Captain Tiger Woods could pick himself to play in Presidents Cup

The 14-time major winner was officially unveiled as the American skipper for next year's Royal Melbourne event but is aiming to earn his spot on course, too.

Hong Kong abandons simulcasts of The Championships

The Australian Turf Club faces a million-dollar plus shortfall on overseas betting revenue with Hong Kong abandoning a simulcast of The Championships.

Boutier cruises to win in Ladies Classic

She waited through a near four hour rain delay, but Frenchwoman Celine Boutier cruised to victory in the inaugural Australian Ladies Classic.

Australian rookie eyes big WPGA season

Hannah Green, as they say in the States, is playing in the big leagues now. She's not teeing it up against men like she did a few months ago, but instead trying to make it on women's golf's biggest tour as a rookie.

Wigan have shown NRL clubs the way, says Souths boss

An NRL season opener at Wembley? An early season clash in the United States? Maybe Asia? Who knows where a couple of Australian clubs may play in the future, but they've been shown the blueprint.

The Everest in potential Caulfield Cup clash

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The world's richest turf race The Everest is set to further encroach on Melbourne's spring carnival and could be run on the same day as the Caulfield Cup next year.

Bowman enlists help of racing lawyer in attempt to keep Winx ride

The man who Damien Oliver turned to in a bid to preserve the ride on last year's deposed Melbourne Cup favourite Almandin will be entrusted with keeping Hugh Bowman on Winx as he prepares to fight for the seat on Australia's glamour mare.

Bowman's desperate bid to retain Winx ride

Trainer Chris Waller urged jockey Hugh Bowman to launch a desperate 11th hour bid to retain the ride on Winx as he appeals against the severity of two suspensions.

Foreign coach for Socceroos a near certainty after Arnold exits race

Sydney FC boss Graham Arnold has ruled himself out of contention to lead the Socceroos at this year's World Cup, but has left the door ajar to coach Australia in the future.

Cricket NSW director quits after found guilty of 'avoidable contact to head'

Cricket NSW director, Danny Bhandari, who was found guilty of physical contact with an opponent has resigned from his role.