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West Australian sprinter Like An Eagle landed the best win of his career so far when he powered home late to take out the Listed $100,000 Hareeba Stakes at Mornington. …

Brumbies coach Jake White has defended his decision to elect the untried Ben Mowen as captain, arguing international credentials aren’t a pre-requisite for the job. The former Waratah was named …

Brad Haddin’s service to Australian cricket demands clarification over his current status from selectors, according to allrounder Shane Watson. The NSW star leapt to the defence of his Blues team-mate …

Wallabies’ winger Drew Mitchell is resigned to missing the Waratahs opening Super Rugby clash with Queensland and admits he is enduring the toughest spell of his career. With fellow flyer …

Andrew Messick stops short of saying Lance Armstrong can win the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon – but he will not bet against him. The World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) chief executive calls …

Tasmanian stayer Norsqui surprised even his trainer Walter McShane when he ran home strongly to claim an easy victory in the $300,000 Mornington Cup. Norsqui won the 2800m race at …

Victoria jumped one spot to third on the Sheffield Shield table after scoring a tense 34-run win over bottom side South Australia at the MCG on Wednesday. Test quick Peter …

Hawthorn have named a strong squad, including reigning Coleman Medallist Lance Franklin, for Friday night’s opener to the AFL’s pre-season competition. Captain Luke Hodge, fellow stars Sam Mitchell, Cyril Rioli, …

Paul Messara has Rekindled Alliance in top shape for his return at Warwick Farm on Saturday but the likelihood of a wet track is denting his optimism. The lightly-raced colt …

It was a big day for trainer Steele Ryan and an even bigger one for comeback jockey Lyall Appo at Eagle Farm on Wednesday. Ryan’s first city runner of the …

South Australia remain in the hunt for their first Sheffield Shield win of the season, requiring another 66 runs to beat Victoria at the MCG with four wickets in hand. …

Black Caviar is tipped to start at her longest price since May last year after Hay List accepted for another crack at the unbeaten champion in the Lightning Stakes at …

A freak accident means All-Australian Harry O’Brien will be the latest Collingwood star to miss the opening round of the AFL pre-season cup. O’Brien put his hand through some glass, …

He’s not quite a local boy made good, but he’ll do: NBA sensation Jeremy Lin, born and bred in America, is inspiring a feverish following in his ancestral home of …

Connections have Golden Slipper aspirations for the Gerald Ryan-trained Snitzerland who resumed with an impressive victory in the $250,000 Inglis Premier at Mornington. Snitzerland continued the good fortune of Sydney-based …

A teenager playing his first A-League match will captain Gold Coast United against Melbourne Heart on Friday night. Australian under 17 striker Mitch Cooper will lead what will be one …

Brisbane Roar can thank 20-month-old Amar Berisha for securing the services of goal-scoring genius Besart Berisha for another two years. The defending A-League champions added some security to their future …

Karloo Kix, a stablemate of top pacer Karloo Mick, has become the second horse in a week to return a positive test to the banned substance boldenone. Harness Racing NSW …