A decade ago Australian racehorse trainers were complaining about the influx of foreign raiders cashing in on Melbourne’s big spring carnival races, with even a legend like the late Bart Cummings floating the idea of a cap on international runners in the Melbourne Cup.
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Glenn Maxwell not picked by Australia for first ODI v New Zealand after Matthew Wade spray
Glenn Maxwell has been left out of the Australian one-day side to take on New Zealand at the SCG on Sunday in the wake of his criticism of teammate Matthew Wade.
Godolphin to give Malice his shot at the Villiers Stakes
Godolphin trainer John O’Shea has set his sights on the Villiers Stakes with ATC Cup winner Malice after his impressive win at Rosehill on Saturday.
Former Hockeyroo Nicole Arrold says Anna Flanagan has time on her side to comeback
Former Hockeyroos star Nicole Arrold is adamant former roommate Anna Flanagan has time on her side if she wants to make a comeback after taking time away from the sport despite being just 24.
Matt Millar limps into summer break after final round at Australian PGA
Matt Millar scrambled through the final round at the Australian PGA Championship to fire seven birdies on Sunday.
Tyler Wright ends WSL year on a high with Maui Pro win
World surfing champion Tyler Wright has completed one the most dominant campaigns in history with victory in the season-ending Maui Pro in Hawaii.
Canberra Cavalry finish with a loss but claim series against Adelaide Bite in Australian Baseball League
Canberra fell short of an ABL series sweep against Adelaide in an 8-2 loss at Narrabundah Ballpark on Sunday.
The story behind the bust-up between John van 't Schip and John Aloisi
Nothing is as ugly as when friends fall out. Confidences held, secrets shared, dreams forged together and ambitions held in unison suddenly all seem worthless when friendship turns to indifference at best, or enmity at worst.
Western Sydney Wanderers' high training load behind Nicolas Martinez's incredible form
Nico Martinez was frustrated by the work-rate required of him on the training ground when he arrived at Western Sydney. Today he credits that as the reason why he’s lighting up the A-League.
Matthew Dellavedova stars in Milwaukee Bucks' NBA win over Brooklyn Nets
Matthew Dellavedova scored 12 of his season-high 18 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Milwaukee Bucks hold off the Brooklyn Nets 112-103.