Sport
League legend rips into Hayne
2:08PMBrent ReadJarryd Hayne has been given a serve by Mal Meninga amid reports he has demanded to leave the Gold Coast Titans.
Hunt under No 15 microscope
12:00AMJim TuckerEverything is pointing to Karmichael Hunt wearing No 15 jersey against Japan in Yokohama on Saturday.
Last-gasp deal ends NRL pay dispute
12:00AMBrent ReadRugby league is on the verge of peace after clubs rubber-stamped a pay deal that effectively ended almost 12 months of negotiations.
Spurs destroy Ronaldo, Real
8:49AMTottenham have dealt Champions League holders Real Madrid their first Group defeat in five years | WATCH
Three chances for Tye to Ace it
12:00AMBrendan CormickTye Angland heads to Flemington banking on his three Group I mounts for a first Victorian success.
Hughes on baggy green radar
Peter LalorDaniel Hughes was as shocked as anyone that his name was added to the shortlist of candidates for Australia’s Test side.
Clash of the Titans a sorry tale
Brent ReadReports that Jarryd Hayne wants to quit the Gold Coast, after forcing out the coach, have put the club on dangerous turf.
McLachlan slams photo ‘breach’
Courtney WalshAFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has criticised Richmond’s Nathan Broad for a ‘dramatic breach of trust’.
Hunt under No 15 microscope
Jim TuckerEverything is pointing to Karmichael Hunt wearing No 15 jersey against Japan in Yokohama on Saturday.
Spurs destroy Ronaldo, Real
Tottenham have dealt Champions League holders Real Madrid their first Group defeat in five years | WATCH
Keep it fresh vows new chief
Courtney WalshThe new president of Tennis Australia has vowed to continue a broad global view under her stewardship.
Greens MP’s Cup dilemma
ANDREW CLENNELLGreens MP Jeremy Buckingham is set to be tested on Melbourne Cup day, with a colleague holding a “Nup to the Cup” event.
Woods announces golf comeback
An ‘excited’ Tiger Woods has revealed his plans to return to tournament play for the first time in nine months.
More pain for Ricciardo
It was a day to forget in Mexico City for Australia’s Daniel Ricciardo as Lewis Hamilton secured his fourth Formula One world title.
Fifth Tour a battle for Froome
Chris Froome continued his dominant year by winning the China Criterium in Shanghai yesterday.
Madigan passes away
Tony Madigan, who fought Muhammad Ali twice and was regarded as one of Australia’s best amateur boxers, has died aged 87.
‘I knew he could play, but...’
Another game, another career high for Australian basketball prodigy Ben Simmons. And the NBA’s best judges have taken notice.
Gold-class sailor’s travels
SOFIA GRONBECH WRIGHTSeven-time Paralympian Liesl Tesch will be inducted into the inaugural Sailing Australia Hall of Fame this month.
‘I knew he could play, but...’
Another game, another career high for Australian basketball prodigy Ben Simmons. And the NBA’s best judges have taken notice.
Wright foresees more coaching
Eric GeorgeRob Wright is officially looking for his next coaching gig in the sport after completing his work at the Fast 5 World Series.
Tasker gave east coast a lesson
DD McNicollRolly Tasker had a sailing record almost unequalled in Australian sporting history.
Opinion
Clash of the Titans a sorry tale
Reports that Jarryd Hayne wants to quit the Gold Coast, after forcing out the coach, have put the club on dangerous turf.
The compassion well runs dry
Ange Postecoglou and Bernard Tomic have just about burned through any goodwill Australian fans ever had for them.
AFL has failed its moral test
The AFL can throw a punch like few sporting competitions when its rules are challenged or image damaged. But not this time.
Something has to give for Cronk
Now that the Roosters have signed Cooper Cronk, question marks hang over Mitchell Pearce, Jake Friend and Luke Keary.
Winx shows the way for racing
You don’t go and see Winx. You are given an audience with the queen of, right now, Australian sport and not just racing.
Winx’s sister a showgirl
Darley Stud received equine royalty on its Aberdeen property in the NSW Hunter Valley on Friday morning.
The Times
Harmison’s Ashes tightrope
Simon WildeA homesick Steve Harmison was tested to the limit during his first tour of Australia.
English prodigy aims to kick on
JONATHAN NORTHCROFTA West Ham player at 15, Reece Oxford is eager for more action.
Carve-up a reason for re-think
Rick BroadbentRoss Fisher is still buzzing after the round that put him into the record books and reopened a can of worms.
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