Former champion Agnieszka Radwanska reached the semi-finals of the WTA’s Eastbourne International on Thursday with a straightforward 6-2 6-2 defeat of Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova. The 2008 champion from Poland, who …
Continue reading Abdominal strain for GavrilovaShaun Marsh crafted a fine century, while Chris Rogers looked every bit as comfortable on day one of Australia’s opening tour game in England. The visitors reached 1-236 at tea …
Continue reading Rogers, Marsh star in Ashes tour gameCollingwood answered some critics over matching it with the AFL’s top teams but couldn’t quite finish the job against Fremantle with the Dockers winning a thriller by seven points at …
Continue reading Dockers hold out Magpies in AFL thrillerThe number 21 proved lucky for Chris Rogers, who benefited from a dropped catch on day one of Australia’s opening tour game in England. The tourists reached 0-108 against Kent …
Continue reading Aussies 0-108 at lunch in tour gameRyan Harris will need to find form and fitness in the next fortnight to book his place in the Ashes opener. Harris, Australia’s leading wicket-taker in the 2013 Ashes, has …
Continue reading Harris short of a gallop: Darren LehmannThe NSW Waratahs have been dealt a huge blow ahead of their Super Rugby semi-final against the Highlanders with star playmaker Kurtley Beale ruled out of Saturday’s clash. Beale has …
Continue reading Beale out of Tahs’ Super semiYoung off-spinner Tharindu Kaushal has grabbed five wickets as Pakistan were out for 138 on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo. Seamer Dhammika Prasad …
Continue reading Sri Lanka wreck Pakistan in 2nd TestGary Ablett’s much-anticipated return from a shoulder injury has been put off for at least another week, with the Gold Coast superstar not named for Sunday’s clash with Carlton. Ablett …
Continue reading Shoulder keeps Ablett out again for SunsAFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has guaranteed football in Perth in 2018 will be played at the new Burswood stadium. As negotiations continue with the state government, West Coast and …
Continue reading AFL guarantees footy at new Perth stadiumThe Brumbies will appeal winger Henry Speight’s five-week ban, which their chief executive has labelled a “cruel and unusual punishment”. The Fijian flyer was suspended after being found guilty of …
Continue reading Brumbies to appeal length of Speight’s banThe Sydney Roosters aim to shake off one of the NRL’s worst records when they take their home clash against Gold Coast to Gosford on Sunday. Dating back to 2006, …
Continue reading Roosters seek to end horror runTeam boss Christian Horner hopes Red Bull can soon give Daniel Ricciardo a Formula One car he can drive “to his full potential”. Horner is optimistic things will turn around …
Continue reading Horner hopes Ricciardo’s luck will changeJamie Soward is pleased that Josh Jackson has been cleared to play State of Origin III, after the Canterbury forward’s tackle on the Penrith five-eighth was downgraded at the NRL …
Continue reading Soward happy for Jackson to play OriginThe NSW Waratahs appear have been dealt a huge blow ahead of their Super Rugby semi-final against the Highlanders with star playmaker Kurtley Beale left out of the side named …
Continue reading Beale left out of Tahs’ Super semi squadStill drained by one of the NRL’s great defensive efforts, ladder leaders Brisbane appear “vulnerable” ahead of Friday night’s clash with lowly Newcastle according to coach Wayne Bennett. Bennett had …
Continue reading NRL’s Brisbane ‘vulnerable’: BennettFinally, Gold Coast can toast some recruitment success after signing ex-Test forward David Shillington on a two-year deal. But there is speculation more names may come and go at the …
Continue reading NRL’s Titans sign ShillingtonPenrith five-eighth Jamie Soward says he and halves partner Peter Wallace need to fire up a popgun attack that has currently scored the equal least amount of points in the …
Continue reading Soward to fire Penrith’s popgun attackUnheralded provincial flanker James Lentjes has been called back into the Highlanders team to face the NSW Waratahs in Saturday’s Super Rugby semi-final in Sydney. Lentjes replaces the injured Dan …
Continue reading Highlanders pick unheralded flanker

