Hawthorn have made a sensational entry into the AFL trade period with a reported play for Essendon utility Jake Carlisle that could leave the Bombers with five top-25 picks in …
Continue reading Hawks shock with AFL bid for CarlisleRichmond say they were treated with disrespect by Harley Bennell when the controversial midfielder was being courted by the Tigers in the lead-up to the AFL trade period. After being …
Continue reading Bennell was disrespectful: TigersSir Clive Woodward believes judiciary over-reaction is marring the Rugby World Cup. England’s 2003 World Cup-winning coach took to Twitter to vent his frustrations, saying the tribunal has come down …
Continue reading Woodward slams harsh World Cup judiciaryIreland may be forced into a “do-or-die decision” on whether Jonny Sexton plays in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Argentina on Sunday. But there is growing confidence the star …
Continue reading Ireland face big call over Jonny SextonNorth Melbourne defender Michael Firrito says he’s rapt to sign on for a 14th AFL season with the Kangaroos. Firrito, who turns 32 in the off-season, signed a one-year deal …
Continue reading Firrito signs one-year AFL dealBernard Foley’s outstanding Rugby World Cup performances against England and Wales may have been fine-tuned by Wallabies coach Michael Cheika but the man who set him on the road to …
Continue reading Wallaby Foley driven on by dad’s desireLate season star Damien Cook is set to challenge for the South Sydney hooker berth vacated by Issac Luke after signing to switch NRL clubs from Canterbury. Announcing the two-year …
Continue reading Rabbitohs confirm signing CookRenowned coach and former Australian Fed Cup captain David Taylor says Ashleigh Barty’s sporting switch to cricket highlights just how isolating life on the professional tennis tour can be. Taylor, …
Continue reading Tennis coach tips cricket joy for BartyAustralian Samantha Stosur has won through to the quarter-finals of the Hong Kong Open but compatriot Anastasia Rodionova has been knocked out by former world No.1 Jelena Jankovic. Fifth-seeded Stosur …
Continue reading Stosur wins as Rodionova loses to JankovicTwo-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova on Wednesday became the fourth player to qualify for the WTA Finals, joining Simona Halep, Maria Sharapova and Garbine Muguruza in the eight-player field. Czech …
Continue reading Kvitova qualifies for WTA season finaleNick Kyrgios’ exchange of Twitter volleys with Adelaide Crows skipper Taylor Walker has extended to Patrick Dangerfield before ending well with virtual hugs. Walker, who is known as `Tex’, delivered …
Continue reading Kyrgios and AFL stars make Twitter peaceThe Wests Tigers say out-of-favour skipper Robbie Farah will not be automatically dropped to reserve grade should he stay on at the NRL club next year. The NSW State of …
Continue reading Farah free to play first grade: TigersSouth Africa coach Heyneke Meyer has insisted youth is no bar to success ahead of the Springboks’ World Cup quarter-final against Wales, citing Boris Becker, Mike Tyson and even Alexander …
Continue reading Meyer has faith in Springbok youngstersBrisbane and Queensland legend Darren Lockyer says he should be overlooked for Immortal Status in favour of Maroons coach Mal Meninga. Lockyer is tipped to be included in the exclusive …
Continue reading Lockyer backs Mal for Immortal statusRafael Nadal needed all his trademark grit and determination on Wednesday when he was taken to a third-set tie-break by towering ace king Ivo Karlovic in a dramatic opening match …
Continue reading Nadal wins thriller in ShanghaiRafael Nadal needed all his trademark grit and determination on Wednesday when he was taken to a third-set tie-break by towering ace king Ivo Karlovic in a dramatic opening match …
Continue reading Nadal wins opener at Shanghai MastersWallaby winger Rob Horne has made a miraculous recovery from a serious shoulder complaint to return to training ahead of Australia’s World Cup quarter-final with Scotland, though doubts remain over …
Continue reading Miraculous recovery has Horne in WC frameThe Rugby World Cup has claimed a mounting injury toll, but the All Blacks say players are philosophical about the dangers they face in a bruising contact sport. “A lot …
Continue reading Injuries a fact of life for All Blacks

