The Melbourne Renegades lack the star power of their cross-town rivals but skipper Aaron Finch believes they have the strike power to shut down the Big Bash League tournament favourites. …

Port Adelaide will retire John McCarthy’s jumper number for an AFL season before handing it to a player who represents the values of the dead footballer. Port player McCarthy died …

Carlton midfielder Brock McLean believes it’s time for his skipper Chris Judd to step down from the top job. It’s been rumoured that 29-year-old Judd is preparing to hand over …

Departing AFL football operations manager Adrian Anderson has denied he plans to take on the vacant chief executive role at North Melbourne. Anderson announced his shock departure on Wednesday at …

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene says his team are bracing for a backlash from Australia in their three-Test series, likening Michael Clarke’s men to “wounded soldiers”. Speaking ahead of Sri …

Canberra centre Blake Ferguson has been punished by his NRL club after being ejected from a music festival for reportedly spitting at patrons. The Canberra Times has reported Ferguson spat …

Adrian Anderson has resigned as the AFL’s general manager of football operations after serving a nine-year term. AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou paid tribute to Anderson on Wednesday, saying his …

Australian Test captain Michael Clarke is again suffering back soreness and has been ordered not to play the opening round of the Twenty20 Big Bash League (BBL). Cricket Australia (CA) …

Title favourite Adam Scott says he will probably stick with his trusty broomstick for the Australian Open despite again trialling a shorter putter during practice on the tournament eve. Scott …

Run-machine Phil Hughes can definitely thrive in the pivotal first-drop batting spot in Australia’s Test team, South Australia captain Johan Botha says. While Hughes has played all his 17 Tests …

Shane Warne has apologised to Australia Test skipper Michael Clarke after causing a media flurry about a potential Ashes Test comeback. “Pick me to take on the Poms,” was the …

Veteran spin bowler Daniel Vettori has ruled himself out of New Zealand’s two Tests against South Africa next month, casting doubt on his involvement in the Big Bash League. Brisbane …

Veteran spin bowler Daniel Vettori has ruled himself out of New Zealand’s two Tests against South Africa next month, casting doubt on his involvement in the Big Bash League. Brisbane …

Chairman’s XI batsman Alex Doolan has the perfect chance to force his way into Australia’s Test team this week, but the talented Tasmanian says he would pick both Phil Hughes …

Kurt Tippett is set to join AFL premiers Sydney in next week’s pre-season draft after Greater Western Sydney officially withdrew their interest. Former Adelaide forward Tippett, who will miss the …

The New Zealand Warriors have added depth to their playmaking stocks by signing Penrith halfback Harry Siejka on a two-year NRL contract. Former Australian schoolboys representative Siejka, 20, played four …

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has ruled captain Nemanja Vidic out of Sunday’s derby at Manchester City after putting his comeback on ice. Serbia defender Vidic, 31, was due to …