David Evans remains Essendon chairman and AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou insists he did not tip off the Bombers about their doping crisis. There is widespread speculation about a strained …
Continue reading Demetriou denies tipping off BombersIsrael Folau has reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with the NSW Waratahs and is now hoping to complete a deal with the Australian Rugby Union to extend his Wallabies …
Continue reading Folau set to re-sign with ARU: reportSpeculation is rife that Sydney Roosters prop Martin Kennedy is set to sign a three-year deal with NRL rivals Brisbane. The Roosters released a statement on Thursday night that said …
Continue reading Martin Kennedy in strong Broncos linkRed Bull owner Dietrich Mateschitz has boosted Australian Daniel Ricciardo’s hopes of beating Finn Kimi Raikkonen to next season’s vacant seat alongside triple world champion German Sebastian Vettel at Red …
Continue reading Red Bull drive looms for Aussie RicciardoRoger Federer begins his quest for the title at the Swiss Open on Thursday inspired by the fighting spirit shown over the years by contemporary Lleyton Hewitt. The fifth-ranked Swiss …
Continue reading Federer inspired by HewittFormer captain Stiliyan Petrov has backed Aston Villa to enjoy a successful season in the Barclays Premier League now that Christian Benteke has pledged to stay at Villa Park. The …
Continue reading Villa boosted by Benteke, says PetrovDavid Evans is staying as Essendon chairman and insists there was nothing out of the ordinary about Thursday night’s board meeting at the AFL club. There had been media speculation …
Continue reading ‘Dons boss says board meeting was routineWestern Force centre Ben Jacobs has announced he’s leaving the Super Rugby club to rejoin English club London Wasps. The 31-year-old was only elevated to the senior Force squad midway …
Continue reading Jacobs leaves Force to join WaspsHawthorn superstar Lance Franklin believes his injury setback has given him the ideal freshen-up ahead of an AFL clash shaping as a mini-final. And Collingwood defender Harry O’Brien is set …
Continue reading Franklin, O’Brien ready for AFL returnsQuade Cooper says he is fitter, stronger and mentally in a better place ahead of his recall to the Wallabies fold on Friday. Cooper will return to the national ranks …
Continue reading Quade Cooper all set for Wallabies recallClint Newton is searching for a new NRL club after being told by Penrith he won’t be awarded a contract at the end of this season. The 32-year-old former Newcastle …
Continue reading Newton on lookout for new NRL clubFor two AFL clubs who hate each other, finally there’s a match that matters. Essendon and Hawthorn’s mutual dislike dates back to playing three successive grand finals against each other …
Continue reading Hawks, Bombers in clash to fit rivalryFirst it was NSW pivot James Maloney, now barnstorming backrower Sam Thaiday has his own Queensland State of Origin teammate Johnathan Thurston in his sights as he tries to keep …
Continue reading Thaiday on collision course with JTKieran Foran fears the criticism heaped upon Mitchell Pearce following his disappointing display in the State of Origin decider will only strengthen the Sydney Roosters’ NRL premiership push. Manly star …
Continue reading Foran fears Pearce will fire up RoostersVisiting teams have kicked less than six goals from every 10 attempts at Loftus Versfeld in 2013. Bulls sharpshooter Morne Steyn is nailing almost nine. Yet Brumbies coach Jake White …
Continue reading No extra pressure on Lealiifano: WhiteThree Cronulla players who played for the club during the 2011 NRL season have reportedly been cleared the Sports Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA). Fairfax reports that Chad Townsend, Sam …
Continue reading Sharks trio cleared by ASADA: reportGreater Western Sydney vice-captain Tom Scully insists the Giants will be just as desperate as Collingwood when his young club plays in front of potentially their biggest ever AFL crowd …
Continue reading Giants as desperate as Pies: ScullyQPR manager Harry Redknapp does not expect to encounter any late hitches after agreeing a deal to sign striker Gary Hooper from Scottish champions Celtic. Redknapp believes 25-year-old Hooper can …
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