Queensland Reds boss Jim Carmichael has launched an impassioned defence of his besieged coach and players amid strong rumours wayward Wallaby James O’Connor is poised for a controversial return home. …
Continue reading Reds boss backs Graham as JOC loomsPunters have crunched Queensland’s odds of lifting their ninth successive State Of Origin shield into the shortest price since betting commenced on the 2014 series directly after game three last …
Continue reading Queensland’s odds crunched to win State Of Origin 2014Sydney coach John Longmire will keep opposing coaches on their toes by rotating his four power forwards and trying to emulate the versatility of AFL premiers Hawthorn. The high priced …
Continue reading Longmire to keep rotating forwardsJosh Kennedy’s odds to win the Coleman Medal have more than halved after his dominant effort yesterday, with online bookmaker sportsbet slashing his odds from $14 to $6.50. $400 AFL ROUND 8 …
Continue reading AFL 2014 Round 9 tips, odds and betting movesNSW back-rower Greg Bird is set to miss the first State of Origin match on May 28 after being slapped with a grade three dangerous throw charge by the NRL …
Continue reading Greg Bird facing Origin banDaniel Ricciardo is primed to fight for another podium finish in Monaco next round after securing a breakthrough third-place at Formula One’s Spanish Grand Prix. Ricciardo crossed the line 49 …
Continue reading Ricciardo ready for podium fight in MonacoWest Coast goalsneak Josh Hill will be hoping for another chance to redeem himself after star forward Mark LeCras was rubbed out of next week’s AFL clash with Collingwood at …
Continue reading Eagles look for Mark LeCras replacementMystery may surround Ben Hannant’s availability for the Broncos but ex-Brisbane skipper Sam Thaiday reckons the selection formula should be simple – if he is fit, he should play. Debate …
Continue reading Hannant should play: ThaidayFour AFL players have fallen foul of the match review panel for high bumps. Hawthorn key forward Jarryd Roughead, Western Bulldogs forward Liam Jones, Fremantle utility Paul Duffield and West …
Continue reading Four AFL players charged for high bumpsHawkesbury Cup winner Leebaz faces a huge step-up in grade, but has opened favourite for Saturday’s Doomben Cup. $400 DOOMBEN CUP FREE BET Online bookmaker Sportsbet.com.au has the Hawkesbury Cup winner at …
Continue reading Leebaz heads odds in 2014 Doomben Cup marketAustralia’s injury-hit sevens tyros did their best to send long-time coach Michael O’Connor out in style before a dream swansong dissolved with an All Black onslaught in London. A fitting …
Continue reading Sevens boys make Mick proud in farewellBalmain legend and Kangaroo captain Keith Barnes was ideally placed to watch the glittering unfolding of Reg Gasnier’s rugby league career. The best position was in 1959 playing fullback for …
Continue reading No better sight than Gasnier in flightAll Blacks coach Steve Hansen has named a 35-strong wider training group to prepare for next month’s home Test series against England. Four newcomers have been included in the squad: …
Continue reading Four new faces in All Blacks squadReturning forward Taylor Walker will spark Adelaide but isn’t the Crows’ saviour, backman Brodie Smith says. Walker will return to AFL ranks against Collingwood on Thursday night after a year-long …
Continue reading Walker isn’t our saviour: CrowsNorth Melbourne captain Andrew Swallow has felt frustrated, disappointed and isolated at various stages since rupturing his achilles in round 18 last year. For the first time in almost 10 …
Continue reading Swallow set to make AFL returnWill Power made a great start to his quest to win this month’s Indianapolis 500 by topping the timesheets in opening day practice on Sunday. The Queenslander completed 82 laps …
Continue reading Power starts Indy 500 month stronglyRace 4 – ASCEND SALES TROPHIES FRED BEST CLASSIC (1350 METRES) Of $125,000.1st $80,000, 2nd $25,000, 3rd $12,500, 4th $5,000, 5th $2,500 GROUP 3 Set Weights, Three-Years-Old, Apprentices cannot claim.Field …
Continue reading Fred Best Classic nominations – 2014Race 3 – DARLEY BRC SPRINT (1350 METRES) Of $125,000.1st $80,000, 2nd $25,000, 3rd $12,500, 4th $5,000, 5th $2,500 GROUP 3 Quality, Minimum Weight 54kg, Apprentices cannot claim.Field Limit: 16 …
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