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Australia’s nightmare French Open draw
WITH no seeded players, Australia’s French Open contingent were always in for a rough draw. But nothing could have prepared them for this. SEE WHO THEY DREW.
Play-offs City’s Mooy punt shaping as a winner
AARON Mooy’s ascent from the A-League to the verge of the Premier League is looking like a tidy bit of business from Manchester City.
Changing times Tigers punt on new name for spiritual home
PUNT Rd Oval has a new name after Richmond Football Club joined forces with a university in a bid to bolster its football and high-performance departments.
Burgoyne, Roughead deny Swans in thriller
AN inspirational goal to Shaun Burgoyne and Jarryd Roughead’s matchwinner helped Hawthorn snatch a thrilling six-point win against Sydney at the SCG. RECAP THE ACTION
Tigers punt on new name for spiritual home
PUNT Rd Oval has a new name after Richmond Football Club joined forces with a university in a bid to bolster its football and high-performance departments.
This is why Tigers aren’t top of ladder
RICHMOND has lost the close games because it lacks the leadership qualities of a Joel Selwood, and there is so much at stake in this year’s Dreamtime game, writes MATTHEW LLOYD.
Sammo’s no fear attitude to footy
DUSTIN Martin or eight seconds on a bucking bull? Sam Petrevski-Seton takes the same no fear mentality he learnt in the bull ring into his football.
Ben Khalfallah in shock Roar switch
FAHID Ben Khalfallah has made a shock move to three-time A-League champion Brisbane Roar.
Cech looking for Cup lift
WHILE Petr Cech admits the opportunity to lift the FA Cup won’t make up for Arsenal’s disappointing season, the goalkeeper is relishing what promises to be an emotional occasion against his former club.
Now Ronaldo’s in strife over alleged $23m tax fraud
SPANISH prosecutors are considering whether Cristiano Ronaldo should face charges over allegations by the country’s tax agency.
China’s stunning clamp to stop crazy football spend
THE Chinese Football Association has stepped up its fight against spiralling big-money deals for foreign players by announcing prohibitive new curbs.
Horror run for Aussies at French Open
THE draw for the French Open did not go as planned for our local stars, as several face a difficult run in the tournament.
Australia’s nightmare French Open draw
WITH no seeded players, Australia’s French Open contingent were always in for a rough draw. But nothing could have prepared them for this. SEE WHO THEY DREW.
Sam’s clear path to French Open redemption
IN 2010 Sam Stosur fell at the final hurdle in one of the greatest French Open runs in history. Six seasons later the planets have aligned to help her clear that last hurdle.
Tomic hush on coaching from grand slam legends
BERNARD Tomic has turned to doubles greats Bob and Mike Bryan in a last-ditch and somewhat bizarre bid to find his feet on clay ahead of the French Open.
ICC panel pushes for significant DRS changes
A high powered committee featuring Australian coach Darren Lehmann and chaired by Indian counterpart Anil Kumble has recommended a raft of rule changes.
Zampa confident he has ‘big role to play’
DESPITE the stunning strength of Australia’s pace stocks, leg-spinner Adam Zampa maintains that he is not in England to sit on the bench.
India advertise for new head coach
INDIA has won all five of its Test series since Anil Kumble took over as coach but the leg-spinning great has been asked to reapply for his job just days before the Champions Trophy.
ACA enlists heavyweight help for pay battle
AUSTRALIA captain Steve Smith has tried to downplay fears of an Ashes wipeout just as former union leader Greg Combet joined the players pay fight.
Weekend Best Bets
LATEST TAB ODDS: OUR experts give you an early shot at finding a winner as they look at the major races around the nation this weekend.
Pennuto tubing charge, allegedly hit
ALLEGEDLY assaulted by another trainer one day, then caught with apparent tubing gear — it’s been quite a week for trainer Trent Pennuto.
Analysis: Kingsford-Smith Cup
ANALYSIS: DARREN Beadman’s Godolphin outsider Impending looks the goods in the Group 1 Kingsford-Smith Cup at Eagle Farm, writes Matt Stewart.
The Early Oil: Sandown Lakeside
PLEIN Ciel lost no admirers when he suffered his first defeat on Australian and Herald Sun form analyst Michael Manley says a light weight will work heavily in his favour.
