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Indignant Ange in no mood for niceties
IF the Socceroos take their performance cues for their opening Confederations Cup match from that of Ange Postecoglou, Germany can expect some stubborn resistance.
Cricket Warner: ‘We won’t budge’
DAVID Warner has sent a clear message to Cricket Australia following the ongoing pay debate surrounding the game.
Round 13 The Tackle: Does Gibbs stay or go?
LIKES AND DISLIKES: Bryce Gibbs, Seb Ross and West Coast rise to the occasion in Round 13 while Alex Rance, Jake Stringer and Lindsay Thomas cop a whack. LIVE CHAT 11.45AM
The Tackle: Does Gibbs stay or go?
LIKES AND DISLIKES: Bryce Gibbs, Seb Ross and West Coast rise to the occasion in Round 13 while Alex Rance, Jake Stringer and Lindsay Thomas cop a whack. LIVE CHAT 11.45AM
Selwood’s Brownlow hopes in balance
AFL DAILY: GEELONG captain Joel Selwood will find out if his Brownlow Medal ambition is still a reality while Lance Franklin is also sweating on a report.
Rance’s dive ticks all the boxes
ALEX Rance’s acting should be reserved for his The Footy Show antics, writes Jon Ralph. His clash with Lance Franklin on Saturday was staging, pure and simple.
Bugg on JJ gibe: It was just ‘playful’
MELBOURNE’s Tomas Bugg has played down his pre-match gibe at Bulldog Jason Johannisen as “just playful” but it clearly got the Bulldogs fired up before the first bounce.
What you need to know about Confederations Cup
IT’S a meeting every four years of the world’s best — and the Socceroos are invited. It’s not the World Cup but playing in the Confederations Cup is still quite an honour.
VAR outrage as Vidal steers Chile past Cameroon
ARTURO Vidal’s late header helped Chile to a 2-0 win over Cameroon in the Confederations Cup in Australia’s group, as the video assistant referee played a prominent role.
Last gasp Mexico seal thrilling draw with Portugal
TITLE contenders Portugal and Mexico fought out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Confederations Cup on Sunday, with each team scoring in the last five minutes.
Ange’s bid to make Roos world’s best
ANGE Postecoglou does not consider himself a footballing missionary. Though he is in search of true believers. And wants to lead Australia to the summit of world football.
‘Kokkinakis’ level is still so high’
NICK Kyrgios says close mate Thanasi Kokkinakis hasn’t missed a beat despite a horror run of injuries, grouping him with the game’s next crop of superstars.
Popyrin farewells juniors to make way in pros
LITTLE more than a week after lifting the world’s most prestigious junior crown, rising Aussie Alexei Popyrin has played his last juvenile tournament.
’Coming on the grass kind of refreshes you’
NICK Kyrgios says he’s free of the mental and physical anguish that has hampered him for much of 2017 and is primed for Wimbledon.
Third time lucky for King Kyrgios at Queen’s
AFTER consecutive horror draws at Queen’s Club, a pain-free Nick Kyrgios is poised for a deep run at the Wimbledon prelude thanks to a friendly draw.
Agar named, Cartwright returns for Bangladesh tour
SELECTORS have put their faith in Ashton Agar to replace Stephen O’Keefe for the tour of Bangladesh, while a recurrence of a stress fracture has ruled Mitchell Starc out of contention.
Steve O’Keefe’s Test axing slammed
STEPHEN O’Keefe’s career-ending axing from the Australian Test side has been slammed as “unfair” and “unjust” by Cricket NSW boss Andrew Jones
Flawless India crush Bangladesh to make final
INDIA produced a near-perfect performance to set-up a mouth-watering Champions Trophy final clash against bitter rivals Pakistan.
UK press savage timid England’s horrorshow choke
FEEBLE. Meek. Mild. Timid. England appeared destined for a maiden 50-over trophy, but instead delivered a Champions Trophy choke that rivalled their World Cup exit.
Raceday Focus: Donald best bets
HORSHAM trainer Stephen Lenehan is hoping his seven-year-old mare “can do an Extra Zero” and win at her 100th start, as MICHAEL MANLEY runs the rule over the Donald program.
Sydney set for a sizzling spring
SYDNEY’S spring carnival is about to undergo an exciting revamp to complement the inaugural running of The Everest and help keep Winx in Sydney for longer. + DUFF’S SNAPSHOT
Record-breaking Meech happy with her lot
LINDA Meech had one wish as she broke her own record for most wins by a female jockey in a season, but isn’t going to dwell on what she can’t control.
