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Cox Plate: Best bets as Winx goes for glory
CHAMPION mare Winx is set to do battle with rival Hartnell for glory at this weekend’s Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. Some huge amounts of money have been bet so far, here’s our tips and predictions.
Expert opinion Spring Carnival: Weekend Best Bets
OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner on Cox Plate Day as they look at the major races around the nation.
Every deal AFL trades 2016 report card
WHO were the winners and losers of the trade period? See who your club gained and lost plus expert analysis on what it means for your 2017 hopes. EVERY DEAL.
AFL trades 2016 report card
WHO were the winners and losers of the trade period? See who your club gained and lost plus expert analysis on what it means for your 2017 hopes. EVERY DEAL.
Banned Dons to return in prime time
JOBE Watson and his suspended Essendon teammates will return from their drug bans in a prime time MCG blockbuster next season.
Live chat: Trade winners and losers
WHICH clubs were the big winners and who were the big losers from this year’s trade period? CHAT LIVE WITH RECRUITER GARY BUCKENARA FROM MIDDAY
Crows slam ‘unrealistic’ Blues over Gibbs
ADELAIDE badly wanted Bryce Gibbs but Carlton wouldn’t play ball. So the Crows didn’t mince their words once the dust settled on AFL trade period. PODCAST, REPORT CARD
Socceroos reach highest world ranking since 2012
THE Socceroos have gained 20 points since September, moving them ahead of the likes of Ghana, Korea, Serbia and Greece. See the top 10 here.
City prepared to wait on Colazo fitness call
MELBOURNE City marquee Nicolas Colazo is in doubt for Friday night’s game against Perth Glory at AAMI Park after copping a knock to the head last week.
Listen up: Another Football Podcast
WHEN is a 4-0 defeat a victory of sorts? How bad does a foul need to be to see red in the A-League? These questions and more pondered by our national team of football writers. LISTEN HERE!
Video: Pogba screamer, RVP scores on United return
ROBIN van Persie scored on his Old Trafford return but it was too late as Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard screamers sealed an emphatic Manchester United win.
Starc lucky career isn’t over: Johnson
MITCHELL Starc was left with a scar resembling a “shark bite” after a horror training accident but it could have been much worse for Australia’s star quick.
New generation embrace stem guard
DANIEL Hughes is going places in Australian cricket, but he won’t go anywhere these days without a neck guard.
Incredible gaffe costs Redbacks finals spot
SOUTH Australia’s Redbacks have been left red-faced by an extraordinary stuff up that has cost them a place in Friday’s Matador Cup semi-final against NSW.
Sutherland hits back at Katich
CA boss James Sutherland insists match scheduling is a ‘balancing act’ after criticism from Simon Katich that resting players at busy times sends a ‘bad message’.
Cox Plate: Best bets as Winx goes for glory
CHAMPION mare Winx is set to do battle with rival Hartnell for glory at this weekend’s Cox Plate at Moonee Valley. Some huge amounts of money have been bet so far, here’s our tips and predictions.
Vandyke finds serenity in company of his Rose
POLL: DAVID Vandyke often says his bond with his diminutive Cox Plate hopeful, Yankee Rose, is where he finds peace and tranquillity to keep the personal demons at bay.
Spring Carnival: Weekend Best Bets
OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner on Cox Plate Day as they look at the major races around the nation.
Analysis: Manikato Stakes at super sprinter’s mercy
CHAUTAUQUA will zero in on the leaders late in the Manikato Stakes and should prevail, says Herald Sun form analyst Michael Manley.
‘Nothing to hide’ as police raid Ayoub office
SAM Ayoub has declared he has “nothing to hide” after NSW police broke into the NRL player agent’s office to seize files during a series of dramatic raids.
Bennett names new-look England line-up
ENGLAND coach Wayne Bennett has named five uncapped players in a 19-man squad for his first match in charge against France on Saturday.
The Bulldogs that lost their bite
TIMELINE: Success or failure? That’s how clubs judge a season. But each campaign is made up of small moments that make or break. These are the ones that mattered for the Bulldogs.
Parker breaks silence over Test snub
COREY Parker has broken his silence on his Four Nations axing as Australia selectors explained the shock snubbing of his Broncos colleague Josh McGuire.
Sport Confidential Scandal threatens to derail All Blacks
SPORT CONFIDENTIAL: Another scandal threatens to derail the All Blacks, Jason Hastings looks to France and Kangaroos Test jumpers get a new insignia.
Time for change Wallaroos want own Bledisloe-style tournament
WALLAROOS captain Ash Hewson says 2017 is the right time for Australia’s top rugby women to be playing a full trans-Tasman series alongside the men’s Bledisloe Cup.
Kiwi predictions All Blacks begins the mind games early
MICHAEL Cheika has refused to name the Australian team until the eve of the final Bledisloe Test but his New Zealand counterpart has once again played selector for him.
Bledisloe Cup Will Cheika risk twin towers?
MICHAEL Cheika faces a selection dilemma as he weighs up the pros and cons of thrusting two rookies into the Eden Park cauldron for Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup battle.
