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Video: Gus slams sour Wayne’s ‘rubbish’ chat
NEW England mentor Wayne Bennett has been slammed by former coaching rival Phil Gould for providing his most awkward and painful interview yet. Take a look!
Cricketer reveals he considered suicide
FORMER Test cricketer Brad Hogg has revealed he contemplated suicide after the breakdown of his first marriage.
Beadman’s fan at heart of Godolphin
DARREN Beadman was “sweating bullets” when he went to shake the hand of Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in the middle of last year. But a Princess came to his rescue.
Watch all the goals from overnight Premier League
MANCHESTER City, Arsenal and Liverpool remain in a logjam atop the Premier League after all winning away, but Manchester United had to settle for a draw.
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.
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.
Thaiday revelling in war of words
AUSTRALIAN forward Sam Thaiday can’t see the problem with Mal Meninga giving stick to Wayne Bennett. Sam says he does it all the time.
Dugan wants a crack at the Kiwis
KANGAROOS centre Josh Dugan believes he has done enough to retain a starting spot despite a head knock ending his against Scotland.
Video: Gus slams sour Wayne’s ‘rubbish’ chat
NEW England mentor Wayne Bennett has been slammed by former coaching rival Phil Gould for providing his most awkward and painful interview yet. Take a look!
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.
Thurston deal could change the game
COWBOYS kingpin Johnathan Thurston is set to become the NRL’s first $2 million man with a revolutionary new contract.
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.
Don’t like it, stay home, says Djulbic
PERTH hardman Dino Djulbic makes no apologies for the Glory’s physical style of play that threatens to deny Brisbane Roar successive A-League wins on Sunday.
Spring Tour 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
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
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
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.
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
Which AFL team is your Cup horse?
DON’T know much about horses but love your footy? Well we’ve likened every Melbourne Cup horse to an AFL side, just to make things a little easier for you.
Hawks sign another Irish star
HAWTHORN has ventured outside Australia to find its next star by signing its second Irishman, rugby and Gaelic football player Conor Nash.
Why Dogs 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?
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.
Lanning smashes women’s domestic record
AUSTRALIAN captain Meg Lanning has broken her own Australian women’s domestic cricket record for the highest individual score, smashing 190 against Tasmania off just 153 balls.
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
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.
Mercedes secure front-row lockout in Mexico
LEWIS Hamilton has seized pole position for the Mexican Grand Prix with a sizzling lap in the sunshine, with Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo set to start fourth on the grid.
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 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
FERRARI haven’t had the greatest season in the F1 this year, but this blazing performance which outdid Lewis Hamilton could be their redemption.
Remembering the mighty horse from heaven
Nathan Exelby THE legendary Bart Cummings won the Melbourne Cup a staggering 12 times but none of his horses won more hearts than Saintly. Twenty years on, NATHAN EXELBY looks back at the horse sent from heaven.
Beadman’s fan at heart of Godolphin
Ben Dorries, @dorries_cmail DARREN Beadman was “sweating bullets” when he went to shake the hand of Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in the middle of last year. But a Princess came to his rescue.
Punter’s guide to overseas raiders
Nathan Exelby GETTING a handle on the locals running in the race that stops a nation is difficult enough. but analysing the credentials of the overseas horses can be a minefield.
Lexus winner set to give Cup big shake
Nathan Exelby DID the Cup winner run at Flemington on Saturday?
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Hartnell holds key to big payday
TAB BIG BETS: ONE punter is set to turn $1900 into almost $103,000 if race favourite Hartnell can win the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday.
Nuggets retire Dikembe Mutombo’s jersey
THE Denver Nuggets retired the No. 55 jersey of finger-wagging, shot-blocker extraordinaire Dikembe Mutombo in a halftime ceremony
Dugan wants a crack at the Kiwis
KANGAROOS centre Josh Dugan believes he has done enough to retain a starting spot despite a head knock ending his against Scotland.
