Opener Brendon McCullum smashed the fastest century by a New Zealand batsman to give his team an upper hand in the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sharjah on …
Continue reading McCullum belts 78-ball Test ton in SharjahSkipper Brendon McCullum hit New Zealand’s fastest Test century to lead a strong New Zealand reply after spinner Mark Craig took seven wickets to outshine Pakistan in the third and …
Continue reading McCullum belts 78-ball Test tonAustralian rugby coach Michael Cheika was brought to tears by news of Phillip Hughes’ death and hopes the Wallabies will be able to pay their respects at Twickenham this weekend. …
Continue reading Cheika sheds tears for Phillip HughesBuilt more in the mould of Craig Parry than Craig Newitt, Richard Callander is one of the most recognisable figures in Sydney racing. And like Parry, he is surprisingly handy …
Continue reading Callander presents strong Festival Stakes caseAdelaide trainer Phillip Stokes has given punters a strong lead by electing to run Eclair Choice at Moonee Valley. Eclair Choice was also an acceptor for a race at Morphettville …
Continue reading Melbourne calls for Stoke’s Eclair ChoicePromising galloper Hopfgarten has recovered from an injury scare and is expected to be hard to beat as he chases another black-type win at Doomben on Saturday. Hopfgarten, who has …
Continue reading Hopfgarten fit for Recognition Stakes 2014 assignmentA trip to Sydney for the Villiers Stakes hinges on the performance of Rudy in the Listed Recognition Stakes at Doomben. Trainer Helen Page had planned to give Rudy a …
Continue reading Villiers Stakes 2014 campaign goes on line for RudyA start in the summer’s richest race is on the line for Miss Idyllic at Moonee Valley. The daughter of Exceed And Excel is the most experienced of the 11 …
Continue reading Gold Coast trip in store for Miss IdyllicLionel Cohen isn’t sure if the Starlight Stakes is the right race for Aeronautical. But the Rosehill trainer is certain he has got the best jockey to try to help …
Continue reading Starlight Stakes 2014: Bowman booking a boost for AeronauticalFrom the time he saw him in the sales ring, trainer Steven O’Dea knew the yearling that would become Sir Moments was going to be a star. But the Brisbane …
Continue reading Festival Stakes 2014: Sir Moments primed for big Sydney assaultCriterion will have his first searching gallop for new trainers David Hayes and Tom Dabernig at Moonee Valley ahead of his trip to Hong Kong. The dual Group One winner …
Continue reading Hong Kong Cup 2014: Criterion to gallop at the ValleySprint star Buffering heads to Hong Kong next week in peak condition despite loafing in a winning jump-out at Flemington. Brisbane trainer Robert Heathcote made a flying visit to Melbourne …
Continue reading Lazy Buffering wins Flemington jump-outNeck surgery is expected to sideline North Queensland prop James Tamou for three months. But the Cowboys are still hopeful the Test front-rower will be available for the 2015 NRL …
Continue reading James Tamou to undergo neck surgery(EDS: Note language in ninth par) By Laine Clark BRISBANE, Nov 28 AAP – Sledging – not bouncers – should be “stamped out” in the wake of the Phillip Hughes …
Continue reading Hughes tragedy to curb sledging: VaughanJunior cricketers across Australia will pay a special tribute to Phillip Hughes during this weekend’s fixtures. Cricket Australia have announced that the mandatory retirement score for junior players will be …
Continue reading Junior to pay tribute to HughesIt’s one thing to say Phillip Hughes would have wanted the first Test to proceed as planned. It’s another for 11 men to take the field at the Gabba a …
Continue reading First Test uncertain, cricketers grieveWorld No.1 Rory McIlroy gave weekend hackers hope with a wild second round at the Australian Open on Friday. The world No.1 was sublime and sloppy in equal measures as …
Continue reading McIlroy’s wild ride at the Australian OpenA heartbroken Australia will emerge from the Phillip Hughes tragedy a stronger cricket team, Kevin Pietersen says. And the former England batsman would know. Pietersen said his English county team …
Continue reading Tragedy will make Aussies strong: KP


