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Mercurial halfback Shaun Johnson will pick his moments to play his hand when he makes his Kiwi rugby league Test debut against the Kangaroos in Auckland on Friday night. The …

Kangaroos halfback Cooper Cronk has his feet firmly planted on the ground after being given a starting berth against the Kiwis in Auckland on Friday night. In Australia’s first rugby …

New Zealander-turned-Kangaroo James Tamou is expecting a fiery reception in Auckland on Friday night but Kiwis hard man Jeremy Smith denies he will be a special target. Palmerston North-born Tamou …

Wigan have backed up their shock victory over Manchester United by beating another Premier League giant, winning 2-1 at third-placed Arsenal to boost hopes of staving off relegation. Arsenal were …

In the summer of 2009, a young West Indies fast bowler called Kemar Roach announced himself on the world cricket stage by dominating the then all-conquering Ricky Ponting. The Barbadian …

So just what will Michael Clarke pull out of his baggy green cap next? Less than a week after declaring while trailing by 43 runs to give his team a …

Brumbies flanker and Wallabies hopeful Michael Hooper is set to leave the ACT franchise next year to join the NSW Waratahs. The `Tahs weren’t commenting on Tuesday, but it is …

Suggestions of Adelaide trading spearhead Kurt Tippett because of his errant goal kicking are ridiculous, Crows AFL ruckman Sam Jacobs says. Tippett has missed a series of basic set shots …

Fremantle AFL coach Ross Lyon has joked he might wear a spray jacket to Etihad Stadium on Friday as St Kilda’s fans vent their anger over his walkout. Lyon sensationally …

In-form Canterbury centre Josh Morris is backing brother Brett for the NSW No.1 jersey after his outstanding start in the position at St George Illawarra. Brett moved to fullback in …

Daniel Kerr has been battered from pillar to post this AFL season, but help might be on the way for the star West Coast midfielder. Kerr has copped several heavy …

The US House of Representatives has voted to award the US Congressional Gold Medal to golf legend Jack Nicklaus, the winner of a record 18 major championship titles. The 72-year-old …

Canberra playmaker Terry Campese will have surgery on his left knee later on Tuesday, but it is still unknown how many weeks of NRL action he will miss. The Raiders …

Sydney star Adam Goodes will contest his rough-conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night. The dual Brownlow medallist was booked on Saturday after an incident involving Port Adelaide’s …

Richmond defender Dylan Grimes has followed in the footsteps of older brother Jack by earning an AFL Rising Star nomination. Grimes earned the round-three nomination for his impressive showing in …

Under-siege Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says his only concern is the poor form of his AFL side. Buckley has refused to become involved in the feud that has broken out …

Ewen McKenzie admits his time as Queensland Reds coach is “finite” but insists he has not had talks with the Australian Rugby Union about taking up the Wallabies reins. McKenzie …

Australia took control of the second Test against the West Indies in Trinidad after Michael Clarke pulled another surprise move on Monday. After Australia were dismissed for 311 in their …