Former Liverpool midfielder John Barnes has urged the club’s fans to put their faith in new manager Brendan Rodgers. Rodgers was last month unveiled as the man chosen by Reds …
Continue reading Barnes backing for manager RodgersQPR chairman Tony Fernandes has revealed the club are evaluating three potential sites for a new stadium. The Malaysian businessman completed his takeover at Loftus Road less than a year …
Continue reading QPR looking for new home from three sitesAston Villa club captain Stiliyan Petrov believes he has conquered “the hardest bit” in his battle to overcome acute leukaemia. Petrov admits he has taken inspiration via messages of support …
Continue reading Petrov optimistic over illnessMark Webber has no doubts he will still be in Formula One next year, but has fallen short of nailing his colours to Red Bull’s mast. Webber undoubtedly played second …
Continue reading Webber confident of F1 future, somewhereAP – The Crusaders scored three contentious tries to beat the Chiefs 28-21 in Super Rugby on Friday night, threatening the Chiefs’ lengthy tenure atop the standings while firming their …
Continue reading Crusaders hold off Chiefs in Super RugbyCronulla coach Shane Flanagan says the prospect of NRL finals football can help Paul Gallen overcome another heartbreaking State of Origin loss. NSW captain Gallen has spoken of his mental …
Continue reading NRL finals to cure heartbroken GallenBen Hilfenhaus is desperate to avoid a third straight Ashes defeat and sees the remaining one-day games against England as a chance to show Australia’s intentions ahead of next year’s …
Continue reading Hilfenhaus desperate for Ashes successMelbourne Rebels are wary of the hapless Lions as they chase their first Super Rugby win outside Australia. The Rebels have lost all six of their offshore games and, in …
Continue reading Rebels eye first overseas Super Rugby winAlthough the Western Force’s finals hopes evaporated a long time ago, interim coach Phil Blake says his men still have plenty to play for in Saturday’s Super Rugby clash with …
Continue reading Force hungry despite horror rugby yearMitchell Pearce will not be affected by the stream of criticism that has come his way following NSW’s State of Origin failure, according to his NRL coach Brian Smith. The …
Continue reading Origin criticism won’t worry Pearce: SmithAs Fremantle prepare to unveil their fourth debutant of the season, coach Ross Lyon predicts the Dockers will be able to match it with the AFL’s heavyweights once the youngsters …
Continue reading Freo aim to beef up to beat AFL big boysWestern Bulldogs veteran Lindsay Gilbee will play his first AFL match in almost a year, among six changes for Sunday’s clash with Fremantle in Perth. The Dogs have lost star …
Continue reading Gilbee back for Dogs among six AFL changesBrumbies coach Jake White says if the Australian conference leaders were going to choke, they would have choked already as they look to beat NSW on Saturday night at ANZ …
Continue reading Brumbies won’t choke v Waratahs: WhiteNew Zealand captain Benji Marshall says Robbie Farah should be installed as the long-term NSW No.9 if the Blues are to have any hope of ending Queensland’s stranglehold on State …
Continue reading Farah key to NSW Origin glory: MarshallV8 Supercar fans in Townsville may have got a glimpse of the future on Friday. With all eyes on championship contenders Jamie Whincup, Mark Winterbottom, Will Davison and Craig Lowndes …
Continue reading Reynolds eclipses V8 big gunsFormer Test batsman Chris Rogers, 35 next month, has been retained on Cricket Victoria’s list of contracted players for the 2012-13 summer. The ex-Western Australia opener was the fifth-highest runscorer …
Continue reading Cricket Victoria retain veteran RogersMichael Voss expects his improving Brisbane Lions to show ‘Queensland spirit’ in a testing AFL challenge away to high-flying Sydney. The Lions have won three of their past four games …
Continue reading Voss wants Qld spirit for Lions in AFLTasmania have finalised their squad for the 2012-13 Sheffield Shield and one-day seasons with two more signings. Former Queensland wicketkeeper/batsman Ben Dunk will move south on a one-year deal, while …
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