Sport
Latest in Sport
Finch steers Lions to last-ball IPL win
AARON Finch hit an unbeaten half-century to steer the Gujarat Lions to a last-ball victory over the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.
NFL player smashed in rugby return
AS a defensive player in the NFL, it is not too often that Nate Ebner finds himself on the receiving end of such a huge tackle.
Gill’s stunning effort not enough to help Reds
LIAM Gill’s field goal from nowhere put the biggest smile on the faces of the Queensland Reds in Pretoria when a second-half rally fizzled in a 41-22 loss to the Bulls.
Benitez’s first win a twist in relegation fight
NEWCASTLE closed the gap on its relegation rivals by beating Swansea 3-0 in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Lion KO’d in brutal ‘cheap shot’
GOLD Coast enforcer Steven May faces a lengthy mid-season break after a brutal bump that knocked out Brisbane ruckman Stef Martin. WATCH THE HIT AND VOTE
A falcon for the ages
EVERYONE stop. Don’t bother sending in anymore entries for footy’s best falcon, because Tom Boyd of the Western Bulldogs just won.
Call to arms! Warren backs female NRL caller
RAY Warren says there is nothing stopping women cracking the male-dominated commentary boxes of the NRL and AFL. But “The Voice” has one reservation.
Eddie seals Crows win in a thriller
IT JUST had to be little Eddie Betts, the crowd darling of Adelaide Oval, to kick the two important goals to seal the match against ladder-leading Sydney.
Hawks find a way to deny unlucky Saints
HAWTHORN withstood a charge from St Kilda to claim the four points in Launceston amid some controversial umpiring decisions.
Thaiday’s gesture was all class
SAM Thaiday is well liked in rugby league circles, and this moment during the Broncos’ clash with the Knights showed why.
Call to arms! Warren backs female NRL caller
RAY Warren says there is nothing stopping women cracking the male-dominated commentary boxes of the NRL and AFL. But “The Voice” has one reservation.
SC rolling coverage: Milford magic
KEEP up to date with the weekend’s SuperCoach action — highlights, lowlights, injuries, judiciary dramas and talking points.
Milford’s Broncos heap misery on hapless Knights
BRISBANE showed no mercy as they walked all over a helpless Newcastle outfit to win by 53 points in front of a Suncorp Stadium crowd.
Storm won’t make mass changes
THE Storm will not make mass changes to cover the injury to Will Chambers with the club confident they can make up for the star centre’s absence.
Actress reveals disappointing date with Ronaldo
HE’S one of the world’s most successful sporting stars, but it seems Cristiano Ronaldo could still learn a thing or two about romance.
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.
Sport’s invisible $1bn problem
SOMETHING sinister is lurking beneath the gloss of game night in one of the biggest sporting leagues on earth.
Benitez’s first win a twist in relegation fight
NEWCASTLE closed the gap on its relegation rivals by beating Swansea 3-0 in the English Premier League on Saturday.
Rashford condemns Villa to Championship
ASTON Villa was relegated from the English Premier League for the first time since 1987 after losing to Manchester United 1-0 on Saturday.
Real smash five to edge one point behind Barca
KARIM Benzema ensured Real Madrid kept the pressure on leader Barcelona in the Spanish league by scoring one goal and assisting on two more .
Aguero treble embarrasses Chelsea
SERGIO Aguero reminds Kane and Vardy that he won’t give up his Golden Boot lightly as Manchester City’s good form embarrasses Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Reds stampeded by Bulls in Pretoria
THE Bulls have confirmed the age-old adage about charging at red cloth with a dominant 41-22 Super Rugby win over the struggling Queensland Reds in Pretoria.
NFL player smashed in rugby return
AS a defensive player in the NFL, it is not too often that Nate Ebner finds himself on the receiving end of such a huge tackle.
Gill’s stunning effort not enough to help Reds
LIAM Gill’s field goal from nowhere put the biggest smile on the faces of the Queensland Reds in Pretoria when a second-half rally fizzled in a 41-22 loss to the Bulls.
