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Cahill: Prepare like you’re going to play
TIM Cahill has warned his teammates they must prepare like they’re starting wherever they feel they are in the pecking order, as first XI spots intensify.
Fairytales After Bulldogs joy, the Storm pain
IT was the weekend the football gods decided two much-talked about premiership droughts would end. Let’s call it Melbourne 1, Sydney 1.
Cricket Southern Bayside Test man joins Beaumaris
BEAUMARIS will have a former England Test fast bowler in its ranks in Saturday’s first round of the new Southern Bayside turf competition.
Fairytale flag: Who will be next?
THE Bulldogs put their 62-year premiership drought in the rubbish bin of history on Saturday. Which teams now have the longest wait, and who deserves a breakthrough flag the most?
‘Bob will give Bevo’s medal back’
CAMERON Mooney believes Bob Murphy will hand back Luke Beveridge’s premiership medal as the Bulldogs call for official recognition of players outside the final 22.
Fagan named as new Lions coach
CHRIS Fagan will officially be unveiled as the Brisbane Lions’ new coach tomorrow, and one of his first key decisions will be on the future of playmaker Pearce Hanley.
Umps a 7/10, Wood wanted ball more
FORMER umpire Derek Humphery-Smith praised the Grand Final whistleblowers but believed Dan Hannebery should have been given a free kick under the current rules.
Worst debut in Australian ODI history
IT’S not often that taking a record off Steve Smith is a bad thing. It was for Joe Mennie and Chris Tremain against South Africa in the second ODI.
Sharma steps up to set up Test for India
MUCH maligned Indian batsman Rohit Sharma stepped up on a deteriorating Eden Gardens pitch to take the hosts to a daunting second-innings lead against New Zealand.
Aussies annihilated by brutal de Kock knock
AUSTRALIA’S understrength bowling attack has been destroyed by South Africa’s Quinton de Kock in the opening match of the one-day series in South Africa.
Video: Finch blows up after contentious dismissal
AUSTRALIAN opener Aaron Finch exploded in rage after controversially being given out caught in the opening one-day international against South Africa.
Paper Talk: Big Sam ready to move on from England
FOLLOWING his sacking as England boss, Sam Allardyce is now considering his next move in football as the FA decide what further punishment may be around the corner.
‘Once in a lifetime goal, don’t get used to it’
MELBOURNE City recruit Michael Jakobsen announced himself to fans with a spectacular bicycle kick goal on debut, but he wants to dominate at the other end of the park.
Pep’s first loss as Spurs make huge statement
PEP Guardiola was outwitted at his own philosophy by Mauricio Pochettino on Sunday as his perfect Premier League start with Manchester City was ended by Tottenham.
Watch all the goals from the weekend Premier League
IT was a momentous night in the Premier League, with Tottenham now the only unbeaten side, beating Manchester City. Arsenal, Leicester and United were also all in action.
Nikolic admits lies over foul tirade
UPDATE: CONTROVERSIAL jockey Danny Nikolic — battling to win back his licence — has admitted repeatedly lying to a tribunal about a foul-mouthed tirade towards a racing official.
Monday Rewind
POLL: 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.
Hart’s pounding after Turnbull thumping
THE day after the most dramatic and memorable AFL Grand Final of recent times, the risk was that racing would fumble the baton or drop it.
Rose the thorn to beat boys
EARLY TAB BETTING: YANKEE Rose has been installed as favourite to break the fillies hoodoo in the Group 1 $500,000 Spring Champion Stakes on Saturday.
After Bulldogs joy, the Storm pain
IT was the weekend the football gods decided two much-talked about premiership droughts would end. Let’s call it Melbourne 1, Sydney 1.
Bellamy hails ‘tremendous effort’ in defeat
MELBOURNE Storm coach Craig Bellamy says the heartbreaking grand final defeat will not diminish his tremendous pride of his players.