Storm star’s regret over big night out ‘blackout’
REMORSEFUL Storm star Jesse Bromwich has opened up on the boozy night out that saw him stripped of the Kiwis captaincy. LISTEN to his interview
Smith: We just want GI to be okay
MELBOURNE Storm captain Cameron Smith has praised Greg Inglis for making the “right decision” and getting help.
Storm quarantine Fiji star
A LAST round boilover has ensured Craig Bellamy will make team changes for the clash with South Sydney — a case of boils has ensured Sisa Waqa won’t be one of those.
Bellamy: ‘GI’ will get through this
MELBOURNE Storm coach Craig Bellamy says South Sydney captain Greg Inglis will overcome a battle with depression.
New low! Insipid Reds crash to Force to sink to new low
SO insipid were the final 15 minutes of the first half from the Reds last night that the 12,040 hardy fans in the ground should have hissed, torn up their tickets and walked out.
Captaincy battle Cheika’s loyalty remains with Moore
STEPHEN Moore has received backing from Michael Cheika to remain Wallabies skipper despite pressure from Michael Hooper and some surprise candidates.
Rebels Mafi maintaining his smile amid trials
THE smile on the face of Melbourne Rebels star Amanaki Mafi when asked how much he loves running the ball would come as no surprise to the club’s fans.
Push and shove Tahs seeking scrum-uppance
The Highlanders’ star-studded backline receives the plaudits, but their secret weapon is a key set-piece that will test the Waratahs.
F1 rich kid’s stunningly clueless excuse
THE most annoying driver on the F1 grid has gone too far, trying to blame his PlayStation video game for a costly blunder.
Valentino Rossi injured in training crash
VALENTINO Rossi has been injured while training ahead of next weekend’s Italian MotoGP at Mugello, with Yamaha providing an update after he was hospitalised.
Mercedes’ crucial Monaco mistake
LEWIS Hamilton and Toto Wolff lamented Mercedes’ glaring error in judgment that cruelled the team’s run on the iconic street circuit.
Vettel sets the pace in Practice 2 for Monaco GP
FERRARI and Sebastian Vettel led the way in Monaco GP practice as Mercedes’ speed went missing and Lewis Hamilton was only eighth quickest.
‘Inspirational’ skipper wins thriller
HAWTHORN captain Jarryd Roughead provided the moment of the 2017 season, as he kicked his side to a memorable win.
Stab-victim Kvitova to play French Open
TWO-TIME Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova will play the French Open in what will be her first tournament since being attacked by a knife-wielding burglar in December.
Redlegs hand Eagles first season loss
NORWOOD’S credentials gained significant currency with an impressive 31-point victory over previously undefeated Woodville-West Torrens at The Parade on Friday night.
Johns: ‘Nothing has changed since 2014’
RUGBY league legend Andrew Johns has savaged South Sydney after another disappointing display against Parramatta.
Vixens shooting for the top
THE Melbourne Vixens weren’t rated as serious title contenders at the start of the season and now they’re one win away from the minor premiership.
Consistent Crusaders still feed off success
DESPITE the Crusaders making 10 changes to their starting line-up, Rebels coach Tony McGahan won’t be underestimating the powerhouse Kiwis on Saturday night.
Horror run for Aussies at French Open
THE draw for the French Open did not go as planned for our local stars, as several face a difficult run in the tournament.
Mafi maintaining his smile amid trials
THE smile on the face of Melbourne Rebels star Amanaki Mafi when asked how much he loves running the ball would come as no surprise to the club’s fans.
Australia’s nightmare French Open draw
WITH no seeded players, Australia’s French Open contingent were always in for a rough draw. But nothing could have prepared them for this. SEE WHO THEY DREW.
Up to Tszyu: Tim aims to exit Dad’s shadow
TIM Tszyu plans to continue his meteoric rise in boxing on the Gold Coast on Saturday night even if the famous surname weighs him down.
Cech looking for Cup lift
WHILE Petr Cech admits the opportunity to lift the FA Cup won’t make up for Arsenal’s disappointing season, the goalkeeper is relishing what promises to be an emotional occasion against his former club.
‘Insulting’ radio sledge inspires Cheika
MICHAEL Cheika hates the negativity swirling around rugby. But armed with lessons learned at a prestigious US leadership course, he aims to change perceptions come June.
