Roger Federer and Andy Murray have swept into the French Open quarter-finals as the tournament waits to see if Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic could tee-up a Paris blockbuster. Second …
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New Zealand has piled on quick runs to leave England facing a record chase to win the second Test at Headingley before rain stopped play on day four. The Black …
Continue reading England in record chase against Black CapsVeteran opener Chris Rogers has been ruled out of the opening Test against the West Indies starting on Wednesday, due to concussion. The 37-year-old was struck in the helmet by …
Continue reading Rogers out of first Test against WindiesSecond seed Roger Federer has reached the French Open quarter-finals for the 11th time with a 6-3 4-6 6-4 6-1 win over France’s Gael Monfils. Federer, the 2009 champion, will …
Continue reading Federer sweeps into French Open quartersThe AFL has made a rare mid-season tweak to high-contact rules, citing a groundswell of support for player safety. From this weekend on, umpires will be encouraged to pay free …
Continue reading Heads up: AFL tweaks ducking ruleDefending champion Maria Sharapova was knocked out of the French Open at the fourth-round stage on Monday, losing 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 to Lucie Safarova. The Czech 13th seed goes through …
Continue reading Sharapova out of French OpenAfter another disappointing AFL fadeout, Melbourne coach Paul Roos has flagged further delistings for underperforming Demons at season’s end. Against Port Adelaide in Alice Springs, Melbourne looked set to end …
Continue reading Roos takes aim at poor DemonsJames Maloney showed why he would not look out of place in a NSW jersey after playing a leading hand in the Sydney Roosters’ 24-2 NRL dismantling of Melbourne at …
Continue reading Maloney leads Roosters to win over StormNRL referees boss Tony Archer has backed a controversial try ruling that may lead to Gold Coast coach Neil Henry landing in hot water. Henry was clearly unimpressed with the …
Continue reading NRL refs boss backs Inglis tryA fond farewell has been planned for Queensland’s James Horwill and Will Genia at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday night. But the jury is still out on whether playmaker Quade Cooper …
Continue reading Reds farewell for Horwill, GeniaNathan Lyon is excited by the return to a happy hunting ground for this week’s first Test against the West Indies. The off-spinner may have only played three Tests in …
Continue reading Windies a happy hunting ground for LyonNorth Melbourne caretaker coach Darren Crocker is set to guide the Kangaroos through a critical stage of their season. With Brad Scott sidelined for four matches as he recovers from …
Continue reading Roos turn to Crocker as back outs ScottEssendon will head into Saturday’s crunch AFL match against Geelong without experienced duo Jobe Watson and Dustin Fletcher. The pair both picked up slight strains from the Bombers 13-point loss …
Continue reading Watson, Fletcher out of AFL date with CatsHalfback Nick Phipps says the NSW Waratahs have no intention of softening their abrasive playing style, and sees the extra attention to their physicality as merely “a compliment”. Winger Rob …
Continue reading Waratahs will continue tough style: PhippsEssendon skipper Jobe Watson and 400-gamer Dustin Fletcher have been ruled out of the Bombers’ round 10 AFL clash with Geelong. Watson will miss Saturday’s match with Geelong after suffering …
Continue reading Watson, Fletcher to miss Cats clashYoung gun James Aish has been added to Brisbane Lions’ horror injury list after it emerged he played the second half of their AFL loss to St Kilda with a …
Continue reading Aish breaks jaw, Rockliff ribs at LionsPort Adelaide are braced to again be without Paddy Ryder as teammate Justin Westhoff warns his AFL club is far from back in form. The Power snapped a three-game losing …
Continue reading Port’s Ryder set to miss another AFL gameDefending champion Maria Sharapova saw her French Open last-16 clash against Lucie Safarova pushed back until Monday after heavy rain caused havoc at Roland Garros on Sunday. Second seed Sharapova …
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