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Kilkenny strike helps Glory beat City
NEIL Kilkenny came back to haunt his former side and Adam Taggart scored a 97th- minute winner to lift Perth Glory to a 2-1 win over Melbourne City at nib Stadium.
Tahs to leave Kepu at home
WALLABIES prop Sekope Kepu will be left at home for the Waratahs’ upcoming tour of African and Argentina despite the Stormers admitting they’d targeted the “vulnerable” NSW scrum at Allianz Stadium - and duly dominated.
Muscat seeing the benefits of ACL campaign
MELBOURNE Victory coach Kevin Muscat said it was always going to be “a big ask” to return from Shanghai and win against Adelaide two days later.
My Field Marshal wins Miracle Mile
KIWI brothers Tim and Anthony Butt are celebrating tonight after My Field Marshal won the Miracle Mile in a stunning time.
Breakers vow to send Blackwell out a winner
NSW Breakers’ international stars have vowed to send veteran Alex Blackwell out a winner in her last Women’s National Cricket League final against Western Australia.
Batsmen’s blushes saved by bowlers
AFTER impressing with the ball on day one Australia’s bowlers were forced to star with the bat to get their side out of trouble against South Africa A.
Root’s Ashes misery: ‘I didn’t deliver’
ENGLAND skipper Joe Root has lauded the leadership of Steve Smith while admitting his own performance was below par.
Friendship paused in quest for WNCL glory
IF anyone knows how to win a WNCL title, it’s the NSW Breakers. This season, though, there’s a bit more in play for them.
Doctor’s verdict on latest Lynn injury
CHRIS Lynn has seen specialists in Brisbane to review the damage on the right shoulder which was dislocated when he fell awkwardly at Eden Park against New Zealand.
Czech superstar Ledecka wins second gold
SNOWBOARDER Ester Ledecka of the Czech Republic has backed up her historic skiing gold to win the women’s snowboard parallel giant slalom.
Skaters ready to let tension explode
THE Canadian duo famous for their not-so-PG programs have answered the question on the lips of every Olympics fan.
Busted: Russian star’s humiliating tee
UH-OH. Of all the shirts this Russian Winter Olympian wanted to be caught wearing before being busted for doping, this is the last.
Genie lands settlement, dodges embarrassment
A SETTLEMENT has been reached in tennis starlet Eugenie Bouchard’s slip-and-fall lawsuit against the managers of the US Open — with the four-hour negotiations sparing her a potentially-awkward situation.
Bouchard wants ‘millions’ after lawsuit
EUGENIE Bouchard has won her case against the US Tennis Association over a nasty fall involving chemicals. A fortune in damages is at stake.
2.1m freak rocks tennis world
AMERICAN star Jack Sock was stunned as a giant countryman strode into his territory and sent him spiralling at the Delray Beach Open.
Serena ‘almost died’ giving birth
TENNIS superstar Serena Williams has detailed the near-fatal saga which followed the happiest moment of her life.
Federer seals surge back to No.1 with authority
ROGER Federer celebrated his return to the top of the world rankings with his second title of the season, swatting aside Grigor Dimitrov in just 55 minutes in Rotterdam.
‘Seriously disturbing’ post leads to arrest
FORMER Miami Dolphins player Jonathan Martin was taken into custody after posting a chilling message on his Instagram page.
Rodman: What you didn’t know
FROM his 28 brothers and sisters to his friendship with one of the most dangerous men on earth, Dennis Rodman remains an enigma.
Sickening backlash to Nine spat
EMMA Freedman has revealed the vile aftermath to her controversial stance on a nude photo scandal that tarnished the AFL.
An explosive life reaches boiling point
ABUSIVE relationships, X-rated texts and even her own mother’s affair — Jessica Peris’ doping scandal isn’t the first time she’s been very publicly scarred.
Kilkenny strike helps Glory beat City
NEIL Kilkenny came back to haunt his former side and Adam Taggart scored a 97th- minute winner to lift Perth Glory to a 2-1 win over Melbourne City at nib Stadium.
Muscat seeing the benefits of ACL campaign
MELBOURNE Victory coach Kevin Muscat said it was always going to be “a big ask” to return from Shanghai and win against Adelaide two days later.
Victory thrash 10-man Reds
NOT many were surprised that Adelaide United was going to exit AAMI Park with less than 11 on the pitch on Saturday night.
Jets spoil Henrique return
ROAR coach John Aloisi slammed match officials Stephen Lucas and Ashley Beecham after Brisbane’s A-League finals hopes were dealt a blow with a 1-0 loss to Newcastle Jets on Saturday night.
