Annika Beck of Germany won her first career WTA title Saturday, beating fourth-seeded Barbora Zahlavova Strycova of the Czech Republic 6-2 6-1 in the Luxembourg Open final. The 20-year-Beck was …
Continue reading Beck tops Zahlavova Strycova in LuxembourgBernard Tomic is out of the Swedish Open, beaten in straight sets in the semi-finals by Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov who remains on course to fight his way into the ATP’s …
Continue reading Tomic beaten in Swedish ATP semisHong Kong-based Australian Nash Rawiller is on standby to ride Manikato Stakes favourite Terravista if Hugh Bowman is unsuccessful in having a suspension overturned. Bowman’s fight against a ban for …
Continue reading Terravista spot-on for Group One Manikato Stakes 2014With the first of Melbourne’s three big spring features in the bag, Zac Purton will now be out to add the second when he rides Sacred Falls in the Cox …
Continue reading Purton chasing more spring riches in Cox Plate 2014Pakistan recalled experienced opener Taufeeq Umar on Saturday for the first Test of the two-match series against Australia starting on Wednesday. The 33-year-old, who played the last of his 43 …
Continue reading Pakistan recall Umar for Aust seriesThe Wallabies face the grim, unprecedented prospect of departing for a European tour without a coach following Ewen McKenzie’s sudden resignation. McKenzie’s post-Bledisloe bombshell has rocked Australian rugby to its …
Continue reading Coachless Wallabies in disarrayThe pain of England’s heartbreaking 2013 World Cup semi-final loss still stings halfback Matty Smith – and he wasn’t even playing that day. So believe the Wigan No.7 when he …
Continue reading Cup pain to spur on England RL sideMaverick Vinales has triumphed in the Australian Moto2 grand prix, denying Esteve Rabat the chance to celebrate the championship win. Rabat entered the race knowing a strong performance would give …
Continue reading Vinales takes Australian Moto2 winGo Indy Go will run over 2040 metres at Moonee Valley on Saturday – but not in the race her trainer had originally hoped. After she won the Champagne Stakes …
Continue reading Moonee Valley Vase 2014: Go Indy Go to run in Vase at the ValleyARU boss Bill Pulver has admitted he could have given Ewen McKenzie more support to prevent the crestfallen Wallabies coach’s shock resignation. Pulver took some responsibility for the dramatic events …
Continue reading Rugby mess not Patston’s fault: PulverThink a heavily depleted Kangaroos are vulnerable? Think again, according to Australian forward Corey Parker. The Kangaroos’ record-equalling winning streak of 16 straight Tests appears at risk of abruptly ending …
Continue reading Roos to unveil generation nextThe Sydney Roosters have informed the NRL integrity unit of an incident at a Double Bay hotel that allegedly involved player Frank-Paul Nu’uausala. It’s understood the Roosters have spoken with …
Continue reading Roosters player linked to Sydney pub fightAustralian Jack Miller has surged through the field to win the Australian Moto3 Grand Prix at Phillip Island. Spending most of the race duelling for top position with title rival …
Continue reading Miller triumphs in Moto3 at Phillip IslandAustralian rider Jack Miller has surged through the field to win the Australian Moto3 Grand Prix. Spending most of the race duelling for top position with title rival Alex Marquez, …
Continue reading Miller wins Moto3 Australian GPWallabies captain Michael Hooper has denied Ewen McKenzie lost the respect of his players – but stopped short of saying the beleaguered coach quit too soon. ARU chief Bill Pulver …
Continue reading McKenzie never lost dressing room: HooperThe Sydney Roosters say they have informed the NRL integrity unit of an incident at a Double Bay hotel on Sunday morning that allegedly involved Frank-Paul Nu’uausala being in the …
Continue reading Roosters deny player involvement in fightAustralian Jack Miller is poised to resume his fight for the Moto3 world championship after a strong showing in his final practice session. In windy conditions on Phillip Island, Miller …
Continue reading Miller improves in Moto3 warm-upMelbourne Cup plans remain in place for beaten Caulfield Cup favourite Lucia Valentina. The Kris Lees-trained mare, well-backed to start the $4 popular elect, was a fast-finishing third behind Admire …
Continue reading Melbourne Cup 2014 still on for Lucia Valentina


