Derby Day

Blue army on Cup charge after barrier draw

GODOLPHIN’s grip on Australian racing’s Holy Grail — the $6 million Melbourne Cup — has tightened after the official barrier draw. SEE THE FULL DRAW.

Melbourne Cup Hall in a week’s work

MY DIARY: GET a real insight into Nick Hall’s punishing regimen as he counts down to his Melbourne Cup ride aboard third favourite Jameka on Tuesday.

Finkler and Barbarouses Victory not worried about facing old mates

Victory not worried about facing old mates

DANIEL Georgievski says the inside knowledge Kosta Barbarouses and Gui Finkler have of Melbourne Victory is cancelled out by his side's awareness of how the attacking duo play.

Matt Stewart Prize for turning breeding into an Art form

Prize for turning breeding into an Art form

WHEN Prized Icon won the Victoria Derby on Saturday he had the Cummings polish, plus some stoutness in his genes. Pedigree counts on many levels, writes Matt Stewart.

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Burning desire Yarran committed to playing AFL again

A RELAXED Chris Yarran has broken his silence after a year out of the game and revealed his burning desire to return to playing the game he loves in 2017. SEE THE PICS

Premier Cricket No walk in the park for Test discard Maxwell

GLENN Maxwell is starting from a long way back if he wants to make a bid for selection for Australia’s Test tour of India after being relegated to park cricket.

Post-race interview ‘Raging horn’ jockey’s bizarre celebration

STEWARDS will not take any action against Dean Yendall for his post race comments after he won the Group 1 Myer Classic on I Am A Star.

Victoria Derby Cummings continues family tradition with Derby win

JAMES Cummings has secured his greatest success with Prized Icon a dominant winner in the Group 1 Victoria Derby at Flemington.

List analysis Why Bulldogs can dream of back-to-back flags

WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?

The great race Melbourne Cup: Early form guide

THE big race is almost upon us and this is the must read form that will help you find the winner of the 2016 Melbourne Cup.

Tips and great pics Prized Icon takes out Victoria Derby

RE-CAP: TRAINED by James Cummings - the grandson of Cups king Bart - Prized Icon has stunned the field to win the Victoria Derby.

Day one Diamonds poised to claim maiden Fast5 crown

AUSTRALIA survived a three-point scoring onslaught from New Zealand sharp shooter Maria Tutaia to emerge unbeaten on day one of the Fast5 world series.

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Yarran committed to playing AFL again

A RELAXED Chris Yarran has broken his silence after a year out of the game and revealed his burning desire to return to playing the game he loves in 2017. SEE THE PICS

Why Bulldogs can dream of back-to-back flags

Why Bulldogs can dream of back-to-back flags

WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?

Roos want Boomer for off-field role

Roos want Boomer for off-field role

NORTH Melbourne is in discussions with retired champion Brent Harvey about an off-field role at the football club for the 2017 season.

The moment Yarran set sights on AFL return

The moment Yarran set sights on AFL return

TWO months ago he’d have said “little chance” and six weeks ago “unlikely”, but events of the past month have convinced Tom Couch that Chris Yarran is a realistic chance to reignite his career.

Kelly, Dea set to officially join Bombers

Kelly, Dea set to officially join Bombers

JAMES Kelly and Matthew Dea will officially extend their careers at Essendon this week when they are signed as delisted free agents.

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City downs Adelaide after Fornaroli double

BRUNO Fornaroli’s attacking exploits inspired Melbourne City to a third win, 2-1 over Adelaide United, and equal top spot on the A-League table.

More home heartbreak for Wanderers

More home heartbreak for Wanderers

HOME is where the heartache is currently for Western Sydney, who remain without a victory in three A-League games at home since they left Pirtek Stadium.

Van’t Schip praises City mindset

Van’t Schip praises City mindset

MELBOURNE City coach John van’t Schip hailed his fatigued and undermanned squad after a brave win over champions Adelaide United on Friday night.

Video: Fornaroli wonderstrike sinks United

Video: Fornaroli wonderstrike sinks United

RE-LIVE: A double from Bruno Fornaroli - one an absolute stunner - has fired Melbourne City past A-League champions Adelaide United.

Flawless Sky Blues extend winning streak

Flawless Sky Blues extend winning streak

FOUR games in, 11 goals scored, none conceded. Sydney FC continued its incredible start to the season with a comfortable win over the Newcastle Jets.

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Ball isn’t pretty in pink: Warner

IT’S the ball that is supposed to save Test cricket but David Warner isn’t convinced that the pink rock is the answer.

I’ve written off my friendship with Pup

I’ve written off my friendship with Pup

IN an exclusive column, Andrew Symonds has his say on Michael Clarke, the “soft culture” that is developing in Australian cricket and the game’s lack of characters.

Captain Grumpy fires up over CA selection policy

Captain Grumpy fires up over CA selection policy

CRICKET great and former national selector Allan Border has taken a swipe at those in charge after a bizarre Australian Test squad announcement on Friday.

The future is now for Mitch Marsh

The future is now for Mitch Marsh

MITCH Marsh’s age has now exceeded his Test batting average. No matter how you slice it, that’s a problem writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.

Boof’s regret: Two players I should have retired

Boof’s regret: Two players I should have retired

BEFORE Australia lost the Ashes 3-2 in England last year, coach Darren Lehmann knew in his heart that two players were finished at Test level - but he picked them anyway.

