Alastair Cook began his reign as England’s full-time Test captain with an unbeaten century that revived the tourists in their opening match of the Indian tour. The left-handed opener was …
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Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has apologised for dismissing rivals Everton as a long-ball team in the aftermath of a stormy Merseyside derby. Gerrard described Everton as playing like Stoke, a …
Continue reading Gerrard sorry for Everton jibesThe heavyweight fight between former All Black Sonny Bill Williams and South African veteran Francois Botha has been postponed until next year. The bout was scheduled to take place in …
Continue reading Sonny Bill vs Botha boxing match postponedIndia are unlikely to embrace the concept of day-night Test matches, a top official said on Wednesday, because a previous experiment in first-class cricket fell flat. The International Cricket Council …
Continue reading India not enthused by day-night TestsWarriors assistant coach Tony Iro has been granted an early release from his contract to pursue other opportunities. Chief executive Wayne Scurrah says the club was keen for Iro to …
Continue reading Iro granted NRL release from WarriorsTommy Berry has been left without a Derby Day ride but still plans to head to Flemington to experience the atmosphere ahead of the Melbourne Cup meeting where he’s booked …
Continue reading Melbourne Cup 2012 ride for Tommy BerryA contrite Quade Cooper has apologised for behaviour that fell below Wallabies standards after being fined at least $40,000 and handed a suspended three-match ban on Monday for two breaches …
Continue reading Quade Cooper cops fine over Wallabies rantThis time Phil Hughes is in no hurry to rocket to the top of Test cricket. Hughes’ debut in 2009 as a 20-year-old was accompanied by a whirlwind of expectation, …
Continue reading Weight of runs the only concern for HughesThe WACA denies it’s taken a soft stance towards player misbehaviour despite failing to dish out any penalties for the Perth Scorchers’ boozy night out in South Africa. A review …
Continue reading Marsh brothers escape WACA punishmentsThe return to winning form by Streama has boosted Guy Walter’s confidence ahead of her bid for a third Group One in Saturday’s Myer Classic at Flemington. The winner of …
Continue reading Streama the one to beat in Myer Classic 2012Veteran halfback Scott Prince’s career could end in Queensland’s state league after he turned his back on Gold Coast to join rivals Brisbane on Wednesday. The 32-year-old joined the Broncos …
Continue reading Prince gambles on Broncos NRL switchHawthorn believe injury-plagued Max Bailey could regain the club’s No.1 ruck role next season, helped by an AFL rule change. The 206cm 26-year-old, who endured three knee reconstructions early in …
Continue reading New AFL ruck rule to favour Hawks’ BaileyTest bowlers Ben Hilfenhaus and Nathan Lyon can help selectors decide whether to play four pacemen against South Africa when they clash in the Sheffield Shield match beginning on Thursday …
Continue reading Hilfenhaus, Lyon out to impress in ShieldNRL clubs will each receive an immediate $2 million injection thanks to the $1 billion broadcast deal signed earlier this year. All 16 clubs will potentially have a funding package …
Continue reading NRL increases annual club grants to $7mWallabies five-eighth Quade Cooper has been found guilty of two offences by an Australian Rugby Union disciplinary panel and hit with two fines totalling $60,000 and a three-match suspension. After …
Continue reading Cooper cops $60,000 fine, three-game banInterim West Australian skipper Mike Hussey says he’s spoken individually to his teammates as the embattled team look to topple unbeaten Victoria in the Sheffield Shield match starting at the …
Continue reading Embattled Warriors focus on Shield clashVeteran batsman Mike Hussey admits his preparation to face the world’s best pace attack isn’t ideal but he’s working overtime to fast-track his transition back to Test cricket. West Australian …
Continue reading Mike Hussey gets into Test match modeHawthorn are meeting the AFL’s start from hell with a stony face. The Hawks are refusing to publicly criticise their brutal opening to next season, where the first seven games …
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