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Casey Prather re-signs with Wildcats
THE Perth Wildcats have re-signed star import Casey Prather for the upcoming NBL season — boosting their championship hopes of back-to-back titles.
Pantano realises Tour ‘dream’ with stage win
JARLINSON Pantano showed he is a master of the descent by taking the 15th stage of the Tour de France as Chris Froome reinforced his overall advantage.
Now Lleyton’s out of Rio Olympics
LLEYTON Hewitt has opted out his role as Australian men’s tennis team coach at the Rio Olympics. Here’s why.
Pakistan celebrate Lord’s win with push ups
MOHAMMAD Amir sealed the win but Yasir Shah was the star as Pakistan foiled a gutsy England run chase to win a gripping first Test at Lord’s.
Day: I’m pumped to get back to warm weather
JASON Day has already cast his focus to the defence of his US PGA Championship after rounding out Australia’s disappointing British Open campaign.
Re-live: GWS’ giant win, Saints down Dees
THE Giants showed no mercy against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba, while St Kilda extended its dominance over Melbourne. RE-LIVE ACTION.
Biden takes time out for some footy
CARLTON has claimed one of the most powerful men in the world after US vice-president Joe Biden’s visit to the MCG but West Coast won the Twitter battle.
Fletcher reveals battle with ‘dark clouds’
WEST Coast premiership player Chad Fletcher has revealed he struggled with mental illness in 2004, during the height of his AFL career.
Roos must make tough call on Goldy: Carey
NORTH Melbourne champion Wayne Carey says the Kangaroos must make “some tough decisions” if it’s to feature in this year’s finals series and that includes resting star ruckman Todd Goldstein.
Don picks up rare Rising Star pair
ESSENDON had just two shots at navigating its crippling draft penalties in 2013 — and on Monday night its speculative selection was again rewarded.
How did the coaches rate Dusty’s game?
UPDATE: ABC commentator Mark Maclure couldn’t find a vote for Dustin Martin after his 43-disposal performance against Essendon, but what did the coaches think?
SuperCoach: Time to Tip-toe Bomber
CHEAP defenders are up for trade and there is a ready-made replacement at Tigerland — see Champion Data’s inside stats. BEST TRADE AND CAPTAIN PICKS.
Max factor could be worth $85k
MAX Gawn and Patrick Dangerfield could be the key to taking home the $85,000 SuperCoach Perfect 9 jackpot this week — but not in the way you might expect. TOP PICKS FOR EVERY GAME
Chooks denied crucial try as Sharks extend streak
THE Roosters have been denied a crucial try by the bunker as they went down in a close contest to the Sharks at Allianz Stadium on Monday night.
NRL Lowdown: Who’s racing towards finals?
WHO starred, who struggled, who’s on the fringe, who’s on the outer, who passed and who failed? Check out the Round 19 edition of the NRL Lowdown.
Swans embarrassed Eels and NRL: Kent
ACCOUNTABILITY breeds success. Consistency provides order. The Sydney Swans showed what the Eels and NRL don’t understand, writes PAUL KENT.
SC rolling coverage: Barba on the boil
KEEP up to date with the SuperCoach action in our rolling coverage. Highlights, lowlights, injuries, judiciary dramas and talking points — it’s all here.
Rio 2016 Rio Olympics Ultimate Guide: Gymnastics
BEFORE Rio 2016 gets underway, get the lowdown on everything you need to know about the gymnastics events.
Size matters New Rio nightmare for our biggest stars
HERE’S a sneak peak at where Aussie athletes will be forced to sleep at the Rio Olympics, and it is making our biggest stars more than a little bit nervous.
19y.o. hammers first-class cricket’s fastest 200
THE FASTEST first-class double century in history, a diamond duck, and an opinion splitting run-out - all of that and more in our weekend wrap.
Pakistan’s push-ups rile Cook
NOT everybody was happy with Pakistan’s push-ups, with Alastair Cook and one of England’s Ashes heroes riled up by the celebration. Watch the video!
