AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has defended the competition’s pre-finals bye. The bye has proved polarising since it was introduced in 2016 – largely in a bid to prevent clubs …
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It’s the 11-point hole Manly must plug to keep their NRL season alive without Tom Trbojevic. The Manly and NSW superstar No.1 is racing the clock to get back on …
Continue reading Defiant Manly bullish without TrbojevicHawthorn’s upset win over West Coast in the final round has helped Essendon build a blue-print for Thursday night’s sudden death AFL final against the premiers. The Hawks shocked the …
Continue reading Hurley back as Bombers build finals planPatrick Mouratoglou says he doesn’t regret making a coaching signal to Serena Williams in last year’s controversial US Open final and will do it again because it’s standard practice on …
Continue reading ‘I’ll do it again,’ says coach MouratoglouSerena Williams was in pain – “acceptable” pain, her coach called it – after rolling her right ankle during the second set of her US Open round of 16 victory. …
Continue reading Rolled ankle can’t keep Serena down in NYRoger Federer has his groove back and he proved it by destroying David Goffin to advance to his 13th US Open quarter-final. After surprisingly dropping the opening set in his …
Continue reading Federer delights with US Open masterclassStar Essendon defender Michael Hurley is tracking to play in Thursday’s sudden-death AFL final against West Coast in Perth after recovering from a shoulder injury. Hurley was training with the …
Continue reading Hurley on track for Bombers’ AFL finalWill Power has won at Portland International Raceway for the first time in a strong day for Team Penske, as Josef Newgarden slightly tightened his grip on the IndyCar championship. …
Continue reading Power wins Portland IndyCar for first timeRenault driver Daniel Ricciardo said he had doubts about racing in Sunday’s Belgian Formula One Grand Prix after the death of French racer and teammate Anthoine Hubert. The 22-year-old, who …
Continue reading Ricciardo stung by teammate Hubert’s deathRoger Federer credits family bliss for his extraordinary longevity after revealing he may play into his 40s after qualifying for a mind-boggling 56th grand slam quarter-final. Federer, who turned 38 …
Continue reading Federer: I may be playing slams at 40Alex de Minaur is vowing to return hungrier after copping a grand slam reality check at Flushing Meadows. De Minaur’s promising US Open campaign came to a shuddering halt at …
Continue reading Dumped de Minaur driven by US Open exitSerena Williams seemingly was cruising along to a straightforward victory in the US Open’s fourth round when she took an awkward step at the net and twisted her right ankle. …
Continue reading Serena rolls ankle, stays alive at US OpenWill Power has won at Portland International Raceway in a strong day for Team Penske, as Josef Newgarden slightly tightened his grip on the IndyCar championship. Australian Power won for …
Continue reading Aussie Power wins Portland IndyCar raceNick Kyrgios admits he has “no idea” how to parlay his undeniable potential in major silverware after another disappointing grand slam season ended with a whimper in New York. A …
Continue reading Kyrgios ‘no idea’ how to deliver in slamsLindsay Park has added to its spring arsenal with the acquisition of two horses from the stable of Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien. Senior trainer David Hayes recently spent time in …
Continue reading Lindsay Park acquire Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup horsesJockey Brad Stewart’s suspension for his 11th whip offence this year will not impact on his booking for star Brisbane sprinter Zoustyle in Sydney this spring. Stewart rode Boom County …
Continue reading Brad Stewart free to ride in Concorde StakesProlific winner Fab’s Cowboy will race on his 30th Queensland track when he contests the iconic Birdsville Cup. Fab’s Cowboy is one of 23 nominations for Saturday’s $40,000 Birdsville Cup …
Continue reading Fab’s Cowboy to run in Birdsville Cup fieldTrainer Anthony Freedman will monitor the weather ahead of a planned second barrier trial for Santa Ana Lane at Cranbourne. Santa Ana Lane is down to trial over 800m at …
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