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Daniel Mortimer’s NRL debut for the Sydney Roosters wasn’t spectacular but boy did he do a great job for his coach Brian Smith in a tough and thrilling local derby …

Sydney Roosters produced the ultimate NRL Houdini act with an Anthony Minichiello try 19 seconds from time securing a scarcely believable 24-20 NRL win over arch-rivals South Sydney on Monday. …

Pakistan hopes new cricket coach, Australia’s Dav Whatmore, can find a magic formula to transform the country’s talented players into a team that enjoys sustained, match-winning success. The team’s peaks …

Sydney Roosters produced the ultimate NRL Houdini act with an Anthony Minichiello try 19 seconds from time securing a scarcely believable 24-20 NRL win over arch-rivals South Sydney on Monday. …

The Socceroos will face Scotland in a friendly international match in Edinburgh in August as part of their preparations during the next phase of 2014 World Cup qualifying. Football Federation …

Carlton defender Jeremy Laidler will have surgery and is out of AFL action for up to six weeks because of his dislocated kneecap. The Blues announced that Laidler would undergo …

Livewire Melbourne forward Liam Jurrah has returned to central Australia, with the AFL club giving him time off for personal reasons. The 23-year-old is expected to return to the Demons …

Melbourne have given forward Liam Jurrah personal leave from the AFL club to help out his family and community. It is expected Jurrah will be back at the club soon. …

Carlton defender Jeremy Laidler was in talks with medical staff on Monday night to determine how much football he would miss after suffering a dramatic knee injury. Laidler fell awkwardly …

The chances of Karmichael Hunt ending his football career back at rugby league have diminished sharply, with the AFL convert tied long-term to Gold Coast. Hunt has ended speculation about …

Hawthorn recruit Alex Woodward will need a knee reconstruction, sidelining him for this AFL season. Scans on Monday confirmed Woodward ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during …

They may have struggled to find him a permanent position in the past few seasons but Gold Coast have found electrifying speedster William Zillman a NRL home for the next …

In a week where he might have been handed the Wests Tigers fullback spot full-time, talented utility back Mitch Brown on Monday made a mid-season switch to Canterbury in search …

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 …

Any prospect of Rain Affair running in the Doncaster was dashed on Monday when the four-year-old received 55.5kg when the Racing NSW handicapping department released weights for the Group One …

Leading jockey Glyn Schofield will appeal a suspension over his Hobartville Stakes ride on star three-year-old Manawanui. Schofield was suspended for nine meetings after he was found guilty of careless …

Australia’s Southern Stars women’s cricket team will be looking to build on a successful summer on their tour of India, one of the other frontrunners for two major international tournaments. …

NSW Waratahs coach Michael Foley says the signs are promising for Berrick Barnes to return to Super Rugby for what he expects to be a bruising breakdown battle against Super …