Don't underestimate grand Sam's achievements
Linda Pearce 11:27 AM Sam Stosur and her coach David Taylor have made a pact not to discuss their future - together or apart - until after Stosur's last French Open ball is hit.
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The wait is over for Trengove
Ronny Lerner 11:39 AM AFL Forgotten midfielder Jack Trengove will make his long-awaited return to senior football this week against Hawthorn at the MCG.
All eyes on Cloke, Toovey at training
AFL Alan Toovey trained with his Collingwood teammates on Thursday morning, a positive sign for the defender, who collapsed during the Pies' loss to the Bulldogs.
Skateboarding added for 2020 Olympics
Samantha Lane 9:34 AM OLYMPICS Skateboarding is set to become an Olympic event in a move guaranteed to be controversial among sporting purists.
Weitering v Schache: when pick 1 meets pick 2
Emma Quayle 8:18 PM AFL Jacob Weitering and Josh Schache were separated by just a few seconds at the national draft last year.
Crime Squad investigating NRL matches
Kate McClymont 12:00 PM RUGBY LEAGUE The NSW Organised Crime Squad are investigating two NRL matches after claims of match-fixing emerged on Thursday morning.
Hird's dad joins fight to save Jobe's Brownlow
Jon Pierik 10:21 AM AFL The father of former Essendon coach James Hird has joined the fight for Jobe Watson to retain his Brownlow Medal.
Thaiday's virginity quip causes a stir
9:15 AM STATE OF ORIGIN When Channel Nine pundit Brad Fittler asked Sam Thaiday about the Maroon's victory in game one on Wednesday night, he got more than he bargained for.
'I wanted to kill some of them'
8:36 AM SOCCER Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane expressed his frustration at his team's lethargic performance in the loss to Belarus in a Euro 2016 warm-up, saying he wanted to kill some of his players.
Ruffels under the pump at Memorial
9:20 AM GOLF World No.1 Jason Day has taken Ryan Ruffels under his wing in Columbus this week as the teenager needs a big finish to keep his PGA tour dreams alive.
AFL
No annual Tassie match between North, Tigers
Caroline Wilson 12:12 PM North Melbourne have resisted overtures to commit to an annual clash in Hobart with Richmond as part of their new five-year agreement with the Spirit of Tasmania.
Saints almost too fit for own good
8:17 PM The extraordinary run of health being enjoyed by St Kilda has created logistical headaches for the club.
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Cricket
Aussies to face NZ in Champions Trophy
8:53 AM Twice winners Australia will begin their 2017 Champions Trophy campaign against trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand, as the ICC admitted it fixed the draw to have Pakistan and India meet in group stage.
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Olympics
Professional boxers to compete at Rio
Karolos Grohmann 9:25 PM ​Professional boxers will compete at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics after the international boxing association AIBA approved a constitutional change on Wednesday, its president said.
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Tennis
Grand Sam's achievements should not be underestimated
Linda Pearce 11:27 AM Sam Stosur and her coach David Taylor have made a pact not to discuss their future - together or apart - until after Stosur's last French Open ball is hit.
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Soccer
Lukaku saves Belgium from embarrassment
9:59 AM Everton striker Romelu Lukaku scored two minutes from time to give Belgium a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Finland ahead of Euro 2016.
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Golf
Ruffels under the pump at Memorial
9:20 AM World No.1 Jason Day has taken Ryan Ruffels under his wing in Columbus this week as the teenager needs a big finish to keep his PGA tour dreams alive.
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Motor Sport
Ricciardo reveals Red Bull frustration
Daniel Johnson The wounds of his Monaco Grand Prix defeat have added to Daniel Ricciardo's growing frustration that he is being denied the chance to fulfil his potential to become world champion.
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Basketball
NBA Finals: How Cavs and Warriors match up
Jason Lloyd 11:18 AM Who's got the better squad in the NBA Finals? The reigning champions from Golden State or the team they beat in last year's decider, Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Horse Racing
Hippo Hyeronimus working hard for success
Chris Roots 1:15 PM The odds are stacked against Adam Hyeronimus as a jockey. He is big, so big that his nickname is "hippo", which is chanted by his mates when he scores a big win in Sydney.
