Jordan Spieth has hailed his career-long Australian mentor as “the best coach in the world” as the 21-year-old looks to pen another chapter in sport’s record books. Spieth tees off …
Continue reading Jordan Spieth hails Australian golf coachCronulla and NSW skipper Paul Gallen has reportedly agreed to a new one-year contract with the NRL club. Network 9 reported that Gallen had agreed to terms with the club …
Continue reading Gallen set to re-sign with CronullaHaving already been dismissed once by Peter Nevill on an Ashes tour, Alastair Cook won’t be caught in the dark about Australia’s 33rd Test wicketkeeper. Brad Haddin has withdrawn himself …
Continue reading Cook full of respect for debutant NevillSouth Australian batsman Callum Ferguson has has been called into the Australia A four-day squad to tour India this month, replacing Glenn Maxwell who will stay in England with his …
Continue reading Ferguson replaces Maxwell in Australia AHe still cringes when he hits the scales but giant Wallabies lock Will Skelton reckons these days he is only feeling the weight of expectation. The 22-year-old was all smiles …
Continue reading Wallaby feels weight of expectationA veteran captain who has bled for the club and fans that turn up every week: Newcastle have plenty to play for. That’s the opinion of Knights’ NRL enforcer Beau …
Continue reading Knights have plenty to play for: ScottAustralia will draw on the spirit of 1997 as they fight to level the Ashes series at Lord’s. The tourists are in a state of upheaval that would have been …
Continue reading Aussies out to channel 1997 Ashes spiritGiant lock Will Skelton has re-signed with the Australian Rugby Union and NSW Waratahs for a further two years. The 22-year-old, who played in the Waratahs’ Super Rugby-winning side last …
Continue reading Skelton re-signs with Wallabies, WaratahsCricket Australia says it’s looking at alternatives to the Twenty20 Champions League, after the tournament was cancelled because of a lack of interest. The league’s governing council on Wednesday announced …
Continue reading Twenty20 Champions League cancelledIndia’s cricketing fraternity on Wednesday welcomed the shock decision to ban two teams from the IPL as a long overdue opportunity for the game to clean up its scandal-sullied image. …
Continue reading IPL bans – chance to clean up cricketDavis Cup captain Wally Masur is nervous – and it’s not Nick Kyrgios’ sore thigh that has him on edge. Kyrgios sent a scare through camp at training on Wednesday …
Continue reading Sore Kyrgios still set to play Davis CupGreg Inglis admitted he struggled with the extra responsibility that came with being appointed South Sydney captain earlier this year, and his form suffered as a result. Inglis endured a …
Continue reading Inglis struggled with Souths captaincyIf Matt Giteau’s worst fears are realised, it probably won’t be up to the recalled veteran to tell coach Michael Cheika he can’t cut it in Tests. “We won’t have …
Continue reading Mitchell backs Giteau’s Wallabies returnThe NRL has made a significant move to care for players who suffer catastrophic injuries playing rugby league, but appears resigned to the increasing likelihood that Alex McKinnon will take …
Continue reading NRL move on ‘catastrophic’ injuriesTeams will cost themselves an almost certain two points when they dilly-dally prior to a line drop-out under new rules set to be introduced into the NRL next year. A …
Continue reading Shot clock an NRL formalitySydney coach John Longmire has compared the Hawthorn team his side will face on Saturday to the all-conquering Brisbane triple AFL-title winning outfit. The Swans and Hawks, who have clashed …
Continue reading Hawks compared to Lions AFL juggernautKEY RECORDS AND STATS AHEAD OF THE 144TH BRITISH OPEN STARTING ON THURSDAY Most wins: 6 – Harry Vardon (1896-98-99-1903-11-14) Most successive wins: 4 – Young Tom Morris 1868-1872 (no …
Continue reading British Open key records and statsTHE OLD COURSE AT ST ANDREWS – HOLE BY HOLE – AHEAD OF THE 144TH BRITISH OPEN STARTING ON THURSDAY: 1st (Burn), 376yds, par 4: widest fairway in golf, though …
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