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Club ’issues’ force Langerak out of WC qualifier
THE club future of Australian goalkeeper Mitch Langerak has taken an interesting turn, with the Socceroo pardoned from his side’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Crows win race to secure McGovern
AFL DAILY: ADELAIDE young gun Mitch McGovern has re-signed, turning down significant interest and offers from rivals, while Mick Molloy has gone off over the All-Australian squad.
First Test Live: Can Aussies get back in race?
MATCH CENTRE: NATHAN Lyon and Ashton Agar hold the key as Australia look to keep Bangladesh’s batting line-up in check in the first Test in Dhaka.
Carlton’s 2020 Premiership dream
CARLTON avoided the wooden spoon and, while it didn’t win as many games as 2016, showed significant development. JON ANDERSON explains how he would fix the club.
Why the Swans should be scared of Dons
PODCAST: THERE’S one thing that Essendon has that Sydney might not like — the SuperFooty Podcast crew says the Dons can worry the Swans in their elimination final.
Crows win race to secure McGovern
AFL DAILY: ADELAIDE young gun Mitch McGovern has re-signed, turning down significant interest and offers from rivals, while Mick Molloy has gone off over the All-Australian squad.
I’m not worried about Dusty: Cotch
RICHMOND skipper Trent Cotchin isn’t spooked by his close friend Dustin Martin’s New Zealand jaunt, as the star Tiger considers his playing future.
Socceroos Kruse through missile crisis
THE Socceroos are bunkered down in Tokyo ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier, but not because of North Korean missiles flying overhead.
Russia or bust! How the Socceroos can qualify
IT’S crunch time for the Socceroos’ World Cup qualifying campaign. Drop points now and a potential two months of playoff games in Asia and Central America beckon.
Spira sticks solid despite Ange grievances
ANGE Postecoglou has made no secret of his desire to see Matthew Spiranovic play at a higher level. But the defender won’t be leaving his Chinese club any time soon.
Oxlade-Chamberlain’s stunning Premier League switch
ONE of Arsenal’s key out of contract stars has taken the first plunge, with reports suggesting Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will immediately swith to a bitter rival.
‘Classless’ Sharapova accused of ‘dirty’ play
MARIA Sharapova’s emotional first-round epic at the US Open ended in tears as some fans accused the Russian of unsporting play.
Aussie battler’s huge US Open upset
AUSTRALIAN Davis Cup star Jordan Thompson has sent one of America’s big hopes - and Nick Kyrgios’s best mate - crashing out of the US Open in a five-set epic.
Sharapova wins first slam match after ban
FIVE-TIME major champion Maria Sharapova returned with winning form from her doping ban, downing world No.2 Simona Halep at the US Open in New York.
Aussie women all winners at US Open
ASHLEIGH Barty has made it three from three for Australian women with a crushing first-round win at the US Open in New York.
Australia battling to avoid shock defeat
AUSTRALIA is staring down the barrel of one of its greatest ever Test cricket embarrassments, after another batting shambles put Bangladesh in the box seat to create history.
Young gun shows way out of gloom
IT wasn’t quite his 98 at Trent Bridge, but Ashton Agar shamed his fellow Australian batsmen with a 97 in Dhaka on Monday.
Can Aussies trick Stokes into banning himself?
ENGLAND hothead Ben Stokes is on the verge of being rubbed out of an Ashes Test for poor discipline, a sure sign he will be mercilessly targeted by Australia this summer.
Watch: Dhoni takes mid-innings on-field nap
MS Dhoni has always been cool in the chase but he took things to a whole new level against Sri Lanka.
Traffic jam threatens Winx’s winning streak
AN equine traffic jam and not a barrier mishap is the biggest threat to Winx’s famous winning streak at Royal Randwick on Saturday.
Modest target for Yankee return
DAVID Vandyke knows star mare Yankee Rose faces a huge task in her return to racing in Saturday’s Group 1 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield.
Raceday focus: Mildura Tuesday
BEST BETS: SWAN Hill trainer Nathan Hobson will gang tackle Tuesday’s Mildura meeting with 10 runners.
O’Shea fined over strangles drama
TRAINER John O’Shea has escaped a ban and has been fined a total of $30,000 for his role in the Godolphin strangles inquiry.
Lodge in line for top honour
WITH the path clear for his NRL return, Matt Lodge has received another boost in his rugby league resurrection as a contender for the QRL’s top player award.
