Considered a chance for this summer’s Test series against Sri Lanka, injury-plagued Australian pace veteran Ryan Harris admits he will be battling to be in contention for next year’s Ashes …

The Australian Rugby Union has finally sealed a new three-year deal with Will Genia seven months after the Wallabies linchpin re-signed with the Queensland Reds. Regarded as the best halfback …

The Canberra Raiders and Sunday afternoon football at Leichhardt Oval are the big losers of the 2013 NRL season draw, with Brisbane again the big winners. Canberra will only feature …

South African paceman Vernon Philander couldn’t get out of bed for the second Test against Australia – but his teammate Imran Tahir should have stayed in bed. While Philander was …

South Africa survived a nervous window before lunch on day two after the world’s No.1 ranked team finally shut down Australia’s record-breaking first innings in the second Test. Proteas captain …

Sheffield Shield stragglers South Australia made a solid start after choosing to bowl first at the MCG, with Victoria reaching 2-61 at lunch on Friday. The Bushrangers were in disarray …

The Australian Rugby Union has finally sealed a new three-year deal with Will Genia seven months after the Wallabies linchpin re-signed with the Queensland Reds. Regarded as the best halfback …

Rafael Benitez began his reign as Chelsea interim manager insisting working with Roman Abramovich will be “easier” than the US ownership duo of George Gillett and Tom Hicks he knew …

If David Beckham wants the A-list as well as the A-League, Melbourne Heart coach John Aloisi is confident his club has the inside running. The Heart are among at least …

Michael Clarke was dismissed for the first time in two matches and 489 runs as South African fast bowler Morne Morkel finally shut down Australia’s record-breaking first innings. Australia were …

The Western Bulldogs shape as winners in the AFL national draft, with an unexpected slider and another player they feel slipped under the radar complementing their early picks. There were …

Cultured fullback Berrick Barnes has slammed claims the Wallabies are enjoying a Contiki Tour in Europe. The Wallabies came under attack leading into last weekend’s 20-14 win over England with …

Australia must end its reliance on stalwart Lleyton Hewitt and establish a formidable doubles combination if it wants success in the Davis Cup, according to national men’s coach Todd Woodbridge. …

ARL Commission chairman John Grant welcomed new chief executive David Smith as the right man to lead rugby league forward on Friday. Grant said the ARLC made no apologies for …

Gold Coast chairman John Witheriff has declared his club will win the AFL premiership within three years, saying he expects to be laughed at but doesn’t care. The fledgling Suns …

The ARL Commission has announced banking heavyweight David Smith as its new chief executive. The Lloyds Bank International chief began his career with London-based investment bank Morgan and Grenfel in …

The Australian Rugby Union has finally sealed a new deal with Will Genia seven months after the Wallabies halfback re-signed with the Queensland Reds. Regarded as the best No.9 in …