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Video: What’s South Africa’s captain up to?
FOOTAGE has emerged of South African captain Faf du Plessis appearing to use a mint or lolly to shine the ball during Australia’s second Test flogging in Hobart.
Kiwi dates Kookaburras, Hockeyroos hit road to Tokyo
THE “experimental” Kookaburras and “eclectic” Hockeyroos begin the long road to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a Trans Tasman series in New Zealand.
Scoring drought Kamau keen for goals to flow
BRUNO Fornaroli is once again leading the way for Melbourne City, but Bruce Kamau wants to get in on the scoring act.
AFL clubs rocked by company collapse
A SPORTSWEAR company signed by St Kilda a week ago has gone into receivership, leaving deals with six AFL clubs up in the air.
Jobe’s compo claim set to skyrocket
JOBE Watson’s seven-figure compensation claim against his own club is set to soar after he officially lost the Brownlow Medal on Tuesday.
Tigers pay as army stays home
POOR on-field performances and a drop in crowds have hit Richmond in the hip pocket, with the Tigers reporting a financial loss for the first time in 12 years.
Brown waits, ‘the uncertainty hurts’
FORMER Eagle Mitch Brown has opened up about the anxiety of waiting for a phonecall as he hopes for a Victorian club to give him another AFL opportunity.
Jedinak rescues Roos in Thailand
THE Socceroos needed two penalties from captain Mile Jedinak to avoid total embarrassment against minnows Thailand on a steamy Bangkok night.
Worst performance of Ange era: Player ratings
IT was the worst performance of the Ange Postecoglou era as Australia laboured to a 2-2 draw against Thailand in Bangkok. Who were the main culprits?
Socceroos will rue this missed opportunity
THE Socceroos should have not only beaten Thailand, but won convincingly Instead a draw leaves them precariously placed in their World Cup qualifying group.
What Roos horror means for Russia equation
WE didn’t expect this to happen. But after the Socceroos’ shock draw to Thailand, here is the perilous state of play in AFC World Cup qualifying for Russia 2018.
Video: What’s South Africa’s captain up to?
FOOTAGE has emerged of South African captain Faf du Plessis appearing to use a mint or lolly to shine the ball during Australia’s second Test flogging in Hobart.
Debate: Is it time for Lyon to go?
SUCCESS has many fathers but failure is an orphan — is it fair to lay the woes of the Australian cricket team at the feet of our first choice spinner Nathan Lyon?
CA boss: my responsibility to turn this around
CHIEF executive James Sutherland admitted CA needs to ask all manner of questions after a “very significant fall from grace”, including whether he stays in his role.
Lara: Aussies remind me of Calypso collapse
BATTING legend Brian Lara says the Australian side is no longer feared and they’re perilously close to a collapse similar to the West Indian empire in the mid-1990s.
Different fates in different states
VICTORIAN Jockeys’ Association boss Des O’Keeffe says the anomalies between states on racing rules are “truly extraordinary”.
Drugs ban could end Cox’s career
THE sometimes controversial career of one of Victoria’s leading country trainers could be about to dealt a terminal blow.
No question, Phar Lap is our best ever
PHAR Lap is a deserved No.1 on our list of the top 10 Australian-trained racehorses of all-time, but Sunday Herald Sun Sports Editor Danny Russell had a tough time with rest of the list. VOTE
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.
Smith wants an end to CBA war
CAMERON Smith wants the NRL to unite with the players to sort out their collective bargaining agreement stalemate as soon as possible.
Cowboys beginning to pay the price
SUMMER SCHOOL: Can North Queensland survive the splintering of their premiership team to contend for the title again?
Kiwis to fire up early against Kangaroos
THEY might have been in ordinary form in recent weeks but New Zealand coach David Kidwell still believes his struggling team can upset Australia.
Distraction Charms of Paris a ‘danger’ for Wallabies
MICHAEL Cheika has warned his Wallabies players not to be distracted by the charms of Paris as they prepare to take on France this weekend.
Wallabies Fit-again McMahon aiming to crack side
MELBOURNE Rebels backrower Sean McMahon is back to full fitness after an ankle injury with the aim of cracking the Wallabies team on the spring tour.
Slam bid Pocock: Complacency won’t impact France clash
DESPITE a perfect start to their Spring Tour, David Pocock declared the Wallabies won’t be complacent against France with the result not impacting their Grand Slam bid.
New boss Simmons steps up to lead Wallabies’ lineout
EXPERIENCED lock Rob Simmons has declared he is ready to lead Australia’s lineout once more after Adam Coleman was ruled out for the rest of the spring tour with a knee injury.
Jones ready to burn rubber
JAKE Jones is trying to sum up his input to this week’s Adelaide Motorsport Festival at Victoria Park.
Frosty, F1 racer join Bathurst 12 Hour grid
MARK Winterbottom will suit up for his first tilt at the Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour, joining a pair of international stars at BMW.
Webber: my final race will be emotional
MARK Webber is eagerly awaiting freedom from the stress of competition but admits his final professional race in Bahrain this weekend will be emotional.