Bellamy defends Welch penalty
COACH Craig Bellamy did not believe Christian Welch should have been penalised for a high shot that led to Andrew Fifita’s match-winning try.
5 moments that mattered in the grand final
HELL has frozen over and the Sharks have won the title. Here’s five moments that mattered in their 14-12 win over the Storm.
Code-hopper Fijian wingers give Wallabies prayer of a chance
CODE-hopper Marika Koroibete will make wing the most hotly contested position at the Wallabies now he’s jumped ship from the Melbourne Storm.
Hoodoo gurus Wallabies squander golden opportunity
MAKE that a 54-year hoodoo. Michael Cheika has cursed his Wallabies for losing their minds in the try-zone and a once-in-53-year shot at history in Pretoria.
Player ratings Wallabies ratings: Sio shines, Izzy struggles
WHO starred and who flopped? Here are our Wallabies player ratings from the heartbreaking 18-10 defeat to the Springboks at Loftus Versfeld.
Man down Wallaby back-row stocks take another hit
SEAN McMahon will be sent home with an ankle injury as the Wallabies plot a call-up for Leroy Houston as emergency No.8 back-up.
‘I saw tears in the eyes of my mechanics’
LEWIS Hamilton has explained his explosive outburst after a blown engine put his world championship chances in doubt.
Ricciardo wins incredible Malaysian GP
DANIEL Ricciardo fought off Max Verstappen to win the Malaysian GP, his fourth F1 race victory, after a string of disasters hit the Mercedes team.
Hamilton’s fury after mysterious F1 debacle
LEWIS Hamilton’s explosive comments seemed to hint at forces conspiring to cruel his quest for a world championship after retiring in Malaysia.
Ricciardo’s sweetest F1 moment
DANIEL Ricciardo won his first Grand Prix in two years in Malaysia after Lewis Hamilton’s car drama cost him any chance of victory.
Kyrgios squanders lead, Tomic wins
NICK Kyrgios was looking good against Kevin Anderson in China before things unravelled but compatriot Bernard Tomic fared better.
Agassi’s advice for ‘fascinating’ Kyrgios
THE tennis world, according to Andre Agassi, is Nick Kyrgios’ oyster — but desire, rather than talent, will ultimately decide how far the Australian firebrand advances.
Australia’s Davis Cup draw revealed
AUSTRALIA will kick off its 2017 Davis Cup campaign at home after drawing the Czech Republic in the opening round.
Australia’s Davis Cup draw revealed
AUSTRALIA will kick off its 2017 Davis Cup campaign at home after drawing the Czech Republic in the opening round.
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16 players off contract — Sharks’ $4m roster battle
NRL premiers Cronulla face a $4 million battle to keep their premiership squad intact. The Sharks have a whopping 16 players off-contract next season.
Holmes reveals new dream after GF success
AFTER clinching a premiership ring with a flawless display in the NRL grand final, Valentine Holmes is now eyeing another treasured item.
Slater’s words to boost Storm fans
BILLY Slater was unsure whether he would play again following two shoulder injuries. But he has uttered the words Storm fans have been waiting to hear.
Cahill: Prepare like you’re going to play
TIM Cahill has warned his teammates they must prepare like they’re starting wherever they feel they are in the pecking order, as first XI spots intensify.
Wells yet to make call, Riewoldt inquiries
DANIEL Wells is yet to decide whether he’ll depart Arden St amid interest from Collingwood and other rival clubs. Plus updates on Jack Riewoldt and Nathan and Mitch Brown.
Mirinda Carfrae: the numbers game
SHE is one of the smallest but toughest athletes in the world and Australian Mirinda Carfrae is about to send herself into another world of pain when she contests her eighth Hawaii ironman next weekend.
Paralympic sailors left high and dry
THE entire cast of Australia’s most successful team at the Paralympics has been forced off the water and into premature Games retirement with their sport booted from the Tokyo 2020.
Hawaii ironman triathlon guide
A PAIR of Aussie women are among the favourites to win the Hawaii ironman world championship. Another is set to steal the hearts of sports fans worldwide with her courage.
