Perhaps the only NSW fan celebrating Queensland’s eighth straight State of Origin series title was Cowboys centre Kane Linnett. While stung by yet another Maroons triumph, Wollongong-born Linnett is hoping …
Continue reading Cowboys counting on Qld contingentPremier Melbourne trainer Peter Moody is tossing up whether to put one of his newest stable acquisitions to the test in Saturday’s Group Three Bletchingly Stakes or to choose a …
Continue reading Bletchingly Stakes 2013 target for KneelingNothing can be taken for granted as Ewen McKenzie is running a fine-toothed comb over every Wallabies position in plotting for Australia’s first Bledisloe Cup success in 11 years. Contrary …
Continue reading McKenzie casting his Wallabies’ net wideBaffled coaches may disagree after a last-round howler, but NRL referees boss Daniel Anderson insists the standard of video refereeing has improved this year. It appeared to be a weekend …
Continue reading NRL video refs have improved: AndersonCanberra captain Terry Campese says his side won’t be bothered by the presence of sacked teammate Josh Dugan when they line up against the St George Illawarra star for the …
Continue reading Raiders ‘won’t get caught up’ on DuganThe NRL says it’s been assured of equal treatment from ASADA after a document emerged detailing a deal to “explore all avenues” to spare Essendon AFL players from suspensions over …
Continue reading NRL expecting equal treatment from ASADAWith decision time looming, West Coast defender Mitch Brown is caught in two minds about his AFL future. On the one hand, Brown would love to stay at the Eagles …
Continue reading Eagle Brown still weighing up AFL futureThe future of Queensland’s three V8 Supercars races have been secured until 2016 after a new funding deal was confirmed on Monday. The Gold Coast 600, Townsville 400 and Ipswich …
Continue reading Qld V8 events secure government fundingOne of the greatest final rounds in a major. Two of the best shots he ever struck with a three-wood. The third leg of the Grand Slam. Phil Mickelson never …
Continue reading Mickelson magical in Open winThree Port Adelaide have been suspended in as many weeks but ruckman Matthew Lobbe insists discipline isn’t a problem at the AFL club. Power backman Tom Jonas has been given …
Continue reading No discipline problems at Port: LobbeGeelong’s Jimmy Bartel has become the latest Cats player to cop an AFL suspension. While Geelong will regain repeat offender Steve Johnson for Saturday night’s clash with St Kilda, Bartel …
Continue reading Bartel the latest Cat on AFL banned listWinger Beau Ryan says the onus remains very much on senior Cronulla players not involved in the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority’s investigation into the use of banned substances to keep …
Continue reading Senior Sharks need to step up, says wingerHawthorn star Lance Franklin ran over the weekend, raising hopes he will return for the AFL blockbuster against arch-rivals Essendon. Franklin has missed the last two matches with a knee …
Continue reading Hawks hope Franklin about to returnThe Brumbies aren’t kidding themselves about the size of their task as they prepare for one of the toughest challenges in their history in the Super Rugby semi-final against the …
Continue reading Brumbies in Mission ImprobableLiving up to the Broncos’ past is just as daunting as sealing the NRL club’s finals future, judging by prop Josh McGuire on Monday. However, the Broncos enforcer has backed …
Continue reading It’s do or die for Broncos: McGuireAustralia’s test team is an odds-on chance of equalling its worst-ever streak of Test match losses, according to leading sports bookmaker Sportingbet Australia. $200 ASHES FREE BET Australia succumbed to …
Continue reading England tipped to sweep Ashes 2013 seriesAfter another stunning best on ground performance Gary Ablett has firmed into a $1.50 favourite to win this year’s Brownlow Medal – the shortest price any player has been at …
Continue reading Gary Ablett shortest priced Bownlow Medal favourite in historyNewcastle prop Kade Snowden is facing a three-week NRL suspension after being charged for a raised knee that left Penrith’s Adam Docker with a fractured cheekbone. The NRL match review …
Continue reading Snowden faces three game NRL suspension

