Essendon and the Western Bulldogs remain locked in a Mexican standoff over the future of Jake Stringer after a busy day of AFL trade activity. The Bulldogs’ forward was left …
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South Sydney hooker Robbie Farah says he was shocked to learn of the sacking of Rabbitohs’ NRL coach Michael Maguire, but expects him to find another post quickly, Maguire, who …
Continue reading Maguire will soon find new NRL gig: FarahAfter having a farewell at Canterbury, hooker Michael Lichaa has revealed in an extraordinary turnaround that he is set to sign a new deal with the NRL club. Lichaa, who …
Continue reading Lichaa set to remain a Bulldog in NRLDamien Oliver’s willingness to make weight to ride Egg Tart in the Toorak Handicap offers the Chris Waller stable cause for optimism following the filly’s Sydney spring disappointment. The veteran …
Continue reading Egg Tart primed for the Toorak HandicapThe AFL trade floodgates have opened for Jake Lever and Devon Smith but Western Bulldogs forward Jake Stringer remains in limbo. What loomed as potentially the most acrimonious negotiation of …
Continue reading Lever AFL trade done, Stringer still waitsRacing Victoria’s international scout Leigh Jordon sees the injection of funds into Caulfield Guineas day as the catalyst for a large contingent of overseas-trained runners at the meeting. There are …
Continue reading Internationals to race on Caulfield Guineas dayIrish gallopers The Taj Mahal and Johannes Vermeer begin their spring carnival campaigns in the Caulfield Stakes with bigger Group One targets on the horizon. The Aidan O’Brien-trained pair have …
Continue reading Aidan O’Brien with two horses in the Caulfield StakesTrainer Phillip Stokes has called on a proven big-race jockey and opted for a gear change on Eclair Sunshine in a bid to maximise his chances in the Group One …
Continue reading Winkers for Eclair Sunshine in Caulfield GuineasNewcastle have snapped up two-time premiership winner Chris Heighington after the veteran NRL forward was let go by Cronulla. He will extend his NRL career into a 16th season and …
Continue reading NRL veteran Heighington joins NewcastleGary Ablett will make his International Rules debut in a star-studded Australia squad set to face Ireland but Dustin Martin has turned down the chance to represent his country. Eight-time …
Continue reading Dusty turns down International Rules offerJake Lever has been granted his wish to join Melbourne after the AFL club agreed to send two first-round draft picks to Adelaide. The Demons will receive star defender Lever, …
Continue reading Demons strike AFL deal for Crows’ LeverThe last time Ben Hunt ditched a rugby league camp it did not end well. But the playmaker had a pretty good excuse when he asked coach Mal Meninga if …
Continue reading Roos call-up Hunt cleared to get hitchedFinally, Australia’s Ash Barty feels like she belongs on the WTA tour. The daily grind of being a professional tennis player once became too much for Barty. But the 21-year-old …
Continue reading Revived Barty feels at home on WTA tourJosh McGuire’s joy over his Kangaroos recall has been tempered by good mate Sam Thaiday’s axing ahead of the Rugby League World Cup. Brisbane lock McGuire feared he would be …
Continue reading McGuire feels for Thaiday over Roos snubPolish driver Robert Kubica has completed a one-day test with Williams at Silverstone on Wednesday as he pushes for a Formula One comeback after a seven-year absence. The F1 team …
Continue reading Kubica completes first test with WilliamsKangaroos backrower Matt Gillett reckons New Zealand will be more dangerous than ever at the Rugby League World Cup despite losing high-profile stars to Tonga. The Kiwis’ Cup plans were …
Continue reading Don’t dismiss NZ at World Cup: GillettScotland have named seven uncapped players in their World Cup squad including brothers Kane and Andrew Bentley, who have previously played for France. Long-serving coach Steve McCormack will take the …
Continue reading Scots name seven rookies in RLWC squadSamantha Stosur has marched into the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Tennis Open with victory over world No.18 Agnieszka Radwanska. Stosur recovered from a set down to eliminate the fourth- …
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