NBA star’s $100K challenge to rivals
MINNESOTA Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler courted controversy during the All Star Game, now he’s thrown down the gauntlet.
‘Seriously disturbing’ post leads to arrest
FORMER Miami Dolphins player Jonathan Martin was taken into custody after posting a chilling message on his Instagram page.
NBA players listed in corruption scandal
MULTIPLE NBA players have been named in a federal investigation into potentially major college basketball violations.
Westbrook’s ‘dagger to the heart’
REIGNING MVP Russell Westbrook waited until the very last moment to pull on his superhero outfit and rescue his side once again.
Wily Italian continues Phillip Island love affair
ITALIAN Marco Melandri was just 17 when he first topped the Phillip Island podium in 1999, first home in the 125cc race at the Australian Grand Prix.
McLaren reveals throwback livery for 2018 car
MCLAREN has reverted to the colour scheme of their formative years for the 2018 Formula One season. Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso admits he feels “apprehensive” ahead of a critical year.
Hamilton in awe of ‘astounding beast’
FOR once Lewis Hamilton wasn’t the biggest dog in the room as he admired a weapon that will strike fear into the heart of F1 stars.
Ferrari unveil striking F1 title challenger
FERRARI have targeted their first Formula 1 title in a decade after unveiling a striking 2018 car.
Mo, Magpies break AFLW duck
COLLINGWOOD has kept its AFLW finals hopes alive with a dominant 34-point win over a disappointing Melbourne in Alice Springs. Mo Hope returned to form with two goals for the Magpies.
Lions back on top of AFLW ladder
BRISBANE slogged its way to a valuable seven-point AFLW win against Fremantle, in the wet, to rejoin the Western Bulldogs at the top of the ladder.
New Lion Cameron trying to forget GF pain
BRISBANE recruit Charlie Cameron says he hasn’t watched a replay of last year’s grand final loss to Richmond and wants to move past the pain but says his memory is triggered at times as he settles in to life as a Lion.
‘Awful’ Stringer bloodied in stinker debut
FIRST it was backlash to a “shocking” hairdo, then it was an absolute stinker for his new club — and then it was a bloody face. It’s not been Jake Stringer’s day.
Curveball: Twist in Hayne’s Eels return
ALL EYES were on Jarryd Hayne for his anticipated return to the Parramatta Eels as coach Brad Arthur chose to return to the good old days.
NRL trials: Injuries, reports, SuperCoach news
EIGHT NRL trial matches produced a thrilling night of football headlined by the Rabbitohs’ narrow Charity Shield win over the Dragons. We have all the injuries, reports and SuperCoach talking points from every game.
‘A lot to learn’: Storm rookie crashes back to earth
BRODIE Croft, the rookie trying to replace Cooper Cronk, just learnt one of the NRL’s harshest lessons: A week is a long time in elite footy. Here’s what Cameron Smith and Craig Bellamy said about last night’s performance.
Morgan the king of Cowboys’ corral
WHAT Johnathan Thurston wants, Johnathan Thurston usually gets on the football field, but the dominant North Queensland co-captain won’t be calling the shots in his NRL swan song season.
Tahs to leave Kepu at home
WALLABIES prop Sekope Kepu will be left at home for the Waratahs’ upcoming tour of African and Argentina despite the Stormers admitting they’d targeted the “vulnerable” NSW scrum at Allianz Stadium - and duly dominated.
Watch: Hanigan the hero as Tahs win at death
THEY left it to the very last play of the game but the NSW Waratahs have started their Super Rugby season with a morale boosting 34-27 victory over the Stormers at Allianz Stadium.
Good signs for Tahs in miracle win
THE Waratahs were far from perfect in their epic 34-27 win over the Stormers, but there’s plenty to suggest 2018 can be a great leap forward.
Last-gasp Tahs off to a flyer
A TRY after the full-time siren by Ned Hanigan handed the Waratahs a thrilling 34-27 victory over the Stormers to start their Super Rugby campaign on a high note.
My Field Marshal wins Miracle Mile
KIWI brothers Tim and Anthony Butt are celebrating tonight after My Field Marshal won the Miracle Mile in a stunning time.
Snowden hopes Revolution can roll again
PAUL Snowden doesn’t know how much longer Saturday’s Oakleigh Plate winner Russian Revolution will remain in their stable but he’s hoping for at least one more run.
Two diamonds revive a hurting industry
TWO famous racing names — Begg and Childs — have united to claim the Blue Diamond Stakes and breathe new life into an industry struggling to come to terms with the alarming extent of the Aquanita scandal.