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Rugby Union
Hunt an onlooker as Wallabies cull nears
1:16 PM The Wallabies are toying with backline options for next weekend's first Test against England but injury is restricting Karmichael Hunt's output.
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Rugby League
Ultimate League: The best of the forgotten bunch
Chris Boulous 12:36 PM The surprise packets of 2016.
Discord: There's news and then there's what we were talking about last night
Steve Mascord 11:30 AM Look on the bright side: at least police investigating match fixing is real news.
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Netball
McKinnis expected to stay in Vixens' den
Linda Pearce 1:14 PM Melbourne Vixens 2014 premiership coach Simone McKinnis has been endorsed for a contract extension by Netball Victoria president Jenny Sanchez, but insists she will not be distracted from the team focus by any personal uncertainty caused by the establishment of the new national league.
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More Sport
Burrow keen to retire on a high in Fiji
4:31 PM SURFING Retiring pro surfer Taj Burrow says surfing has given him the best years of his life as he chases one final victory in next week's Fiji Surf Pro.
Bookies flout in-play betting ban
Perry Williams International bookmakers are flouting a ban on in-play betting despite the government strengthened a ban.
What lies beneath ...
Sam McClure SURFING Widely regarded as one of the best big-wave surfers in the world, Mark Mathews isn't scared by the monsters he rides.
Highlights
Roughy's greatness
The most inspirational moments in sport don't always occur in the heat of battle, or in the immediate aftermath of glorious triumphs or heartbreaking defeats.
Plays of the Week
These are the most exciting, silly and downright crazy plays in the sport world this week.
The curse of Ricciardo - expletive deleted
Daniel Ricciardo did a lot of swearing in Monaco this weekend. But he's earned the right.
Betts does it again?
Adelaide maestro may have outdone himself with his goal of the year contender.
Working like a mason, Cox sinks the boot in
Collingwood's vertically-gifted US import makes up for his lack of experience sheer hard work.
Shield no ticket to honours for Victorians
The Sheffield Shield and the Australian Test team have become like third cousins, twice removed. You know they're related, but it's hard to remember how.
Which is the best?
The AFL's Indigenous Round takes place this weekend and to mark the occasion, each club will wear a specially-designed guernsey.
A lesson in being a good (sports)person
Players with talent are a dime a dozen. The supportive, determined and selfless athletes are the most valuable.
Just kick it, and keep doing so ....
Whenever I watch AFL I am struck by how poor so many players are at what should be the most basic skill in the game.
Too many eggs in the Buddy basket
It has long (and often) been said that a champion team will always beat a team of champions.
AFL 2016: quarter-time report card
With more than a quarter of the AFL season gone, we look at the big developments.
The trading game
When the music stopped at the end of last year's trade period, 14 picks in this year's draft had made their way to new teams. Emma Quayle takes an early look at how they might pan out.
The super team that wasn't
Those still bemoaning the loss of the Lions could do worse than to wander down to watch the Roos train.
Where did it all go wrong for Lucas Neill?
Robbie Slater knew something wasn't right with Lucas Neill when he sat down with his old friend, Phil Moss, for coffee.
Grow up Bernie, you're embarrassing yourself
Bernie, just pull your head in.
Footy Fix
Rohan Connolly previews all the footy action ahead of round seven.
Selwood, Dangerfield: a perfect synergy
The addition of Patrick Dangerfield to the Cats' list has made Joel Selwood even better.
Billion dollar plan for MCG precinct
A billion dollar MCG plan has been pitched to the government.
Plays of the Week
Exciting, silly and downright crazy plays in the sports world.
Let there be Leicester. And there was
Greg Baum: To call Leicester feat a miracle is to undersell it. A miracle is an instantaneous thing.
Golf's wild man John Daly turns 50
John Daly has made it! Despite the gambling, booze, cigarettes, fast food and even lap band surgery the clown prince of golf celebrates his 50th birthday on Thursday.
