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Live: Aussies on top after Zampa’s twin strikes
9:53PM AUSTRALIA is in a dominant position in the third one-dayer against Sri Lanka thanks to Adam Zampa and Mitchell Starc. LIVE COVERAGE!
Knight to shrug off Phoenix snub
9:30PM MELBOURNE Knights’ Stipo Andrijasevic was A-League material but not the right fit for Wellington Phoenix, according to their coach Ernie Merrick.
Jaw-dropping numbers from world record thriller
9:17PM THE West Indies and India put on a show in Florida in a record-breaking Twenty20 that rewrote the history books.
Live: F1 Belgian Grand Prix
9:16PM NICO Rosberg has pole position for tonight’s Belgian Grand Prix, while Daniel Ricciardo will start from fifth on the grid. Follow it live here!
The Sticky call that could end Titans’ season
9:08PM CANBERRA coach Ricky Stuart could have a huge bearing on the final make up of the top eight, with the Raiders mentor admitting he may rest stars against the Tigers.
Cooper to return to Reds
9:00PM IT’S official. Quade Cooper is finally to be unveiled as the prized signing to revive the pulse of the Queensland Reds for the next three seasons.
More big names to join Rafa
8:27PM PRIZED recruit Rafael Nadal might not be the top seed in a strong Brisbane International men’s field.
De Vere relieved but plenty of work ahead
8:14PM A RELIEVED Luke DeVere says he has plenty of work ahead of him to demand a spot in Brisbane’s starting line-up for the Roar’s A-League season-opener against Melbourne Victory.
Clarko warns, Hawks must lift for Cats
8:00PM HAWTHORN coach Alastair Clarkson has challenged his players to lift ahead of their first final against Geelong after squeezing past Collingwood.
Verstappen makes F1 history before race start
7:39PM MAX Verstappen made history before the Belgian F1 even started by becoming the youngest driver to ever start in the top three at a Grand Prix.
Buckley declares ‘we’re on our way back up’
7:36PM NATHAN Buckley has drawn the curtain on Collingwood’s season by declaring the only way is up after a heart-breaking loss to Hawthorn.
The call Gombau couldn’t resist
7:12PM IT was a phone call out of the blue from Ange Postecoglou that turned Josep Gombau’s world on its head.
Axing inspires McGlynn back to best
6:57PM THREE weeks ago Ben McGlynn’s career was at the crossroads ... a five-goal haul against Richmond has him in the frame for Sydney’s premiership tilt.
‘The worst thing I’ve heard on TV’
6:47PM THE NRL Bunker has commentators flummoxed over a controversial decision to disallow the Warriors’ try of the year.
Ange’s challenge to Chinese contingent
6:37PM ANGE Postecoglou has again challenged the Socceroos playing in China to prove that they will improve as players, drawing parallels with those based at European clubs.
Buddy hitting his straps perfectly
6:35PM LANCE Franklin looks to be hitting top form at the right time, as he prepares to return to the AFL’s biggest stage.
Parra pinch Vave, shut door on Reynolds
6:23PM PARRAMATTA have signed Manly prop Siosaia Vave for next season but will not pursue Rabbitohs halfback Adam Reynolds.
Souths cruise to victory over Knights
6:18PM THE Rabbitohs have continued their late-season run of good form with a comfortable win over the Newcastle Knights. Re-live all the action!
A Triple whammy to rivals
6:14PM WHO can stop Triple Eight Race Engineering? That’s the question every V8 fan is asking following another weekend of dominance from Jamie Whincup, Shane Van Gisbergen and Craig Lowndes.
Rabbitohs ruin Old Boys day for Knights
6:12PM NEWCASTLE have a proud tradition of winning in front of their Old Boys but it wasn’t to be this time around, with the Rabbitohs continuing their resurgent form.
Centurion Whincup spoils Lowndes’ party
5:52PM JAMIE Whincup became the second-ever Supercars centurion on Sunday when he spoiled Craig Lowndes’ 600th race party at Sydney Motorsport Park.