Spin king on track to break 120-year-old record
FOLLOWING a man-of-the-match performance at Lord’s, Pakistan’s Yasir Shah is on track to make cricketing history.
Warner suffers net session scare
AUSSIE opener David Warner’s preparations for the first Test against Sri Lanka continue to be hindered by injury.
Juventus arrive missing biggest stars
A DECIMATED Juventus squad flew in to Melbourne on Monday night minus 13 of their biggest stars.
Roar’s Euro vision to replace Corona
BRISBANE Roar’s quest to replace departed midfielder Corona has them in advanced talks with an experienced European midfielder with international pedigree.
Torres: Victory game will be like a final
SPANISH superstar Fernando Torres says Melbourne Victory had better prepare to face Atletico Madrid at its best in Sunday week’s friendly in Geelong.
Crusaders lose Nadolo and Moody to injury
THE Crusaders will be without Test pair Nemani Nadolo and Joe Moody for their Super Rugby quarter-final against the Lions but there is better news for other ailing players.
Double blow for Chiefs ahead of play-offs
LIAM Messam has suffered his second selection blow in the space of a fortnight, told he is ineligible to play for the Chiefs in the Super Rugby play-offs.
How flawed format benefits Aussie rugby
THE Waratahs missed the finals in a system that sees the Stormers host a quarter-final with nearly all their wins over cellar-dwellers - and not a second played against Kiwis.
Reds report: The good, bad and ugly
THE occasionally good, bad and often ugly year of the Reds was softened by one outstanding player. Jim tucker dissects the Reds’ 2016 season.
The pits! Driverless Erebus facing 300k fine
EREBUS are facing a race against time to avoid a $300,000 fine after a driver and a major sponsor quit the team following a series of contractual disputes.
Rookie driver, sponsor split from Erebus
SUPERCARS rookie Aaren Russell and his family-run squad have split with Erebus Motorsport just days out from the Ipswich round of the 2016 championship.
Small change to solve F1’s biggest dilemma
F1 WILL bring in new regulations in 2017, and one of the sport’s heavy hitters believes a single change could solve F1’s biggest issue.
Power wins Toronto, storms into title fight
WILL Power has stormed back into IndyCar Series title contention with a win in Toronto, his third victory in the last four races.
Monday rewind: Who shone and who struggled
OUR experts look back at their metropolitan meetings in their respective backyards on Saturday and give us their assessment of the best and worst performers.
The Cleaner on target for Lawrence Stakes return
ON the comeback from a tendon injury for a new trainer, cult horse The Cleaner impressed in a trial over 1000m on the synthetic track at the Cranbourne.
False start, but hopes high for Ride Guide
IT hasn’t gone to script so far, but there are hopes Ride Guide - the brainchild of jockey Chris Symons - can be approved before Saturday’s Flemington meeting.
Williams takes the good with the bad
THE race for the jockey title eased to a crawl at Caulfield on Saturday as focus shifted away from Craig Williams and Dwayne Dunn and turned instead to the plight of those far less fortunate.
Majestic Lass ready-made for spring assault
TAB BIG BETS: DAVID Hayes described it as like adding the water to soup when Majestic Lass lobbed at Lindsay Park after previously being trained by Peter Moody.
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‘Russia should be banned from Rio’
THE World Anti-Doping Agency has called for Russia to be banned from the Rio Olympics after finding the country used a state-sponsored doping scheme.
Long road to get Singing back on song
THE owners of French import Singing hope they will be doing exactly that during the Melbourne Spring Carnival.
False start, but hopes high for Ride Guide
IT hasn’t gone to script so far, but there are hopes Ride Guide - the brainchild of jockey Chris Symons - can be approved before Saturday’s Flemington meeting.
Tuesday preview: Cessnock
BEST BETS: Can Royal Reggie finally break his maiden? Is High Spirit ready to win? Will Mousseux prove her first-up win was no fluke?
