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Approved: Major change for Floyd vs Conor
THE Nevada State Athletic Commission has just green-lighted a significant change to Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor, which has both sides claiming an advantage.
Will he coach? Roos addresses more Pies coaching links
PAUL Roos has responded to fresh claims he is warming to the prospect of coaching Collingwood and that he’s spoken to Eddie McGuire, this time from his colleague, Wayne Carey.
Big win Brilliant Barty shuts Venus out of Open
ASHLEIGH Barty has recorded the biggest win of her career, eliminating ninth seed Venus Williams from the Cincinnati Open — her first-ever win over a top 10 player.
Who are the SuperCoach downhill skiers?
AHEAD of preliminary final weekend, find out which SuperCoach stars step up against the big boys or beat up the easy beats. Plus, expert captain and trade advice.
Blues are gonna party like it’s 1987
AFL DAILY: CARLTON to mark premiership anniversary in style, Chris Scott questions AFL priorities, Bucks to swing the changes and Gary Ablett’s Gold Coast property is up for sale.
‘He kicked a guy in the face’
AFL coaches Chris Scott and Nathan Buckley have questioned the consistency of the AFL match review panel in the wake of recent controversies.
Scott questions AFL’s priorities
GEELONG coach Chris Scott says he’s OK with playing a home final at the MCG — as long as the AFL concedes it’s putting cash ahead of fairness and integrity.
Raging Ronaldo’s ridiculous ‘persecuted’ post
CRISTIANO Ronaldo blasted his treatment from the Spanish Football Federation as “persecution” after his appeal against a five-game ban was rejected.
Chelsea, Liverpool handed mammoth transfer blow
SOUTHAMPTON’S chairman has weighed in on the constant speculation over Virgil van Dijk with a warning straight at Chelsea and Liverpool.
Reality check! Kewell’s horror managerial start
HARRY Kewell is facing a crunch game just three matches into his managerial career, gaining an early insight into the pressures of the cut-throat nature of English football.
Bolt to Burton? Not if manager has his way
BURTON Albion chairman Ben Robinson said his Championship club wanted to offer a trial to Usain Bolt. Manager Nigel Clough wasn’t as accomodating.
Brilliant Barty shuts Venus out of Open
ASHLEIGH Barty has recorded the biggest win of her career, eliminating ninth seed Venus Williams from the Cincinnati Open — her first-ever win over a top 10 player.
Exile Ova: ‘This is so so special’
MARIA Sharapova admitted to having “goosebumps” on Wednesday after a landmark decision by tennis officials.
Williams: Pregnancy has given me new power
SERENA Williams, feeling “new power” from her pregnancy, is already preparing for an Australian Open title defence in January.
Teams taking shape for tennis revolution
TOMAS Berdych will join Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on the Europe side to face the Rest of the World at the inaugural Laver Cup, with Nick Kyrgios still a target.
Warner ‘all right’ but misses final day of warm up
DAVID Warner was wearing a helmet with the latest protection standards when he was floored by a bouncer during Australia’s intra-squad match in Darwin.
Farrell blitzes five-for in Kia Super League
AUSTRALIAN Rene Farrell has taken only the second five-wicket haul of the Kia Super League since it came to being just last year.
Cummins ready to toil and intimidate at command
AUSTRALIAN quick Pat Cummins knows his main job in Bangladesh will be to support the spinners. That doesn’t mean he won’t take the attack to the host’s batsmen.
Gilchrist backs Handscomb to keep strong
ADAM Gilchrist believes a radical selection revamp anchored by Peter Handscomb taking the gloves in Bangladesh is a real option for Australia to consider.
Winx irons out kinks at trackwork
CHAMPION mare Winx completed her preparation for Saturday’s Group 2 Warwick Stakes with a strong workout at Rosehill Gardens this morning.
Gai: Winx has same aura as Kingston Town
FIELD: WINX is on track to start the shortest price in her decorated career at Randwick on Saturday as comparisons continue to be made with the legendary Kingston Town.
Oliver takes swipe at ‘selfish’ Williams
DAMIEN Oliver gave Craig Williams a whack, then the stewards whacked Oliver after an eventful first race at Sandown on Wednesday.
Raceday focus: Sale
BEST BETS: TRAINER Ciaron Maher is confident Natch will be “pretty competitive” on his return to racing at Sale.
