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After a disastrous start to the summer of cricket, Australia will attempt to turn things around in a three-match T20 series against India, with the first match being played at the Gabba. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 6:50pm (AEDT).
Tim Cahill will play his final match in Australian colours when the Socceroos have their final tune-up ahead of the Asian Cup against Lebanon in Sydney. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7:30pm (AEDT).
So, it has happened: Valentine Holmes is off to follow a dream and try his hand in the NFL.
Just like the sun rising and setting each day, the NRL rumour cycle barely gives us a day of respite. But Jarryd Hayne in a Dragons jersey?
Australia will look to continue their unbeaten run and recent dominance over New Zealand at the Women’s World T20. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage of 11am (AEDT).
It’s been reported that the NBL will begin issuing fines to clubs who are cuaght swearing in timeouts from this weekend.
The Wallabies have fallen to Wales in their opening Spring Tour match by three points after a scrappy affair in Cardiff.
The Newcastle Jets will look to turn around their stuttering start to the new A-League season in the toughest way possible as they host the league-leading Sydney FC in Round 4. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 7:50pm (AEDT).
Australian leg-spin prodigy Lloyd Pope has found a home in the Big Bash League, with the Sydney Sixers announcing his signing on Wednesday afternoon.
The final race of Melbourne Cup day has seen $20 outsider Cool Passion take victory, storming home to beat Princess Posh and Savatiano in The Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes.
In one of the closest races of Melbourne Cup day, a photo finish had to be used to determine the winner of the MSS Security Sprint, which was run over 1200 metres.
The first race after the Melbourne Cup has been taken out by Kaonic in the Furphy Plate.
Always a question for those on the Melbourne Cup sweep, Red Cardinal is the official last-placed finisher in the 2018 edition of Australia’s most famous race.
If you’re having a bet on the 2018 Melbourne Cup, there is every chance you had a punt on one of the exotic bet options at one point or another. Here, we give you the answers to who won the exacta and first four.
The 2018 Melbourne Cup has been run and won, with Cross Counter taking out the win after an outstanding finish to the race.
Pohutukawa has won Race 6 at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day, taking out the Jim Beam Black Stakes ahead of Madam Rouge and Into the Abyss.
Legend of Condor has won the Schweppes Flemington Fling on Melbourne Cup day, taking Race 5 ahead of Feared Eyes and Heaven’s Deal in what was a quickly run 1000-metre sprint on an improving track.
Shraaoh has won Race 4 at Flemington on Melbourne Cup day, beating out Steel Prince and Azuro over a distance of 2800 metres in the Ronald McDonald House Charities Plate.
It’s Melbourne Cup day and the weather in Melbourne has taken a turn for the worst, with heavy rain drenching the Flemington Racecourse this morning.
Fifty Stars has won Race 3 on Melbourne Cup day at the Flemington Racecourse, beating out Manuel and Haunted over a distance of 1400 metres in the Grinders Coffee Roasters Trophy.
Not sure at the moment Emcie – I think I might warm to it eventually, because Norman is talented and can play footy. But jeez, at the moment, all I’m thinking is that it better not be to replace Dufty, who I still think will be 10x better with another full pre-season under the belt and a few more kgs packed on in the gym.
What do you reckon?
Reports: Corey Norman to sign with Dragons
The general consensus in the office when I was writing this on Monday was that Harris wasn’t going to play because Handscomb is the better player of spin – but Harris is every chance of playing in the opening slot.
Australia vs India: First Test preview and prediction
It’s a big if though, isn’t it Paul? Green is one thing, but with the heat in Adelaide, it’ll be impossible to make that ‘live grass,’ with the ball hooping around. New ball might do a bit, but I think you’ll find this is going to be a long hard slog for the bowlers.
Bumrah would have been the next bowler I picked, although he could well play.
Australia vs India: First Test preview and prediction
Are we batting Handscomb at four then? How else is Head not going to bat there?
Australia vs India: First Test preview and prediction
The idea of playing aggressive cricket is not necessarily from ball 1, but it’s the idea of not getting bogged down… Playing to win the game.
Australia vs India: First Test preview and prediction
Thanks JG,
I can see why you’d think that, but I think once the sun gets a hold of this deck and removes any moisture from it, it’s going to be a long hard effort for bowlers to get wickets.
Australia vs India: First Test preview and prediction
Maybe because there was no NBL on the weekend… International break Nem.
As much as I love the NBL, I’ll be the first to admit it’s still got a long, long way to go.
Melbourne City have a massive image problem
Ratings for A-League games haven’t exactly backed that up though, have they?
Melbourne City have a massive image problem
Melbourne City might have a problem or two to sort out, but why do we need Sunday games at 7pm. I’m yet to be convinced this is a good idea for crowds, atmosphere or really, even ratings and I reckon 6,000 at a Sunday 7pm game isn’t a terrible result considering the general trend in A-League crowds (with the exception of big games like the one at Kogarah last week).
I know it can get hot during summer so scheduling games in the middle of the day isn’t a great idea, but it just seems a weird time to be playing football. Surely you could make the Sunday kick-offs 4 and 6? That extra hour could make a bit of a difference.
Melbourne City have a massive image problem
Good stuff Matt,
I reckon next year is the year of World Cups. I’d love to be at the Lords Test, but I reckon the CWC final and some of the pool games would be equally as fantastic, as would being at the Rugby and Basketball World Cups in Asia next year.
On top of that, I’d love to be in Melbourne for the Australia vs USA basketball games. That might be right at the top of my list for 2019 in fact.
My 2019 sporting bucket list
Hi Shane,
The Roar is dedicated to covering all sports – certainly not just a rugby league site here!
My 2019 sporting bucket list
Ha, you can only hope TB, but I’d say Johnson would have only asked for a release once he knows exactly where he is going next year.
Shaun Johnson released by Warriors
Yeah, as my column up shortly will say, I’m not sold on him at the Dragons. Think Cronulla is the ideal spot for Johnson.
Shaun Johnson released by Warriors
This is just it, no one. Mason Lino was the replacement for injury in 2018, but he is off to Newcastle.
They will have some cash available now though.
Shaun Johnson released by Warriors
I’m not sold on him at the Dragons. Think he will be very good in 2019 though either way, as my column will say published shortly.
Shaun Johnson released by Warriors
Really sorry about this Spruce. Must have been a technical glitch. It’s open and fixed now.
"If you must cheat, don't compete" seems to be lost in modern sport
I don’t believe so – Kayo Sports will be your best bet unfortunately.
Test matches will be on Seven for the next six years.
How to live stream Australia vs India T20 series online: Australian men's cricket team live stream, TV guide
Good decision. Exactly as it should be.
Cricket Australia rejects appeal to lift bans for Warner, Smith and Bancroft
Yeah, by no means am I saying this is definitely happening, just wanted to express my opinion nice and early.
As you say TB – and I think people tend to forget – Dufty was awesome the first half of the season.
I think he will be better for the run next season.
If Matt Dufty is the future, then why is Jarryd Hayne the answer?
Bloody quick that Reimis bloke.
If Matt Dufty is the future, then why is Jarryd Hayne the answer?
Don’t think I was ever trying to say Hayne can’t play, but he isn’t an upgrade on Dufty. He definitely was good the second half of last year.
The rumour around Dufty, from what I have heard, is definitely correct, but I’m not here to write about the speculated character of each person. If I had met Dufty and knew his story and what he was about, it might be a very different take.
If Matt Dufty is the future, then why is Jarryd Hayne the answer?
HY – his contract, as far as I know, runs to the end of next year.
Reports: Corey Norman to sign with Dragons