Pearce’s chance to emulate legend Lockyer
IT’S a message of hope to Mitchell Pearce from two of Queensland’s greatest champions. Wally Lewis and Darren Lockyer explain why it’s never too late for State of Origin redemption.
Gallen makes shock call on future
CRONULLA captain Paul Gallen has dropped a bombshell, revealing big news regarding his rugby league career with the Sharks.
‘I want to inspire younger generations’
STEVEN May had a tough decision to make as a 15-year-old after Kevin Rudd’s apology in 2008. It’s gave him a new appreciation of his heritage and history.
Sam’s clear path to French Open redemption
IN 2010 Sam Stosur fell at the final hurdle in one of the greatest French Open runs in history. Six seasons later the planets have aligned to help her clear that last hurdle.
Clearly a talent: Bennet backs sprinter to shine
IF CLEARLY Innocent can win a Group 1 in coming weeks, it will be a triumph for his former trainer Greg Bennett, even though his name no longer sits aside the horse in the form guide.
McGregor: ‘One punch and it’s done’
CONOR McGregor’s coach is certainly confident that his charge has what it takes to stop legend Floyd Mayweather.
Age no barrier to success: Fagan
CHRIS Fagan says his young players must produce or perish with Brisbane set to make five changes ahead of the clash against Collingwood at the MCG.
City’s Mooy punt shaping as a winner
AARON Mooy’s ascent from the A-League to the verge of the Premier League is looking like a tidy bit of business from Manchester City.
Cool Clark’s ton of expectation
TIM Clark’s career-best season will reach a crescendo if he brings up his century of winners on Saturday at Randwick.
Libba’s mission to make it back
AFL DAILY: WHAT does Western Bulldogs’ cult figure Tom Liberatore need to do to make it back to the senior side, Liam Jones’ rotten injury luck and Pendles’ plans to shun AFL.
Lions face ultimate challenge in New Zealand
THE Lions arrive in New Zealand next week armed with Kiwi movies and Irish inspiration — and a belief they can win a series against the All Blacks for only the second time in 129 years.
Green turns down Kidwell’s Kiwis offer
NORTH Queensland Cowboys coach Paul Green has knocked back an approach from New Zealand Kiwis mentor David Kidwell.
ICC set to change concussion, DRS laws
AFTER a home summer marred by several head knocks to players a Cricket Australia push for concussion substitutes has moved a step closer.
Inside mail: Big bets and market movers
CHRIS Waller is a perennial power in Sydney staying races but he is still chasing his first win in the Listed $150,000 WJ McKell Cup at Randwick on Saturday.
Host of ‘worst coverage ever’ speaks out
THE face of ABC 2’s coverage of the Liverpool-Sydney FC friendly, Julian Schiller, has hit out at the social media storm it created.
Power has to learn from pain
IT was a two-point game with many talking points. Here is Michelangelo Rucci’s wash-up of the Port Adelaide-Geelong epic from Kardinia Park on Thursday night.
Tomic hush on coaching from grand slam legends
BERNARD Tomic has turned to doubles greats Bob and Mike Bryan in a last-ditch and somewhat bizarre bid to find his feet on clay ahead of the French Open.
Pennuto tubing charge, allegedly hit
ALLEGEDLY assaulted by another trainer one day, then caught with apparent tubing gear — it’s been quite a week for trainer Trent Pennuto.
Time on Cavs to face Warriors’ ‘juggernaut’ again
THE Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers will go head to head in the NBA Finals for the third straight season. Here’s everything you need to know.
Top gong Vixens shooting for the top
THE Melbourne Vixens weren’t rated as serious title contenders at the start of the season and now they’re one win away from the minor premiership.
Penalty Video: Els penalises himself after chip-in for eagle
ERNIE Els underlined why golf has a proud reputation for integrity and fair play by calling a two-shot penalty on himself at the BMW PGA Championship.
Boxing Up to Tszyu: Tim aims to exit Dad’s shadow
TIM Tszyu plans to continue his meteoric rise in boxing on the Gold Coast on Saturday night even if the famous surname weighs him down.
NHL Penguins into Stanley Cup after double OT thriller
THE Pittsburgh Penguins are heading back to the Stanley Cup Final to face the Nashville Predators.
