Without a last-16 appearance at her past five majors, Samantha Stosur is searching for something to spark a grand slam revival. But Australia’s top-ranked player is confident she can find …
Continue reading Stosur out to stop slam slump at FrenchEwen McKenzie says he hasn’t closed the door on Benn Robinson, offering the veteran loosehead every chance to become the most-capped Wallabies prop in history – if he’s good enough. …
Continue reading Door still open for Wallabies discardsFormer Black Caps batsman Lou Vincent says match-fixing charges against him show he hasn’t negotiated a plea bargain with anti-corruption officials. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced 14 …
Continue reading Vincent charged with match-fixing offencesFormula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton overslept his alarm and had to be roused by two team members banging on his door on Thursday morning. But this delayed start to …
Continue reading Sleepy Hamilton quickest at Monte CarloAustralian tennis teen Thanasi Kokkinakis is on the cusp of a second grand slam main draw appearance after progressing to the final stage of French Open qualifying. The 18-year-old defeated …
Continue reading Kokkinakis closes in on French Open spotChris Jordan starred with both bat and ball as England’s cricketers set off on the road to next year’s World Cup with a an 81-run win over Sri Lanka in …
Continue reading England beat Sri Lanka by 81 runsThe beloved underdog tag no longer applies to an all-conquering Queensland. But Maroons captain Cameron Smith says it still beats being in the injury-hit, scandal-plagued NSW team’s shoes ahead of …
Continue reading I wouldn’t want to be in NSW shoes: QldThis time twelve months ago Josh Reynolds was nervously waiting on the outcome of his ‘train-off’ with South Sydney’s John Sutton for a place on the NSW bench. Reynolds was …
Continue reading Reynolds ready to produce for NSWEngland and Wales Cricket Board managing director Paul Downton has given his most detailed explanation yet for the controversial decision to end the international career of the “frustrating” Kevin Pietersen. …
Continue reading ECB chief explains frustration over KPThe England and Wales Cricket Board has charged Lou Vincent and his former Sussex teammate Naved Arif with fixing the outcome of a county match, the governing body announced on …
Continue reading ECB charges Vincent, Arif with fixingEngland rugby bosses received some good news ahead of their troubled tour of New Zealand when fullback Mike Brown declared himself fit for the first Test against the world champion …
Continue reading England rugby gets Brown boostFerrari’s Fernando Alonso topped the times in Thursday’s rain-restricted second free practice ahead of Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix. The 32-year-old Spaniard clocked a best lap of one minute and 18.482 …
Continue reading Alonso, Hamilton lead F1 practice timesBatting legend Sunil Gavaskar revealed Thursday two cricketers were under investigation over possible corruption in this year’s Indian Premier League, a T20 competition already reeling from betting and spot-fixing scandals. …
Continue reading Two IPL players investigatedThomas Bjorn equalled the course record with a 10-under 62 at Wentworth on Thursday on the opening day of the European Tour’s PGA Championship. The 43-year-old Dane had an eagle …
Continue reading Bjorn equals record with 62 at WentworthTrainer Gary Portelli admitted he was devastated when his galloper Rebel Dane drew a wide barrier for the Doomben 10,000 on Saturday. Portelli had been hoping Rebel Dane, who had …
Continue reading Rebel Dane needs luck in 2014 Doomben 10,000: PortelliChampionship leader Lewis Hamilton, aiming for a fifth straight win of the Formula One season at the Monaco Grand Prix, edged his Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg in Thursday’s opening free …
Continue reading Hamilton fastest in Monaco F1 practiceGold Coast-based Grant Morgan knows every syndication business needs a horse to bring it to the top and he believes smart two-year-old Brazen Beau could be his. Brazen Beau is …
Continue reading Syndicator puts faith in BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes 2014 favouriteRed Bull’s top designer Adrian Newey pledged his future to the team on Thursday and ruled out moving to Formula One rivals Ferrari. Newey, chief technical officer for the team, …
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