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Electric Eagles thump deplorable Tigers
RICHMOND’S season plunged to new depths on Friday night, suffering a crushing loss to an electric West Coast Eagles outfit in Perth.
Redbacks unearth next batting star
SOUTH Australia believes it has discovered a rising batting star in the mould of swashbuckling captain Travis Head.
Muscat: ‘It can be a cruel game sometimes’
MELBOURNE coach Kevin Muscat says he his “shattered” for his players after Brisbane Roar snatched a semi-finals berth from the Victory.
5 things we learned: comeback kings
BRISBANE Roar proved once against they are the kings of finals comebacks, while an old friend quickly became a new enemy. FIVE things we learned!
Hardwick looking to fix ‘broken’ Tigers
DAMIEN Hardwick will look to mend his team’s “broken” process ahead of a defining clash with Melbourne as Richmond attempts to halt its early season slide.
Electric Eagles thump deplorable Tigers
RICHMOND’S season plunged to new depths on Friday night, suffering a crushing loss to an electric West Coast Eagles outfit in Perth.
Re-live: Ruthless Eagles cruise to victory
THE West Coast Eagles ran away with a big victory over Richmond, setting up their big win with a dominant first half. RE-LIVE COVERAGE.
Lake holds no grudges, bitterness
BRIAN Lake is adamant he holds no grudges towards Bob Murphy or the Western Bulldogs, refuting claims his suggestion for Murphy to retire reeked of double standards.
Lobbe getting back to his best
PORT Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley believes Matthew Lobbe is on the brink of making an unheralded return to his form of 2014 as he is improving by the week.
Re-live: Sorry Souths give Madge a migraine
IT was brutal. It was ruthless. And North Queensland’s 26-point shellacking of Souths leaves Michael Maguire with some massive questions to answer. Relive the action.
Thurston’s Cows ruthless in Bunnies bashing
JOHNATHAN Thurston wove his magic again as the Cowboys continued their NRL premiership defence with a 44-18 rampage against the Rabbitohs.
SC rolling coverage: JT back to brilliant best
KEEP up to date with the weekend’s SuperCoach action — highlights, lowlights, injuries, judiciary dramas and talking points.
Fuifui’s terrifying fight with killer infection
FORMER Parramatta cult hero Fuifui Moimoi almost died after a bout of influenza turned into a terrifying infection.
Updated NRL Late Mail: Benji out
ST George Illawarra halfback Benji Marshall has been ruled out of Saturday’s NRL clash against the Titans due to a hamstring injury.
Why this referee ran for cover
AFTER making a game-changing call in the final minute, this ref immediately ran for shelter in the sheds. But why was he so keen to get off the pitch?
Dad ruins moment with weird kiss
YOU’VE just won your first professional boxing fight via knockout and you’re feeling like the man — and then this happens.
Extraordinary feud boils over
OLYMPIC champions Michael Diamond and Russell Mark have exploded in a sensational spat, just months out from Rio.
‘I’ve got a sick feeling in my stomach’
THERE’S a funny reason Daniel Ricciardo was incredibly embarrassed a couple of days ago, and the situation’s still making him sick.
Muscat: ‘It can be a cruel game sometimes’
MELBOURNE coach Kevin Muscat says he his “shattered” for his players after Brisbane Roar snatched a semi-finals berth from the Victory.
5 things we learned: comeback kings
BRISBANE Roar proved once against they are the kings of finals comebacks, while an old friend quickly became a new enemy. FIVE things we learned!
Heartbreak for Victory as Roar steals final
MELBOURNE Victory was six minutes away from an unlikely semi-final berth before Brisbane Roar stung twice in a frantic final few minutes to inflict a shock defeat.
Roar books semi ticket with stunning fightback
BRISBANE Roar have completed a remarkable comeback at Suncorp Stadium to end Melbourne Victory’s season and move to within a game of a fourth A-League grand final.
Joubert: Why I ran off the field at World Cup
GIVEN the choice, referee Craig Joubert wouldn’t repeat his hasty run from the field after the contentious Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
Why this referee ran for cover
AFTER making a game-changing call in the final minute, this ref immediately ran for shelter in the sheds. But why was he so keen to get off the pitch?
How Karmichael began hunt for redemption
AS Karmichael Hunt continues on his road to redemption, the Reds star says three constants have helped him find balance on and off the field.
Rebels thrashed at embarrassing AAMI Park
MELBOURNE Rebels may have disappointed, but the real loser on Friday night was AAMI Park and the embarrassing state of its maligned surface.
Redbacks unearth next batting star
SOUTH Australia believes it has discovered a rising batting star in the mould of swashbuckling captain Travis Head.
WA’s Griffith gets national bowling gig
WESTERN Warriors assistant Adam Griffith has always had a burning ambition to be part of the national setup — as a player or coach.
Griffith joins Australia’s coaching staff
ADAM Griffith has been appointed as Australia’s bowling coach for the one-day series against South Africa and hosts West Indies in June.
Shock as Redbacks axe Cosgrove, Cooper
EXCLUSIVE: South Australian opener Mark Cosgrove has paid the price for a selfless season, axed along with fellow Redbacks stalwart Tom Cooper.
Stosur set to join elite company in Rio
FIRST, Sam Stosur is eyeing Fed Cup doubles success with partner Casey Dellacqua. Later, a rare Olympic feat only achieved by a handful of Australian athletes.
Dasha to take on Keys in Fed Cup debut
DARIA Gavrilova will open Australia’s Fed Cup tie with the United States against Madison Keys while Sam Stosur takes on Christina McHale.
Murray survives scare in Monte Carlo
ANDY Murray avoided following Novak Djokovic out of the Monte Carlo Masters exit door after surviving a scare against local favourite Benoit Paire.
