Maria Sharapova’s warning was masked by mild language but the message was clear. She is simply sick of losing to Czech Petra Kvitova. And while she said she would be …
Huegill is the horse punters want in the Zeditave Stakes at Caulfield with the colt deposing Benfica as favourite for the Listed event. The Caulfield Guineas placegetter has been backed …
A former French-based horse, trained by a Kiwi and ridden by a South African will wear the colours of the Australian flag in the feature race at Warwick Farm on …
Ignoring medical advice and seemingly oblivious to pain, wounded warrior Kim Clijsters is bracing herself for another torrid test of her Australian Open title defence on Thursday. Immediately after dethroning …
If the regular season is anything to go by, the Perth Heat will win back-to-back Australian Baseball League titles in a canter next month. In a remarkably close season where …
Andy Murray has cruised into the Australian Open semi-finals with a straight-sets defeat of Japan’s Kei Nishikori. Murray, the fourth seed, proved too strong in every department, winning 6-3 6-3 …
Simon Zahra declared exciting two-year-old Sweet Little Lies had improved and was ready for her campaign-defining test in the Blue Diamond Preview at Caulfield. By Elusive Quality, who sired last …
Sydney Cup qualification is the motivating factor behind imported stayer Permit chasing his first stakes success at Warwick Farm on Thursday. The in-form Permit is one of two Listed Australia …
Michael Clarke’s name can now be whispered in the same breath as cricketing immortals Don Bradman and Wally Hammond. The Australian captain’s run gorging against India lifted him into the …
Dwight Howard became Orlando’s all-time leading scorer on Tuesday, delivering 14 points in the Magic’s 102-83 NBA victory over the Indiana Pacers. Howard also had nine rebounds in his 25 …
Rod Laver wishes he was in Melbourne for some other reason than the 50th anniversary of his victory in the 1962 Australian men’s singles championship. “Boy, 50 years is a …
The Queensland Rugby League will give young Parramatta centre Esi Tonga an opportunity to explain why he should not be banned from playing Origin football for two years after his …
Australia’s women cricketers were left frustrated after their opening one-day international against New Zealand was abandoned due to rain at the SCG on Wednesday. Only 22.3 overs could be bowled …
Trainer Anthony Cummings continues to hold out hope Smart Missile can make a belated carnival appearance in Sydney this autumn. Cummings was forced to abandon Melbourne sprint plans for Smart …
The Australian raiders have been dealt wide barriers for Sunday’s Listed Karaka Million at Ellerslie. The John Sadler-trained Sell In May came up with gate 11 in the field of …
Larry Cassidy will make his comeback from injury with four rides at Doomben on Saturday, headed by interstate visitor Cheap Thrills in the feature race. Cheap Thrills and Sydney mare …
Australian women’s track cycling endurance coach Gary Sutton calls the national titles “crunch time” for his athletes in the buildup to the London Olympics. Since winning the 2010 team pursuit …
Out-of-form gallopers Shadowfax and Danzylum have been sensationally backed to spoil the return of Caulfield Cup winner Southern Speed in the Listed John Dillon Stakes at Caulfield. One TAB Sportsbet …