Confusing change in Red Bull-Ferrari battle
DANIEL Ricciardo says there has been a shift in the Red Bull-Ferrari rivalry that has caught his team completely by surprise.
Whincup blows gasket over ‘ultimate sledge’
JAMIE Whincup has never been more offended. The Red Bull gun ignored all the white noise surrounding his team’s Bathurst appeal but one comment really hit a nerve.
Whincup over ‘speed bump’ of failed appeal
JAMIE Whincup insists he has moved on from the controversy which overshadowed Will Davison’s fairytale Bathurst victory.
Hamilton’s intriguing GP ‘training’
LEWIS Hamilton is a complex man. His preparation for the US Grand Prix with reported former flame Lindsey Vonn has left fans boggled.
Legend’s stunning coaching offer for Kyrgios
THEY have plenty in common and colourful tennis icon Jimmy Connors believes he can be the man to help Nick Kyrgios fulfil his potential.
Tennis legend’s stunning Kyrgios offer
INFAMOUS tennis bad boy Jimmy Connors has extended an offer to Nick Kyrgios to create the most explosive team in tennis.
Kyrgios’ stunning tennis snub for NBA
NICK Kyrgios has come up with an extraordinary new whack for tennis, dumping an ATP Tour event for his bizarre NBA dream.
Kyrgios’ stunning tennis snub for NBA
BANNED Nick Kyrgios has come up with an extraordinary new whack for tennis, putting out a former Wimbledon champion in the process.
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Wallaroos want own Bledisloe-style tournament
WALLAROOS captain Ash Hewson says 2017 is the right time for Australia’s top rugby women to be playing a full trans-Tasman series alongside the men’s Bledisloe Cup.
Red faced ‘Adelaide let down Gibbs’
FOOTY legend Kevin Bartlett says Adelaide was irresponsible to trigger the trade mess that has put Bryce Gibbs in an awkward position.
Spring Carnival: Weekend Best Bets
OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner on Cox Plate Day as they look at the major races around the nation.
‘Nothing to hide’ as police raid Ayoub office
SAM Ayoub has declared he has “nothing to hide” after NSW police broke into the NRL player agent’s office to seize files during a series of dramatic raids.
Cheika benches Quade for Bledisloe
THE Wallabies have dropped Quade Cooper to the bench and opted to risk rookie Reece Hodge at inside centre for Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup match.
Live chat: Trade winners and losers
WHICH clubs were the big winners and who were the big losers from this year’s trade period? CHAT LIVE WITH RECRUITER GARY BUCKENARA FROM MIDDAY
Early Oil: Expert tips for Cox Plate Day
HERALD Sun’s leading form analyst Michael Manley says punters can get on the front foot early with his best bet Ken’s Dream at the Valley.
Europa Scoreboard: Late Inter screamer downs Saints
INTER Milan coach Frank de Boer breathed a sigh of relief when his side survived an onslaught from Southampton to end a three-match losing streak.
Video: Pogba screamer, RVP scores on United return
ROBIN van Persie scored on his Old Trafford return but it was too late as Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard screamers sealed an emphatic Manchester United win.
Hawks will continue to be bold
HAWTHORN list manager Graham Wright says the Hawks aren’t rebuilding and will continue to be innovative with their list management.
Confusing change in Red Bull-Ferrari battle
DANIEL Ricciardo says there has been a shift in the Red Bull-Ferrari rivalry that has caught his team completely by surprise.
Ben Simmons better keep his day job
AUSSIE sensation Ben Simmons has a bright future in the NBA, which is lucky since he just let the world know what a mockery he made of his time at college.
Socceroos reach highest world ranking since 2012
THE Socceroos have gained 20 points since September, moving them ahead of the likes of Ghana, Korea, Serbia and Greece. See the top 10 here.
Tiger Woods’ shocking lone regret
TIGER Woods has named his one regret from a career defined by 14 majors and a mega sex scandal. The interviewer asked him three times to repeat himself.
UFC is ‘a nice form of slavery’
GEORGES St-Pierre has declared war on the UFC, now his lawyer explains what caused one of the sports biggest names to revolt from its biggest promoters.
NSW prodigy gets shot at Proteas
AUSTRALIA is putting their faith in an 18-year-old all-rounder from western Sydney to unravel the South Africans before a ball is even bowled this summer.
Horn to break down the Berlin Wall
JEFF Horn will drag German Rico Mueller into the trenches at the Sleeman Centre for some fierce close-quarter combat tonight.
Bennett names new-look England line-up
ENGLAND coach Wayne Bennett has named five uncapped players in a 19-man squad for his first match in charge against France on Saturday.
Parker breaks silence over Test snub
COREY Parker has broken his silence on his Four Nations axing as Australia selectors explained the shock snubbing of his Broncos colleague Josh McGuire.
Whincup blows gasket over ‘ultimate sledge’
JAMIE Whincup has never been more offended. The Red Bull gun ignored all the white noise surrounding his team’s Bathurst appeal but one comment really hit a nerve.
Aloisi demands players restore pride in jersey
BRISBANE Roar coach John Aloisi expects an immediate response from his admonished and embarrassed players at Central Coast Stadium.