Derby Day

Blue army on Cup charge after barrier draw

GODOLPHIN’s grip on Australian racing’s Holy Grail — the $6 million Melbourne Cup — has tightened after the official barrier draw. SEE THE FULL DRAW.

Hall in a week’s work

Hall in a week’s work

MY DIARY: GET a real insight into Nick Hall’s punishing regimen as he counts down to his Melbourne Cup ride aboard third favourite Jameka on Tuesday.

Melbourne Cup: Early form guide

Melbourne Cup: Early form guide

THE big race is almost upon us and this is the must read form that will help you find the winner of the 2016 Melbourne Cup.

Prize for turning breeding into an Art form

Prize for turning breeding into an Art form

WHEN Prized Icon won the Victoria Derby on Saturday he had the Cummings polish, plus some stoutness in his genes. Pedigree counts on many levels, writes Matt Stewart.

Melbourne Cup: Our experts’ tips

Melbourne Cup: Our experts’ tips

NEED help finding the Cup winner? Our experts give their tips for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.

Think you know your NRL ink?

Think you know your NRL ink?

WE’VE tracked down 21 of the best, and worst, examples of tattoo art on past and present NRL stars. Take our test to see how well you know your NRL ink.

Magic Johnson’s new trick seals NZ thriller

Magic Johnson’s new trick seals NZ thriller

SHAUN Johnson’s brilliance got the Kiwis ahead. And his brains ensured they finished there, with rarely seen composure from the mercurial No. 7 stealing a one-point win from England.

Carney’s NRL future set to be decided

Carney’s NRL future set to be decided

TODD Carney may be back in the NRL next season if the verdict in his wrongful dismissal case against Cronulla goes in his favour on Wednesday.

What’s the Buzz: Saint, sinner, shoosh

What’s the Buzz: Saint, sinner, shoosh

FORMER Eels flyer Eric Grothe, Jr. has revealed that he’s been in a relationship with Hollywood starlet Sophie Monk for the last 12 months.

Salary cap dramas continue for Parra

Salary cap dramas continue for Parra

PARRAMATTA’S salary cap woes could extend for another three years with a near $400,000 settlement with former Eel Will Hopoate to be included in their cap.

Argentina v Australia

Fear factor Wallaby giant to instil fear in rivals

TOUTAI Kefu believes the Wallabies possess the most fear-inducing big man since Wycliff Palu and hopes the giant can draw the curtain on the Hooper-Pocock backrow combination.

Spring Tour Koroibete: Cheika promised me nothing

Koroibete: Cheika promised me nothing

MARIKA Koroibete says he wasn’t promised a Wallabies spot by Michael Cheika when recruited from the NRL but now he’s got one, the flying Fijian doesn’t expect to play on the Spring Tour.

Wallabies Larkham shapes as next in line

Larkham shapes as next in line

STEPHEN Larkham has been positioned as the man to succeed Michael Cheika as Australia’s Test coach after signing a three-year deal with the Wallabies.

Spring Tour Hooper can’t wait to renew England hostilities

Hooper can’t wait to renew England hostilities

MICHAEL Hooper doesn’t want to look too far ahead but the final match of the spring tour against England at Twickenham in early December is hard to ignore.

Top gong Second gong puts Hooper in elite company

Second gong puts Hooper in elite company

HE was labelled the worst No.7 in Super Rugby early in the year but Michael Hooper has had the last laugh by claiming the top prize in Australian rugby, the John Eales medal.

F1 Grand Prix of USA

Ricciardo backs Bernie’s outrageous call

DANIEL Ricciardo has come out in support of F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone’s wild proposal to spruce up racing.

Mercedes official robbed at gunpoint

Mercedes official robbed at gunpoint

MERCEDES have increased their security after a team member was left “shaken up” after being targeted by armed thieves.

Why Ferrari are in with a chance

Why Ferrari are in with a chance

FERRARI haven’t had the greatest season in the F1 this year, but this blazing performance which outdid Lewis Hamilton could be their redemption.

Risky but love it to pieces

Risky but love it to pieces

SO WHEN did Larry Dixon know something was wrong? “When my car split in half,’’ the champion US drag racer laughs.

‘They know nobody is going to get killed’

‘They know nobody is going to get killed’

FORMULA One boss Bernie Ecclestone has a couple of outrageous suggestions on how to make racing more dangerous.

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All Blacks wouldn’t show disrespect: Thorn

COLMAN’S CALL PODCAST: All Blacks legend Brad Thorn has scoffed at Michael Cheika’s claim that the world champions “disrespected” the Wallabies last week, saying that respect is the cornerstone of their success.

Barty retires hurt with arm injury

Barty retires hurt with arm injury

FORMER Wimbledon junior champion Ash Barty’s troubled return to tennis hit another hurdle on Wednesday when she retired during the warm-up of her first match at the $50,000 Bendigo International.

Tennis star’s bizarre mid-match move

Tennis star’s bizarre mid-match move

SVETLANA Kuznetsova broke out the scissors and cut off a huge chunk of hair during her opening match at the year-end, eight-woman WTA Finals.

Suspended Kyrgios reaches career-high ranking

Suspended Kyrgios reaches career-high ranking

WHILE his ATP ban dominates the headlines, Nick Kyrgios has quietly climbed up another notch on the world rankings.

Meet Matthew Dellavedova — tennis star

Meet Matthew Dellavedova — tennis star

MATTHEW Dellavedova is one of our finest basketball exports, but did you know Matthew Dellavedova looks set to take the tennis world by storm?