Geelong have refused to take a punt on triple-premiership star Steve Johnson’s foot injury for Friday night’s knockout semi-final against North Melbourne. Johnson had 17 disposals and struggled after quarter-time …
Continue reading Cats leave out Johnson for AFL semi-finalCuriosity, a shared passion and a chef’s outfit brought the late Roy Higgins into Wylie Dalziel’s life. Dressed in the garb of a professional cook for a trackside betting promotion, …
Continue reading Golden Rose Field: Money and sentiment with Bring Me The MaidMark Kavanagh doesn’t expect Super Cool to be at his peak in the Makybe Diva Stakes. But he is keen on the Group One winner making an impact at some …
Continue reading Makybe Diva Stakes 2014: Super Cool building for profitable springA fit and uncompromising James Slipper will ensure the Wallabies have their most experienced front-row of the Rugby Championship ready for an Argentine scrum onslaught on Saturday night. Vice-captain Slipper …
Continue reading Wallabies pack set for Argy-BargySydney Roosters utility Mitchell Aubusson has credited former coach Brian Smith with laying the foundations for the club’s push for a second successive NRL premiership. Smith exited at the end …
Continue reading Aubusson praises ex-Roosters coach SmithIt’s not life or death, but tennis legend Pat Rafter knows the sport in Australia will be dealt a blow if they are kicked out of the Davis Cup World …
Continue reading Aussie tennis hopes go on the lineBe careful what you wish for Brisbane Lions fans. After members voted to restore the original Brisbane lion design to their jumper from next season, the AFL club’s powerbrokers thought …
Continue reading Lions consider mane attractionDefending champion Sebastien Ogier is relishing his looming battle with Volkswagen teammate Jari-Matti Latvala as they hunt for victory at Rally Australia and this year’s world title. Just 44 points …
Continue reading Ogier ready for battle at Rally AustraliaSydney spearhead Lance Franklin has praised the leadership of both his past and present AFL clubs. A dual premiership winner at Hawthorn, gifted forward Franklin could find his new club …
Continue reading Buddy shares the loveX-factor forward Scott Higginbotham insists he’s tough enough for Test rugby’s trench warfare but has a battle to convince Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie. Once again left out of Australia’s starting …
Continue reading Wallabies impact weapon not satisfiedPunters are banking on Better Land getting an unimpeded run in Saturday’s Golden Rose at Rosehill. Better Land has firmed into $7.00 with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au. Hallowed Crown ($5.50) remains a firm second pick …
Continue reading Better Land’s odds shorten in 2014 Golden Rose bettingFremantle midfielder Anthony Morabito has dodged a bullet after scans cleared him of any serious damage to his troublesome left knee. Morabito reportedly broke down in tears after injuring his …
Continue reading Docker Morabito cleared of bad injuryThe most crucial NRL game of Melbourne prop Jordan McLean’s young career might end up being one he never played in. A hamstring injury meant McLean was ruled out of …
Continue reading Knights game lifted Storm’s McLeanIf preparation is any guide, Jamie Whincup and Paul Dumbrell are a rolled gold chance to repeat their 2013 Sandown triumph this weekend. The form lines have converged for Whincup …
Continue reading Whincup keen to roll on through EndurosRising star Nick Kyrgios will feel like the weight of the nation is on his shoulders when he kicks off Australia’s Davis Cup World Group play-off against Uzbekistan in Perth …
Continue reading Pressure on Nick Kyrgios in Davis CupThe Chris Waller-trained Boban is attracting the bulk of early support for Saturday’s Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes at Flemington, firming from $4.60 to $4.50 at TomWaterhouse.com. FREE BET: Register via this link for …
Continue reading Boban’s odds cut to win Makybe Diva Stakes 2014Luckless Fremantle midfielder Anthony Morabito was reportedly in tears on Thursday after breaking down with injury at training. Morabito, who has undergone three knee reconstructions since 2010, has reportedly been …
Continue reading Docker Morabito suffers injury scareDaly Cherry-Evans is under pressure to lift his performance for Friday’s finals opener against South Sydney, with statistics showing he’s drastically down on form. The Manly halfback has gone three …
Continue reading Manly need Cherry to be ripe versus Souths