Coffey surge affects Prince
5:00PM DARREN Weir’s disappointment at Prince Of Penzance’s second-last in Saturday’s Memsie Stakes at Caulfield has eased.
Competition thin on the ground for Winx in Chelmsford
5:00PM WINX should have no trouble extending her winning streak to 11 with only a handful of horses expected to take on the superstar in Saturday’s Chelmsford Stakes.
Fitzpatrick the hero as Hawks lock in third
4:42PM HAWTHORN has locked in a tantalising top-four finals clash with Geelong after defeating Collingwood by a point in its last home and away game.
Prestia requests trade back to Melbourne
4:15PM IT’S official. After weeks of speculation, Dion Prestia has signalled his intent to leave Gold Coast and seek a trade back to Melbourne.
Previews: Bathurst and Coffs Harbour
4:00PM A HEAVY track is Don Ryan’s only real concern as consistent mare Somebody bids to breakthrough for a deserved victory at Bathurst on Monday.
Travelling in right direction at full speed Astern
4:00PM ASTERN is leading the Godolphin stable charge as trainer John O’Shea plots to engineer another Golden Rose coup.
Ryan happy with the lie of the Land
4:00PM MEDAGLIA D’Oro was the stallion of the moment at Rosehill on Saturday, but at Doomben, trainer Steele Ryan was feeling grateful he missed out on training one of the Darley stallion’s offspring.
Petrology given task to redeem Lindsay Park
4:00PM LINDSAY Park will be hoping Petrology can wind back the clock and give the stable its first Advertiser Newspapers Balaklava Cup in 17 years on Wednesday.
Dan desperate to win famous Birdsville Cup
4:00PM QUEENSLAND’S reigning Champion Country Jockey Dan Ballard is keen to add to his tally of winners when he returns to Birdsville this weekend.
Thrilling comeback keeps Tigers’ season alive
3:59PM THREE late tries from the Wests Tigers have kept their season alive after they rolled over the top of the Warriors in a thrilling do-or-die contest.
Diamonds shine in netball Quad series
3:17PM THERE’S a feast of international netball ahead for sports lovers with Australia and New Zealand hosting a series of blockbuster games. Our ULTIMATE GUIDE.
Duff’s Snapshot: Rosehill Gardens
3:00PM SKY Thoroughbred Central’s Ron Dufficy gives his assessment of the best performances from the Rosehill Gardens meeting on Saturday.
NBA star speaks after cousin fatally shot
2:04PM NBA star Dwyane Wade couldn’t stay silent, taking to Twitter to voice his concerns after his cousin was fatally shot in the South Side of Chicago.
Adam Scott’s putting the Barclays key
1:49PM WILL Adam Scott’s spectacular third round of 65 at the Barclays is a turning point? Perhaps. But what we already know is that it was triggered by a smaller change the previous day.
ISIS ‘targeted Aussie cricketers in Bangladesh’
12:45PM CHILLING reports have emerged that claim the Australian Government learned of an ISIS plan to attack the Aussie cricket team in Bangladesh last year.
Worsfold confirms Bombers want O’Meara
12:27PM ESSENDON coach John Worsfold says he would love to have Jaeger O’Meara at the Bombers next season.
Eade slams O’Meara ‘hysteria’
12:26PM GOLD Coast coach Rodney Eade has slammed the “hysteria” around injured star Jaeger O’Meara and speculation over David Swallow’s future.
Right on track for the Paralympics
11:27AM THE Olympics may be over, but the sporting festival is only getting started with the Paralympics ready to take centre stage in Rio from September 7, writes Amanda Shalala.
UFC glamour girl’s KO floors Aussie
11:17AM UFC starlet Paige VanZant had the crowd going wild after she brutally disposed of Aussie Bec Rawlings in Vancouver.
