Television ratings have nose-dived for the opening games of the much-hyped Indian Premier League this season, according to figures released on Thursday. Television Viewer Ratings (TVR) were down 18.7 percent …
Continue reading IPL viewing figures dip in opening weekMelbourne have dumped ex-captain Brad Green for Saturday’s crunch AFL clash with Richmond at the MCG. The 31-year-old, who was stripped of the captaincy this season, is among the casualties …
Continue reading Demons dump Green for crunch AFL clashDiscussions to take the biggest NRL matches to the biggest stadiums, was the key item on the agenda at Thursday’s meeting of club chief executives in Sydney. ARL chief executive …
Continue reading NRL clubs targeting revenue increaseCarlton coach Brett Ratten rates matches such as the blockbuster against Collingwood as the “ultimate test” of his AFL club’s improvement. The Blues have not beaten Collingwood in their last …
Continue reading Ratten calls AFL clash an ultimate testPunishing Cowboys prop James Tamou has formally pledged his allegiance to NSW and Australia after speculation the New Zealand-born, Sydney-raised forward could be a surprise selection for the Kangaroos to …
Continue reading Cowboys duo confirm loyalty to Roos, BluesFremantle coach Ross Lyon has described Mark Harvey as a “smart footy brain”, but says he’s not concerned about the influence the former Dockers coach may wield in Saturday’s AFL …
Continue reading Ross Lyon not fazed by Harvey’s returnAhead of Friday night’s crunch clash with NSW Waratahs in Perth, Western Force coach Richard Graham concedes it may be a case of first or bust for the Australian Super …
Continue reading It’s safe at the top, says Force coachWest Coast star Nic Naitanui wants to be more than just an AFL excitement machine, he wants to dominate in the same way Dean Cox has for most of the …
Continue reading Eagles’ Naitanui learning to ruck like CoxIsrael Folau admits his cross-code venture has been harder than expected, but good mate Nic Naitanui is confident the former NRL star will succeed in the AFL. Folau’s steep learning …
Continue reading Folau finding AFL tougher than expectedCarlton hope the appeal of playing against his former AFL club will help Heath Scotland put a tough week behind him ahead of Friday’s clash with Collingwood. Football was probably …
Continue reading Blues tell Scotland to focus on AFLRLPA chief David Garnsey has slammed the ARL Commission for the procedure they adopted in standing down Robert Lui and Isaac Gordon. North Queensland halfback Lui was stood down for …
Continue reading RLPA upset over with ARL over Lui processRising Australian sprint star Melissa Breen has done just about everything possible to try and secure a spot on the Australian team for the London Olympics. Everything that is, except …
Continue reading Breen eyes qualifier at athletics champsParramatta prop Tim Mannah admits he was upset at criticism levelled at teammate Chris Sandow this week and says the halfback’s fitness isn’t an issue for the battling NRL club. …
Continue reading Mannah says Sandow will fire for EelsWest Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui believes Israel Folau will follow in the steps of Karmichael Hunt and stay in the AFL after his initial deal with the league ends in …
Continue reading Folau will re-sign with AFL: NaitanuiWarriors fullback Kevin Locke has been ruled out of Sunday’s round-seven NRL match against South Sydney, still dogged by the leg injury which has sidelined him for the last two …
Continue reading Locke out of Warriors’ clash with SouthsNew Zealand galloper Silent Achiever has been well supported in Saturday’s Australian Derby market shortening from $3.70 into $3.50. On the backing of the support for Silent Achiever Gai Waterhouse …
Continue reading Laser Hawk drifts in Australian Derby 2012 bettingImpressive last start winner Permit has opened as the $3 favourite in Saturday’s Chairman’s Quality at Randwick racecourse. On the second line of betting are the Gai Waterhouse trained gallopers …
Continue reading Permit opens at $3 in 2012 Chairman’s Quality bettingNew Zealand galloper Full Of Spirit has opened as $3.30 favourite for the Adrian Knox Stakes on Saturday at Randwick racecourse. On the second line of betting is Grahame Begg …
Continue reading Plumm well supported in 2012 Adrian Knox Stakes betting

