Not everything went to plan when the Socceroos launched their countdown to the 2014 World Cup on Wednesday but national coach Holger Osieck believes the omens are good for his …
Sydney Roosters utility Mitch Aubusson claims the return to action of New Zealand Test centre Shaun Kenny-Dowall will add the match-winner that has been missing from the NRL club’s backline. …
Mark Webber has thrown out a thinly-veiled challenge to his Red Bull teammate and Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel as he prepares for Sunday’s Australian F1 Grand Prix. Having …
Andrew Bogut’s NBA trade from Milwaukee to Golden State will thrust the injured Australian centre into the spotlight in the sports-mad city of San Francisco and it’s a situation he …
Luckless Hawthorn ruckman Max Bailey could miss as much as half of the AFL season, after again succumbing to injury. The 25-year-old, who has endured three knee reconstructions and a …
Greater Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy is resigned to being without at least three of his most experienced players for the Giants’ AFL debut against crosstown rival Sydney. Sheedy suggested …
Injury-hit Carlton defender Michael Jamison says he is determined to shake off his back problem in time to be fit for the opening round of the AFL premiership season later …
Former champion speed skater Steven Bradbury will no doubt be reviewing his material after a tasteless joke about Ben Cousins fell flat at West Coast’s AFL season launch. Bradbury, who …
Geelong trainer Heath Conners is confident well-bred mare Fashion can redeem herself with an overdue victory in the Gold Bracelet at Bendigo. The daughter of Encosta De Lago and 2001 …
Unfazed by Clive Palmer’s latest threat, Football Federation Australia (FFA) boss Ben Buckley has dismissed the billionaire ex-Gold Coast licence holder as “an unnecessary distraction”. And Buckley has slammed Palmer’s …
Chelsea skipper John Terry paid tribute to former England manager Fabio Capello on Tuesday for his support in the captaincy saga that led to the Italian’s sudden resignation. Capello resigned …
Cameron Meyer will head from a successful European stint on the road to the world track cycling championships in stunning form, but his Olympic hopes are still up in the …
The Warriors know they have to stop giving NRL opponents flying starts, although coach Brian McClennan is confident the problem is not a hard fix. The Warriors, who are at …
Mike Moroney is hoping the decision to keep Sabrage at home this week and aim him for the Alister Clark Stakes at Moonee Valley will pay off on Friday night. …
Greater Western Sydney coach Kevin Sheedy is resigned to being without at least three of his most experienced players for the Giants’ AFL debut against crosstown rival Sydney. Sheedy suggested …
Stephanie Rice’s troublesome shoulder faces its biggest test on the opening day of swimming trials in Adelaide and coach Michael Bohl admits the Olympic champion faces a fight just to …
A crowd of 25,000 or more for the pre-season cup final between Adelaide and West Coast at AAMI Stadium would be a good result, says AFL boss Andrew Demetriou. The …
Football Federation Australia boss Ben Buckley has confirmed Brisbane will host the Socceroos’ 2014 World Cup qualifier against Japan on June 12. Australia will open their fourth-round qualifying campaign away …