Diamonds make perfect start
11:07AM A dominant offensive display from Diamonds shooters Caitlin Bassett and Caitlin Thwaites has led Australia to a 68-43 win over South Africa.
Secret ref meeting claim ‘quite sad, not true’
10:52AM STEVE Hansen has advised Michael Cheika to stop complaining about refs while also denying he secretly met with the one who presided over Saturday’s big win.
Hansen takes swipe at hypocritical Cheika
10:52AM NEW Zealand coach Steve Hansen had a crack at a hypocritical Michael Cheika following the Wallabies’ loss in Wellington.
Wallabies won’t win before 2020
10:32AM WALLABIES fans face a grim reality after All Blacks coach Steve Hansen declared he does not plan to lose grip of the Bledisloe Cup until he steps away at the end of 2019.
Everton fan dies after illness during Stoke win
10:21AM EVERTON have announced that a supporter died after being taken ill during Saturday’s 1-0 win over Stoke City at Goodison Park.
Video: Stunning Rogic free kick sends Celtic top
9:59AM CELTIC leapfrogged rivals Rangers to move top of the Scottish Premiership with a comprehensive 4-1 win over 10-man Aberdeen at Parkhead.
Brosque: unfinished business with Sky Blues
9:49AM SYDNEY FC captain Alex Brosque says he has unfinished business with the Sky Blues after committing to a new one-year deal with the A-League club.
NFL star sends bold political message
9:34AM SAN Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has taken a stand against the United States’ treatment of African-Americans, causing an uproar with his latest act.
‘Ridiculous, crazy’: F1 stars lash out
9:26AM LEWIS Hamilton and Jenson Button hit out after qualifying in Spa at circumstances they claim they’ve never seen before in their long F1 careers.
Super-sub Rashford saves United in 93rd minute
8:53AM MARCUS RASHFORD extended Manchester United’s 100 percent start to the EPL season with a dramatic strike two minutes into stoppage time to seal a 1-0 win at Hull.
Championship Aussies: Mooy shines, Jedinak debuts
8:40AM SOCCEROOS midfielder Aaron Mooy has helped Huddersfield Town to their best start to a season in 64 years with the Terriers moving to the top off the EFL with a 1-0 win.
Scott makes big move as Day stays in range
8:36AM ADAM Scott has made a huge move up the leaderboard after the third round at The Barclays, surging to just two shots off the lead.
Video: Vardy inspires champions to first win
8:29AM JAMIE VARDY scored his first goal of the season as Leicester energised their Premier League title defence with a 2-1 win against Swansea in a torrential thunderstorm.
Pumas pull off first home win over Springboks
8:05AM REPLACEMENT fly-half Santiago Gonzalez Iglesias kicked a penalty two minutes from time to give Argentina a 26-24 Rugby Championship victory over South Africa.
Video: Hazard gem seals perfect Chelsea start
7:21AM ANTONIO CONTE has won his first four games as Chelsea manager after Hazard’s sublime strike inspired a comfortable 3-0 victory over Burnley to leave his side top.
Video: Arsenal treble finally ends winless run
7:20AM A goal from Mesut Ozil on his first start of the campaign rounded off a much-needed win for Arsenal as they secured a comfortable 3-1 Premier League triumph at Watford.
Quade, Foley combo ‘worth perservering with’
6:59AM WALLABIES coach Michael Cheika says he will persist with Quade Cooper and Bernard Foley as the team’s playmaking axis despite the heavy loss to the All Blacks.
Kerber, Muguruza target Serena at summit
6:49AM SERENA Williams is set to break Steffi Graf’s 25-year-old record for consecutive weeks at No. 1 but Angelique Kerber and Garbine Muguruza are nipping at her heels.
Video: Reds rue wasted chances as Spurs snare draw
6:30AM TOTTENHAM and Liverpool finished level at White Hart Lane in a frenetic Premier League clash to kick-off round three.
Scott focused on finals after tough week
11:41PM BRAD Scott has hailed Brent Harvey as the most professional player he has seen only three days after ending the North Melbourne veteran’s career.