Gold not enough for hungry Hancock
SHE might be the winner of one of the toughest surf races in the world but winning the Coolangatta Gold hasn’t given Courtney Hancock a free pass into the Nutri-Grain ironwoman series
Fernandez had cocaine in system when killed
FLORIDA Marlins star pitcher Jose Fernandez had cocaine in his system and was legally drunk when he died in a September boating accident, according to a toxicology report
‘Scots can compete against better rivals’
DESPITE losing 10 tries to two to the Kangaroos, Scotland prop Luke Douglas believes his team can compete against the stronger nations.
Kyrgios set to be given mercy in ATP ban
AFTER being dished out an eight-week ban for “not giving his best effort”, Nick Kyrgios has been handed a lucky break.
How a pro punter would attack the Cup
STILL struggling to settle on a Melbourne Cup selection? Professional punter John Walter reveals his tips to finding a winner in Australia’s great race.
Unbeaten Aussies storm into Fast5 final
AUSTRALIA has finished its Fast5 World Series group games undefeated to march into the final after wins over England and South Africa.
Young Don wants to be the next Fyfe
ESSENDON youngster Kyle Langford wants to be the next Nat Fyfe and has already started picking the brains of two people who have intimate knowledge of the Brownlow Medallist’s game.
Cocaine found in MLB star’s system in fatal crash
MARLINS pitcher Jose Fernandez was found to have cocaine and alcohol in his system when he died in a tragic boat crash last month.
10 minute guide to picking a Cup winner
NO time to do the Melbourne Cup form? Check out our ten minute guide for reasons to like and dislike every runner in the 2016 Melbourne Cup.
Coetzee slammed as battered Boks go to Europe
SOUTH Africa coach Allister Coetzee says he does not read newspapers, which is just as well given the stinging criticism of his reign ahead of a tour to Europe.
Who will be Australia’s next coach?
WITH Darren Lehmann busy with the Test side early next year, who is in the running to take over the helm of Australia’s T20 unit?
Video: Canterbury dynasty continues in NZ
THE Canterbury juggernaut continues to dominate New Zealand rugby after beating Tasman 43-27 in Christchurch on Saturday in the national provincial final.
Eddie Jones meets clubs over training row
EDDIE Jones insists improved lines of communication between the national team and English Premiership clubs have been.
Hawks sign another Irish star
HAWTHORN has ventured outside Australia to find its next star by signing its second Irishman, rugby and Gaelic football player Conor Nash.
Every NBA team’s greatest player ever
THE 2016-17 NBA season is already shaping up to be a great one. But, you know what else is great? Ranking the best players from every team, ever.
Tesch creating waves off the water
SHE’S the basketballer who made a big splash in world sailing. And Liesl Tesch continues to make waves off the water.
Video: Jose banished as United stumble again
JOSE Mourinho was sent to the stands as Tom Heaton’s saves frustrated his former club Manchester United as Burnley drew 0-0 at Old Trafford.
Ranked: Every NBA team’s greatest player ever
THE 2016-17 NBA season is already shaping up to be a great one. But, you know what else is great? Ranking the best players from every franchise’s history in the league.
Video: Giroud fires brace with first two touches
OLIVIER Giroud came off the bench to score twice in five second-half minutes as Arsenal maintained their PL title challenge with a comfortable 4-1 win.
Video: Spurs slip up against relieved Foxes
TOTTENHAM Hotspur lost ground in the race for the Premier League title after a 1-1 draw at home to faltering champions Leicester City.
Video: Two City braces end Pep’s worst run ever
SERGIO Aguero and Ilkay Gundogan’s braces ended Pep Guardiola’s worst run as a manager as Manchester City turned on the style with a 4-0 win at West Brom.
O’Shea latest Power departure
DEFENDER Cam O’Shea is the fifth of an expected seven changes to the Port Adelaide senior list for next year’s AFL campaign.
Guide to Surf Pro and Beach Festival
SUMMER’S on the way and surfer Sally Fitzgibbons is celebrating with a beach festival guaranteed to turn Sydney’s south into sporting central this week.
What type of racegoer are you?
