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Ruthless Australian selectors wield the axe
AUSTRALIA selectors have wielded the axe in unprecedented fashion with three debutants named for the third Test and David Warner the only player not in his 20s to be included.
Crash Craddock Hatchet job has Test cricket on our minds
THE greatest hatchet job in Australian cricket history has had one benefit already — people are talking about Test cricket again writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
Test debut The stellar rise of Peter Handscomb
FROM Bill Ponsford to Shane Warne, St Kilda Cricket Club is justly proud of its roll-call of Test representatives. Now comes another Saint ready to receive a baggy green cap: Peter Handscomb.
Dank appeal to revive Bombers saga
THE Essendon supplements saga will return to the spotlight when controversial sports scientist Stephen Dank fronts the AFL appeals board on Monday.
Moore bang for your Bucks
AFTER six weeks touring different parts of the world, Darcy Moore is back in training for a highly anticipated new season. But don’t call him the saviour.
Hooker’s ban shock: ‘I was a bit lost’
CALE Hooker thought he had prepared himself for the worst-case scenario but admits a season-long ban for himself and 33 others took a while to sink in.
Judd signs multi-year radio deal
TRIPLE M has recruited well during the off season, kicking a goal by signing AFL great Chris Judd and master coach Paul Roos to its footy commentary team.
Arsenal sucker-punch steals a point from Man Utd
OLIVIER Giroud’s late header allowed Arsenal to snag a point at the death against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Watch all the goals from the overnight PL games
JOSE Mourinho was left frustrated as Arsenal rescued a late draw, while Yaya Toure was back in Pep Guardiola’s good books with a brace. Watch all 19 overnight goals.
The chronic injury hampering Tim Cahill
MELBOURNE City coach John van’t Schip paid credit to Tim Cahill’s professionalism as the veteran Socceroos star continues to be dogged by an achilles complaint.
Cahill now a public enemy in his hometown
TIM Cahill marked his club return to Sydney after two decades with a goal but there wasn’t a warm reception for the Socceroos legend, writes Robbie Slater.
Hatchet job has Test cricket on our minds
THE greatest hatchet job in Australian cricket history has had one benefit already — people are talking about Test cricket again writes ROBERT CRADDOCK.
Shocking form slump hurts TV rights deal
EXCLUSIVE: Cricket Australia’s hopes of smashing the $1 billion mark in their upcoming TV broadcast rights deal have been bowled over by the national team’s disastrous form slump.
Six changes expected for Adelaide Test
SELECTORS are expected to make as many as six changes to the Australia side that was thumped in Hobart. Ben Horne names the likely Test squad.
Bulls rookie Renshaw to get Test nod
QUEENSLANDER Matt Renshaw will this week become the second youngest batsman to make his debut for Australia in the last 30 years.
Wagga preview: Dryden hope faces tough return
CANBERRA trainer Keith Dryden labelled Flash In The Dark his best chance at Wagga on Monday but admits she is “no good thing” first-up at 1200m.
Madeenaty set for Magic Millions and Golden Slipper
STAR two-year-old filly Madeenaty is still on track to target the Magic Millions Classic and Golden Slipper double next year.
Rageese back in the mix after hoof problem
RAGEESE has bounced back from a hoof problem and he could now start in the Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) on Saturday at Ascot.
Bayliss goes for broke and hits Cup jackpot
TAB BIG BETS/SUNDAY FIX: MUCH-maligned galloper Pilot D’Essai turned his form around with an all the way runaway victory in the Ballarat Cup.
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.
Origin at the Oval? It could happen
NOT content with securing the hosting rights for the Roosters’ clash with Storm in June next year, the South Australian Government has set its sights on the biggest fixture in NRL.
Roosters to call Adelaide home
SYDNEY Roosters will play Melbourne Storm for premiership points at Adelaide Oval in 2017.
The real impact of the Knights’ offer to Ponga
GOOD luck filling the new Townsville Stadium if Newcastle succeed in the NRL sanctioned poaching of rising superstar Kalyn Ponga, writes Mike Colman.
Slam bid McMahon praises Wallabies’ mental fortitude
TOUGH backrower Sean McMahon has applauded Australia’s mental strength as they head to Ireland seeking a fourth straight win that would set up a Grand Slam decider in England.
Fired up Selection rocket helps Kuridrani find his best
TEVITA Kuridrani was dropped from the Wallabies squad earlier this year and it might have been just the rocket he needed to find his best form.
Wallabies win Wallabies ‘B team’ too good for French
A SPECTACULAR try to Tevita Kuridrani, a monstrous performance by skipper David Pocock and a late missed field goal have earned the Wallabies ‘B team’ a spirited 25-23 victory over France.
All Blacks All Blacks gain sweet revenge over Ireland
NEW Zealand held off a fierce Ireland fightback to win 21-9 two weeks after the Irish ended the All Blacks’ record 18-match win streak.
‘Rally car driver as a job title is pretty cool’
IT’S hot, sweaty, uncomfortable, downright dirty and the worst possible job for the faint-hearted. But Sydney-bred rally driver Molly Taylor wouldn’t swap it for the world.