How Vaea inspired Brumbies to break hoodoo
THE shock retirement of Ita Vaea this week helped provide inspiration for the Brumbies to claim their first win at Allianz Stadium in fourteen years.
Finch steers Lions to last-ball IPL win
AARON Finch hit an unbeaten half-century to steer the Gujarat Lions to a last-ball victory over the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League.
Aussie trio hammered by Daredevils
KINGS XI Punjab’s Australian contingent endured a chastening evening in Delhi as the Daredevils stormed to a thumping eight-wicket IPL win.
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.
Few home comforts at Pat Rafter Arena
AUSTRALIA trail 2-0 in their best-of-five home Fed Cup clash with the US after Sam Stosur’s bruising 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 loss to world No. 57 Christina McHale.
Gavrilova loses opening Fed Cup clash
DARIA Gavrilova has faced a tough initiation in her Fed Cup debut, losing Australia’s opening rubber in straight sets to Madison Keys.
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.
Hamilton’s unfathomable horror show
THINGS like this don’t happen to the reigning world champion, but awful luck in China will leave Lewis Hamilton struggling at Sunday’s grand prix.
Ricciardo stars as Rosberg takes pole
NICO Rosberg took pole in a difficult qualifying session for Mercedes, but Daniel Ricciardo was the real star at Shanghai. Click for full results!
McLaughlin breaks Volvo’s victory drought
SCOTT McLaughlin took Volvo’s first V8 Supercars win since 2014, dominating an eventful opening race at Phillip Island.
Vettel on top as rain falls at Shanghai
THE rains have arrived ahead of F1 qualifying in China, Sebastian Vettel topping the final practice session. Click for full results!
NBA Playoffs: Warriors win in blowout
THE NBA Playoffs have tipped off, with the Warriors continuing their dominant play, while an upset win for the Pacers highlights the Eastern Conference action.
Chris Bosh bows out of NBA Playoffs
CHRIS Bosh will still play a role for the Miami Heat in the playoffs, though apparently one that doesn’t include him returning to the court.
Fan cops ball to the face, is stretchered off
A BASEBALL fan attending a game in Florida had to be taken from the ground on a stretcher after she was struck in the face by a foul ball.
Hollywood calls for world’s newest cult hero
ICE hockey player John Scott got nominated by fans to play in the All-Star game as an internet prank. So why is it being dubbed the ‘feel good’ story of the year?
Sport’s invisible $1bn problem
SOMETHING sinister is lurking beneath the gloss of game night in one of the biggest sporting leagues on earth.
Pike descends like a Dream
THE cerise and white colours again emerged victorious in a feature classic when William Pike and Arcadia Dream took out the Group 2 WATC Derby.
Music Magnate on song for tilt at Stradbroke
BJORN Baker is dreaming of Group 1 glory with Music Magnate after the gelding toughed it out to win the Hall Mark Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
Cobalt readings on stewards’ agenda
AUSTRALIA’S chairmen of stewards will this week discuss whether cobalt levels in horses should be published.
Miss-calculation leaves glass Quarter full
TAB BIG BETS / SUNDAY FIX: IT was the day when the maths would add up. The best horses would win, because they were weighted certainties under the set weight conditions.
Ron Dufficy’s raceday focus: Randwick
TAB RESULTS: SKY Thoroughbred Central’s Ron Dufficy dissects the winners and losers at Randwick 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.
Conor rival cops ‘tremendous FU from UFC’
WHILE Conor McGregor eyes another mega payday, one of his most bitter rivals just had his next fight announced and it’s a totally humiliating, unprecedented slap.
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.
Rousey hit with ‘low blow’ by rival
THERE was a time nobody would have gone after UFC star Ronda Rousey like this. An old rival had been waiting for this moment.
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
NBA Playoffs: Warriors win in blowout
THE NBA Playoffs have tipped off, with the Warriors continuing their dominant play, while an upset win for the Pacers highlights the Eastern Conference action.
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.
How Josh hit back for Olympic berth
SWIMMER Josh Palmer was on the verge of quitting the sport less than four years ago but now the South Australian is preparing to live his Olympic dream in Rio.