Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has pulled out of this season’s IPL, ensuring he’ll be well rested for a busy winter campaign. Cricket Australia announced on Thursday that Hazlewood, who …
Continue reading Hazlewood withdraws from IPLWorld champion Lewis Hamilton on Thursday promised Mercedes would strike back at this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix after being ambushed by Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel in Malaysia. Vettel’s stunning victory has …
Continue reading Hamilton unfazed by Ferrari at Chinese F1Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan has indicated he would be interested in taking on the newly created post of director of England cricket, provided he could have a significant influence. The …
Continue reading Vaughan interest in England cricket rolePort Adelaide’s blockbuster battle with Sydney will double as ruckman Jarrad Redden’s first AFL game in 679 days. It’s only round two, but Saturday night’s Adelaide Oval clash is being …
Continue reading Redden, McVeigh back for round two of AFLSpain’s Feliciano Lopez got his ATP title defence in Houston off to a smooth start with a 6-3 6-3 win over Australian Sam Groth. Lopez, ranked a career-high 12th in …
Continue reading Lopez beats Groth in Houston tennisCarlton coach Mick Malthouse insists there’s no extra pressure on his team to beat West Coast on Friday night despite being outgunned in round one. The Blues lost convincingly to …
Continue reading Blues not feeling pressure: MalthousePunishment has quickly given way to preparation as North Melbourne try to ensure their round-one AFL car crash was a one-off. While the Kangaroos had plenty of competitive work in …
Continue reading Scott says ‘Roos focused on AFL liftWest Coast AFL coach Adam Simpson has given his misfiring midfield a chance to atone for their flop against the Western Bulldogs, but their task has been made more difficult …
Continue reading Eagles’ AFL midfield on notice v CarltonGeelong have suspended Steven Motlop after Hawthorn opponents had sledged him during their round-one AFL match for drinking three days earlier. The Cats dropped a bombshell on Thursday afternoon, announcing …
Continue reading Drinking costs Motlop an AFL gameRob Simmons has been named to play his first game since November last year when the Queensland Reds take on the Bulls in South Africa on Sunday morning (AEST). One …
Continue reading Simmons returns for injury-hit RedsWestern Force skipper Matt Hodgson will have to wait at least one more week before making his Super Rugby return. Hodgson hasn’t played since tearing his hamstring during a pre-season …
Continue reading Force’s Hodgson back soon in Super RugbyBrisbane had the chance to sign rising Sydney Roosters NRL player Dylan Napa when he was just 17. On Friday night at Suncorp Stadium, there’s every chance they’ll wish they …
Continue reading Napa has NRL score to settle with BroncosWallabies and NSW Waratahs coach Michael Cheika has avoided triggering a suspended ban despite breaching a rugby law by approaching a referee during a match. Governing body SANZAR has handed …
Continue reading Cheika warned for approaching rugby refLining up good mate Chris Grevsmuhl has been a season goal for North Queensland enforcer Jason Taumalolo. But the Cowboys’ battering ram reckons South Sydney’s NRL benchmark pack will have …
Continue reading Stop Burgess, stop Souths NRL pack: JTGeelong speedster Steven Motlop will miss the Cats’ AFL clash with Fremantle after being stood down by the club over an off-field issue. Motlop, 24, was arguably Geelong’s best player …
Continue reading Geelong drop Motlop over off-field issueA rejuvenated Andrew Fifita believes he’s getting close to the form that earned him selection for NSW and a Rugby League World Cup winners medal in 2013. Fifita endured a …
Continue reading Fifita edging closer to 2013 NRL formKurtley Beale has revealed he’s likely to remain in Australian rugby beyond this year’s World Cup in Britain, while Wallabies captain Michael Hooper admits he can’t imagine playing anywhere else. …
Continue reading Beale close to re-signing with ARUA fierce breakdown battle is tipped as pivotal when the Brumbies take on a Blues team fired up for their long-awaited return to Eden Park on Friday night. Blues coach …
Continue reading Brumbies brace for breakdown battle
