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Trainer Peter Moody didn’t have to think too hard about backing up Black Caviar in the Lightning Stakes after what he described as the softest run of her career in …

Vitali Klitschko makes perhaps his penultimate world title defence on Saturday insisting his domination of the heavyweight scene, along with brother Wladimir, will not be remembered as a time of …

Centre Jerome Ropati will feel like he’s starting anew, complete with a mix of enthusiasm and butterflies, when he runs out for the New Zealand Warriors for their final NRL …

Rain closer to Golden Slipper time and positive results in two Group Two races at Warwick Farm could extend trainer Liam Birchley’s Sydney autumn carnival plans beyond Saturday. Birchley will …

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland says Brad Haddin is out of the national set-up due to poor form and is disappointed over the confusion surrounding his status. Sutherland says …

If there’s one thing Jamie Soward has learned in his five years with St George Illawarra, it’s that the Dragons can never fly under anyone’s NRL radar. “We’re the Dragons, …

Star Perth Glory striker Shane Smeltz has been ruled out of Saturday night’s home A-League clash with Newcastle due to an ankle injury, but coach Ian Ferguson is confident the …

The road to the premier autumn staying races begins on Saturday for spring revelation Doctor Doom. The Guy Walter-trained gelding will line up in a talent-laden Royal Sovereign Stakes (1200m) …

Trainer Lyn Tipper is already in a dilemma with Vipera Gold and the mare’s future could get even more confusing if the five-year-old is successful at Doomben on Saturday. Vipera …

Allrounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of cricket for up to six months with back stress fractures, while injured Australian captain Michael Clarke says he’s unlikely to have recovered …

Central Coast will rush newly-signed striker John Sutton straight into the starting line-up against Wellington on Saturday as they set out to avoid a third successive A-League defeat. Mariners coach …

Jockey Luke Nolen says Black Caviar is ready to take on the world. He said the champion mare had matured and was coping with the most demanding campaign of her …

Ruckman Matthew Kreuzer lifted the spirits of Carlton fans with a dazzling performance on Friday as he dominated an intra-club AFL trial match. Kreuzer’s stunning effort in wet conditions at …

The Brumbies’ fortunes look to be turning around at the perfect time, with news that Wallabies trio Stephen Moore, Pat McCabe and Ben Alexander might be right for their opening …

The Singapore-based Brazilian jockey Joao Moreira has been confirmed for a Sydney cameo in between Kranji meetings during the next 48 hours. Moreira will ride in Singapore on Friday night …

Australia’s stand-in captain Ricky Ponting has won the toss and chosen to bat first in Friday’s one-day international against Sri Lanka at the SCG. Ponting had little hesitation to bat …

Australian Samantha Stosur has her season back on track, posting her first back-to-back victories of the year to advance to the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open tennis tournament. Third-seeded Stosur, …

West Coast’s worst fears have been realised after star forward Mark LeCras was ruled out for the entire AFL season with a knee injury. Scans confirmed LeCras ruptured the anterior …