Clarke: You don't have to sledge to play tough cricket
Chris Barrett 6:09 PM The Test captain has laid down a marker ahead of the resuming of hostilities with England, declaring that Australia did not need to sledge "to play tough cricket".
State of Origin III: The decider
Woods is the leader of the Blues pack
![Top of the props: Aaron Woods enjoying life and training in the NSW Blues Origin squad at Coffs Harbour.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/y/8/c/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6xsm.gi5mi1.png/1436272898776.jpg)
Malcolm Knox 10:41 PM He talks likes he plays, fast. But what makes the NSW Blues prop tick?
Mind games continue for Farah and Blues
![Still in doubt: Robbie Farah trained with Blues teammates at Suncorp Stadium on Tuesday.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/7/7/e/l/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6yt2.gi5mi1.png/1436277205635.jpg)
Michael Carayannis 10:38 PM Why did the Blues take the unusual step of allowing extended media coverage of their final training session?
How Klemmer earned teammates' respect
![Man of the moment: NSW interchange prop David Klemmer has made an immediate impression on the Origin stage.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/w/c/z/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6six.gi5mi1.png/1436272760021.jpg)
Brad Walter 6:35 PM Some in the NSW camp aren't sure how to take David Klemmer. On Wednesday night the Maroons will also be faced with that dilemma in the Origin decider.
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Wimbledon 2015
Sharapova accused of being a bad sport
![Maria Sharapova refused to comment on Coco Vandeweghe's accusations.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/7/b/p/u/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi7b9o.ghjirc.png/1436302694064.jpg)
Michael Chammas 6:35 AM Maria Sharapova has been accused of unsportsmanlike behaviour on her way to booking a Wimbledon semi final berth against world No.1 Serena Williams.
Kyrgios says criticism left him wanting to quit
![Cleared: Nick Kyrgios has been cleared of ''tanking'' against Richard Gasquet.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/o/u/d/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6l6p.ghjirc.png/1436302694064.jpg)
Michael Chammas 12:02 AM Nick Kyrgios has opened up about a drama-plagued week at Wimbledon in an exclusive interview, revealing how criticism from the Australian public left him wanting to quit the sport.
FULL WIMBLEDON 2015 COVERAGE
Top stories
Genia mulling backtrack on move to France
![SUNSHINE COAST, AUSTRALIA - JULY 06: Will Genia passes the ball during an Australian Wallabies training session at Sunshine Coast Stadium on July 6, 2015 on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/7/7/l/6/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi73cr.1001db.png/1436302919167.jpg)
Georgina Robinson 11:56 PM Rugby: The Australian Rugby Union is facing a $370,000 price tag to buy Kane Douglas out of his Leinster contract, and it has emerged Will Genia was having second thoughts.
I couldn't breathe; it was scary: Matthews
![Battling on ... Michael Matthews did not suffer any broken bones in the massive pile-up during stage three of the Tour but he was badly bruised as cyclists ran over him.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/7/b/i/u/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi7b2w.1001db.png/1436302919167.jpg)
Rupert Guinness 6:49 AM Cycling: So great was Michael Matthews' pain from the belting his body got in the mass pile-up in stage three of the Tour de France, he thought his "ribs jumped in and out of place a few times".
Mayweather loses title won in Pacquiao fight
![Floyd Mayweather Jr](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/h/1/d/2/d/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi707b.1001db.png/1436302919167.jpg)
6:46 PM Boxing: Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been stripped of the welterweight world title he won after beating Filipino Manny Pacquiao this year for failing to comply with rules, the World Boxing Organization said on Monday.
ATC official 'tried to sway cobalt evidence'
![Under scrutiny: the ATC's Executive Manager of Racing Matt Rudolph has been issued with a show-cause notice.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/s/g/h/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6p9l.1001db.png/1436302919167.jpg)
Adam Pengilly 1:52 PM Racing: The explosive cobalt inquiry involving Sam Kavanagh has taken another twist with high-ranking Australian Turf Club official Matt Rudolph issued a show cause notice.
