New Zealand are battling to avoid a heavy defeat at lunch on the final day of the third cricket Test after Morne Morkel struck twice early in their second innings. …
South Africa have set New Zealand 389 on the final day to win the third cricket Test after declaring on 3-189. The Proteas added 114 to their overnight score in …
The centre of Melbourne has come to a standstill as thousands gather to farewell football hero and humanitarian Jim Stynes. Football fans decked out in the red and blue colours …
Brett Deledio will celebrate his new-five contract extension with a long-awaited return to the Richmond midfield in Thursday’s AFL blockbuster against Carlton. Coach Damien Hardwick has needed the silky-skilled Deledio …
It’s not just Judd, Murphy and Gibbs driving the expectations at Carlton this year. Coach Brett Ratten says his “potent” midfield runs much deeper than the gun trio of Chris …
Wayne Rooney kept Manchester United on course for a record 20th title after hitting the winner in a 1-0 win over Fulham at Old Trafford on Monday. Rooney’s 21st top-flight …
Former French international striker Djibril Cisse was suspended for four matches on Monday dealing a huge blow to his English Premier League side Queens Park Rangers’ hopes of retaining their …
Wayne Rooney sent Manchester United three points clear in the Premier League on Monday, scoring a first-half goal in a 1-0 victory over Fulham to earn the reigning champions their …
Serena Williams rallied from a break down in both sets on Monday to beat Australian Sam Stosur 7-5 6-3 and advance to the quarterfinals of the Miami Masters. Williams, bidding …
New Zealand cricket captain Ross Taylor is expected to be out for at least four weeks after his left arm was broken by a Morne Morkel short ball during the …
Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill has ordered wing sensation James McClean to continue to play on instinct as opponents start to target him. The 22-year-old Republic of Ireland midfielder has enjoyed …
Maria Sharapova survived a brief lapse but regained control in time to post a 6-4 7-6 (7-3) defeat of fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova for a place in the quarter-finals of …
Australia’s hold on the world No.1 one-day team ranking has been loosened after the disappointing drawn series against the West Indies. While Australia’s victory in the opening match of the …
Chelsea coach Roberto Di Matteo has insisted his side is still capable of competing at the highest level on Monday after Frank Lampard suggested the Premier League outfit were a …
Young fast bowler James Pattinson will make his first appearance in the Caribbean after being named in Australia’s team to play the opening Twenty20 against West Indies in St Lucia. …
The likelihood of Warren Gatland being appointed British and Irish Lions head coach for the 2013 tour of Australia increased when Welsh rugby chiefs said on Monday they were prepared …
The International Cricket Council has rejected Bangladesh’s claim that they were deprived of five penalty runs in their two-run loss to Pakistan in the Asia Cup final last week. Bangladesh …
Jenson Button has written off Fernando Alonso’s title credentials despite the Ferrari star’s shock Malaysian Grand Prix victory. A week after his near-perfect triumph in Australia to kickstart the new …
