Netball

Firebirds fly in for redemption

CAPTAIN Gabi Simpson says the Firebirds do not need a rescreening of the Round 5 horror movie ahead of their rematch with the Melbourne Vixens on Saturday night.

Swifts stars on ice until game day

COACH Rob Wright will give stalwarts Abbey McCulloch and Paige Hadley until the last minute to prove fitness for the Swifts crucial match against West Coast Fever on Friday.

What lies ahead for Giants, NSW Swifts

THE first season of Suncorp Super netball is getting to the business end with the top four spots almost cemented. So what lies ahead for the Giants and Swifts?

Push for the future T-Birds veteran promotes young talent time

ADELAIDE Thunderbirds wing attack Chelsea Pitman believes the team should look to the future and play the youngsters in the final four rounds.

Short and Sweet: Jillaroos testing waters

RUGBY League fans will get a preview of what they can expect at the World Cup later this year when the Jillaroos tackle the Kiwis Ferns. SHORT and SWEET sports wrap

Super Netball top four tighten grip

THEY ruled Australian and New Zealand netball for years but a team many predicted would win Super Netball might not even make the final four.

Ryan planning for 2018 already

ADELAIDE Thunderbirds coach Dan Ryan has started planning for a revival next season as the club closes in on a piece of unwanted history.

Firebirds’ purple reign appears over

THE finals hopes of the Firebirds are all but cooked after the gut-wrenching 61-59 loss to Collingwood at Launceston’s Silverdome on Sunday.

Giants survive ferocious Fever fightback

THE Giants survived a brutal fightback from a desperate Fever and a four minute meltdown of their own to stomp their way back into second place on the Super Netball ladder.

Swifts author writes new chapter with MVP award

MADDY Proud is a budding author who has helped spark a new chapter in NSW Swifts history in one of her teams most crucial matches this season.

Giants campaign to reclaim Super Netball lead

THEY might be wooden spoon contenders but Susan Pettitt says that just makes West Coast Fever an even more formidable rival as the Giants begin their campaign to reclaim top spot in Super Netball.

Horror season continues for Thunderbirds

JUST when the Adelaide Thunderbirds’ 2017 nightmare seemingly could get no worse, they stooped to a new low with a 48-51defeat to an injury-hit NSW Swifts outfit on Saturday night.

Vixens show why they are top of the tree

MELBOURNE Vixens have further proven their championship credentials with an impressive win over Sunshine Coast Lightning in a top-of-the-table Super Netball clash on Saturday night.

Magpies clinging on to lofty perch

MAGPIES coach Kristy Keppich-Birrell is confident her team’s form is building at the right time, but admits her players are fighting for their season every game.

It will be desperate out there: Clarke

ADELAIDE Thunderbirds will know better than to let down their guard when facing a depleted NSW Swifts outfit at Adelaide Arena on Saturday night.

Netball needs independent commission

NETBALL must follow the lead of the AFL and NRL and set up an independent commission to guide its development, after an ugly power struggle at board level, says former Australian captain Natalie von Bertouch.

In-form Vixens keen to make title statement

MELBOURNE Vixens can enhance their credentials as title favourites in Saturday’s top-of the-table battle against Sunshine Coast, according to captain Kate Moloney.

Red-alert: Our ginger giants

SPORT’S favourite redheads have always added a fiery glow to successful Aussie teams. We dip our hats to those with a tinge of ginge.

Swifts coach predicts big Magpies comeback

SWIFTS coach Rob Wight is forecasting the Collingwood Magpies will be one of the biggest movers and shakers of the late Super Netball season. ,

Birds fly south to clip Magpies’ wings

FIREBIRDS captain Gabi Simpson says the Suncorp Super Netball finals have arrived early ahead of their clash with fourth-placed Collingwood in Launceston.

Vixens a Diamond mine

DIAMONDS coach Lisa Alexander has predicted the ladder-leading Vixens could be among the winners when the squad for the Commonwealth Games is announced.

Cherry on top of world rugby

A Rugby Sevens star has reached an impressive milestone, netballers opt against striking and Australia’s runners make a mark internationally. SHORT AND SWEET sports wrap.

T-birds find confidence in defeat

A MATCH in Brisbane that started with Thunderbirds and Lightning players united — and ended in a nine-goal loss to the visitors — has boosted Adelaide’s confidence, says defender Fiona Themann.

Bulley hoping to inspire netball mums

GIANTS defender Bec Bulley was happy just showing new mums they could net it all - a family and the game they loved.

And the Spogie goes to ...

