Todd Carney believes the adversity he’s experienced throughout his chequered NRL career holds him in good stead for the intensity of a State of Origin series. Carney, one of four …
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Canberra back-rower Josh Papalii has been cleared of a fractured arm but remains in doubt for the Raiders’ NRL clash with South Sydney on Friday week. The Raiders, who have …
Continue reading Canberra’s Papalii cleared of fractureA qualifying miscalculation and a damaged front wing proved costly for Mark Webber who finished a fraction of a second outside the points in the Spanish Grand Prix. Webber finished …
Continue reading Webber just outside F1 pointsHawthorn utility Shaun Burgoyne has defended his star AFL teammate Lance Franklin, describing him as a “one-off” who will fix his goalkicking inaccuracy. Franklin’s wayward kicking was brought into focus …
Continue reading Franklin backed to fix AFL inaccuracyPort Adelaide players feel responsible for the plight of embattled coach Matthew Primus, captain Domenic Cassisi says. Primus’s position has come under a spotlight amid Port’s six-game losing streak which …
Continue reading Players hurting Primus says Port captainWest Coast defender Eric Mackenzie got a disturbing flashback to 2010 after the AFL club’s famed forward press failed dismally against Essendon on Saturday. The Eagles, minus seven regulars, copped …
Continue reading Eagles aim to reclaim AFL forward pressNew Brumbies conscript Peter Hewat could suit up for Friday night’s important Super Rugby clash in Wellington but not as Christian Lealiifano’s No.10 replacement. The Brumbies are likely to show …
Continue reading Brumbies to punt on young gun at No.10The Melbourne Rebels see Queensland’s Scott Higginbotham as the ideal replacement for France-bound star Gareth Delve but say they’ve yet to make him an offer. Wallaby Higginbotham has been linked …
Continue reading Rebels keen on Reds’ HigginbothamNSW bolter Jamie Buhrer says he’s ready to emulate the deeds of injured super-sub Kurt Gidley when he makes his State of Origin debut in Melbourne. Buhrer will fill the …
Continue reading Buhrer ready to fill Gidley’s shoesTwo surprise selections in Steve Handen’s first All Blacks training squad, Luke Romano and Luke Whitelock, were on cloud nine at the Crusaders training in Christchurch on Monday. The pair …
Continue reading Romano, Whitelock named in All Blacks teamManly back-rower Glenn Stewart is free to play for NSW in next week’s State of Origin opener after the NRL match review committee ruled he had no case to answer …
Continue reading No NRL charge for Glenn StewartFremantle coach Ross Lyon has urged his AFL players to improve their goalkicking skills after yet another frustrating display in front of goal. The Dockers eased to a comfortable 40-point …
Continue reading Wayward Dockers to work on goalkickingClub legend Doug Hawkins believes Ryan Griffen is now comfortably among the AFL’s elite midfielders, and could potentially become a Western Bulldogs great. Hawkins, one of the Bulldogs’ greatest ever …
Continue reading Griffen can be Dogs great, says HawkinsRejuvenated Adelaide face a selection squeeze with onballer Bernie Vince and ruckman Shaun McKernan available for Sunday’s AFL clash against Carlton. Vince, the 2009 club champion, has missed the past …
Continue reading Crows face AFL selection squeezeTottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has revealed he will attend Saturday’s Champions League final in the hope of witnessing a Chelsea defeat. Redknapp’s nephew Frank Lampard will be playing for …
Continue reading Redknapp hoping for Bayern win in CL finalIn congratulating new Premier League champions Manchester City, Sir Alex Ferguson reminded them that they have a long way to go before they can be considered Manchester United’s equals. The …
Continue reading Man City ‘100 years’ behind us: Man UtdIn the final moments of the Premier League’s most dramatic season yet, Manchester City had just enough time to produce one final, stunning twist. With the club’s title hopes fading …
Continue reading Drama as Manchester City win EPL titleAmerican nice guy Matt Kuchar playfully told the media to “suck it” after clinching the US PGA Players Championship and its $A1.7 million winner’s cheque. Often touted as a walking …
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