Kevin Pietersen shrugged off a switch-hit controversy to smash an explosive 151 off 165 balls as England took charge of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Thursday. …
Continue reading Pietersen puts England on top in ColomboCarlton delivered a harsh AFL reality check to the Brisbane Lions with a 91-point Easter Thursday thumping at the Gabba. With midfield guns Chris Judd and Marc Murphy leading the …
Continue reading AFL Blues hammer Lions 154-63Carlton delivered a harsh AFL reality check to the Brisbane Lions with a 91-point Easter Thursday thumping at the Gabba. With midfield guns Chris Judd and Marc Murphy leading the …
Continue reading Blues hammer outclassed LionsMelbourne duo Kurtley Beale and James O’Connor lived up to their star billing as they steered the Rebels to a 34-23 win over Auckland Blues in their Super Rugby clash. …
Continue reading Rebels finish strongly to upset BluesChelsea captain John Terry will undergo a scan on Thursday after revealing he has cracked two ribs, denting the Blues’ bid for a top-four finish in the English Premier League. …
Continue reading Chelsea hit as Terry cracks ribsOnly two weeks ago the Melbourne AFL club was immersed by an atmosphere of dignity and respect. Jim Stynes, the greatest hero of a club that has produced some of …
Continue reading Demons scandalised by AFL lies and slursQPR have given a trial to Jacob Mellis, who recently parted company with Chelsea after setting off a smoke grenade at their training ground. The midfielder, 21, played and scored …
Continue reading QPR gives Mellis a trial gameKevin Pietersen smashed an unbeaten 106 off 120 balls as England showed their batting prowess to leave Sri Lanka in trouble in the second and final Test in Colombo on …
Continue reading England on top in 2nd Test v Sri LankaAustralian Luke Pomersbach says he is ready to deliver in the new Indian Premier League (IPL) season after winning his battle with depression. The middle-order batsman, who has returned to …
Continue reading Pomersbach back in IPL after depressionBrumbies coach Jake White suspects a selection smokescreen after the Queensland Reds thrust uncapped rookie Sam Lane into their playmaking hot seat for their Good Friday clash. While the struggling …
Continue reading Reds suspected of Super Rugby smokescreenStanding 211cm tall, Fremantle ruckman Aaron Sandilands doesn’t need too much assistance at centre bounces. At the postage-stamp SCG he threatens to be even more of a game-breaking giant than …
Continue reading Swans plot to cut down SandilandsMelbourne have dumped Aaron Davey and lost midfield star Brent Moloney to injury among four changes for Saturday’s daunting AFL clash with West Coast in Perth. Sam Blease and Josh …
Continue reading AFL’s Demons dump Davey, lose MoloneyBrumbies five-eighth Christian Lealiifano says the Super Rugby clash against Queensland on Friday looms as a chance to push his case as a permanent No.10. It’s a role he’s relished …
Continue reading Lealiifano keen to lead Brumbies backlineAs Greater Western Sydney prepare for their first away clash of the AFL season, midfielder Rhys Palmer is taking heart from the fact North Melbourne will effectively be doing the …
Continue reading Giants happy with AFL game on neutral turfWests Tigers coach Tim Sheens admits criticism of his side’s recent performances have been justified, but denies their NRL season is spiralling out of control. The Tigers were billed as …
Continue reading Discipline not an issue for Tigers in NRLMitchell Pearce is confident he’s put his early-season NRL form woes behind him and says he’s ready to cement his NSW halfback spot. Pearce produced his best performance of the …
Continue reading Consistency the key for Roosters NRL No.7Melbourne insist the wave of catastrophes that have belted the AFL club this year will make them stronger, including the loss of a $1.9 million per year sponsorship. The Demons …
Continue reading Demons cut sponsor over race rowThe AFL has moved to limit the opportunity for punters betting on first-goal scorers to capitalise on inside information. The league has advised betting agencies that they can no longer …
Continue reading AFL clamps down on first-goal bets