Champagne shower as Webber ends career
MARK Webber has closed out his racing career on the podium as Audi bowed out of sports car racing with a 1-2 in the WEC finale in Bahrain.
Busby secures Classic crown
MICHAEL Busby and co-driver John Caldicott steered their Mazda RX-7 to a breakthrough victory in the 2016 Classic Adelaide Rally on Saturday night.
Mikkelsen clings to slim Rally Australia lead
ANDREAS Mikkelsen clings to a narrow overnight lead after a troubled second day of Rally Australia allowed teammate Sebastian Ogier to close in.
Trophy tour to launch TennisFest
THE Australian Open tennis trophies are on display around the city as Adelaide is in the middle of a week-long bonanza to kick off the summer of tennis.
‘You have no clue about the game’
NOVAK Djokovic was furious after being embroiled in a “completely ridiculous” situation at the ATP World Tour Finals.
Murray beats Nishikori in Tour Finals duel
Andy Murray survived the longest three-set match in ATP Finals history by outlasting Kei Nishikori and posting a 21st consecutive win on Wednesday.
Tomljanovic confirmed as women return to Kooyong
AFTER a 23-year absence women will return to the Kooyong Classic player lineup with Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic confirmed to be taking part.
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McMahon praises Wallabies’ mental fortitude
TOUGH backrower Sean McMahon has applauded Australia’s mental strength as they head to Ireland seeking a fourth straight win that would set up a Grand Slam decider in England.
Godwin receives Cheika’s shake of approval
DEBUTANT Kyle Godwin declared he is ready for regular Test football after receiving Michael Cheika’s shake of approval following an impressive first outing for the Wallabies.
Injured Hodges tipped to return
ADELAIDE Lightning coach Chris Lucas took no chances with playing captain Laura Hodges on Saturday, looking ahead instead to this week’s road games to Dandenong and Bendigo.
Dank appeal to revive Bombers saga
THE Essendon supplements saga will return to the spotlight when controversial sports scientist Stephen Dank fronts the AFL appeals board on Monday.
Kyle’s still climbing the mountain
Adelaide Crow Kyle Hartigan would rather take a hike than visit the glitz and glamour of the US during the off-season.
Double Blue Young’s restless wait
IN four hours of exhilarating power and athleticism, giant Sturt teenager Lewis Young went from draft smoky to turning heads.
There’s no romance in premierships
When building a successful franchise, the romance of drafting a son of a former star must be weighed up against the needs of the team, writes Michelangelo Rucci
Former Suns reunited as Tigers
RICHMOND added two former Gold Coast players this off-season but Dion Prestia and Josh Caddy aren’t the only former Suns at Tigerland this year.
Duff’s snapshot: New Tipperary delivers again
DUFF’S Rosehill snapshot: New Tipperary is a horse that just keeps jumping the bar, while Heartlings emerged as a black booker after an eye-catching Rosehill run.
Richards’ double after difficult week
IN-FORM Adelaide trainer Gordon Richards ended a difficult week on winning note with a double at Morphettville on Saturday.
Mikkelsen holds nerve to win Rally Australia
ANDREAS Mikkelsen has secured a fitting farewell for Volkswagen as it bows out of the World Rally Championship, winning Rally Australia.
Magpies to let players pick captain
COLLINGWOOD will let its players pick who will captain the club in the Suncorp Super Netball competition with Madi Robinson and Sharni Layton both in the mix.
Sayers picked for Adelaide Test
NATIONAL selectors have sent a message – rewarding ongoing excellence and match-winning ability by blooding paceman Chadd Sayers for the third Test against South Africa in Adelaide.
Nothing to hide? Gardiner must face inquiry
RACING NSW was left with no alternative but to issue a warning off to punter Anthony Gardiner after he refused to be interviewed over the James McDonald betting inquiry.
Aussie world champion has barrels of fun
AUSTRALIA’S newest world champion has conquered one of the most treacherous reef breaks in the world to claim the world SUP and paddle board title at Cloudbreak.
Boom opener given Aussie Test debut
A QUEENSLAND rookie has been given the nod to become the second youngest batsman to make his debut for Australia in the last 30 years.
Roosters to call Adelaide home
SYDNEY Roosters will play Melbourne Storm for premiership points at Adelaide Oval in 2017.
East Adelaide clubs want a slice of soccer funding
CAMPBELLTOWN City, Adelaide Blue Eagles and Eastern United officials are hoping the State Government funds synthetic pitches for its juniors who have been forced to miss in total thousands of training sessions due to winter rains this year.
‘Rally car driver as a job title is pretty cool’
IT’S hot, sweaty, uncomfortable, downright dirty and the worst possible job for the faint-hearted. But Sydney-bred rally driver Molly Taylor wouldn’t swap it for the world.
W-League 2016/17 ultimate guide
THE premier football league for women in Australia is back, bigger and better than ever. Our guide to the 2016/2017 W-League.
Big wave thrills and spills? Yes please
BIG wave surfer Felicity Palmateer hopes women become a permanent feature on the Big Wave Tour after their maiden appearance at a firing Jaws on the weekend.