Bellamy’s plea to Storm star
MELBOURNE coach Craig Bellamy has appealed for Maroons ace Billy Slater not to walk away from rugby league as he fights to retain what he can of the Storm’s ‘Big Three’.
Expert NRL tips for a big round 24
MICHAEL Carayannis is sweating on Wests Tigers helping him stay in touch with Nick Walshaw after his surge towards the lead faltered last round. CHECK OUT OUR EXPERT TIPS RIGHT HERE.
Eels, Titans fighting for redemption
WILL Eels guns Mitch Moses and Semi Radradra bounce back to form or can the Titans stars stand up to be counted? The SuperCoach Countdown Show has the answers. WATCH FROM 6.30PM.
Late Mail: Mystery as four Dragons in doubt
THE Dragons have suffered a huge blow ahead of their clash with Brisbane. Four players are in doubt but Paul McGregor is refusing to name them.
Wallabies Rona: ‘I am feeling really confident’
CURTIS Rona said he’s confident his experience as a NRL winger will see him handle being an All Blacks target on Saturday night in the opening Bledisloe Cup match.
Wallabies team Rona handed Bledisloe baptism of fire
WESTERN Force code-hopper Curtis Rona will make his Wallabies debut in the furnace of a Bledisloe Cup match at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.
Injury drama Wallaroos hit by injury drama
THE Wallaroos have suffered a major injury knock ahead of their final pools match of the women’s rugby World Cup with captain and Olympic sevens gold medallist Shannon Parry out.
Three musketeers Beale return to unlock Izzy, Foley magic
KURTLEY Beale’s return to Australia will reunite him with old mates Israel Folau and Bernard Foley. Here’s why fans should be excited about the trio starting together in Wallaby gold.
Courtney driven for home win
JAMES Courtney may be from Western Sydney but he’s still looking to create some fond memories at Sydney Motorsport Park.
Supercars’ dazzling secret Sydney plan
SUPERCARS will hold a secret night test at Sydney Motorsport Park on Thursday with plans to light up Eastern Creek with a midweek night racing next year.
Dovizioso resists Marquez for Austria win
ANDREA Dovizioso scored his and Ducati’s third win of the MotoGP season at the Red Bull Ring, seeing off Honda’s Marc Marquez after a tense head-to head duel.
Formula One has to make up its mind
A FORMULA One team boss has called for the sport to make a decision as impending issues threaten its future.
‘Utter rot’: Footy hypocrisy slammed
AN AFL coach has been slammed for “ridiculous” comments made in the direction of a rival coach after speculation arose over a potential player move.
Singh: Australia should take a hint from Fiji
GOLFING great Vijay Singh has chided the Australian Open for its insufficient prizemoney because it’s “ridiculous” that a small economy in Fiji can nourish a wealthier $1.5 million event.
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.
Rona: ‘I am feeling really confident’
CURTIS Rona said he’s confident his experience as a NRL winger will see him handle being an All Blacks target on Saturday night in the opening Bledisloe Cup match.
Wade officially joins Tasmania
HE’S Australia’s Test keeper but Matthew Wade has been given no assurances from Tasmania he’ll be the state’s preferred gloveman.
Roos addresses more Pies coaching links
PAUL Roos has responded to fresh claims he is warming to the prospect of coaching Collingwood and that he’s spoken to Eddie McGuire, this time from his colleague, Wayne Carey.
Late Mail: Mystery as four Dragons in doubt
THE Dragons have suffered a huge blow ahead of their clash with Brisbane. Four players are in doubt but Paul McGregor is refusing to name them.
‘He kicked a guy in the face’
AFL coaches Chris Scott and Nathan Buckley have questioned the consistency of the AFL match review panel in the wake of recent controversies.
‘We better deal with the elephant in the room’
ALL Blacks coach Steve Hansen has confirmed Aaron Smith will play in Saturday’s Bledisloe Cup opener against the Wallabies despite allegations about his airport “toilet tryst” scandal being made public.
Critical condition: WWE legend’s ‘nightmare’
RIC Flair’s fiancee has opened up on the wrestling legend’s medical struggle after rushing him to the hospital with severe pain.
The Early Oil: Caulfield
BEST BETS: THERE could be a Catchy tune emanating from the surrounds of Caulfield racecourse on Saturday if David Hayes is correct about his star three-year-old filly.
