West Coast midfielder Matt Priddis appears likely to miss Friday night’s qualifying final against Hawthorn in Perth, according to reports. Priddis reportedly strained his thigh muscle earlier this week, placing …
Continue reading Eagle Priddis in doubt to face HawksHolden Racing Team see no reason why James Courtney can’t be back for Bathurst despite scans revealing worse-than-suspected injuries from his freak pit-lane mishap. Courtney was hit by flying debris …
Continue reading Courtney on track for Bathurst V8 returnAFL boss Gillon McLachlan says he is yet to speak to Lance Franklin, who is receiving treatment for a serious mental health issue and will not play in Saturday’s qualifying …
Continue reading McLachlan yet to speak to FranklinAustralian Davis Cup captain Wally Masur says it’d be foolish to disrespect the Andy Murray-inspired British team as a one-man band. The Australians arrived in the UK on Friday for …
Continue reading Australia wary of Davis Cup support castFormer Penrith Panther Luke Walsh put on a kicking masterclass as he booted reigning Super League champions St Helens into the semi-finals with a 42-38 win over Castleford. Walsh kicked …
Continue reading Walsh leads Saints to Super League semisBordeaux-Begles are set to sign Australia international lock Sam Carter as cover during the Rugby World Cup, club president Laurent Marti said on Thursday. The 26-year-old will join from the …
Continue reading Carter signs short-term Bordeaux dealCoach Des Hasler believes Canterbury hooker Damien Cook can have a similar impact upon the NRL final series as the likes of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, Michael Morgan and Anthony Milford. Ahead …
Continue reading Cook our finals X-factor: HaslerThe Peter Moody-trained Gold Symphony has been scratched from the $1 million Golden Rose with an elevated temperature. The colt’s withdrawal leaves a field of eight for Saturday’s feature at …
Continue reading Runner scratched from 2015 Golden Rose FieldMany may be surprised by Roger Federer’s untroubled progress towards becoming the oldest US Open champion in almost half a century. But not Federer himself. The 34-year-old has glided into …
Continue reading Federer not surprised to be still at topJohn Peers is flying the flag for Australia’s men at the US Open with the Melburnian reaching the doubles final with teammate Jamie Murray. The 27-year-old, who teamed up with …
Continue reading Peers through to US Open doubles finalThe daring moves and steely determination of Justin Wilson have been remembered at the IndyCar driver’s funeral three weeks after his death during a race. Former Formula One teammate Mark …
Continue reading Mourners pay tribute to WilsonTwo wins away from completing a calendar grand slam, top-ranked defending champion Serena Williams was confronted on Thursday by a US Open opponent even she cannot defeat – rain. US …
Continue reading Rain washes out US OpenSerena Williams’ quest to make more tennis history was put on hold with play at the US Open postponed on Thursday due to heavy rain in New York. Top-ranked defending …
Continue reading Rain washes out play at US OpenAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen says he can’t predict whether the Rugby World Cup will be won by panache or percentages. What he can say is there will be contests …
Continue reading Hansen says basics key to RWC successSydney Roosters won’t be weighed down by their title as the premiership favourites as they chase their second NRL crown in three seasons, says coach Trent Robinson. Instead the foundation …
Continue reading Roosters embrace NRL favourites tagFormer Sydney Roosters enforcer Adrian Morley has announced he’ll retire from rugby league at the end of the 2015 Super League season. The 38-year-old prop, who is the most capped …
Continue reading Former Rooster Morley to retireFrenchman Sebastien Ogier set the fastest time in the Rally Australia pre-race shakedown on Thursday as he bids to win his third consecutive world rally championship. Following his sixth win …
Continue reading Ogier aims for third Rally win in CoffsHawthorn will make a call on Isaac Smith’s fitness in the hours leading up to Friday night’s AFL qualifying final against West Coast. The line-breaking winger, who strained ligaments in …
Continue reading Hawks wait on Smith ahead of AFL final


