated throughout, barely breaking …

Kobe Bryant found winning was the best revenge on Sunday, scoring 33 points to lift the LA Lakers to a 93-83 NBA victory over Miami a week after his nose …

Deacon Blues, in the frame to provide Royal Ascot opposition for Black Caviar, will miss the 2012 racing season because of injury. Trainer James Fanshawe said Deacon Blues, potentially the …

The second race of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season ended in heartbreak for Australian Marcos Ambrose as mechanical problems cruelled his hopes of a podium finish. The former V8 …

Canterbury have pulled off an early-season coup, signing Wests Tigers NRL utility back Mitch Brown for the remainder of the year. Brown, who is capable of playing fullback, wing and …

AC Milan and defending champions Barcelona are both well placed to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League as the first four of this season’s last-16 ties conclude this …

Trainer Donald McCain reports Grand National hero Ballabriggs in rude health following his encouraging comeback performance at Kelso on Saturday. The 11-year-old finished second in the Premier Chase 12 months …

Carlton will know later on Monday if AFL defender Jeremy Laidler faces several weeks on the sideline because of a dislocated knee cap. Laidler fell awkwardly during a marking contest …

Boca Juniors claimed a share of first place in the Argentine league and extended their unbeaten run to 36 matches with a 2-0 victory over San Lorenzo in a Buenos …