Mid-season lapses came back to haunt the Brumbies who pronounced themselves disappointed with a semi-final exit from Super Rugby. Coach Stephen Larkham identified four losses of three points or fewer …
Continue reading Brumbies rue four narrow lossesHe’s playing a support role for now, but stay tuned for Thanasi Kokkinakis to showcase why greats of the game believe the teenage prodigy will soon be the main man …
Continue reading Kokkinakis set to take centre stageCalling the Confederate flag an “insensitive symbol” he personally finds offensive, NASCAR chairman Brian France said on Saturuday the motor racing organisation will be aggressive in disassociating the symbol from …
Continue reading NASCAR boss wants Confederate flag outShaun Johnson is loath to look too far ahead but says the Warriors are doing the right things to set themselves up for the business end of the NRL season. …
Continue reading Warriors beat Canberra 30-8 in NRLRyan Harris is unsure where he sits in Australia’s pace pecking order, saying previous Ashes deeds count for nada. Harris led Australia’s attack brilliantly in England two years ago, taking …
Continue reading No Ashes credits in the bank: HarrisFormer Wimbledon champion Andy Murray admits the influence of two of the most important women in his life has played a major role in his tennis renaissance. Just eight months …
Continue reading Feminine touch pays off for MurrayMitch Marsh heaped further pressure on Shane Watson with an aggressive century in the opening game of Australia’s Ashes tour. Michael Clarke reshuffled his batting order on day three of …
Continue reading Mitch Marsh belts ton in Ashes tour gameSerena Williams is adamant she can cope with the pressure of going for a calender grand slam as she eyes the third leg of the historic achievement at Wimbledon. Williams …
Continue reading Serena unfazed by possible calender slamBelinda Bencic defeated Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4 4-6 6-0 on Saturday to win the first WTA title of her career at Eastbourne and hailed the influence of superstar compatriot Martina Hingis. …
Continue reading Swiss Bencic clinches maiden WTA titleMichael Clarke reshuffled his batting order on day three of Australia’s opening tour game in England, but the captain was unable to cash in. Clarke opened alongside Chris Rogers after …
Continue reading Aussies 2-132 in tour gameSouth Africa coach Heyneke Meyer included eight uncapped players among the 36 he named on Saturday for four Tests and an exhibition match before the 2015 Rugby World Cup in …
Continue reading Sth Africa’s initial Rugby World Cup squadSri Lanka’s batting great Kumar Sangakkara on Saturday ended speculation about his future, saying he will retire during the home series against India in August. “This is my time to …
Continue reading SL great Sangakkara to retire in AugustValentino Rossi strengthened his world championship lead on Saturday by coming out on top in a thrilling battle with Marc Marquez to win the Dutch MotoGP at Assen. The Italian …
Continue reading Rossi wins Dutch MotoGPRoger Federer has lavished Lleyton Hewitt with the ultimate send-off from the All England Club, saying the baseline warrior has showed a generation of champions how to master the art …
Continue reading Federer’s glowing tribute to HewittRyan Harris has snared a couple of wickets to help roll Kent for 280 on day three of Australia’s opening Ashes tour game. The visitors boasted a 227-run lead at …
Continue reading Harris helps Aussies roll Kent for 280The Highlanders produced a tactical masterclass to upset the NSW Waratahs 35-17 at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, booking a spot in next weekend’s Super Rugby final against the Hurricanes in …
Continue reading Highlanders beat Tahs to reach Super finalThe Western Bulldogs hung on to score a thrilling six-point win over St Kilda at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night. A lacklustre first half gave way to an entertaining second, …
Continue reading Bulldogs hold off late St Kilda chargePakistan have almost wiped out a 177-run first-innings deficit by reaching 2-171 in their second knock at stumps on the third day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in …
Continue reading Pakistan six runs behind Sri Lanka in Test