‘Huge’ gap between Verstappen, Ricciardo
MAX Verstappen has been hailed as the new Ayrton Senna after a drive which left Red Bull teammate Daniel Ricciardo in the shade.
Bouchard adds more glamour to Brisbane field
EUGENIE Bouchard will step up her bid to re-enter the tennis elite in January when she plays the Brisbane International for the first time.
Djokovic’s perfect one-line comeback
NOVAK Djokovic wasn’t going to bite his tongue when one reporter started asking some “unbelievable” questions.
Tie break blow no deterrent for Djokovic
NOVAK Djokovic survived the loss of a torrid first set, bouncing back strongly to dispatch World Tour Finals rookie Dominic Thiem in London.
Who is the top dog in Tennis?
ANDY Murray and Novak Djokovic will stage a dramatic battle to finish 2016 on top of the world as the two old rivals aim for the title at the ATP Tour Finals.
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Cricket legend’s disturbing Aussie prediction
CRICKET legend Brian Lara says there are disturbing signs Australian cricket is repeating the mistakes that wiped out the West Indies.
Brown waits, ‘the uncertainty hurts’
FORMER Eagle Mitch Brown has opened up about the anxiety of waiting for a phonecall as he hopes for a Victorian club to give him another AFL opportunity.
Ultimate Guide to the Australian Open
AFTER two years at The Australian, Royal Sydney once again plays host to the Australian Open of golf. Here’s everything you need to know before the tournament begins.
Gollan ups ante in bid to get off the mark
TONY Gollan’s search for a maiden Sydney city winner since setting up camp in the Harbour City will continue when arguably his most promising horse resumes on Saturday.
Tigers pay as army stays home
POOR on-field performances and a drop in crowds have hit Richmond in the hip pocket, with the Tigers reporting a financial loss for the first time in 12 years.
Eddie Hall bench presses two men ... easily
WHILE most of us use dumbbells or a bar to bench press, English strongman Eddie Hall is busy using humans to build his already massive chest.WATCH him do it here.
Japan edge Saudis to mount pressure on Roos
A first-half penalty from Hiroshi Kiyotake helped Japan to a much-needed 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia in the third round of qualification for the 2018 World Cup.
NBA freak’s shock Dellavedova love
A FREAK NBA star has gone out on a limb with some stunning high praise that singled out Aussie Matthew Dellavedova.
Video: Messi magic secures vital Argentina win
LIONEL Messi scored a majestic free-kick and set up two more goals as Argentina got their 2018 World Cup qualification back on track with a 3-0 win over Colombia.
AFL clubs rocked by company collapse
A SPORTSWEAR company signed by St Kilda a week ago has gone into receivership, leaving deals with six AFL clubs up in the air.
Aussies must pick this team for Adelaide
AUSTRALIA must summon the blood-and-guts spirit of Steve Waugh, David Boon and Merv Hughes when it picks a radically new side for the Adelaide Test.
Ireland win ‘removes All Black mystique’
EVERYONE is expecting a mighty comeback from the All Blacks in Dublin. Nobody takes a loss harder or rebounds better. But Ireland also has a lot to prove in the rematch with New Zealand on Sunday (AEDT).
Frost out to prove Pies wrong
BRISBANE recruit Jack Frost admits it stung when Collingwood showed no interest in keeping him at the club but it focused on helping the Lions.
Buffon’s historic milestone in Italy v Germany
GIANLUIGI Buffon earned a European record-equalling cap as Italy played out a goalless friendly draw with their Euro 2016 quarter-final tormentors Germany.
Video: What’s South Africa’s captain up to?
FOOTAGE has emerged of South African captain Faf du Plessis appearing to use a mint or lolly to shine the ball during Australia’s second Test flogging in Hobart.
Sydney Sevens Rugby 2017: Ultimate guide
IT’S party time, well in February anyway, when the Sydney Sevens come to town. And this time our women want a piece of the action.
Debate: Is it time for Lyon to go?
SUCCESS has many fathers but failure is an orphan — is it fair to lay the woes of the Australian cricket team at the feet of our first choice spinner Nathan Lyon?
Dodgy South African ploy exposed
AN EXPLOSIVE video of South African captain Faf du Plessis during the second Test has exposed his dodgy tactic.
Why tackling above waist could be banned
WORLD Rugby are discussing the results of a wideranging investigation into head injuries with one probable outcome being an experimental change in the laws surrounding the tackle.
The Izzy chat that sparked Te’o code switch
BEN Te’o has revealed it was a conversation with former flatmate and Wallabies star Israel Folau that gave him the belief to cross codes and pursue an international career with England.
CA boss: my responsibility to turn this around
CHIEF executive James Sutherland admitted CA needs to ask all manner of questions after a “very significant fall from grace”, including whether he stays in his role.
The French weapon that has Wallabies on high alert
THE Wallabies have been warned not to fall into the trap of viewing France as a team of all sizzle and no steak. “Their scrum is a weapon for them.”