Ex-Sydney star's horror start in Belgium
![Heading out: Bernie Ibini will not be with Sydney FC next season.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/h/d/a/g/1/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6ohi.1001db.png/1436302919167.jpg)
Sebastian Hassett 11:35 AM Football: Former Sydney FC winger Bernie Ibini has endured the worst imaginable to life with Club Brugge, breaking his fibula in a pre-season training accident.
Cook says Johnson's feats hard to repeat
![CARDIFF, WALES - JULY 06: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales shares a joke with Australia cricketers Peter Nevill and Mitchell Johnson (r) during a Royal visit ahead of the 1st Investec Ashes Test match between England and Australia at SWALEC Stadium on July 6, 2015 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/k/p/7/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6h51.1001db.png/1436302919167.jpg)
Chris Barrett 7:25 PM Cricket: The Australian fast bowling figurehead destroyed England two summers ago but the challenge is to reproduce a performance like that, says the home captain.
The Ashes 2015
Just how quick is Johnson: Prince Charles
![Prince Charles.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/i/9/5/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6hyk.ghin49.png/1436261319683.jpg)
Chris Barrett Cricket: Unable to combat Mitchell Johnson in that stunning summer 18 months ago, the old enemy have sent in one of their big hitters.
Watson has edge over Marsh
![Shane Watson is likely to edge out Mitch Marsh for the first Test.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/l/k/p/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6hb2.ghin49.png/1436261319683.jpg)
Chris Barrett 9:56 AM The senior all-rounder's bowling looks to have him in front of Mitchell Marsh for the first Test while the Victorian quick is forcing selectors into another tough choice..
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Tour de France
Orica-GreenEDGE in World War I tribute
![Tribute: SImon Gerrans with the armband his team-mates will wear on Wednesday's stage of the Tour de France. Sadly for Gerrans, he is out of the race following a crash.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/7/2/8/f/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6xye.gi4nc9.png/1436302851803.jpg)
Rupert Guinness 9:27 PM The Tour de France heads through the French town of Villers-Bretonneux on Wednesday, a town with a special link to Australia.
Gerrans abandons Tour after horror crash
![Chaos: The aftermath of the mass collision.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/h/l/x/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6hm8.gi4nc9.png/1436302851803.jpg)
Rupert Guinness Australian Simon Gerrans is one of at least three abandons from the Tour de France after a horrific high speed crash.
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League
Dragons welcome back five for Sharks clash
![Back in the Red V: Josh Dugan is one of five welcomed additions to the Dragons' side to face Cronulla.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/7/a/c/2/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi7acb.106zo1.png/1436268256789.jpg)
Steve Zemek 9:18 PM Â Desperate St George Illawarra have received welcome relief with senior players returning in their droves as they fight to stay in the NRL top eight.
Taylor hails 'strong performance'
![Speed machine: James Tedesco.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/g/a/l/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6h5g.106zo1.png/1436268256789.jpg)
Adam Pengilly League: His team are bottom of the ladder and had just slumped to a seventh loss in their last eight games, but try telling Jason Taylor there is trouble in Tiger land.
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AFL
Why Little's reign of error must end
![Paul Little.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/7/9/k/x/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi76kt.gi4niu.png/1436268694257.jpg)
Caroline Wilson 9:31 PM Paul Little's failed presidency of the Essendon Football Club can be traced back to its earliest days – to the last dire days of David Evans' rule, in fact.
Injured Watson out for rest of 2015 season
![Jobe Watson](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/7/i/s/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi71de.gi4niu.png/1436258436934.jpg)
Jon Pierik 6:22 PM Essendon captain Jobe Watson has been ruled out for the rest of the season because of a serious shoulder injury.
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Rugby
Is this man worth $370,000 to Wallabies?
![In demand: Kane Douglas.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/w/0/9/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6tt5.106znk.png/1436265922980.jpg)
Georgina Robinson 2:36 PM Rugby: ARU is facing tough decisions over the future of second rower Kane Douglas, who is caught in a tug-of-war between the Wallabies and his Irish club ahead of the World Cup.