Preview: Best bets for Nowra
BEST BETS: GARY Portelli concedes the field-shy You Smart Fox needs a confidence boost and Cosmic Rush is better on a softer track but both can still win at Nowra.
Rose the thorn to beat boys
EARLY TAB BETTING: YANKEE Rose has been installed as favourite to break the fillies hoodoo in the Group 1 $500,000 Spring Champion Stakes on Saturday.
Stokes filly to skip Thousand Guineas
PHILLIP Stokes will avoid the temptation to tackle the Thousand Guineas with Sunday’s brilliant Edward Manifold Stakes winner Serenely Discreet.
Jackson announces first child on the way
AUSTRALIAN basketball great Lauren Jackson is pregnant with her first child after the former WNBA star broke the news to her followers on Twitter.
Nine’s GF commentary slammed
SANDRA Sully led a chorus of criticism during the NRL Grand Final as Channel 9 came under heavy fire for its perceived bias.
The all-time most awkward group photo
STAR athlete Rickie Fowler has created a certain super-meme with one of the all-time most tragically awkward group photos.
Umps a 7/10, Wood wanted ball more
FORMER umpire Derek Humphery-Smith praised the Grand Final whistleblowers but believed Dan Hannebery should have been given a free kick under the current rules.
VIDEO: Barca, Real slump on same day
EUROBEAT: It doesn’t happen often, but both Barcelona and Real Madrid failed to win in La Liga this week, while Juventus just keep rolling in Serie A.
Giants, Orioles, Blue Jays join post-season party
THE San Francisco Giants are back in the National League wild card game thanks to a 7-1 victory over arch-rivals the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Moment Ennis was cheekily out-niggled
HE’S the number-one mischief maker in rugby league field, but Sharks hooker Michael Ennis briefly found himself a victim in the grand final.
Monday Rewind
POLL: 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.
Surfing sisters heading south
IT’S the hub of all things rugby league in Sydney right now but in November Cronulla will host the best and brightest surfing talent at the Sydney International Women’s Pro.
Video: Fan risks life to rescue cricket ball
TWO great games collided on Sunday in Sharjah, with cricket and Frogger meeting for the first time after Shoaib Malik hit a six out of the stadium.
Disgraced star’s vicious knockout
BANISHED UFC star Rousimar Palhares has been knocked out with a venomous strike that has made a lot of people very happy.
Boxing star calls out Cyborg
IF Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor ever meet in a boxing match we’ve found the undercard. Every fight fan would lap this up.
Grand Final weekend...you had one job!
THE SCG got a little ahead of themselves in anticipation for a Swans victory, and an Australian newspaper also had an unfortunate mixup for the Bulldogs.
Teary Penny Taylor farewells WNBA
OPALS great Penny Taylor’s basketball career is over, her WNBA team Phoenix Mercury knocked out in the semi-finals by defending champions Minnesota.
Red Bull’s game-changing moment
RED Bull has been forced to defend itself against conspiracy theories after a tense finish to the Malaysian GP.
Jet-lagged raiders surface for light workout
SO FAR, so good — that’s the recurring theme as the northern hemisphere’s spring carnival raiders settle in at Werribee.
‘Bob will give Bevo’s medal back’
CAMERON Mooney believes Bob Murphy will hand back Luke Beveridge’s premiership medal as the Bulldogs call for official recognition of players outside the final 22.
United could have beaten Stoke 6-0: Mourinho
AFTER Manchester United played out a frustrating 1-1 draw with Stoke, manager Jose Mourinho said his team could have won the clash by five or six goals.
Cloke to join Dogs on ‘significant pay cut’
TRAVIS Cloke is set to sacrifice more than half his salary to get a deal done with premiers Western Bulldogs, plus news on Marley Williams and Will Hoskin-Elliott.
Angry fans slam the Sydney Swans
THE Swans have defended their decision to cancel fan days, saying they were only going to proceed if they won the grand final.