Revealed: Fiji’s bold Super Rugby plans
PLANS to establish a Super Rugby franchise in Fiji to stop top players leaving the Pacific Islands are well advanced and have over A$32m in backing.
Tamou: Premiership on everyone’s mind at Penrith
WEEK one of the Panthers’ pre-season hasn’t even finished but James Tamou is already talking a big game, saying only a premiership will bring success to Penrith in 2017.
Carlisle holds no ill feelings toward Bombers
DESPITE being forced to sit on the sidelines for 12 months, Jake Carlisle says he holds no ill feeling towards the Bombers and feels for his former skipper Jobe Watson.
Family heartache that enhances Mitchell’s 2012
WHEN Sam Mitchell reflects on 2012, he doesn’t think about a season that earnt him the Brownlow Medal. Instead, he thinks of a harrowing time for his young family.
PL flop’s stunner, 96th minute goal shock England
SUBSTITUTE Isco struck deep in stoppage time to earn Spain a 2-2 draw and deprive Gareth Southgate of victory in his final game as England interim manager.
Six vacancies: Immediate start required
UP to six players face the axe as part of a comprehensive overhaul of the Australian Test team, which will be decided by a Sheffield Shield shootout.
Why Bolt gets away with playboy antics
FASTEST man alive Usain Bolt has explained the technicality that exempts him from criticism for his playboy lifestyle.
Spieth not changing trademark swing for distance
HIS focus firmly on winning a second Australian Open crown, Jordan Spieth has little interest in adding length off the tee.
Gerrard leaves LA Galaxy, drops hint on future
FORMER England midfielder Steven Gerrard has left MLS side LA Galaxy, the club confirmed, but he indicated that he is not yet ready to retire from playing.
Usain Bolt: why my womanising is misunderstood
JAMAICAN superstar Usain Bolt isn’t going to apologise for his philandering ways, saying ‘you can’t judge a different culture by your own culture.’
Floyd finally snaps over Conor talk
FLOYD Mayweather says comparing him to Conor McGregor is ridiculous while mercilessly sledging the UFC superstar.
No.1 pick Goff to finally make first Rams start
NUMBER one draft pick Jared Goff is to make his first competitive start for the Los Angeles Rams as the struggling side attempt to ignite their stumbling offense.
NFL Wrap: Giants beat Bengals in thriller
BRONCOS block party spoils party in New Orleans, Green Bay humbled by Tennessee, Giants pip the Bengals and Seahawks get sweet revenge.
Dak’s ‘hot hand’ to keep healthy Romo benched
ROOKIE Dak Prescott, who has guided Dallas to the NFL’s best record at 8-1, will start ahead of long-injured Tony Romo.
Pies not in crisis, says McGuire
EDDIE McGuire has defended his club, saying that the Magpies are not in the midst of a crisis despite searching for their fifth football boss in four years.
NFL star banned for doping
CHICAGO Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery has been suspended for the NFL team’s next four games for violating the league’s PED policy.
‘Close to seriously damaging our brand’
HIDDEN behind Max Verstappen’s impeccable drive in Brazil was a damaging situation F1 official’s narrowly dodged, writes Martin Brundle.
LeBron-Phil Jackson feud explodes
CAVS superstar LeBron James says he’s lost all respect for legendary coach Phil Jackson after a racially-charged showdown.
Jedinak rescues Roos in Thailand
THE Socceroos needed two penalties from captain Mile Jedinak to avoid total embarrassment against minnows Thailand on a steamy Bangkok night.
Blame lies entirely with the players
IT’S hard to believe only a few months ago, the Australian cricket team was the No.1 team in the world, writes sporting great Allan Border.
Re-live: Roos nightmare in Thailand shocker
TWO penalties from Mile Jedinak spared Australia from a humiliating defeat in Thailand in a vital World Cup qualifier. Re-live the action here.
Jobe’s compo claim set to skyrocket
JOBE Watson’s seven-figure compensation claim against his own club is set to soar after he officially lost the Brownlow Medal on Tuesday.
Weekly NBL column Around the NBL with Boti Nagy
DISGRUNTLED Melbourne United NBL fans are starting to wonder if untouchable coach Dean Demopoulos isn’t, in fact, The Teflon Man. Boti Nagy casts a critical eye around the NBL.
Relentless Rav revs up fire in Cassidy
FIREBIRDS centre Mahalia Cassidy reckons she had the best possible mentor to help her prepare for the daunting task of filling the shoes of Kim Ravaillion in next year’s Suncorp Super Netball competition. Ravaillion herself.
Talking tough Scott eyes Aussie hope in dark days
HE got both barrels from Brian Lara on Australian cricket’s woes and knows the Socceroos are struggling, but golf champ Adam Scott says we’ll be winners on the fairway.
Boxing v MMA Floyd finally snaps over Conor talk
FLOYD Mayweather says comparing him to Conor McGregor is ridiculous while mercilessly sledging the UFC superstar.
Buckets NBA freak’s shock Dellavedova love
A FREAK NBA star has gone out on a limb with some stunning high praise that singled out Aussie Matthew Dellavedova.
