Unbeaten gelding Callanish has been a nightmare for his connections but their persistence with the three-year-old continues to be rewarded. Trained by Mick Price, the son of Fastnet Rock posted …
Continue reading Barrier rogue Callanish wins againTwo-time defending champion David Ferrer of Spain defeated local favourite Santiago Gonzalez 6-1 6-2 on Tuesday to reach the second round of the Mexican Open tennis tournament. Top-seeded Ferrer, trying …
Continue reading Ferrer into 2nd round at Mexican tennisExciting fullback Robbie Coleman is expected to be out of action for up to four weeks with the groin injury he suffered in the Brumbies’ Super Rugby first-round win over …
Continue reading Brumbies’ Robbie Coleman out for a monthAlthough Victoria will be without numerous big guns, Western Australian coach Lachie Stevens insists his team can’t afford to take them lightly in the crunch Sheffield Shield clash at the …
Continue reading Depleted Bushrangers still dangerous: WATasmanian captain George Bailey has trouble comprehending it: he’s in Australia’s one-day squad and Ricky Ponting isn’t. “That is still hard to get my head around because in my mind …
Continue reading Bailey eyes ODI debut for AustraliaMelbourne have suffered a setback with co-captain Jack Grimes suffering a shoulder injury at training on Wednesday. The 22-year-old hurt himself in a collision during regular drills and left the …
Continue reading Grimes injured at Demons’ AFL trainingNew Zealand were all out for 230 in the 48th over in their second one-day international against South Africa at McLean Park on Wednesday. Captain Brendon McCullum top scored with …
Continue reading NZ all out for 230 in 2nd ODI v Sth AfricaTalented two-year-old Pronto Pronto has earned a crack at the Group Two Sires’ Produce Stakes with a consolation Sandown win after failing to get a run in last Saturday’s Blue …
Continue reading Pronto Pronto bound for Sires after winAll Blacks midfielder Ma’a Nonu admits he’s feeling just a touch of angst as he prepares for his first Super Rugby season away from the Hurricanes. Nonu joined his Blues …
Continue reading Nonu nerves for Blues Super Rugby debutWeather permitting, dropped Australian paceman Ryan Harris is set to enjoy a decent workload in the Sheffield Shield cricket match against NSW starting on Thursday. The major threat to second-placed …
Continue reading Dumped Harris set for more work in ShieldHot Snitzel’s dud second-up record doesn’t faze trainer Gerald Ryan but he is wary of Group Two Hobartville Stakes rival Manawanui. Hot Snitzel held Manawanui at bay by a long …
Continue reading No second-up blues for Hot SnitzelBold Glance has made a quick recovery from a minor injury setback and is set to launch his Group One Doncaster Mile campaign at Eagle Farm on Saturday. Trainer Norm …
Continue reading Bold Glance recovers from setbackGrand slam record-holder Roger Federer began his attempt to win a record fifth Dubai Open title with one of the strangest victories of his career. The Swiss legend won 6-0 …
Continue reading Strange start for Federer’s record attemptAFL clubs fear young footballers who do not have superior stamina could be overlooked if the league’s new substitute rule is introduced into the premiership season. The AFL is trialling …
Continue reading AFL sub rule could affect recruits: coachDespite Adelaide United’s A-League season being shot, coach John Kosmina is refusing to be distracted by his club’s looming Asian adventure. The ninth-placed Reds host Perth Glory on Thursday night …
Continue reading Kosmina says A-League not over for RedsSouth Sydney coach Michael Maguire is confident Greg Inglis will definitely line up against Sydney Roosters in Monday’s NRL clash at ANZ Stadium. Inglis sustained an ankle injury in last …
Continue reading Maguire confident about Inglis NRL fitnessCoach Ivan Lendl does not expect Andy Murray to suffer an Australian Open hangover this year. The Scot slumped after reaching the final in Melbourne in both 2010 and 2011, …
Continue reading Lendl backs Murray to bounce backHolden are tipped to dominate Ford at the V8 Supercars Clipsal 500 in Adelaide, with Jamie Whincup entering the race as the $2.75 favourite with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au. In a …
Continue reading Jamie Whincup set to dominate V8 Supercars Clipsal 500