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.
Reds’ Carrusca in code of silence
ADELAIDE United playmaker Marcelo Carrusca believes that if he publicly speaks from the heart about Friday’s match officials he will be stung with a hefty ban.
Selection rocket helps Kuridrani find his best
TEVITA Kuridrani was dropped from the Wallabies squad earlier this year and it might have been just the rocket he needed to find his best form.
Teenage freak is an NBA game-changer
A TEENAGE physical freak set to smash records in the NBA has already been bestowed with a superhero alter ego for his mythical physique.
Champagne shower as Webber ends career
MARK Webber has closed out his racing career on the podium as Audi bowed out of sports car racing with a 1-2 in the WEC finale in Bahrain.
Arsenal star survives laughing in Jose’s face
MANCHESTER United manager Jose Mourinho dubbed his side “the unluckiest team in the Premier League” after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Arsenal.
Wagga preview: Dryden hope faces tough return
CANBERRA trainer Keith Dryden labelled Flash In The Dark his best chance at Wagga on Monday but admits she is “no good thing” first-up at 1200m.
Kane the hero in Spurs-Hammers five-goal thriller
HARRY Kane scored two late goals as Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to beat West Ham 3-2 on Saturday in a bad-tempered derby.
Spieth wins Australian Open in play-off
JORDAN Spieth is the 2016 Australian Open champion after holding off Cameron Smith and Ashley Hall in a three-way play-off at Royal Sydney. Join our live blog.
Rooney’s vow after slamming ‘disgraceful’ media
WAYNE Rooney slammed the response to his late-night antics on England duty as “disgraceful” and vowed not to be consigned to the international scrapheap over the incident.
Springboks coach Coetzee facing the axe
SOUTH AFRICAN rugby coach Allister Coetzee is facing the sack after the tour finale in Wales next weekend, following another momentous loss by the Springboks.
Wallabies win unbelievable thriller
AUSTRALIA has pulled off an incredible heart-stopping win over France, including a freakish finish from Tevita Kuridrani.
Star’s boss response to savage blow
A CANADIAN maniac has delivered one of the most hard-core fairytale stories of 2016 with a stunning response to a bloody injury.
Liverpool ruin chance to push title credentials
PREMIER League leaders Liverpool missed a chance to burnish their title credentials as they were held to a 0-0 draw at Southampton on Saturday.
Pocock stars as Wallabies ‘B-team’ downs France
AUSTRALIA has pulled off a second heart-stopping win in two weeks after holding off France to remain undefeated on their spring tour.
Toure says sorry to Pep by winning match for City
YAYA Toure marked his first Premier League game of the season by scoring both of Manchester City’s goals in a 2-1 win away to Crystal Palace.
Fans fed up with Ronda Rousey
UFC superstar Ronda Rousey couldn’t have imagined her year away from the octagon would have been this costly for her ambitious career.
How Tyler made all the Wright moves
TYLER Wright made key changes to her approach which paid the ultimate dividends when she became the 2016 world surfing champion.
Rokoduguni double as England thrash Fiji
FIJI-BORN England winger Semesa Rokoduguni scored a brace as Eddie Jones’ team buried an overpowered Fiji under an avalanche of tries to record their biggest win over the Pacific Islanders.
Wallabies ‘B team’ too good for French
A SPECTACULAR try to Tevita Kuridrani, a monstrous performance by skipper David Pocock and a late missed field goal have earned the Wallabies ‘B team’ a spirited 25-23 victory over France.
All Blacks gain sweet revenge over Ireland
NEW Zealand held off a fierce Ireland fightback to win 21-9 two weeks after the Irish ended the All Blacks’ record 18-match win streak.
Springboks hit rock bottom in Italy loss
GIOVANBATTISTA Venditti scored a crucial second-half try as Italy bounced back from an All Blacks mauling to score a historic first 20-18 win over embattled South Africa on Sunday (AEDT).
Kings return to top spot
STAR off-season recruits Kevin Lisch and Brad Newley have underlined their value to the Sydney Kings in their 83-72 defeat of titleholders Perth at Qudos Bank Arena.
Lightning crashes Injured Hodges tipped to return
ADELAIDE Lightning coach Chris Lucas took no chances with playing captain Laura Hodges on Saturday, looking ahead instead to this week’s road games to Dandenong and Bendigo.
New leader Magpies to let players pick captain
COLLINGWOOD will let its players pick who will captain the club in the Suncorp Super Netball competition with Madi Robinson and Sharni Layton both in the mix.
Second victory Spieth holds nerve to win Australian Open title
JORDAN Spieth has beaten Aussie duo Ashley Hall and Cameron Smith in a playoff to claim his second Australian Open crown at Royal Sydney.
Title fight Controversy as new pound-for-pound king crowned
VIDEO: American Andre Ward survived a second-round knockdown to beat Sergey Kovalev in a battle of unbeaten light heavyweights. But did judges get it right?
Freak Teenage freak is an NBA game-changer
A TEENAGE physical freak set to smash records in the NBA has already been bestowed with a superhero alter ego for his mythical physique.
