Caravaggio beaten for first time but Everest still a possibility, says O'Brien
It was a 68th birthday to remember for Godolphin boss Sheikh Mohammed when his speedster Harry's Angel scorched down the track to win Newmarket's July Cup.
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Michael Lynch
Michael Lynch, The Age's expert on soccer, has had extensive experience of high level journalism in the UK and Australia. Michael has covered the Socceroos through Asia, Europe and South America in their past three World Cup campaigns. He has also reported on Grands Prix and top class motor sport from Asia and Europe. He has won several national media awards for both sports and industry journalism.
Gelding op shows Ability to advantage while Mertens boots four clear of Williams in title race
It's the unkindest cut of all, the ultimate gear change. But it must be said that a gelding operation has made a man of emerging sprinter Ability.
Royal Symphony steps up again to justify Caulfield Guineas tilt
There's an old saying in racing that all horses go fast past trees.
Second division dream alive, but questions remain
Few people disagree that there is a need for an A-League second division.
Hold them or fold them? Lowy needs to consider his position carefully
Steven Lowy succeeded his father Frank as chairman of the FFA about 18 months ago. Many regarded it as a controversial appointment at the time because it looked, through at least one prism, as though he was being bequeathed the most powerful position in the game as some sort of birthright.
FIFA tells FFA: Get your house in order or we will do it for you
World soccer's governing body FIFA has dealt FFA chairman Steven Lowy and his embattled board an embarrassing blow by rejecting its plan for a new local policy-making body.
Kisnorbo takes over as Melbourne City women's boss
Former Melbourne City skipper Patrick Kisnorbo's progression through the coaching ranks at the Bundoora-based club has taken another step after he was named as head coach of the club's dual title-winning women's team.
It's not just footballers who are savaged by venomous Twitter trolls
Three cases of depression have forced players to stand down by the halfway mark of the AFL season, with social media cited as a major contributing factor.
Lofty dreams sewn in winter can bear fruit and Hayes hopes to reap cup harvest
It's a measure of how much the Melbourne Cup has changed in the past couple of decades that a young stayer on the way up virtually has to win at group race level to even get a sniff of a place in the field.
City new boys look to make immediate mark as Joyce assesses options
The highway linking Adelaide to Melbourne is the shortest between interstate capitals, which is just as well given the conveyor belt of players who have spent time at both Melbourne City and Adelaide United since the former came into the league in its sixth season.
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