Why you keep hearing ‘turn the porch lights off’
IT’S the phrase footy fans heard again and again in relation to the Cronulla Sharks’ historic NRL grand final win. So, what the hell was everyone on about?
Sharma steps up to set up Test for India
MUCH maligned Indian batsman Rohit Sharma stepped up on a deteriorating Eden Gardens pitch to take the hosts to a daunting second-innings lead against New Zealand.
Oops! That is definitely the wrong ad
THE Bulldogs’ fairytale AFL Grand Final win was so unexpected a Melbourne newspaper just couldn’t believe it.
Roar defector making splash with Victory
AN impressive pre-season has former Brisbane Roar defender James Donachie in line to start for Melbourne Victory against his old club at Suncorp.
Ranieri’s surprising admission after Foxes setback
FROM the highs of the Champions League to the reality of the Premier League - it’s hard for Leicester and Claudio Ranieri has admitted to erring.
‘I saw tears in the eyes of my mechanics’
LEWIS Hamilton has explained his explosive outburst after a blown engine put his world championship chances in doubt.
Classic Mario! Balotelli scores belter, sees red
MARIO Balotelli’s return to form in France continues, with the striker scoring a special goal to win the game for Nice against Lorient - before being sent off.
Rashford the big in as England name post Sam squad
INTERIM England boss Gareth Southgate has named the first squad since the Sam Allardyce debacle for World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia.
Video: Last kick controversy in dubious Arsenal win
OPINION is divided after Laurent Koscielny bundled home a 93rd minute winner for Arsenal at Burnley, with what looked like a handball.
Pep’s first loss as Spurs make huge statement
PEP Guardiola was outwitted at his own philosophy by Mauricio Pochettino on Sunday as his perfect Premier League start with Manchester City was ended by Tottenham.
Ricciardo wins incredible Malaysian GP
DANIEL Ricciardo fought off Max Verstappen to win the Malaysian GP, his fourth F1 race victory, after a string of disasters hit the Mercedes team.
Australia crushed by Proteas in second ODI
AUSTRALIA has been humbled in the second one-day international against South Africa, with a century from Faf du Plessis setting up a huge win for the hosts.
Bright Future for teen ace Cabrera
AUSSIE teenager Lizette Cabrera will leap over seven Australian women in the world rankings after winning her second Futures tournament title in as many weeks.
Moment that will haunt the Storm
WITH two minutes left in the grand final, Melbourne blew a golden chance to win it. The Storm will never watch this again.
Cameron Smith’s 20 seconds of pure class
CAMERON Smith is disliked by plenty of non-Storm supporters. With one act last night, he started to change that.
Sharks bury curse on bite night
HAROLD HOLT is home. Forever. So could somebody now please sign him into Sharkies Leagues Club? Nick Walshaw’s take on an epic grand final.
Former Wildcat ready to fire Bullets
TOWERING Bullets centre Tom Jervis says there is no point denying Thursday’s season-opening clash with Perth carries extra significance.
Ben Simmons The 76ers’ plan for injured Simmons
BEN Simmons will likely need surgery for a broken foot. Philadelphia 76ers boss Bryan Colangelo has spoken about the path ahead for the Aussie NBA star.
Ultimate Guide Netball league 2017: What we know
A NEW era in netball begins in 2017. There are new teams, new faces and plenty of internationals in the all-Australian league. Here’s what we know so far.
Awks The all-time most awkward group photo
STAR athlete Rickie Fowler has created a certain super-meme with one of the all-time most tragically awkward group photos.
Boxing v MMA Boxing star calls out Cyborg
IF Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor ever meet in a boxing match we’ve found the undercard. Every fight fan would lap this up.
NFL NFL Wrap: Patriots, Ravens no longer undefeated
THE Ravens and Patriots cop their first defeats of the season, Cam Newton gets knocked out and Julio Jones reaches 300-yard record. It’s all in the NFL Wrap!