Giants beat Roos to lock in top four spot
10:49PM JONATHON Patton and Steve Johnson kicked nine goals between them as GWS locked in a top-four spot with a 37-point win over North Melbourne.
‘It’s a tough tour and you need the captain’
10:29PM SRI Lanka’s captain Angelo Mathews said on Saturday he would not have left his men during a difficult tour like Australia’s Steve Smith has done.
Re-live: Freo sends Pav off in fitting style
10:11PM FREMANTLE upset the Western Bulldogs at Subiaco on Sunday evening and sent Matthew Pavlich into retirement on the right note. ROLLING COVERAGE
DeVere returns for Roar in trial win
10:07PM KEY defender Luke DeVere made a long-awaited and successful return from injury as Brisbane Roar strolled to a 4-0 trial win on Saturday night.
Re-live: Sharks end slump in Chooks carve up
10:01PM CRONULLA are up, up again. The Sharks will square off with Melbourne for the minor-premiership after a second half blitz destroyed the Roosters. Re-live the action.
New pitches for a shorter future
10:00PM MOVES to make cricket more enjoyable to play for youngsters are welcome but does Cricket Australia see new participants as merely T20 fans, asks Richard Hinds.
Sharks set up epic Storm showdown for top spot
9:41PM CRONULLA will head to Melbourne for a minor premiership showdown after overcoming a slow start to beat a determined Roosters side 37-12.
Secret referee meeting leaves Wallabies furious
9:19PM THE ARU will make an official complaint to World Rugby in a dramatic aftermath to Australia’s 14th straight Bledisloe Cup defeat.
ARU to make official complaint over ref
9:19PM THE ARU will make an official complaint to World Rugby in a dramatic aftermath to Australia’s 14th straight Bledisloe Cup defeat.
Cal crush Hawaii in college football opener
9:05PM ALMOST 30 years since college football was last played in Australia, Cal and Hawaii treated Sydney to the best American football has to offer in the 2016 season opener.
Wins to Royals, Bulldogs, Peel and Falcons
8:32PM EAST Perth grabbed fifth spot on the WAFL ladder with a 48-point final-round win over East Fremantle at Shark Park.
Laid back Lowndes does it his way
8:23PM IT’S January 25, 1996 and a freckled-faced kid walks into Eastern Creek Raceway for his first ever drive as a full-timer in a V8 Supercar.
Ronaldo sets date, club for retirement
8:04PM HE would be the jewell in the crown for Major League Soccer or the Chinese Super League but Cristiano Ronaldo has other ideas for his future.
Spira eager to lead final push for Russia
7:45PM ELEVEN months after he last pulled on a Socceroos shirt, defender Matthew Spiranovic is determined to get back in the national team groove in time for the final tilt at World Cup qualification.
Walsh finally finds luck of the Irish on Honey
7:42PM STAR Irish rider Katie Walsh enjoyed a welcome change of luck on her Australian adventure on Saturday when Honey Steel’s Gold claimed a thrilling Australia v Ireland Hurdle.
Titans finals fairytale rocked by Moylan magic
7:39PM THE Titans face the most daunting road trip in the NRL to secure a long-awaited finals appearance after Penrith delivered a heartbreaking blow to their fairytale season.
Can Dortmund challenge Bayern?
7:24PM BORUSSIA Dortmund has laid down the challenge to dominant Bayern Munich with shrewd summer spending, overseen by a meticulous and ambitious coach.
Van Persie set for Manchester United reunion
7:22PM MANCHESTER United will face Turkey’s Fenerbahce and Dutch side Feyenoord in the group stage of the Europa League following on Friday’s draw in Monaco.
Bledisloe II: Wallabies and All Blacks player ratings
7:16PM SEE who starred and who struggled in our player ratings from the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Wellington.