Dasha’s primed for Fed Cup fury
NICOLE Pratt and Sam Stosur are firm fans of Daria Gavrilova, but they admit there are no certainties about how she will deal with her Fed Cup debut .
Raikkonen and Ferrari set the pace in China
KIMI Raikkonen and Ferrari showed impressive pace on Friday at the Chinese Grand Prix, lapping faster than either Mercedes on the tyres they’ll use in qualifying.
Record lap puts McLaughlin miles ahead
THE fastest ever V8 Supercars practice lap of Phillip Island has rocketed Scott McLaughlin into favouritism for this weekend’s racing.
Tyre troubles bring F1 practice to a halt
TYRE problems caused two long stoppages during opening F1 practice at the Chinese Grand Prix, topped by Nico Rosberg.
Davison races back to the top
IT TOOK just two rounds of the V8 Supercars championship for Will Davison to find his winning mojo again and he believes there is plenty more improvement left in him.
Kobe’s final locker room snub
AMONG the hype of his final game in the NBA, Kobe Bryant took a moment to completely humiliate a Lakers teammate.
Hayne handed redemption chance
THERE’S still five months before the 49ers’ first game, but the stage has been set for Jarryd Hayne’s atonement.
Super Bowl rematch to open new NFL season
THE NFL season will begin the way the last one ended, with the Denver Broncos playing the Carolina Panthers, while the 49ers have tough opening games.
Video: Harper smashes 100th homer in style
BRYCE Harper hit his first grand slam to reach 100 career home runs, launching a shot that smashed a panel on an electronic signboard.
7ft Aussie to follow in Kobe’s footsteps
THE NBA has just granted this huge Australian talent the opportunity to do what only a short list of players — including Kobe Bryant — have pulled off.
Kim’s shout if Bart can bag Sydney Group 1
BLACK Heart Bart’s owner only bought his star West Australian after finding no drinking partners in the pub. On Saturday that racehorse chases the $600,000 Group 1 All Aged Stakes.
Cobalt cases could crash
UPDATE: RACING Victoria’s cases against trainers disqualified for elevated cobalt levels could unravel if stored urine samples can’t be retested.
Winx No. 1 but Waller in no hurry for overseas
SYDNEY’S mighty mare Winx and super sprinter Chautauqua are on top of the racing world, according to the latest Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings.
Waller: World can wait on Winx
UPDATE: CHRIS Waller says he has unfinished business in Australia before tackling the world with Winx after the mare was rated the equal best horse in the world.
Inside mail: Big bets and market movers
THE New Zealanders have cleaned up the three-year-old classic double at Royal Randwick, so are they set to plunder one of the major juvenile races on Saturday?
Singh withdraws from Rio over Zika fears
FIJI’S former world number one Vijay Singh will not compete at the Rio Olympics, officials in the Pacific island nation have confirmed amid his concerns about the Zika virus.
‘I love Augusta but I feel pretty fried’
AUSSIE Cam Smith is adamant his Augusta National debut won’t be the last shot he fires at the Masters after finishing his four days of work at 15 over.
Rio golfers beware of alligators, capybaras
SLOW rounds are common in golf but players at the Olympics in August may need to be snappier than usual with alligators and capybaras for company.
Willett eyes off ‘Big Three’ after Masters win
HAVING snatched an unlikely first major victory, Danny Willett’s next target is Jason Day, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy in the world rankings.
Under Armour hit by Masters choke
SHARES of sports apparel maker Under Armour dropped considerably a day after Jordan Spieth’s shocking Masters meltdown.
Boxer’s rambling excuse for defeat
AFTER losing his world heavyweight title to Anthony Joshua with a brutal second round KO, Charles Martin has tried to explain why he lost.
Unprecedented Rousey comeback touted
EVERY UFC fan wants to know when megastar Ronda Rousey’s comeback will be. If today’s hint from the boss comes true, it will be mind-blowing.
Big Daddy: Fight on to clear my name
BOXER Lucas ‘Big Daddy’ Browne talks with Grantlee Kieza on the fight to clear his name after he tested positive to clenbuterol after his world title win.
UFC finally headed to the Big Apple
NEW York ended its ban on professional mixed martial arts with Governor Andrew Cuomo signing a law to regulate the fights.
Stosur set to join elite company in Rio
FIRST, Sam Stosur is eyeing Fed Cup doubles success with partner Casey Dellacqua. Later, a rare Olympic feat only achieved by a handful of Australian athletes.
Matildas coach wary of tricky group
PICKING up an Olympic medal in Rio remains the goal, but Matildas coach Alen Stajcic admits that’s going to be a tricky task after finding out who stands in their way.
Locals only for Matildas camps
THE five Matildas training camps on the road to the Rio Olympics will be primarily for domestic players.
Extraordinary feud boils over
OLYMPIC champions Michael Diamond and Russell Mark have exploded in a sensational spat, just months out from Rio.
Swimmers praise Gina Rinehart for support
NORMALLY athletes thank their parents and their coaches, but Australian swimming’s bright young star had someone else he wanted to mention.
other sports
No rest for Kobe after NBA farewell
JUST a few hours after producing a Hollywood-style script to end his 20-year career, Kobe Bryant was preparing to head back to the gym to stay in tip-top shape.
GreenEdge pursues one-day targets
BOUYED by Mathew Hayman’s epic Paris-Roubaix win, Orica GreenEDGE is launching a multi-pronged assault on the Ardennes Classics.
GreenEdge pursues one-day targets
BOUYED by Mathew Hayman’s epic Paris-Roubaix win, Orica GreenEDGE is launching a multi-pronged assault on the Ardennes Classics.