Winx ready to rise to even greater heights
WINX will need to produce a level of performance comparable with some of the all-time greats of Australian racing if she is to win another Cox Plate on Saturday.
Hasan spins his way to five wickets on debut
MEHEDI Hasan took five wickets for 64 runs to stun England’s top order and give Bangladesh the upper hand in the first Test in Chittagong on Thursday.
Browne firms as Klitschko’s next foe
AFTER being stripped of the WBA heavyweight world title for a failed drug test, Lucas Browne could get his shot at redemption against Wladimir Klitschko.
Bullets shoot themselves in the foot
A DISASTROUS second quarter cost Brisbane dearly as NBL title favourites Melbourne claimed a 78-70 victory over the Bullets at Hisense Arena.
Starc lucky career isn’t over: Johnson
MITCHELL Starc was left with a scar resembling a “shark bite” after a horror training accident but it could have been much worse for Australia’s star quick.
Goulding blow sours gutsy United win
A POTENTIALLY serious injury to Melbourne United star Chris Goulding soured what could have been a season-building win over the Brisbane Bullets. SEE THE PICTURES
Bailey running towards Paralympic dream
EIGHT-YEAR-OLD Bailey Thompson is doing the business at this year’s NSW primary school athletics carnival. Difference is, he’s doing it on one foot.
How City is splashing the cash
MELBOURNE City’s class of 2016-17 is the most expensive team in Australian soccer history. Check out how they’re splashing the cash.
Lid’s off too soon for Tiges’ sponsor
RICHMOND sponsor’s Deledio blue, MotoGP star Jack Miller gives PR types the big finger. Kangas haven’t forgotten Nicky Dal and how racing went after Cats boss.
Bart full of heart for Plate mission
ALTHOUGH Black Heart Bart had his colours lowered by Winx in the Caulfield Stakes, his trainer Darren Weir isn’t conceding the same thing will happen in the Cox Plate.
Diamonds retain Constellation Cup
AUSTRALIA has continued its recent domination of arch-rival New Zealand after winning the fourth and final Constellation Cup Test in Invercargill.
Buff still up for fight: Heathcote
ROB Heathcote has reiterated Buffering will be retired if he shows any signs of losing interest in racing, but he does not anticipate that happening in Friday night’s Manikato Stakes.
It’s black and white: Will needs a chance
WILL Hoskin-Elliott grew up barracking for Collingwood and after five injury-marred seasons north of the border, he’s back and the Pies hope he’s ready to produce.
How Starc’s career almost came to an end
MITCHELL Starc faced a huge setback earlier this year with a brutal leg injury which was brought about by a needless workplace safety blunder.
North hopes pair fill need for speed
NORTH Melbourne hopes bargain-basement recruits Nathan Hrovat and Marley Williams can satisfy their need for outside run as the Roos look to regenerate at next month’s national draft.
Rookie fires to lead Queensland Open
VICTORIAN rookie Deyen Lawson, serving pies and golf advice in his local pro shop a year ago, has ignited the Isuzu Queensland Open with a hot 65.
Zahra answers call to ride Vadamos
MARK Zahra was pencilled in as the new rider for French raider Vadamos in the Cox Plate after Joao Moreira was grounded in Hong Kong on Thursday due to Typhoon Haima.
What went down in Aldo’s meeting with White
JOSE Aldo met with Dana White on Wednesday to discuss his future with the UFC after having earlier threatened to retire. Here’s what went down.
Gallop to rule in a tale of two cities
WILL the FFA Cup final be played in Sydney or Melbourne? David Gallop alone holds the power to break the hearts of either city.
What’s next for Aldo after meeting up with White
JOSE Aldo met with Dana White on Wednesday to discuss his future with the UFC after having earlier threatened to retire. Here’s what went down.
Crows slam ‘unrealistic’ Blues over Gibbs
ADELAIDE badly wanted Bryce Gibbs but Carlton wouldn’t play ball. So the Crows didn’t mince their words once the dust settled on AFL trade period. PODCAST, REPORT CARD
Scandal threatens to derail All Blacks
SPORT CONFIDENTIAL: Another scandal threatens to derail the All Blacks, Jason Hastings looks to France and Kangaroos Test jumpers get a new insignia.
NBL Trice call for unity to end wrecks
IF point guard Travis Trice can get the job done in front of 72,238 people at the NCAA’s Final Four, the crowd in Adelaide on Friday night should hold no fears.
Series win Diamonds retain Constellation Cup
AUSTRALIA has continued its recent domination of arch-rival New Zealand after winning the fourth and final Constellation Cup Test in Invercargill.
Tiger IV Tiger Woods’ shocking lone regret
TIGER Woods has named his one regret from a career defined by 14 majors and a mega sex scandal. The interviewer asked him three times to repeat himself.
WBO Kiwi heavyweight set for world title shot
NEW ZEALAND boxer Joseph Parker has been given the green light to fight for one of the heavyweight world titles relinquished by Tyson Fury.
Tiger IV Tiger’s shocking lone regret
TIGER Woods named his one regret, and it wasn’t that sex scandal. The interviewer asked him to repeat himself three times.