LIVE: NRL teams round 26
IT wouldn’t be SuperCoach grand final week without a major injury, with the eighth most popular player in the game Dylan Edwards ruled out.
Shark’s warning for Dugan, Titans coaching latest
NRL DAILY: Paul Gallen cautions future Shark Josh Dugan, a potential coach unsure about Titans job and more — rolling rugby league coverage ...
Freak nine-leg multi wins punter $100K
A LUCKY punter just became $100,000 richer after a freak nine-leg multi was iced by the Roosters’ qualification for this year’s NRL finals. Check out the full multi here!
Bledisloe woes Wallabies’ pain their biggest gain
AUSTRALIANS all over the world felt good about the Wallabies’ performance on Saturday night. Except the 30-odd people wearing the Wallabies kit in Dunedin, writes Iain Payten.
Comment Kurtley’s defence is the Beale deal
KURTLEY Beale did more to rewrite his future as a Wallaby with two thumping tackles on SBW than a season of nimble breaks and sidesteps, writes Jim Tucker.
Towering lock Rodda hungry for more Wallabies action
NEW 15-minute Wallaby Izack Rodda will sharpen his match fitness by diving into battle for Queensland Country ahead of his next Test chance against South Africa.
Referee uproar ‘Brilliant’ Wallabies impress All Black greats
NEW Zealand’s rugby royalty said the Wallabies ‘deserved to win’ in Dunedin as it emerged the winning All Blacks play began with an apparent knock-on.
Watch: How Hamilton suckered Vettel on restart
VIDEO: THE restart was Sebastian Vettel’s big chance to steal the Belgian GP win, but Lewis Hamilton had a bit of clever racecraft up his sleeve.
Verstappen’s swipe at Red Bull over failures
MAX Verstappen has taken a swipe at Red Bull after yet another mechanical failure forced him out of the Belgian Grand Prix.
Ricciardo third as Hamilton takes Belgian GP
DANIEL Ricciardo drove a clean race to snatch a place on the Belgian Grand Prix podium as Lewis Hamilton took the win in his 200th Formula 1 start.
‘What the f***!’: F1 feud explodes
A “CRAZY” collision sent this F1 team into meltdown as tyres flew and tempers flared in a chaotic finish to the Belgian Grand Prix.
Bolton to lead Governor-General’s XI
AUSTRALIA opener Nicole Bolton has been named captain of the Governor-General’s XI that will take on an England touring side during this year’s Ashes.
Blow for Australia as Hazlewood injured
AUSTRALIA has suffered a major blow with Josh Hazlewood leaving the field with a side injury as Bangladesh push towards an imposing lead in the first Test.
Scots join race for Cups fairytale
A STRONG international contingent from seven countries highlight the entries for Australia’s two iconic handicap races — the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.
All-Australian affair: Kyrgios v Millman
HE'S in form and seemingly back on track after injury, but which Nick Kyrgios will we see against John Millman in the US Open first round?
O’Shea fined over strangles drama
TRAINER John O’Shea has escaped a ban and has been fined a total of $30,000 for his role in the Godolphin strangles inquiry.
Fiance marvels at Ric Flair ‘miracle’
TWO weeks after being on his death bed, wrestling icon Ric Flair’s fiance has delivered an update on his condition.
Canberra horses outed from Highway races
CANBERRA trainers have lost the battle to remain part of the Highway races for country-trained horses.
Netball Guide: Diamonds test mettle
SUPER Netball has been run and run but things are just about to heat up when it comes to international netball. Our guide to the Diamonds and the task ahead for our top netballers.
Video: UFC star’s touching Hurricane gesture
HE is one of the most feared men in UFC’s heavyweight division but Derrick ‘The Beast’ Lewis’ has shown his softer side, helping victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
Emerging Opals gold adds lustre to WNBL
SYDNEY Uni Flames coach Cheryl Chambers says the Emerging Opals win at the World University Games is further proof the upcoming WNBL season will be the toughest in almost two decades.
Triathlon women on top of the world
DESPITE a stumble at the start, Sarah Crowley has raced off with Australian triathlons second world crown in the space of a week with her unexpected victory at the world long distance championships.
Kayak couple share golden moment
A YEAR after her surprise Olympic debut with K2 partner Alyssa Bull, Alyce Burnett has raced to gold in the K1 at the canoe sprint world championships on the same day as her boyfriend.