Zelady’s ready but Rupee all the rage
PHILLIP Stokes is rapt with recent stable edition I Am Zelady but concedes she’s most likely racing for second prizemoney in Saturday’s feature Spring Stakes at Morphettville.
Scott questions AFL’s priorities
GEELONG coach Chris Scott says he’s OK with playing a home final at the MCG — as long as the AFL concedes it’s putting cash ahead of fairness and integrity.
Billion-dollar stadium’s odd flaw
A FOOTBALL team went to extreme lengths to ensure its new home ticked every box — but an imperfection’s been revealed.
Explosive teen tipped for F1 glory
A KILLER lap time from a Ferrari prodigy has turned heads in the Formula 1 community as veterans heap on the praise.
Wallaroos rugby World Cup guide
IT’S one of the few world sporting events Australian sportswomen have yet to win - a rugby World Cup. SWOOP’S Guide to the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 has everything you need to know.
Comeback King who refused to quit
CAMERON King was once dubbed the NRL’s Next Big Thing before his luck turned for the worse. Now he has come through the other side and is reaping the rewards.
The problem with being an Ablett
THE fascination with Gary Ablett will follow him for the rest of his football life — even if the superstar finishes his career where it started at Geelong.
The Right Track, with Lincoln Moore and Ben Scadden
ADELAIDE Cup-winning jockey Shayne Cahill is the new trainer of unbeaten sprinting mare Desert Lashes.
‘Like an alien was gonna bust out my leg’
A VIDEO of one of the most extreme cases of cramp you’ve ever seen has been viewed 13 million times and counting.
Wallaroos hit by injury drama
THE Wallaroos have suffered a major injury knock ahead of their final pools match of the women’s rugby World Cup with captain and Olympic sevens gold medallist Shannon Parry out.
Wrongly painted as Titans’ bad guy
CRAWLEY FILES: There seems to be an agenda to paint Neil Henry as the bad guy, and there may be Titans players unhappy with his coaching methods. Cry me a river.
Floyd shocks Kimmel in bizarre interview
FLOYD Mayweather left fans with their jaws on the floor as he casually discussed his wild strip club on the Jimmy Kimmel show.
Diamonds bracing for Bolt from the blue
IT’S not who Australia is facing on the netball court at the Commonwealth Games that worries Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander. It’s who could be sitting in the stands watching.
Locked in! Saints secure young gun
JUST days after a tough loss to Melbourne, St Kilda has received a massive boost, with one of its young stars signing on.
‘Went down too easily’: Why Phil’s also to blame
A DUAL premiership Roo believes Phil Davis has played a part in the penalties that have left the footy community bemused. And he has a radical solution to fix it.
Watch: Insane Real goal in brutal defeat of Barca
NO Cristiano Ronaldo? No worries. Real Madrid have bullied Barcelona in the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup to claim another trophy ahead of the season.
Rival coach favourite for Suns job
BRAD Scott has become an almost unbackable favourite for the vacant Gold Coast position as the coaching merry-go-round speeds up.
England enter the unknown before the Ashes
THIS summer’s Ashes could be decided by who faces the pink ball best. England’s Test team will take it on for the first time on Thursday.
Blues are gonna party like it’s 1987
AFL DAILY: CARLTON to mark premiership anniversary in style, Chris Scott questions AFL priorities, Bucks to swing the changes and Gary Ablett’s Gold Coast property is up for sale.
Basketball Hopes for repeat of sizzling battle
All the Queensland Basketball League news is locked in Jordan’s Air — QBL first week of finals wrap.
Bolt from the blue Diamonds bracing for Bolt from the blue
IT’S not who Australia is facing on the netball court at the Commonwealth Games that worries Diamonds coach Lisa Alexander. It’s who could be sitting in the stands watching.
Legend Singh: Australia should take a hint from Fiji
GOLFING great Vijay Singh has chided the Australian Open for its insufficient prizemoney because it’s “ridiculous” that a small economy in Fiji can nourish a wealthier $1.5 million event.
Fighting fit Matthews: ‘I’m twice as strong’
MELBOURNE lightweight Jake Matthews is plotting a long-awaited return at UFC Sydney in November.
Blame game NFL and players in who said she said war
THE NFL has been criticised repeatedly for how it has handled domestic violence committed by its players, now when they try to do right they get it wrong.