Mertens admits to error on Leodoro
BEAU Mertens conceded he made an error of judgement on favourite Leodoro in the last race at Moonee Valley, but but his inexperience saved him from a suspension.
NRL Daily: Come and have a go
NRL DAILY: NSW back-rower Tyson Frizell has a message for any Maroons wanting to test his rib injury — have a crack at your peril.
History with Blues on home turf
MONDAY BUZZ: What is the home ground advantage worth in State of Origin? Just ask NSW, who have lost only eight of 25 games at ANZ Stadium.
NRL rookies saved Super Saturday
MONDAY BUZZ: This was going to be another column about State of Origin destroying the premiership. But two magnificent games changed my mind.
Monday Buzz: Highlights, lowlights
MONDAY BUZZ: Angus Crichton’s stock rises as Michael Cheika’s continues to plummet in PHIL ROTHFIELD’s highs and lows of the weekend.
Rant Wallaby tragic goes viral with epic FB rant
A DEVASTATED Wallabies fan has become an internet sensation after an incredible response to a Facebook rant following the dismal defeat by Scotland.
Comment Australia’s past glories now count for nothing
SUCCESS in Australian rugby has evaporated. In every corner. Seemingly overnight. And fan anger is at an all-time high, writes Iain Payten.
Defence Meet the Aussie who helped shock Wallabies
FORMER Reds defensive coach Matt Taylor was the mastermind behind Scotland’s swamping tactics that have dumped the Wallabies to No.4 in the world.
Aerial attack Let Izzy fly! Cheika gets kick out of aerial view
MICHAEL Cheika wants more high ball for Israel Folau after the fullback’s spectacular try highlighted an otherwise forgettable Wallabies Test against Scotland.
McLaughlin outguns Whincup in Darwin
SCOTT McLaughlin bounced back to flog the field and re-emerge as a genuine championship contender as DJR Team Penske scored another victory in Darwin.
McLaughlin storms to Race 12 victory
SCOTT McLaughlin fought off a feisty Jamie Whincup to win Supercars Race 12 at the Darwin Supersprint. Click for full results, report.
Coulthard dominant after McLaughlin ‘brain fart’
DJR Team Penske continued their Supercars blitz with Fabian Coulthard beating Scott McLaughlin at Hidden Valley to land the Shell Fords another one-two finish.
Ricciardo ‘conned’ by great F1 body myth
DANIEL Ricciardo says he’s been the victim of an F1 “con” that forced him into an unwilling backflip and distorted his appearance.
Duo kick clear in thrilling US Open finale
AMERICANS Brooks Koepka and Brian Harman loom as the most likely to take home the US Open title as the chasing pack falls away. Join our live blog.
Pakistan makes history in stunning upset
PAKISTAN completed an extraordinary fairytale by humbling India in incredible fashion in the final of the Champions Trophy.
‘Let us play’ beg champions Pakistan
PAKISTAN’s extraordinary Champions Trophy win stunned critics and fans, as the tournament’s lowest-ranked team produced its biggest win. Now they have one small request: let us play.
Former UFC star dies after ‘tragic’ KO
FORMER UFC fighter Tim Hague has died after being brutally knocked out in a boxing match. Warning: Graphic video.
Angels help Bassett tick her final goal
AN elated Caitlin Bassett was doing confetti angels in the golden glitter on the Brisbane Entertainment Centre but it was three other angels she thanked for delivering the title.
Port want compensation for Burgo’s EPL move
PORT Adelaide has lost fitness guru Darren Burgess to English Premier League club Arsenal - and expects compensation from the Gunners
Horn’s ten-point blueprint to defeat Pacquiao
JEFF Horn and trainer Glenn Rushton spent the weekend studying weaknesses in Manny Pacquiao’s defence and a strategy to break through it.
Last gasp Mexico seal thrilling draw with Portugal
TITLE contenders Portugal and Mexico fought out an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Confederations Cup on Sunday, with each team scoring in the last five minutes.
Rischitelli races to fill Barlow void
GOLD Coast’s Michael Barlow has undergone successful surgery on his broken leg and will miss the rest of the 2017 season but the news isn’t as bad as it could have been for the midfielder.
Pulver would walk if EGM demanded change
THE future of ARU boss Bill Pulver, more so than that of the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels, is likely to come to a head at Tuesday’s emergency general meeting.
VAR outrage as Vidal steers Chile past Cameroon
ARTURO Vidal’s late header helped Chile to a 2-0 win over Cameroon in the Confederations Cup in Australia’s group, as the video assistant referee played a prominent role.
