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Consistent Hooper claims Eales medal
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.
Bird beats against Siddle in battle of bowlers
JACKSON Bird has outshone Peter Siddle in their so-called “bowl-off”, although both appear likely to be named on Friday in a squad for next week’s Perth Test against South Africa.
Warner backs Marsh to star against Proteas
BIRTHDAY boy David Warner has put South Africa on notice after blasting a trademark all-action ton on Thursday for NSW in their Sheffield Shield clash against Queensland.
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.
Special Features
Brisbane Lions get luck of the draw
BRISBANE coach Chris Fagan says there is no such thing as an easy game in the AFL and isn’t getting carried away by what appears to be a friendlier start for the Lions to 2017.
2017 fixture: Free Kick Hawthorn?
HAWTHORN fans are rubbing their hands after being handed matches against just three 2016 finalists in the first nine rounds. The news isn’t so good for Collingwood. How did your club fare?
List changes: Richards cut, Malceski retires
UPDATE: SYDNEY delists Xavier Richards less than a month after playing in a Grand Final, while Gold Coast’s Nick Malceski announces his retirement. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
AFL fixtures in full: How did your club fare?
The Western Bulldogs will unfurl their AFL premiership flag at Etihad Stadium before the grand final rematch against Sydney at Etihad Stadium in round two. 2017 FIXTURES IN FULL.
Eagles face horror five-day break in ‘17
WEST Coast faces the horror prospect of a rare five-day break between games, encompassing a cross-country trip, early in 2017. SEE THE FULL FIXTURES
Moylan breaks Maroons grip on Roos No.1 jumper
PANTHERS star Matt Moylan will end a run of Maroons dominance at fullback for the Kangaroos when he makes his debut against Scotland.
Roosters assistant joins Warriors NRL staff
FORMER England coach Steve McNamara is joining the Warriors on a two-year contract as one of the NRL club’s three assistants.
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.
Ultimate Guide to the Four Nations
EVERY little detail you’ll need for the 2016 Four Nations as Australia attempt to dethrone current champions New Zealand amid challenges from England and Scotland.
How league almost lost Inglis
GREG Inglis has revealed how close he came to following Rabbitohs teammate Sam Burgess in moving to Europe to play rugby union — and why he stayed.
Re-live: Warner, Marsh on fire, other Test stars fail
TEST players David Warner and Shaun Marsh are in good nick but Aussie stars Adam Voges and Mitchell Marsh have fallen cheaply in the west.
Bird beats against Siddle in battle of bowlers
JACKSON Bird has outshone Peter Siddle in their so-called “bowl-off”, although both appear likely to be named on Friday in a squad for next week’s Perth Test against South Africa.
Warner backs Marsh to star against Proteas
BIRTHDAY boy David Warner has put South Africa on notice after blasting a trademark all-action ton on Thursday for NSW in their Sheffield Shield clash against Queensland.
CA ultimatum: Don’t drop Maxwell again
CRICKET Australia will work to make sure Glenn Maxwell plays Sheffield Shield this summer in the unlikely event Victoria try to leave the star all-rounder out again.
Ferg’s form a big test for selectors
HAVING launched an audacious comeback and 11th hour bid for first Test selection, Callum Ferguson has found clarity in pursuit of an elusive baggy green.
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.
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?
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
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
WHILE his ATP ban dominates the headlines, Nick Kyrgios has quietly climbed up another notch on the world rankings.
‘The hottest and the most STD ridden’
FEMALE soccer players at one of the world’s most prestigious universities were graphically rated by their male counterparts in a “scouting report”.
WSOP Main Event’s $27.8m blow-up
ONE called it speechplay. The other, abuse. Sledging and mind games at the World Series of Poker Main Event have produced one of the most stunning hands (and bust-outs) in history.
Aussie model’s saucy footballer post
AN INTERNATIONAL football star is being described as the luckiest man in the world because of one photo with his Aussie girlfriend.
Surfer gets thrown off enormous wave
AN unidentified pro rider is seen tumbling head over heels through the foam and whitewash at a surfing event in Portugal.
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.
Etihad free for A-League decider
THERE’S good news for football after the release of the AFL fixture, with Melbourne’s A-League clubs free to host the 2016-17 grand final at Etihad Stadium should they earn the right to do so.
Kamau back to reinforce battered City
ADELAIDE United’s grand final hero Bruce Kamau will return to face his old club after missing Melbourne City’s epic FFA Cup final win on Tuesday with concussion.
Awer thinking of old mate
FORMER Adelaide United winger Awer Mabil dedicated his first goal at his Danish loan club to his former team-mate Jordan Elsey.
Cubs bounce back with historic win
AFTER being shut-out by Cleveland yesterday, the Chicago Cubs hit back strongly to tie the best-of-seven World Series at 1-1.
Kyrie Irving’s most memorable assist yet
KYRIE Irving has dished off some impressive assists, but now he’s prepared to make a most memorable pass.