THE old-stager, the exhibitionist, the fashionista. You know what type of racegoer someone is just by looking at them. Which one are you?
List changes: Port defender announces axing
UPDATE: PORT Adelaide defender Cam O’Shea has announced his time at the Power is over as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers and Bulldogs trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Wright keeps eye on new wave of talent
IT wasn’t that long ago that Tyler Wright was one of them — a desperate and dangerous young surfer looking to make a mark on the sport.
Sally’s tribute to her surfing idols
SURF star Sally Fitzgibbons has won countless titles and trophies over her career but it was a first round heat as a schoolgirl against her idol that remains the most memorable.
Chappell to Aussies: ‘Think more, talk less’
IAN Chappell has weighed in on the looming summer of cricket against the Proteas with a word of advice for the Australian team.
Melbourne Cup: Our experts’ tips
NEED help finding the Cup winner? Our experts give their tips for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.
Ultimate McGregor v Alvarez preview
CONOR McGregor’s fight with Eddie Alvarez is drawing closer and closer. Take a look at this in-depth preview of what could be the fight of the year.
Reds villain turns hero in six-goal thriller
LIVERPOOL kept pace with Premier League top two Manchester City and Arsenal with a dramatic 4-2 success at Crystal Palace.
The reason Hamilton is behind Rosberg
LEWIS Hamilton has claimed pole position in Mexico and says he’d be in front of Nico Rosberg in the Championship if not for one thing.
Cricketer reveals he considered suicide
FORMER Test cricketer Brad Hogg has revealed he contemplated suicide after the breakdown of his first marriage.
Kookaburra makes changes to red ball
KOOKABURRA has made several changes to the way it makes its traditional red cricket balls in the wake of last summer’s Test debacle at the WACA Ground.
Change of scenery good for Harris: Rogers
FORMER Australian Test opener Chris Rogers says a change of scenery could be just what Warrior-turned-Bushranger Marcus Harris needs to fulfil his potential.
Grant welcomes battle for spots
PERTH Glory defender Alex Grant has welcomed the fierce competition for centre-back spots after forcing his way back into the team.
Cool weather slows WACA Test pitch
WACA curator Matt Page will leave extra grass on the pitch for this week’s First Test, admitting the flat Test strip served up last summer was disappointing.
Dockers could set new indigenous record
INAUGURAL Dockers coach Gerard Neesham says the club is poised to make a statement about Aboriginal representation, with more than a quarter of next year’s list indigenous.
Cricket wants Ashes Stadium opener
CRICKET is refusing to give up hope of opening Perth Stadium with an Ashes Test early next summer.
Import has ‘no doubt’ he’s right fit for Cats
JARON Johnson has “no doubt” about being the right fit for the Wildcats despite a tumultuous fortnight where he was axed before answering Perth’s SOS call.
Better late than never for golden oldie
HE was the oldest competitor in the men’s 100m sprints, so WA legend Arthur Carbon can be excused for not hearing the starting gun.
UFC champ targeted in ‘cowardly act’
A FORMER UFC champion was targeted by arsonists who set three cars alight in his driveway while he and his family were asleep.
Gold not enough for hungry Hancock
SHE might be the winner of one of the toughest surf races in the world but winning the Coolangatta Gold hasn’t given Courtney Hancock a free pass into the Nutri-Grain ironwoman series
Obama’s $4.8m golf day with Tiger
PLAYING a round with Tiger Woods doesn’t come cheap, as president Barack Obama — and US taxpayers — discovered.
Unbeaten Aussies storm into Fast5 final
AUSTRALIA has finished its Fast5 World Series group games undefeated to march into the final after wins over England and South Africa.
Kyrgios set to be given mercy in ATP ban
AFTER being dished out an eight-week ban for “not giving his best effort”, Nick Kyrgios has been handed a lucky break.
Nuggets retire Dikembe Mutombo’s jersey
THE Denver Nuggets retired the No. 55 jersey of finger-wagging, shot-blocker extraordinaire Dikembe Mutombo in a halftime ceremony