‘The kids are the best part of the sport’
MARK Winterbottom will appreciate getting an honest appraisal of his V8 Supercars championship defence in his “King of the Kids” role in Ipswich.
The pits! Driverless Erebus facing 300k fine
EREBUS are facing a race against time to avoid a $300,000 fine after a driver and a major sponsor quit the team following a series of contractual disputes.
Juventus arrive missing biggest stars
A DECIMATED Juventus squad flew in to Melbourne on Monday night minus 13 of their biggest stars.
From TV star to Sydney Roosters
SYDNEY Roosters five-eighth Connor Watson has more than one claim to fame having previously starred in a popular Australian soap opera.
Chooks denied crucial try as Sharks extend streak
THE Roosters have been denied a crucial try by the bunker as they went down in a close contest to the Sharks at Allianz Stadium on Monday night.
Firebirds claim ‘Origin’ decider over Swifts
THE Firebirds are 60 minutes away from their fourth-straight grand final after claiming a 63-52 victory over the Swifts in the Australian Conference decider.
Former Hawk tees off on Talia arrest
FORMER AFL player Daniel Harford has accused AFL players of “taking the piss” when it comes to illicit drug use.
Swifts don’t follow Origin script
THERE was no last-minute game changer as there was in the other Origin III. No fairytale end to a nine-year losing run.
‘Sol’s power is downright frightening’
TRAINER Justin Fortune and Solomon Haumono’s partnership was nearly over before it started. Then the veteran coach felt the Aussie heavyweight’s power.
Roar’s Euro vision to replace Corona
BRISBANE Roar’s quest to replace departed midfielder Corona has them in advanced talks with an experienced European midfielder with international pedigree.
Swans embarrassed Eels and NRL: Kent
ACCOUNTABILITY breeds success. Consistency provides order. The Sydney Swans showed what the Eels and NRL don’t understand, writes PAUL KENT.
Torres: Victory game will be like a final
SPANISH superstar Fernando Torres says Melbourne Victory had better prepare to face Atletico Madrid at its best in Sunday week’s friendly in Geelong.
Players should sue over privacy: RLPA
THE Rugby League Players’ Association will support legal action from NRL players who believe their privacy has been abused.
How did the coaches rate Dusty’s game?
UPDATE: ABC commentator Mark Maclure couldn’t find a vote for Dustin Martin after his 43-disposal performance against Essendon, but what did the coaches think?
Cash boost for SA racing
SOUTH Australian racing received a dose of good news Monday with Thoroughbred Racing SA announcing another prizemoney increase of $1.7 million.
From Russia with love ... letters
RUSSIA has mysteriously emailed Australian journalists as part of a desperate worldwide charm offensive to fight the threat of being kicked out of Rio.
Davis Cup danger for Australia
AUSTRALIA’S Davis Cup pathway will become clearer when the World Group playoff draw is completed with possible away ties in Brazil, Chile and Poland.
Re-live: Plucky Chooks can’t stop Sharks streak
THE Roosters pushed them all the way but a late try to Sosaia Feki has clinched Cronulla’s 14th straight win to put them back on top of the ladder. Follow the action live!
Bad idea, bad blood: Time to cut golf loose
OPINION: Jason Day’s latest comments on the Rio Olympics should be the final act in a doomed relationship between his super rich sport and the IOC.
England fired up by dramatic celebration
ENGLAND captain Alastair Cook has vowed to use Pakistan’s victory celebration as motivation after losing in a thrilling first test clash at Lords.
Rookie driver, sponsor split from Erebus
SUPERCARS rookie Aaren Russell and his family-run squad have split with Erebus Motorsport just days out from the Ipswich round of the 2016 championship.
Wanderers sign Japanese midfielder
WESTERN Sydney have boosted their push for a second Asian Champions League title, signing Japanese attacking midfielder Jumpei Kusukami.
McStay injury huge blow for Lions
BRISBANE’S miserable season has continued with key defender Daniel McStay ruled out for the rest of the year with a broken ankle.
