New Zealand were 1-35 in their second innings at stumps on the second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Sunday, ahead by just nine runs. …

Captain Mahela Jayawardene fell nine runs short of a century as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 247 in their first innings with a slim 26-run lead against New Zealand …

Cigar-smoking golfer Miguel Angel Jimenez said wine, exercise and enjoying the sport were the secret to his success, after the 48-year-old became the oldest winner in European Tour history on …

Mitch Marsh’s domestic cricket summer could be over after scans confirmed the talented allrounder had suffered a severe tear to his hamstring. Marsh sustained the injury while diving to make …

Victoria’s Aaron Finch underlined his undoubted potential and teammate David Hussey highlighted his continued relevance to Australian cricket as the duo spearheaded the greatest run chase in domestic one-day history …

Carlton captain Chris Judd and his new coach Mick Malthouse have blasted the AFL decision that puts the star player’s third-party deal under the club salary cap. Judd’s management have …

Adelaide players start their AFL pre-season on Monday as the Crows struggle with the biggest crisis in their 21-year history. The Crows are facing massive penalties if the AFL Commission …

Japan’s 25-22 Test win over Georgia with a 25-metre last-gasp drop goal from Kosei Ono gave their Australian coach Eddie Jones some atonement for the Wallabies’ nightmare loss to England …

Angelo Mathews and Mahela Jayawardene lifted Sri Lanka from a precarious position by scoring half-centuries in an unbroken 140-run partnership for the sixth wicket at tea on the second day …

Spanish veteran Miguel Angel Jimenez held off the rampaging Fredrik Andersson Hed to win the $US2 million Hong Kong Open on Sunday by one shot and become the oldest winner …

George Piggins says his worst fears about private ownership of South Sydney could be realised with Russell Crowe reportedly keen to sell his share of the NRL club. The Nine …

As the Car of the Future era looms, Jamie Whincup is happy to have sealed his fourth V8 Supercars championship in the best car of the past. Whincup’s Holden has …

Adam Scott believes the way he earned his first gold jacket is an important step towards becoming the first Australian to win a green one. The Australian world No.5 cast …

He’s one of the world’s form golfers, but England’s Ian Poulter made two mistakes that would make weekend hackers blush as he relinquished the Australian Masters title to Adam Scott …

When Jamie Whincup eventually decides to celebrate his fourth V8 Supercars championship, he will realise it’s been perhaps the hardest-fought of them all. The Holden driver sealed the 2012 title …

Aaron Finch and David Hussey hit blistering hundreds as Victoria pulled off the greatest run chase in domestic limited overs history, overhauling 350 for victory against NSW at North Sydney …

Mike Hussey says quantity, not quality, will decide Australia’s quest to prise the best Test cricket team in the world title from South Africa. The veteran batsman has no doubt …

AB de Villiers says his troublesome back came through the first Test with flying colours, but he can’t say the same for his South African team. The batsman-wicketkeeper was ordered …