Sezer injured as Raiders win tryfest
7:10PM THE Raiders have continued their hot run of form heading towards the finals but it wasn’t all roses against Manly, letting in six tries and ending the game without Aidan Sezer.
Titans of the turf in race for top honour
7:07PM MIGHTY mare Winx and super sprinter Chautauqua have not met on the track but the champions are about clash for the most coveted title in Australian racing.
Henrique springs surprise with new A-League club
7:01PM THE slippery fish has snuck a very slippery next move, after leaving Brisbane Roar after eight seasons, while Alex Brosque’s short term future has been clarified.
Lees aims for elusive cup
6:41PM KRIS Lees believes he can finally give his family a win to savour in their hometown Cup after Sense Of Occasion and Singing gave the Newcastle trainer the quinella in the Premier’s Cup.
We have got a fair way to go: Roos
6:38PM MELBOURNE coach Paul Roos says Saturday’s 111-point mauling from Geelong was as a stark reminder of how far off the Demons are from the top weights.
Whole new Hall game in Rio
6:32PM SEVENTEEN years after a near fatal bout of chickenpox resulted in the amputation of his right leg, Brenden Hall is ready for a gold hunt.
Thierry Henry lands shock coaching gig
6:31PM THIERRY Henry quit coaching at Arsenal - but he will continue on the international stage, while Netherlands’ first World Cup squad features a shock omission.
Dons’ dark season finishes in bright sunshine
6:28PM AT THE end of a gloomy year, the skies cleared for Essendon on Saturday. And the victory over Carlton delivered the best membership campaign around.
Nadal to show US Open what it’s missed
6:07PM RAFAEL Nadal says he will show the sport at the US Open what it has missed without his regular presence for the past three years.
Barnett bombshell has trainers feeling nervous
6:04PM QUEENSLAND Racing Integrity Commissioner Ross Barnett has dropped what has been described as “a bombshell” as the commission considers new hardcore mandatory sentences.
New king on the block
5:48PM TAB BIG BETS: SYDNEY’S reigning premier jockey James McDonald describes brilliant Godolphin three-year-old Astern as “the king of the castle”.
Van Gisbergen closes gap on Whincup in Sydney
5:47PM HOLDEN’S Shane Van Gisbergen is closing in on Supercars leader Jamie Whincup after victory in Saturday’s race at Sydney Motorsport Park.
Bart and Weir simply bombproof
5:27PM TAB BIG BETS/SUNDAY FIX: DARREN Weir is now such a dominant force in big races that the “post-race” isn’t as much an interview as a debrief.
Ringo rocks city with a touch of Gray power
5:19PM VETERAN trainer Norm Stephens combined with his one-time apprentice Matt Gray to land the apt-named Ringo’s A Rockstar a winner at Doomben.
Rosberg takes pole for Belgian Grand Prix
5:06PM NICO Rosberg took advantage of title rival and Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton’s grid penalty to storm to pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix.
Warner to skipper Aussie ODI side
5:00PM DAVID Warner never thought the day would come and at times his fiery demeanour has made the appointment seem a long-shot.
Warner to be on best behaviour
5:00PM DAVID Warner admits he’s usually right in the middle of it when there’s a bit of sledging going on.
Snowden doubles the stash grab in Caulfield raid
4:50PM PETER Snowden left Melbourne a satisfied man after landing a back-to-back Group 3 running double with his only two starters at the Caulfield.
Panya is still making a name
4:45PM CAMERON Crockett described Deanne Panya as a “freak” on leaders after Sydney’s in-form apprentice produced another pearler to guide Moss My Name to victory at Rosehill.
Cheika left ‘bitterly disappointed’ with officials
4:41PM WALLABIES coach Michael Cheika has slammed referee Romain Poite for “absolutely ignoring” approaches from Australian captain Stephen Moore.
Previews: Wyong and Moruya
4:23PM PETER and Paul Snowden are renowned for placing their horses to perfection and Detective is another prime example at Wyong on Sunday.
