Russian tycoon Anton Zingarevich has completed his takeover of newly promoted Premier League side Reading. Zingarevich agreed to buy a 51 per cent controlling stake in the Royals in January …
Continue reading Russian tycoon completes Reading takeoverWales skills coach Neil Jenkins believes they will face the current “second-best side” in world rugby when they tackle Australia down under. It is 43 years since Wales beat the …
Continue reading Wales see Wallabies qualitySpanish world No.2 Rafael Nadal, bidding for a record seventh Roland Garros crown, sped into the second round at the French Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets win over Italian …
Continue reading Nadal scampers into second roundMaria Sharapova may have been blessed with Grand Slam glory and an A-list lifestyle which have made her the richest sportswoman in the world, but she’s most proud of her …
Continue reading Siberia still gives Sharapova shiversEngland prop Matt Stevens has been ruled out of the tour of South Africa after suffering a shoulder injury, the Rugby Football Union has confirmed. South African-born Stevens, 29, who …
Continue reading England prop Stevens out of SA tourEden Hazard appears to be signalling his arrival in English football – and the only real surprise is that the Belgian playmaker hasn’t made the move to the English Premier …
Continue reading Hazard set to light up Premier LeagueOut-of-contract Wigan midfielder Mohamed Diame admits Kenny Dalglish’s sacking as Liverpool manager scuppered a potential move to Anfield. The 24-year-old Senegal international claims he held talks with the Scot prior …
Continue reading Dalglish demise denies Diame move to RedsMaria Sharapova took just 48 minutes to race into the French Open second round on Tuesday with a 6-0 6-0 humiliation of hapless Romanian Alexandra Cadantu. Russian second seed Sharapova, …
Continue reading Sharapova races into French Open 2nd rdShe has been likened to a young Martina Hingis, but Ashleigh Barty won’t make the French Open final as a 16-year-old like the Swiss Miss did. The Australian wildcard’s maiden …
Continue reading Aussie teen Barty loses in French OpenShe has been likened to a young Martina Hingis, but Ashleigh Barty won’t make the French Open final as a 16-year-old like the Swiss Miss did. The Australian wildcard’s maiden …
Continue reading Aussie teen loses on French Open debutAustralian rugby league centre Adrian Purtell suffered a heart attack following Bradford’s Super League clash with Leeds on Sunday, the club has confirmed. Purtell, 27, who played several years in …
Continue reading Ex-NRL player Purtell suffers heart attackBoom Wallabies’ back-rower and new cafe owner Scott Higginbotham has attributed his hot form on the field to keeping busy off it. The rampaging Queensland Red has been one of …
Continue reading Off-field work sparks in-form WallabyNot only has North Queensland coach Neil Henry backed James Tamou over a controversial late hit on Benji Marshall, he says he is “astounded” the New Zealand captain had not …
Continue reading Cowboys ‘astounded’ Marshall not penalisedBoom Wallabies’ back-rower and new cafe owner Scott Higginbotham has attributed his hot form on the field to keeping busy off it. The rampaging Queensland Red has been one of …
Continue reading Off field work sparks in-form WallabyNot only has North Queensland coach Neil Henry backed James Tamou over a controversial late hit on Benji Marshall, he says he is “astounded” the New Zealand captain had not …
Continue reading Cowboys “astounded” Marshall not penalisedWales coach Warren Gatland hopes to join up with his side for the second Test against the Wallabies in Melbourne next month. Gatland is continuing his recovery in New Zealand …
Continue reading Wales coach to miss first rugby TestThe imminent return of Tim Paine may have added extra intrigue to Australia’s wicketkeeper conundrum but ex-Test skipper Steve Waugh believes Brad Haddin should be given another chance. Once considered …
Continue reading Haddin still has plenty to offer: S WaughFormer Wallabies captain George Gregan insists Australia have bridged most of the gap to World champions New Zealand, but now face the challenge of consistently beating the All Blacks. Australia …
Continue reading Gregan says gap to All Blacks is closing


