St George Illawarra five-eighth Jamie Soward’s 84th minute field goal was enough to earn his side a tough 15-14 victory over the Knights, but the man himself felt it should …
Pakistan’s teenage paceman Mohammad Aamer has decided not to appeal against a five-year ban imposed on him for spot-fixing during the 2010 Lord’s Test against England, an official said on …
Japanese golf star Ryo Ishikawa says he hopes to “become a machine” to correct the inconsistency that has prevented him from winning a tournament since late 2010. “What do I …
Perth Glory rose to third on the A-League ladder with a clinical 2-0 away win over a sagging Adelaide United on Thursday night. Striker Billy Mehmet and captain Jacob Burns …
The Wayne Bennett era at Newcastle got off to a losing start at Hunter Stadium with his former St George Illawarra side spoiling his welcome party with a dramatic 15-14 …
Australia’s Olivia Rogowska has defeated compatriot and defending champion Jelena Dokic in the second round of the Malaysian Open in Kuala Lumpur. Rogowska needed slightly over two hours to oust …
Former Queenslander Nathan Rimmington has bowled Western Australia into a good position on the opening day of the crucial Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria at the WACA Ground. On a …
Confusion may have been created by mining magnate Clive Palmer’s reaction to being stripped of his A-League licence but Gold Coast United players’ intention was clear – “we want to …
New Zealand have suspended batsman Jesse Ryder and fast bowler Doug Bracewell for breaching team rules on drinking alcohol. In a statement issued on Thursday, New Zealand Cricket said they …
Japan’s second straight loss in World Cup qualifiers was greeted with dismay on Thursday and growing doubts over coach Alberto Zaccheroni’s future with the misfiring Asian champions. “Zac at his …
A stylish Ricky Ponting neared a century and helped Tasmania bank vital innings points against hapless South Australia in the Sheffield Shield match in Adelaide. Ponting compiled an unbeaten 91 …
Pace bowler Brett Lee is determined to play on for Australia’s one-day side despite a sore right foot which scans have revealed is still broken. The 35-year-old limited-overs specialist is …
Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka has some pleasant selection posers for Saturday’s crucial A-League clash with ladder leaders Central Coast in Gosford. The Sky Blues have slipped to seventh on …
Johnathan Thurston believes playing every minute of 2011 entitles bantamweight halfback Ray Thompson a shot at taking over the No.7 jumper he has made famous at the Cowboys. Thompson’s fitness …
Deposed V8 Supercar champion James Courtney has vowed to put his difficult 2011 behind him and make amends at the sport’s flagship Holden Racing Team (HRT). Courtney’s big-money switch to …
Test discard Phil Hughes fell short of a confidence-building first-class century, but may have given selectors an indication that he’s on the comeback following a disastrous 2011. NSW, coming off …
Western Bulldogs AFL full back Brian Lake admits there were times during last season it looked like he just didn’t care. The moment of truth came in round 11 when …
Opener Rob Quiney led a Victorian fightback on the first day of the crucial Sheffield Shield clash against Western Australia at the WACA Ground. At tea on day one, the …
