NSW captain Stephen O’Keefe has strengthened his case to be the bolter on Australia’s four-Test tour of India next month, claiming both wickets on the opening morning of the Sheffield …
Continue reading O’Keefe spinning his way into Test frameExperienced front-rowers Stephen Moore and Ben Alexander have signed new two-year contracts with the Australian Rugby Union (ARU). The agreements will expire after the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England …
Continue reading New ARU deals for Moore and AlexanderArsene Wenger believes Arsenal’s 5-1 demolition of West Ham proves they are mentally strong enough to cope with the pressure of battling to finish in the English Premier League’s top …
Continue reading Wenger relieved as Arsenal thump West HamSuspended jockey Danny Nikolic reportedly had an online account run by a third party to win $60,000 on at least one allegedly fixed horse race in 2011. Forensic analysis of …
Continue reading Danny Nikolic reportedly won at least $60,000He’s as Swiss as Lindt chocolate, but Roger Federer says Australian traits are “locked into my DNA” and credits his late coach Peter Carter for shaping the most successful career …
Continue reading Federer’s poignant tribute to Aussie coachPhil Mickelson apologised for talking publicly about possibly moving from California over tax rates, saying he should not have discussed the matter in public. Many sports stars have homes in …
Continue reading US golfer Mickelson sorry for tax commentYoan Gouffran on Wednesday became Newcastle United’s third French signing of the January transfer window after the English Premier League club said he had joined the club on a four-and-a-half-year …
Continue reading EPL club Newcastle sign GouffranOlivier Giroud helped Arsenal quieten their critics as the France striker’s double inspired a much-needed 5-1 English Premier League victory over West Ham on Wednesday. Arsene Wenger’s side had been …
Continue reading Giroud fires as Arsenal thump West Ham 5-1Australia’s Geoff Ogilvy has a chance to be a small part of history on the US PGA Tour, even if he thinks history is against him. Ogilvy is among five …
Continue reading Ogilvy up for spot on PGA player councilPlayers on the US PGA Tour expect the anchored putting ban proposed by the United States Golf Association (USGA) and Royal & Ancient Golf Club (R&A) to go ahead after …
Continue reading Anchor ban debate hits PGA TourThis time last year Stuart Lancaster had not long been appointed as the “interim” England coach, with many questioning whether he was the right man to restore the team’s tarnished …
Continue reading England look to build on All Black triumphItaly captain Sergio Parisse believes France are in pole position to win the 2013 Six Nations Championship. The two sides meet in the first round of the tournament in Rome …
Continue reading Italy Six Nations captain favours FranceWales captain Sam Warburton is adamant the fact the Six Nations Grand Slam champions have lost their last seven Tests will count for little when they begin their title defence …
Continue reading Wales rugby captain says form will returnFrance coach Philippe Saint-Andre has no doubt where one of Les Bleus’ biggest battles will lie in this season’s Six Nations Championship – showing consistency. Saint-Andre’s squad have been installed …
Continue reading Six Nations consistency key for FrenchJamie Heaslip sees no problems in leading an Ireland side in the Six Nations set to feature former captain Brian O’Driscoll. No.8 Heaslip led the side during their end-of-year series …
Continue reading Ireland’s Heaslip has O’Driscoll backingInterim Scotland coach Scott Johnson insists there is “no tokenism” about the inclusion of New Zealand-born wing Sean Maitland in his squad for the forthcoming Six Nations Championship. Maitland, who …
Continue reading Scotland defend ‘Kiwi’ Maitland’s call-upMidfielder Scott Parker believes he has benefited from his enforced rest as he bids to help Tottenham’s challenge in the second half of the season. The 32-year-old England international made …
Continue reading Parker has benefited from injury lay-offPaul Lambert will attempt to pick up the pieces of Aston Villa’s shock Capital One Cup exit against Bradford safe in the knowledge that his job is not under threat, …
Continue reading Lambert to be given time by Lerner

