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 …
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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 …
Continue reading Watson urges explanation for HaddinAndrew 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 …
Continue reading Lance takes up triathlon challengeWallabies’ 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 …
Continue reading Wallaby Mitchell battles ankle woesTasmanian 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 …
Continue reading Norsqui surprises in Mornington CupVictoria 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 …
Continue reading Siddle bowls Victoria to win over SAHawthorn 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, …
Continue reading Hawks’ stars named in AFL NAB Cup squadPaul 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 …
Continue reading Conditions key to Rekindled AllianaceIt 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 …
Continue reading Big day for Ryan, bigger for AppoSouth 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. …
Continue reading Redbacks still in the hunt at MCGBlack 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 …
Continue reading Challenge for Black Caviar inflates oddsA 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, …
Continue reading Collingwood suffer a pane-ful AFL injuryHe’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 …
Continue reading Lin-Sanity takes over the NBAConnections 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 …
Continue reading Golden Slipper on menu for SnitzerlandA 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 …
Continue reading Teen to captain Gold Coast Utd on debutBrisbane 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 …
Continue reading Gun Albanian striker staying with RoarKarloo 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 …
Continue reading Second pacer tests positive to steroidRussian government officials have brushed off concerns over corruption and delays to insist the venues hosting the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi will be completed well ahead of schedule. …
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