Cooper fit and fighting hard, Wallabies say
![Ready to roll: Quade Cooper during an Australian Wallabies training session.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/7/9/v/p/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6vek.106znk.png/1436265922980.jpg)
Phil Lutton 8:30 PM Despite a season of injury, the Wallabies believe Quade Cooper can hold up to the physical test of a Rugby Championship and World Cup.
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Football
Sexist tweet shows how far sport has to go
![Soccer ball](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/i/v/z/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6ipv.106zn1.png/1436225755695.jpg)
Ishaan Tharoor 9:35 AM You would hope American soccer authorities would never tweet what the official account of the English national team did.
US triumph caps a truly global event
![The US celebrate](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/2/7/z/l/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi61pv.106zn1.png/1436224500108.jpg)
The United States returned to the pinnacle of women's soccer with a 5-2 crushing of Japan in Sunday's Women's World Cup final at the end of a riveting tournament that pushed the sport into new territory.
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Feature: Women in sport
When pregnancy spells the end of a career
![Netballer Elissa Kent with daughter Frances](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/5/r/w/l/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi0iiq.gi6ea0.png/1436170963784.jpg)
Linda Pearce Many sportswomen's career prospects evaporate when their waters break, and countless others delay parenthood in the first place, for fear of the selection consequences.
Horseracing
Pakenham in a pickle over Stanaway sandwich
![This could have well made a difference at the Pakenham Racing Club.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/d/x/c/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi687o.106zow.png/1436170696364.jpg)
Michael Lynch Racing Victoria stewards will probe the now world-famous sandwich spat between Pakenham Racing club chief Michael Hodge and Torquay-based trainer Bryce Stanaway.
Vet clinic missed warnings about holding time
![David Vandyke and Arabian Gold at his Warwick Farm Stables last year.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/6/e/6/c/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi66g0.106zow.png/1436172862217.jpg)
Adam Pengilly Randwick Equine Centre staff conceded they gave wrong veterinary advice to Segenhoe employees as David Vandyke copped a $12,000 fine from Racing NSW stewards on Monday.
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More sport
Brilliant Younis guides Pakistan to series win
![Man of the match performance: Younis Khan.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/7/9/y/8/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi79x6.zzafh.png/1436306121119.jpg)
8:36 PM Cricket: Younis Khan's epic unbeaten 171 guided Pakistan to their highest successful run chase on Tuesday,
NFL star Cam Newton: AFL 'a very cool sport'
![Impressed: NFL star Cam Newton at the MCG on Friday night.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/7/a/t/0/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6ysh.zzafh.png/1436306121119.jpg)
Larissa Nicholson 11:42 PM NFL: "All they're wearing in essence is a tank top and a pair of boxers, and going out there and giving it all they have, which makes them courageous."
Spieth hopes McIlroy recovers for Open
![Jordan Spieth: "You want the defending champion, much less the best player in the world at the event."](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/7/a/q/2/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi7apm.zzafh.png/1436306121119.jpg)
11:09 PM Golf: Double major winner Jordan Spieth believes defending champion Rory McIlroy's potential absence from the British Open through injury would "dampen" the occasion.
Diamonds get down to World Cup business
![The Diamonds squad for the World Cup.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/7/8/l/d/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi78hn.zzafh.png/1436306121119.jpg)
7:03 PM Netball: After a dramatic trans-Tasman netball championship final and intense competition for national spots, Australia's World Cup squad are relieved to be getting down to business.
Exum hurt in NBA Summer League opener
![Dante Exum drives around Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris during a game on Wednesday.](/web/20150707220508im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/e/e/1/e/image.related.thumbnail.90x60.gi6w7s.zzafh.png/1436306121119.jpg)
Roy Ward 3:45 PM Basketball: Dante Exum showed a much stronger offensive game with 20 points in the Jazz's first-up win over Boston Celtics to start NBA Summer League play.