With each trophy Alex Ferguson delivers for Manchester United comes the realisation he’ll have to be replaced one day. But even at the age of 71, and after more than …
Continue reading Man Utd have to replace Ferguson, one dayPakistan’s former captain Salman Butt said on Wednesday he had offered to take part in anti-corruption rehab a week after an international court threw out his appeal against a spot-fixing …
Continue reading I’m ready for anti-corruption rehab: ButtDespite his mountain of runs, Chris Rogers thought he’d forever stay in the wilderness. Many Australian cricketers came, and mostly went, since Rogers’ sole Test in January 2008 – some …
Continue reading Run-scorer Rogers takes call from the wildThe Western Force have signed Brumbies scrumhalf Ian Prior on a two-year Super Rugby deal. Prior, who was part of Queensland’s championship-winning side of 2011, will join former Reds teammate …
Continue reading Force sign Brumbies scrumhalf Ian PriorCollingwood have decided not to risk first-choice ruckman Darren Jolly in the Anzac Day AFL clash with Essendon at the MCG. Instead, the Magpies will keep faith with veteran understudy …
Continue reading Jolly to miss Anzac Day AFL clashThe AFL’s first overseas premiership-season game is just a stepping stone towards their long-term international dreams. AFL deputy chief executive Gillon McLachlan says the league will take the sport wherever …
Continue reading NZ first step in AFL’s overseas dreamEssendon and Collingwood have opted against rolling the dice on the selection front for their Anzac Day AFL blockbuster at the MCG. Magpies ruckman Darren Jolly, who has missed the …
Continue reading No Daniher for Anzac Day AFL blockbusterRichmond midfielder Reece Conca will miss at least a month of AFL with a right foot injury. Conca, one of the Tigers’ best so far this season, has been diagnosed …
Continue reading Richmond’s Reece Conca has foot injuryImported galloper Kelinni is favourite for the Sydney Cup but unlike many Australian staying races the colonial influence is strong. Evergreen stallion Zabeel is represented on Saturday by three runners …
Continue reading Kelinni holds favouritism in Sydney Cup 2013Australia’s selectors will feel they had little choice but to recall Brad Haddin as vice-captain but they must cross their fingers the move does not backfire disastrously. Haddin is a …
Continue reading Selectors punt on Haddin’s Ashes recallSouth Korea’s flagship golf event tees off under a cloud on Thursday after fears of an attack by nuclear-armed North Korea depleted the field and forced organisers to seek advice …
Continue reading Nth Korea tensions hit flagship golf eventMedia and former cricketers united in celebrating Sachin Tendulkar’s 40th birthday on Wednesday as speculation continues over when the prolific batsman will end his international career. Tendulkar, holder of most …
Continue reading Media, players celebrate Tendulkar’s 40thRon Leemon is happy to have Group One winner Manawanui back but at the same time admits he’s apprehensive ahead of his stable star’s Randwick comeback. Manawanui runs in Saturday’s …
Continue reading Hall Mark Stakes 2013 return for ManawanuiThe boss is jumping ship and rumours of player unrest refuse to die, but Canterbury skipper Michael Ennis is adamant the last-placed Bulldogs are not in crisis. News of chief …
Continue reading NRL’s Bulldogs not in crisis: EnnisSt George Illawarra veteran Nathan Fien admits the Dragons face an Anzac Day moment of truth – with the Sydney Roosters clash to determine the bona fides of their NRL …
Continue reading Dragons face Anzac Day test of NRL mettleTwo weeks after finishing second to Black Caviar in her racetrack swan song, Epaulette will have to face off with another member of the champion’s family in Saturday’s All Aged …
Continue reading Epaulette on track for All Aged Stakes 2013Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes the club are right to stick by Luis Suarez, saying he would rather be bitten than have his leg broken. Suarez is soon to find …
Continue reading Liverpool right to back Suarez: CarragherShould Majak Daw overcome concussion and play for North Melbourne this weekend, enigmatic high draft pick Lachlan Hansen is in the AFL selection gun. North coach Brad Scott admitted if …
Continue reading Hansen under threat as North’s depth grows