Weir combination rules Futurity ... again
FOR the second successive year, trainer Darren Weir has quinellaed the Futurity Stakes, this time with former Japanese galloper Brave Smash’s victory over fellow expat Tosen Stardom.
Danny does give a Damn as Kopi books spot in final
TRAINER Danny Williams always looked like he’d qualify at least one horse for the Country Championships Final in Saturday’s qualifier at Goulburn but the result didn’t go to script.
In the hunt: Tiger daring to dream
TIGER Woods is feeling enough positive signs at the Honda Classic to start believing he can do something he hasn’t done in half a decade — win on the PGA Tour.
Artis birdie blitz sets up Classic
BURLEIGH-based Rebecca Artis has grabbed 10 birdies in 29 holes to roar back into contention at the inaugural Australian Ladies Classic at Bonville, outside Coffs Harbour, after a dire start.
Tiger toughs it out in best comeback round yet
TIGER Woods defied the conditions to make a strong start at the Honda Classic as Australian Adam Scott paid for a shocking late slip-up.
Form and money opening doors for Hannah Green
HAVING just broken her way into the world’s top 100 players at just 21, there’s no doubting Hannah Green is the next big thing in Australian golf.
Fight to be Australia’s best golf course tightens
ROYAL Melbourne has retained the prized mantle as Australia’s No. 1 golf layout yet has never been under greater threat from a spectacular newcomer in the ranking of the Top 100 Courses in the country.
How Horn can cut Crawford down to size
JEFF Horn must immediately forget he is the world welterweight champion and attack Terence Crawford like a hungry challenger if he is to win their Las Vegas superfight, according to Johnny Lewis.
Conor is ‘full of s***’, a ‘liar’ and a ‘prostitute’
CONOR McGregor has been slammed by a rival camp after claiming he was prepared to fight in the UFC next weekend.
Six years later, Theo’s back with a bang
WITH his muay thai comeback just around the corner, Theo Giannopoulos says only a fistful of words can describe the feeling he’s been missing for the last two years.
‘He’s full of s***’: McGregor’s UFC comeback fight claim
CONOR McGregor has just claimed that he asked the UFC for a comeback fight next month - only for the promotion to say no. His supposed opponent’s manager has responded.
‘Insanity’: NBA first in monster performance
NBA WRAP: Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans are on fire and ‘the Brow’ just took things to another level with a monster performance the likes of which the league has never seen.
NBA star’s $100K challenge to rivals
MINNESOTA Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler courted controversy during the All Star Game, now he’s thrown down the gauntlet.
NBA players listed in corruption scandal
MULTIPLE NBA players have been named in a federal investigation into potentially major college basketball violations.
Video: Russ hits cold-blooded game winner
RUSSELL Westbrook came up clutch in tight Thunder win, Stephen Curry lit up the Clippers, while Ben Simmons continued his incredible rookie season. It’s all in the NBA Wrap!
Westbrook’s ‘dagger to the heart’
REIGNING MVP Russell Westbrook waited until the very last moment to pull on his superhero outfit and rescue his side once again.
Broken neck won’t stop Von Hoff’s Gold Coast dream
JUST hours after he was named in his first ever Commonwealth Games team, Australian cyclist Steele von Hoff was in hospital with four fractured vertebrae.
Track return put Kerby on road to Gold Coast
EIGHTEEN months ago Jordan Kerby sat at home watching the Rio Olympics with his career at a crossroads. Now - after a switch back to the track - he’s off to the Commonwealth Games.
Paris-Roubaix to Gold Coast gold
AUSTRALIAN stars Mathew Hayman and Alex Edmondson will fly to the Gold Coast just days after riding Paris-Roubaix in Europe to spearhead the men’s road team at the Commonwealth Games in April.
Froome blasts ‘misinformation’ in doping case
CHRIS Froome insisted that “misinformation” has led to rival riders calling for him to be suspended after an abnormal doping test, as he started his season at the Ruta del Sol on Wednesday.
Dominant Chaves wins Herald Sun Tour
ESTEBAN Chaves has won the Herald Sun Tour, his 11th in today’s 152.1km Stage 4 around Kinglake enough for him to secure Australia’s oldest stage race. RECAP STAGE 4
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‘Insanity’: NBA first in monster performance
NBA WRAP: Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans are on fire and ‘the Brow’ just took things to another level with a monster performance the likes of which the league has never seen.
Broken neck won’t stop Von Hoff’s Gold Coast dream
JUST hours after he was named in his first ever Commonwealth Games team, Australian cyclist Steele von Hoff was in hospital with four fractured vertebrae.
Wrights chasing family double
SHE’S won two world titles but there is another special feat Tyler Wright might be able to tick off her to-do list at Newcastle on Sunday.