This is how Canterbury turned their big men into fit men. Renowned for their monster forward pack in recent seasons, the Bulldogs’ engine room turned a few heads with streamlined …
Continue reading How Hasler turned his big men into fit menAndy Murray won his first match since becoming a father as defending champion Britain and Japan tied 1-1 on the first day of their Davis Cup first-round match, while Novak …
Continue reading New dad Murray wins in Davis CupGold Coast co-captain William Zillman has been ruled out of Sunday’s NRL clash with Newcastle due to a calf injury. David Mead has been slotted into fullback for Zillman, while …
Continue reading Zillman ruled out by TitansAustralia team captain Lleyton Hewitt has replaced Sam Groth in the Davis Cup doubles against the United States at Kooyong. Hewitt, who last played at the Australian Open in January …
Continue reading Hewitt to play Davis Cup doublesMichael Caruso has taken his Nissan Altima to the top of the timing charts in the final practice session for the Clipsal 500. Back-to-back Clipsal champ James Courtney continued his …
Continue reading Caruso fastest in Clipsal practiceHall of Fame tennis writer and TV commentator Bud Collins, who helped popularise the sport during his decades-long career, has died at his home in Brookline, Massachusetts after a long …
Continue reading Tennis journalist Bud Collins dies aged 86One-time US Open champion Marin Cilic has given Croatia a 1-0 lead over Belgium in their first round Davis Cup tie with a 7-5 6-3 7-5 win over Kimmer Coppejans …
Continue reading Cilic gives Croatia 1-0 lead over BelgiumWaratahs hooker Silatolu Latu has been cited for allegedly striking Brumbies centre Matt Toomua during the Brumbies 32-15 Super Rugby victory over the Waratahs. The incident occurred in the 57th …
Continue reading Latu faces striking chargeReborn Sydney Roosters star Blake Ferguson has declared his desire to be the club’s long-term fullback ahead of wonderkid Latrell Mitchell. Mitchell, who has been compared to Greg Inglis, has …
Continue reading Ferguson wants to keep Roosters No1 jumperAnthony Cummings is keen to dispute the theory that winning streaks in the middle of summer have little relevance to what happens when the stakes are raised in the autumn. …
Continue reading Challenge Stakes 2016: Rule The River over the odds says trainerProgressive three-year-old Quatronic heads a team of four Matt Dunn will send into the Grafton heat of the Country Championship. Quatronic goes to Sunday’s $100,000 race off successive wins at …
Continue reading Dunn four-handed going to GraftonTrainer Mick Price is concerned an inside draw could bring about the downfall of Australian Guineas second favourite Tarzino. Price says Tarzino will need to be ridden closer from barrier …
Continue reading Australian Guineas 2016: Tarzino’s draw not idealNew Zealand colt Xtravagant is the firming favourite for the Australian Guineas following his delayed arrival in Melbourne. Xtravagant was the $3.50 favourite when he left New Zealand on Thursday …
Continue reading Australian Guineas 2016: Xtravagant’s odds firmIt might be premature to say the balance of AFL power in Sydney is changing, but Swans coach John Longmire has been given plenty of food for thought after his …
Continue reading Swans need to get better: LongmireThe emerging GWS Giants are showing they can win without their “mummy” and contest better and for longer against leading AFL sides. An impressive 34-point win on Friday over local …
Continue reading Giants prove they can win without ‘mummy’Des Hasler has some advice for fans of his former club after Canterbury easily brushed aside Manly 28-6 at Brookvale on Friday night – the Sea Eagles will become a …
Continue reading Manly will be tough to beat: HaslerPaolo Lorenzi let slip a two-set lead and was forced to save three match points before beating Marco Chiudinelli to put Italy 1-0 up Friday in its Davis Cup first-round …
Continue reading Italy leads Switzerland in Davis CupThe Triple Eight V8 Supercars triple threat comes to life on Saturday at the Clipsal 500, but neither drivers nor team boss Roland Dane is predicting sparks to fly. Shane …
Continue reading Red Bulls begin new V8s era