Lightning set for long title reign
THE Sunshine Coast will reign as the world’s best domestic netball team for the best part of a year before they start their Suncorp Super Netball title defence.
Indignant Ange in no mood for niceties
IF the Socceroos take their performance cues for their opening Confederations Cup match from that of Ange Postecoglou, Germany can expect some stubborn resistance.
Powell-Pepper’s rising up the ranks
SAM Powell-Pepper has rocketed from a $51 outsider into genuine AFL Rising Star contention after another outstanding performance for Port Adelaide on the weekend.
Italian football legend turns tennis pro at 49
PAOLO Maldini won 26 trophies in an illustrious career with AC Milan. Now he’s qualified for a pro tennis tournament.
Firebirds’ contingency plan for club legend
THE Queensland Firebirds have prepared for life without Laura Geitz. But they have left a spot open should the club legend decide to play on.
Meet the Aussie who helped shock Wallabies
FORMER Reds defensive coach Matt Taylor was the mastermind behind Scotland’s swamping tactics that have dumped the Wallabies to No.4 in the world.
Tippett expected to stay a Swan
HE might be struggling to get a senior game but the prospect of Kurt Tippett departing the Swans at the end of the season looks highly unlikely.
Wallabies must go back to basics to go forward
CATCHING and passing, rugby’s most basic yet vital skills. So why do the Wallabies struggle to execute them? Crash Craddock says a return to the basics can only help the Wallabies.
‘Greatest rant of all time’: Disgusted fan’s viral plea
A DEVASTATED fan has gone for the jugular against his favourite team in a viral rant which has been labelled “the greatest of all time”.
Demons declare Gawn a certain starter
MELBOURNE dismantle the reigning premiers and are set for a further boost with coach Simon Goodwin declaring Max Gawn will return against West Coast.
Bugg on JJ gibe: It was just ‘playful’
MELBOURNE’s Tomas Bugg has played down his pre-match gibe at Bulldog Jason Johannisen as “just playful” but it clearly got the Bulldogs fired up before the first bounce.
Execution, not attitude costing Dogs: Bevo
WESTERN Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says skill errors and forward connection are costing his side rather than attitude problems as talk of a premiership hangover linger after loss to Melbourne.
Australia’s past glories now count for nothing
SUCCESS in Australian rugby has evaporated. In every corner. Seemingly overnight. And fan anger is at an all-time high, writes Iain Payten.
Live: Porsche claim Le Mans 24 Hours
PORSCHE overcame disaster to claim a stirring victory in a tense Le Mans 24 Hours race. See how it unfolded.
Port’s accuracy the key to success
PORT Adelaide need to convert on the scoreboard or their place in the AFL’s top four will be gone as quick as they got back into the double chance zone.
Twin towers can restart stuttering Wallabies
THE misfiring Wallabies must reunite twin towers Rory Arnold and Adam Coleman to start fixing their engine against Italy in Saturday’s Test at Suncorp Stadium.
Redlegs hold on to end losing skid
NORWOOD held off South Adelaide to snap a two-game losing streak in what Redlegs coach Jarrod Cotton described as one of his side’s best performances of the season at Noarlunga on Sunday.
’Why can’t the Dees seriously challenge?’
MELBOURNE has smashed reigning premiers Western Bulldogs by 57 points at Etihad Stadium in a huge win for the club, while the premiership hangover talk will continue for the Bulldogs.
Are Dees headed for next fairytale finish?
MELBOURNE’s smashing of Western Bulldogs means Demons fans can finally start dreaming of breaking their premiership drought, while the Bulldogs’ flag defence is in disarray after the big loss.
Basketball Worthington wants more
ON the back of a five-game winning streak, coach Mark Worthington has implored his Dolphins to play with “killer instinct” as they hunt a return to the post-season.
Premiership Angels help Bassett tick her final goal
AN elated Caitlin Bassett was doing confetti angels in the golden glitter on the Brisbane Entertainment Centre but it was three other angels she thanked for delivering the title.
Duo kick clear in thrilling US Open finale
AMERICANS Brooks Koepka and Brian Harman loom as the most likely to take home the US Open title as the chasing pack falls away. Join our live blog.
Boxing Former UFC star dies after ‘tragic’ KO
FORMER UFC fighter Tim Hague has died after being brutally knocked out in a boxing match. Warning: Graphic video.
Deal Aussie’s giant win in NBA frenzy
TWO NBA sides have reportedly agreed to a trade which will see Ben Simmons transform his career as his side adjusts for a shake-up.
