Think being the local hope at the Australian Open is tough? Then spare a thought for world No.15 Sabine Lisicki. That time of year is again looming where Bernard Tomic, …
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Pakistan international Yasir Arafat has signed with the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League. The 31-year-old fast bowler has filled the international spot vacated by West Indian Dwayne Smith, …
Continue reading Scorchers sign Pakistan’s ArafatGeoff Boycott says he’s a mug. Kevin Pietersen just reckons fortune hasn’t favoured the brave Down Under and that’s why he’s averaging 27.50 in the series compared to a career …
Continue reading Pietersen says he’s been unluckyRafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray open the 2014 season in Abu Dhabi on Thursday with Roger Federer hoping his absence isn’t an indicator of more misery ahead. World …
Continue reading Federer enters 2014 at a crossroadGeelong footballer Billie Smedts has apologised for posting a picture of himself on social media with both hands off the wheel on a country road in Victoria. Smedts fitted a …
Continue reading Smedts apologises for driving selfieTouted as a future leader himself, Steve Smith says reformed batsman David Warner is emerging as an Australian captain candidate. Ahead of the Boxing Day Ashes Test against England, former …
Continue reading Warner on right path to captaincy: SmithA high-profile Geelong footballer should apologise for posting a selfie on social media of himself at the wheel of a car in Victoria, police say. Geelong footballer Billie Smedts fitted …
Continue reading Smedts apologise for selfie: Vic PoliceFormer Kangaroo and Wallaby Wendell Sailor is tipping Israel Folau will wind up as the greatest dual international of the professional era. In Sailor’s opinion, English 2003 Rugby World Cup …
Continue reading Izzy to be No.1 dual international: SailorIn-form David Warner says the Australian batsmen are on the way to matching their bowlers as the best in the world. Ahead of the Boxing Day Ashes Test against England …
Continue reading Warner says Aussie batsmen can be the bestGeelong footballer Billie Smedts has sparked outrage on social media using his mobile phone while driving and using his knees to steer. He shared a photo with his 10,000 Instagram …
Continue reading Geelong footy player’s mobile mishapHaving won the Listed Winter Cup (2400m) earlier this year, Joe Pride’s Destiny’s Kiss will attempt to add another seasonal trophy to his collection this Boxing Day when Randwick hosts …
Continue reading Summer Cup 2013 – TipsEarly markets suggest it is a wide open affair with Loveyamadly holding favouritism at $4.50, just in advance of Don’t Get Excited at $4.80. Well in contention also are Richie’s …
Continue reading Christmas Stakes 2013 – TipsFormer captain Mahela Jayawardene has returned to Sri Lanka’s squad for the three-Test series against Pakistan starting in the United Arab Emirates later this month, the cricket board said on …
Continue reading Sri Lanka’s Jayawardene back for TestsArrowfield stallions are set to dominate both feature races at the $4.2 million Gold Coast meeting on 11 January after providing four of the six placegetters in last Thursday’s Wyong …
Continue reading Arrowfield graduates favoured for Magic Millions gloryRussian tennis star Nadia Petrova has pulled out of January’s Australian Open following the death in a car accident of her mother, herself an Olympic athletics bronze medallist. Also out …
Continue reading Petrova, Kirilenko out of Aussie OpenSouth Africa paceman Vernon Philander has ended compatriot Dale Steyn’s four-year reign as the world’s top-ranked bowler. The 28-year-old took top spot in the latest ICC Rankings after out-shining Steyn …
Continue reading Vernon Philander world’s top bowlerGraeme Swann’s grandmother has blamed unwelcoming Australians for the spinner’s sudden retirement and said something “nasty” must have happened to convince the England star to turn his back on the …
Continue reading Graeme Swann’s nan blames nasty AussiesJackson Bird’s four-over cricket comeback last Friday night had a Test match feel for Australian bowling coach Craig McDermott. While Bird will play no part in this Ashes series, the …
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