Aussies have a rough night in NBA
THESE four Aussies will want to forget this dismal night in the NBA after losing all of their season openers.
How this man turned $150 into millions
IN 2013, Jonathon Simmons made a minor, but crucial investment which three years later saw him become the talk of America.
Bogut, Delly fall on debut for new teams
AUSSIES Matthew Dellavedova and Andrew Bogut had unhappy starts to life in their new NBA homes, both Milwaukee and Dallas falling on opening night. RELIVE THE LIVE BLOG
New team, as Percat hunts Clipsal repeat
DEFENDING Clipsal 500 champion Nick Percat believes his switch to Brad Jones Racing will supercharge his campaign to defend his hometown title and rise through the ranks in 2017.
F1 furore: ‘It’s authorised cheating’
A FORMULA One expert has called for a crackdown on this grey area of racing after “it looked frankly ridiculous” at the US GP.
Supercars veteran splits with squad for 2017
AFTER seven seasons with Albury’s own Supercars team, Jason Bright and Brad Jones Racing have confirmed they are parting ways at the end of 2016.
Hamilton ‘petrified’ behind the wheel
HE LOOKED entirely untouchable, but Lewis Hamilton has confessed he was filled with dread throughout the US Grand Prix.
Consistent Hooper claims Eales medal
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.
The huge dilemma for sport’s glamour couple
NEWLY engaged New Zealand netball star Maria Tutaia admits she and Wallabies beau Israel Folau still face a big conversation about crossing the Tasman for love.
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.
Insane $100m investment for sleeping giant China
CHINA will get its first professional rugby union competition as part of a US$100 million investment in the currently low-profile sport by e-commerce giant Alibaba.
Big Orange back better than ever
A YEAR after suffering weight loss and enduring a “big culture shock”, Melbourne Cup joint top-weight Big Orange is thriving.
O’Shea’s heart is claiming Cup win
JOHN O’Shea has momentarily shed his poker face to give the greatest hint yet of how confident he is of winning next week’s Melbourne Cup with Hartnell.
Previews: Moree and Wagga Wagga
BEST BETS: WODONGA trainer Brian Cox is banking on Dalrada’s class to help her overcome a huge weight and wide gate in the Snake Gully Cup Prelude at Wagga Wagga.
Analysis: Victoria Derby always a Sacred journey
DRINK in the special history of the Victoria Derby and Tony Pike’s Kiwi colt comes out on top, writes Herald Sun’s Matt Stewart.
Veteran’s bold bid to make history in a flash
HE IS trying to be become the oldest winner of a Melbourne Cup but he already boasts a race time that would have won every Cup ever run. Meet Japanese warhorse Curren Mirotic.
Caddy earns a ‘tsunami’ of cash
RORY McIlroy didn’t have to check his bank account to know his FedEx Cup bonus had been deposited. His caddy JP Fitzgerald informed him with a text message.
Short and Sweet: Droughts broken and extended
THERE was good news for a triathletes and a basketball team but not for the Wallaroos and some of our top rowers. SHORT AND SWEET sport wrap.
‘Elder statesman’s’ summer assault
AT 36 Adam Scott is considered an elder statesman, but he doesn’t see that as a negative, believing experience is his biggest weapon against the “little kids”.
Amateur Open winner to turn pro
VICTORIAN amateur Brett Coletta showed all the poise of a pro, holding off the chasing pack to claim the Queensland Open title.
Augusta pain driving title charge
THE pain of missing a dream trip to Augusta is fuelling Brett Coletta’s bid to be the first amateur winner of the Isuzu Queensland Open in 25 years.
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.
GSP UFC comeback superfight goes begging
GEORGES St-Pierre’s bitter contract standoff with the UFC has just seen a superfight, for UFC 206 in the MMA legend’s native Canada, canned despite a verbal agreement.
Mundine rematch should be canned
A BOXING legend says the blockbuster Mundine-Green rematch should be cancelled because it poses a serious health risk to “The Man”.
McGregor’s slapdown for Aldo over rematch claim
IT appears Conor McGregor is ready to put Jose Aldo behind him for good. The Notorious One has cast doubt on the Brazilian’s motivation to fight him again.
other sports
Jawai helps Taipans to first win of NBL season
THAT is why Cairns is the hardest place in the NBL to get a win. The Snakes broke their three-game winless streak to start the new season last night in a stirring triumph over championship fancies Melbourne United in front of a vocal crowd, 83-76. The Cairns Taipans now boast an incredible 16-year home winning streak in their season openers.
The Coffee Ride #121, with Reece Homfray
CANCER claimed both of David Baker’s parents and his father-in-law. So there was no lack of motivation when he set out to prepare for the Beat Cancer Tour.
Sydney blockbuster opens netball season
SYDNEY’S newest sporting rivalry will be ignited in the very first game of the new national netball league kicking off in February.