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He might have proven invaluable this year but Brisbane AFL ruckman Ben Hudson announced on Tuesday he had hung up his boots for good. The 33-year-old ex-Western Bulldog came out …
Continue reading Lions’ AFL ruckman Hudson retiresThe Cowboys will play both their major pre-season trials in north Queensland, with the NRL club confirming they have locked in a clash with St George Illawarra in Cairns for …
Continue reading Cowboys’ NRL trials v Dragons, TitansWhen Australia’s young paceman James Pattinson saw Dale Steyn bowl for the first time, he was spellbound by the South African’s pure athleticism. Steyn, 29, and Pattinson, 22, will lock …
Continue reading Pattinson open in admiration for SteynFormer Test opener Phil Hughes has crafted the first century of his Australian domestic one-day career, anchoring South Australia’s 8-248 against Tasmania at Bellerive. Hughes on Tuesday smacked 114 from …
Continue reading Hughes blasts century for Redbacks v TasHe’s in his richest vein of form in two years, but snubbed wicketkeeper Brad Haddin says he knew “a long time ago” his Australian career was probably over. Overlooked for …
Continue reading Haddin knew Test snub was comingThey’ve barely touched a red ball in months, but young quicks Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins say they’ll be more than ready to wreak havoc during the Test series against …
Continue reading Starc, Cummins ready for red-ball returnAn upset Queensland’s worst fears might yet be realised after speedster Pat Cummins indicated he could be called up as a last-minute NSW replacement for their Sheffield Shield clash starting …
Continue reading Bulls angry over NSW Shield replacementsNight Test cricket might be played in Australia as early as the Ashes summer of 2013-14 if a suitable ball can be developed in time. An International Cricket Council (ICC) …
Continue reading Night Test cricket on its way: SutherlandFerrari team chief Stefano Domenicali admitted that title-chasing Spaniard Fernando Alonso did not have the fastest car as he urged a concerted push for victory in the year’s final three …
Continue reading Ferrari F1 chief admits Red Bull quickerVeteran wicketkeeper Brad Haddin says he saw his omission from the Australian side for the first Test coming, claiming the decision to go with Matthew Wade was made “a long …
Continue reading Haddin saw Test omission comingRacing Victoria has conceded that the number of internationals to the spring carnival could slow because of the expensive gamble connections need to make. While millions of dollars in prize …
Continue reading Melbourne Cup to keep its integrityProminent racehorse owner Neil Werrett doesn’t have Black Caviar racing this spring but could still walk away with his third Patinack Farm Classic trophy. A dominant performance by flying filly …
Continue reading Coolmore Stud Stakes to determine Snitzerlands next raceThe Australian Rugby Union (ARU) has implemented 15 recommendations made by former Federal Sports Minister Mark Arbib as it looks to keep pace with rival codes. Two of the key …
Continue reading Aust rugby makes changes to governanceTop Melbourne Cup hope Red Cadeaux is at the centre of a virus scare that has resulted in one horse being placed in isolation at the Werribee quarantine centre. Red …
Continue reading Red Cadeaux in virus scare ahead of Melbourne Cup 2012Irish stayer Galileo’s Choice has come in for heavy support in Melbourne Cup betting after having his first strong gallop since arriving in Australia. Connections knocked back the opportunity to …
Continue reading Galileo’s Choice well supported in Melbourne Cup 2012As Cricket Australia (CA) attempts to shield its young pacemen from burn-out injuries, Peter Siddle is putting his hand up to bowl himself into the ground this summer. The seasoned …
Continue reading Siddle aims for six-Test summerFormer Western Australia coach Tom Moody says the WACA’s handling of player misbehaviour issues has turned into a circus, claiming the Marsh brothers have been hung out to dry while …
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