Monday rewind: Who shone and who struggled
OUR experts look back at their metropolitan meetings in their respective backyards on Saturday and give us their assessment of the best and worst performers.
36ers close in on mystery NBA Summer League player
THE Adelaide 36ers have put an offer to an American “big” for their final NBL roster spot while Brisbane and Melbourne have made key Aussie signings.
NRL Lowdown: Who’s racing towards finals?
WHO starred, who struggled, who’s on the fringe, who’s on the outer, who passed and who failed? Check out the Round 19 edition of the NRL Lowdown.
Saints can’t get distracted by finals talk
ST KILDA veteran Jarryn Geary says the young Saints risk “falling in a bit of a hole” if they look too far ahead and think about finals.
Cricket Australia XI retained for Matador Cup
THEY only won one game last season and were skittled for less than 100 twice, but the Cricket Australia XI has been retained for the 2016 season.
Seven win rights to League World Cup
THE Seven Network have made a dent on the Nine Network’s dominance over free-to-air rugby league, claiming the broadcast rights to the 2017 World Cup.
Gallen ‘led the wrong way’
THE Queensland Rugby League boss believes bad blood with the NSW Blues will ease next year because NSW captain Paul Gallen won’t be involved.
Crows show support for their Talia
ADELAIDE will rally around Daniel Talia after the star defender’s brother and Sydney utility Michael Talia’s arrest for alleged drug possession.
Leppa in danger of losing job: Brittain
UPDATE: JUSTIN Leppitsch insists wooden spoon showdown with Essendon is not make or break but ex-Lions assistant Wayne Brittain says a loss will make his position untenable.
When greatness still isn’t enough
PHIL Mickelson turned in one of the greatest closing rounds in major championship history — and still lost.
AFL greats slam ‘pathetic’ Lion
MATTHEW Lloyd and Brad Johnson ripped into a Brisbane Lions defender for this effort against GWS on Sunday.
Small change to solve F1’s biggest dilemma
F1 WILL bring in new regulations in 2017, and one of the sport’s heavy hitters believes a single change could solve F1’s biggest issue.
Goodwin in regular contact with Hibberd
MELBOURNE coach-in-waiting Simon Goodwin says he has frequent catch-ups with trade target Michael Hibberd as the Demons circle the banned Bomber.
Carrusca staying in tune with his roots
ADELAIDE United’s Marcelo Carrusca is carefully sowing the seeds of football longevity in SA after returning from his native Argentina disgusted by the treatment of superstar Lionel Messi.
Rio Olympics Ultimate Guide: Gymnastics
BEFORE Rio 2016 gets underway, get the lowdown on everything you need to know about the gymnastics events.
‘Show me how it’s done or shut the hell up’
MOST AFL players try to ignore criticism from over the fence. But Essendon’s Courtenay Dempsey didn’t take sledges on Twitter about his performance against Richmond lying down.
‘Sol’s power is downright frightening’
TRAINER Justin Fortune and Solomon Haumono’s partnership was nearly over before it started. Then the veteran coach felt the Aussie heavyweight’s power.
‘Russia should be banned from Rio’
THE World Anti-Doping Agency has called for Russia to be banned from the Rio Olympics after finding the country used a state-sponsored doping scheme.
When greatness still isn’t enough
PHIL Mickelson turned in one of the greatest closing rounds in major championship history — and still lost.
Firebirds claim ‘Origin’ decider over Swifts
THE Firebirds are 60 minutes away from their fourth-straight grand final after claiming a 63-52 victory over the Swifts in the Australian Conference decider.
Davis Cup danger for Australia
AUSTRALIA’S Davis Cup pathway will become clearer when the World Group playoff draw is completed with possible away ties in Brazil, Chile and Poland.
Bullet take pride of place for Bairstow
BRISBANE Bullets recruit and former Chicago Bulls forward, Cameron Bairstow, still aspires to play in the NBA but has a little hometown business to take care of first.
