Category: Headline Sport

  • Newk places his bet on Hewitt comeback

    Newk places his bet on Hewitt comeback

    Lleyton Hewitt’s intense tune-up this month as he plots his return to tennis five months after hip surgery has drawn praise from John Newcombe. Teen star: Tomic scores Brisbane International spot Australian Open: Isner, McHale earn US wildcards

  • Phelps ready to jump back into pool

    Phelps ready to jump back into pool

    Michael Phelps is ready to resume training in early February ahead of the US national championships in July after taking several months off after the Olympics. D-day: FINA to decide on swimsuits in March Your say: Should the high-tech swimsuits be banned?

  • Jockey wakes after 10 days in coma

    Jockey wakes after 10 days in coma

    Apprentice jockey Lachlan Fyfe, unconscious in a Sydney hospital for 10 days following a racetrack fall, has woken on Christmas Day.

  • Hoppa ‘scared’ of rematch bout: Big Bob

    Hoppa ‘scared’ of rematch bout: Big Bob

    Bob Mirovic has slammed rival John Hopoate, accusing rugby league’s former bad boy of being scared to face him in a re-match.

  • Hayden out, Ponting dropped

    Hayden out, Ponting dropped

    Australia captain Ricky Ponting had some luck in the over before the lunch break in the Second Test against South Africa at the MCG, dropped by Neil McKenzie off the bowling of Dale Steyn. Live scores: Second Test, Australia v SA Play video: Hayden’s fate in the balance–> Your say: Should Matthew Hayden retire? Masterful:…

  • Wild Oats XI remains hot favourite

    Wild Oats XI remains hot favourite

    A 100-strong fleet is making its way to the starting line for the 64th Sydney to Hobart yacht race, which gets underway at 1pm (AEDT). Looking back: 10 years since tragedy No handicap: Sailors with the ability to inspire

  • Hayden fails again

    Hayden fails again

    Australia’s struggling opening batsman Matthew Hayden has failed again, caught in the gully after posting only eight runs in the Second Test against South Africa at the MCG. Live scores: Second Test, Australia v SA Play video: Hayden’s fate in the balance–> Your say: Should Matthew Hayden retire? Masterful: Windies save NZ Test–> Test drawn:…

  • Hayden fails again

    Hayden fails again

    Australia’s struggling opening batsman Matthew Hayden has failed again, caught in the gully after posting only eight runs in the Second Test against South Africa at the MCG. Live scores: Second Test, Australia v SA Play video: Hayden’s fate in the balance–> Your say: Should Matthew Hayden retire? Masterful: Windies save NZ Test–> Test drawn:…

  • Australia win toss, elect to bat

    Australia win toss, elect to bat

    Australian captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat in the crucial second cricket Test against South Africa at the MCG. Live scores: Second Test, Australia v SA Play video: Hayden’s fate in the balance Your say: Should Matthew Hayden retire?

  • Hauritz selected to take Krejza’s place

    Hauritz selected to take Krejza’s place

    Australia has made only one change to their bowling attack for the Boxing Day Test, recalling Nathan Hauritz for Jason Krejza. Play video: Hayden’s fate in the balance Your say: Should Matthew Hayden retire? Captain defiant: Smith elbows out injury fears