Murphy delves into Ashwin’s bag of tricks before Ashes
Australian spinner Todd Murphy has studied Ravichandran Ashwin closely, including his carrom ball and the intricacies of offspin bowling.
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Clarkson to remain away from North despite end of probe
Alastair Clarkson's leave of absence from North Melbourne will continue despite the AFL concluding the investigation into claims of racism at Hawthorn.
Wilson gets Super Rugby ‘reminder’ over ref comments
Super Rugby Pacific says a review found Reds flanker Harry Wilson's criticism of the referee over the handling of Connor Vest's injury to be incorrect.
Netball Australia committee to oversee new Super club
Netball Australia has set up a sub-committee to oversee selection of a new Super Netball club to replace Collingwood, who are quitting the competition.
‘If I play on, I want to stay with Warriors’ – Johnson
Warriors halfback veteran Shaun Johnson has indicated he will only play with the Auckland-based club, if he plays at all, next NRL season.
AFL tribunal upholds Zorko, O’Meara suspensions
Brisbane's Dayne Zorko and Fremantle's Jaeger O'Meara will both sit out one match after their respective suspensions were upheld at the AFL tribunal.
Gilbert dislocates shoulder in Queensland’s Origin win
Queensland prop Tom Gilbert dislocated a shoulder and NSW star Tom Trbojevic was concussed during the State of Origin opener in Adelaide.
Narkle, Poulter get AFL lifelines as Eagles take Maric
West Coast selected Ryan Maric with the top pick in the AFL mid-season draft, while Quinton Narkle and Caleb Poulter were given career lifelines.
Frizell no-try controversy for NSW in Origin
NSW forward Tyson Frizell was denied a try that Queensland assistant coach Cameron Smith felt should have been awarded in the State of Origin opener.
Kokkinakis outlasts Wawrinka in French Open epic
Thanasi Kokkinakis won the match of his life at the French Open, beating former champ Stan Wawrinka after fellow Aussies Storm Hunter and Jason Kubler lost.
Queensland strike Hammer blow in State of Origin opener
Queensland have defeated NSW 26-18 in the State of Origin opener at Adelaide Oval in front of 48,613 fans to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
Burt joins Fagan in blasting Hawks racism investigation
Jason Burt, who was named in the report that sparked the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga, has slammed the allegations against him as awful and vile.
Slater’s bold Maroons selection calls vindicated
Queensland's decisions to select Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Reece Walsh were criticised but both players were brilliant in the Maroons' State of Origin I victory.
Wiegman names England squad for Women’s WC
Striker Bethany England will be playing for England in the Women's World Cup but other big names have been sidelined due to injury.
Cotter credits Qld’s ‘Cyclone’ plan for Origin heroics
Queensland forward Reuben Cotter shone for most of the 26-18 win over NSW in a position he'd never played before in club footy after his best mate was injured.
High stakes game for Fittler as NSW bid to save series
Brad Fittler gambled with his NSW team selection and now the Blues coach is going to have to go for broke to save the Origin series against Queensland.
Burt blasts Hawthorn racism saga, calls claims ‘vile’
Jason Burt says he and his family helped four ex-Hawthorn players who have made racism allegations against himself, Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan.
Slater lauds Queensland spirit in famous Origin triumph
Coach Billy Slater is lauding the Queensland spirit, saying it underpinned a gripping 26-18 win against NSW in the State of Origin opener in Adelaide.
Storm misses boat but proves she’s got singles quality
Storm Hunter got a hard lesson but believes her impressive performance in defeat to Elina Svitolina has shown she's more than just a doubles luminary.
‘World class’ Hamiso shuts down Turbo thanks to Hannay
Queensland centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow says assistant coach Josh Hannay gave him the template to shut down Tom Trbojevic in a perfect defensive Origin display.
Carlton captain Cripps fires back at critics
Angry Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has taken aim at the media over "incorrect" reports following the Blues' latest disappointing defeat.
Kiwis Olympic medallist Warbrick extends Storm deal
Bustling winger Will Warbrick, who won an Olympic medal in sevens rugby with New Zealand, has re-committed to league and extended his NRL deal with Melbourne.
Ewing targeted as Medina and Brazilian fans attack WSL
Australian surfer Ethan Ewing has received a death threat on social media by a Brazilian fan after Gabriel Medina questioned WSL judging.
Aussie stars make golden start to French Open campaigns
Fighting trio Storm Hunter, Thanasi Kokkinakis and Jason Kubler have given Australia a flying start to the French Open in Paris.
Tszyu fight in doubt after dog-bite injury
Interim world boxing champion Tim Tszyu could be forced to pull out of his first title defence after requiring surgery following a dog bite on the arm.
Hendriks lauded after returning to MLB from cancer
The Los Angeles Angels hitters showed no sentiment for Australian pitcher Liam Hendriks as he returned to Major League Baseball after recovering from cancer.
Hooper unlikely to play on for Wallabies beyond 2023
Champion flanker Michael Hooper, the most-capped Wallabies skipper in history, has all but ruled out extending his decorated Test career beyond 2023.
Crunch period for Warriors begins against Dolphins
The Warriors are looking to bounce back from a close defeat to Brisbane in a historic first game against the Dolphins.
‘Do your duty’: Maroons embrace ‘Tosser’ Turner legacy
Queensland players will wear an inspiring phrase coined by Maroons 'Godfather' Dick 'Tosser' Turner on the inside of their collar in Adelaide on Wednesday.
‘Big shoes to fill’: Slater backs tyros post- Papalii
Coach Billy Slater has tipped Tom Flegler and Reuben Cotter to fire for Queensland in the State of Origin as they look to fill the gap left by Josh Papalii.
Blues out to apply pressure on Maroons rookie Walsh
Brad Fittler says NSW want to take Queensland State of Origin debutant Reece Walsh to uncomfortable places at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday night.