Spira sticks solid despite Ange grievances
ANGE Postecoglou has made no secret of his desire to see Matthew Spiranovic play at a higher level. But the defender won’t be leaving his Chinese club any time soon.
Preview: Gauguin gunning for glory
BEST BETS: MALAHAT will be the banker for many punters at Canterbury Park, but will the Godolphin colt be upstaged by a horse his trainer used to prepare?
Live: Crushing blow cripples Aussies
AUSTRALIA’S hopes of winning the first Test against Bangladesh have been dealt a disastrous blow early on day three.
Shark’s warning for Dugan, Titans coaching latest
NRL DAILY: Paul Gallen cautions future Shark Josh Dugan, a potential coach unsure about Titans job and more — rolling rugby league coverage ...
Why ARU rejected Force’s $50m pledge
IT seems money doesn’t talk after ARU boss Bill Pulver confirmed billionaire Andrew Forrest pledged to tip between “10 and 50 million dollars” into rugby to save the Force.
I’m not worried about Dusty: Cotch
RICHMOND skipper Trent Cotchin isn’t spooked by his close friend Dustin Martin’s New Zealand jaunt, as the star Tiger considers his playing future.
‘Classless’ Sharapova accused of ‘dirty’ play
MARIA Sharapova’s emotional first-round epic at the US Open ended in tears as some fans accused the Russian of unsporting play.
Aussie battler’s huge US Open upset
AUSTRALIAN Davis Cup star Jordan Thompson has sent one of America’s big hopes - and Nick Kyrgios’s best mate - crashing out of the US Open in a five-set epic.
Matildas goal a Brazilian sellout
THE Matildas playing on home soil for the first time since their historic Tournament of Nations victory is proving irresistible to fans with the first match of their two-game series against Brazil nearing a sellout.
Conor McGregor ‘lie’ sparks conspiracy
CONOR McGregor’s newest nemesis has accused the Irishman of scamming everyone with a bald-faced lie to hide his shame.
Socceroos Kruse through missile crisis
THE Socceroos are bunkered down in Tokyo ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier, but not because of North Korean missiles flying overhead.
Freak nine-leg multi wins punter $100K
A LUCKY punter just became $100,000 richer after a freak nine-leg multi was iced by the Roosters’ qualification for this year’s NRL finals. Check out the full multi here!
Canberra pick up Carpenter for 2017
CANBERRA United have been buoyed by the signing of Matildas young gun Ellie Carpenter for the 2017/18 W-league season.
‘Amateur’ Tomic’s ugly physical sham
IF YOU thought Bernard Tomic couldn’t sink any lower, some observations about his fitness at the US Open may just prove you wrong.
Sharapova wins first slam match after ban
FIVE-TIME major champion Maria Sharapova returned with winning form from her doping ban, downing world No.2 Simona Halep at the US Open in New York.
Ruthless England reveal nasty streak pre-Ashes
ENGLAND have sounded a pre-Ashes warning with a devastating day against the West Indies in which they revealed a ruthless streak which will serve them well in Australia.
How Bangladesh broke unstoppable Smith
STEVE Smith is the world’s best batsman. He was Australia’s shining light and a devastating force in India. But Bangladesh has found a chink in the skipper’s armour.
Familiarity makes for fantastic footy
GIANTS marquee Emma Swanson is looking forward to running out for the Allies as fans can expect a high level contest when the best from the AFLW feature in this weekend’s Origin match.
Big win Emerging Opals gold adds lustre to WNBL
SYDNEY Uni Flames coach Cheryl Chambers says the Emerging Opals win at the World University Games is further proof the upcoming WNBL season will be the toughest in almost two decades.
Netball Guide Netball Guide: Diamonds test mettle
SUPER Netball has been run and run but things are just about to heat up when it comes to international netball. Our guide to the Diamonds and the task ahead for our top netballers.
Golf Ormsby’s top-10 finish in Denmark
SOUTH Australian Wade Ormsby has all but secured his European Tour card for 2018 after a top-10 finish in the Made in Denmark tournament.
Gentle giant Video: UFC star’s touching Hurricane gesture
HE is one of the most feared men in UFC’s heavyweight division but Derrick ‘The Beast’ Lewis’ has shown his softer side, helping victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas.
No deal Why NFL won’t play game in Australia
WHILE the hype of a second Sydney Cup has got people talking up a Down Under return of the ‘The Big Show’, the harsh reality is it won’t be happening any time soon.