FORGET the Logies. It’s time to roll out the red carpet and unveil the awards that really matter – the Spogies. The sport Logies are designed to honour the best and worst performers on our sporting radar.

Netball black eye avoidable

NETBALL Queensland CEO Catherine Clark has described aspects of the stand-off with top-level players “perplexing, surprising and unfortunate”.

Swifts’ horror run continues as players unite

THE NSW Swifts have ended a horrendous run of matches against top four teams without a victory but their pride still intact on a day netballers continued public displays of solidarity.

Giant reality check as Pies down leaders

FOR a minute Giants and Magpies players stood united after a week of political turmoil. Moments later, a fresh rivalry exploded in one of the most memorable upsets of Super Netball.

Thunderbirds’ chance to avoid last spot

ADELAIDE Thunderbirds’ hopes of avoiding the wooden spoon in the inaugural Super Netball season could hinge on Saturday night’s clash against NSW Swifts at Adelaide Arena.

Firebirds give Queensland clean sweep

THE Firebirds stayed in the hunt for Suncorp Super Netball finals with a gritty 55-50 victory over West Coast after the Lightning accounted for the T-Birds.

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SA Racing The Right Track, with Lincoln Moore and Ben Scadden

ODEON, an impressive last-start winner at Caulfield, has been marked the early favourite in first UBET fixed-odds markets for Saturday week’s $600,000 Group 1 South Australian Derby.

New team ‘Sleeping giant’ makes A-League move

SOUTH-EAST Melbourne’s greatest football product, Socceroos legend Vince Grella, has officially backed a push for an A-League club in the region.

Adelaide carnival Oaks dream alive with a bit of luck

CHRIS Bieg reckons outsider With A Bit Of Dash can give the favourite a run for its money in Saturday’s Group 1 Schweppes Oaks.

Test clash Gale half a chance to solve England puzzle

FOR years stories have filtered over of England halves accruing impossible Super League stats only to fall flat at Test level. With Luke Gale, it seems different.

Full noise ‘Everything is possible in football’

BESART Berisha has declared that Sydney FC can be beaten in Sunday’s A-League grand final, but nothing less than 100 per cent will cut it for Melbourne Victory.

UCL Juve eye UCL final after Higuain’s superb brace

GONZALO Higuain’s stunning brace has given Juventus a two-goal advantage in their Champions League semi-final tie with Monaco after a 2-0 victory at the Stade Louis II.

Bad investment Anasta reveals response to ex-wife gaffe

NRL great Braith Anasta has revealed his ex-wife Jodi Gordon’s response to his “bad investment” gaffe in a live radio chat about their break-up.

Funny photos Picture perfect in every single way

TWO Philadelphia Eagles teammates stood next to each other for a photo and it was absolutely perfect. But wait, there’s more.

Review Catch up: What’s happened in 2017 so far

NO need to set that alarm clock: MotoGP is back on Sunday nights from this weekend! Here’s a quick catch up on the season so far.

Michelangelo Rucci Demetriou’s Giant prediction

FORMER AFL boss Andrew Demetriou had tongues wagging at Adelaide Oval with his grand predictions on where the game is going — particularly in Sydney, writes Michelangelo Rucci

True champion King James reigns supreme over Raps

LEBRON James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for second on the NBA’s all-time playoff scorers list as Cleveland scorched Toronto to take a 2-0 series lead.

NRL Daily: Parra pinch Roosters forward

NRL DAILY: The signing spree continues apace with the Parramatta Eels the latest club to boost their 2018 squad. Rolling rugby league coverage ...

Anzac Test Supersizing the Kangaroos, Kiwis Test teams

THE Kangaroo and Kiwi teams for the Anzac Test are in and we’ll have to wait to see who comes out on top — but if the clash was decided by SuperCoach performances then there is already a clear winner.

Slow start How Tigers plan to ignite Caddy’s season

RICHMOND recruit Josh Caddy has been unable to replicate an impressive pre-season but coach Damien Hardwick admits he’s been played out of position.

Wide Pom-pous: ‘Most cringeworthy thing ever’

A LETTER signed by the entire England team has become the laughing stock of fans in a tragic case of cricket fake-lore.

Injury woes Why Super Rugby is making Kiwis nervous

NEW Zealanders are watching Super Rugby with increasing trepidation as each round brings new injury concerns for the All Blacks as they prepare for their series against the Lions.

Grudge match Golovkin shot on line in Mexican grudge match

MEXICAN bragging rights, and a possible middleweight world title shot, will be on the line when Saul “Canelo” Alvarez takes on Julio Chavez Jr in Las Vegas.