Ricky Ponting still loomed large as Australia captain Michael Clarke prepared to open the new National Cricket Centre in Brisbane on Tuesday. The pair claim to have settled their differences …
Continue reading Ponting’s name still looms over ClarkeTiger Woods has one event remaining this year but he’s already focussing on next year’s Majors and returning to three of four venues where he has tasted success in the …
Continue reading Upbeat Woods targets 2014 Major successA shaken but unharmed Billy Slater has described his involvement in a nightclub fight in Manchester as a wake-up call for Kangaroos players at the Rugby League World Cup. Slater …
Continue reading Nightclub brawl a wake-up call: SlaterThe All Blacks have identified backline deficiencies in the narrow win over France that will need a decent tweak before facing England at Twickenham this weekend. A review of the …
Continue reading Paris problems scrutinised by All BlacksMichael Clarke has vowed to continue his imaginative approach to captaincy during the Ashes, despite acknowledging his adventurous leadership might result in Test defeat. Clarke’s captaincy came under some criticism …
Continue reading Clarke pledges to attack EnglandAll Blacks hooker Andrew Hore has dropped a hint that retirement from rugby may not be far away. The 35-year-old hasn’t been offered a Super Rugby contract after captaining the …
Continue reading Clock ticking on All Blacks rugby for HoreJonny Sexton’s return to the Irish backline to torment the Wallabies for the second time this year has been tempered with the likely loss of another Lions hero, Tommy Bowe. …
Continue reading Ireland have Sexton back, Bowe in doubtBilly Slater’s wife has hit out at the man who allegedly attacked her husband at a Manchester nightclub, saying the Kangaroos star could have been killed in the incident. Slater …
Continue reading Slater’s wife hits out at alleged attackGirl Gone Rockin’ signed off an excellent week for champion sire Redoute’s Choice with a resolute victory in the $300,000 VRC Matriarch S. 2000m G2 on the final day of …
Continue reading Choice Girl goes rockin’ at FlemingtonKangaroos fullback Billy Slater was detained by police for several hours on Monday but released without charge after being involved in a nightclub fight in Manchester. In the second late-night …
Continue reading Slater involved in UK nightclub incidentAfter a tough time away from the Test arena, Mitchell Johnson deserves an Ashes recall according to Ryan Harris, Australia’s chief destroyer in the last series in England. No Australian …
Continue reading Johnson deserves Test recall says HarrisLocal stars Luckygray and Mr Moet have been given equal topweight of 58kg for this month’s Group One $1 million Railway Stakes in Perth. [include file=”inpost_adrotator.php”] Mr Moet and …
Continue reading Luckygray and Mr Moet head Railway Stakes 2013 weightsFinland’s Kimi Raikkonen has revealed he will miss the final two races of the season, meaning the 2007 Formula One world champion has driven his last race for Lotus. The …
Continue reading Back surgery forces Raikkonen outSouth Africa coach Heyneke Meyer believes his side’s victory over Wales proved they will be serious contenders at the next World Cup. The Springboks registered their 25th victory over Wales …
Continue reading Springboks could challenge NZ – MeyerMichael Clarke says David Warner is poised to enjoy a breakthrough Ashes series after starring in Australia’s domestic summer so far. Warner followed up his three hundreds in the one-day …
Continue reading Warner set to shine in Ashes says ClarkeJohn Sadler’s fears Linton’s campaign may be over have been allayed with the Group One winner entered to race at Caulfield ahead of next month’s Hong Kong International Mile. [include …
Continue reading Linton entered for Heffernan Stakes 2013Steve Englebrecht has no regrets about bypassing the Emirates Stakes with Malavio in favour of an easier assignment at Rosehill. But the trainer admits the demotion of She’s A Girl …
Continue reading Malavio to take next step to Villiers 2013Ian Bell, the nemesis of Australia’s bowling attack, has already consigned his glorious recent Ashes batting deeds to the past, as he prepares to launch another assault in the return …
Continue reading Bell not ringing about past Ashes exploits


