Glenn Maxwell’s hopes of a Test recall have taken a major hit after he was left out of Victoria’s XI for their Sheffield Shield opener against Tasmania on Tuesday at the MCG.
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Melbourne United forward Tai Wesley faces fine or one-game ban for strike
Melbourne United coach Dean Demopoulos was surprised forward Tai Wesley could face a one-game ban for allegedly whacking Perth centre Jameel McKay on Sunday.
Damien Oliver loses his bid to ride on Derby Day
Champion jockey Damien Oliver has lost a bid to have his reckless riding suspension reduced so he can ride in the Victoria Derby meeting on Saturday.
Derby Day 2016: Danny O'Brien convinced De Little Engine can still make the Melbourne Cup
Danny O’Brien is confident, although he is leaving it late with De Little Engine, he will have a runner in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup.
Derby Day 2016: Team Hawkes out to add to group 1 spring at Flemington
Team Hawkes started the spring with a sprinter, a miler and a couple of stayers looking for group 1 glory, they have already banked the Caulfield Guineas with Divine Prophet and will look to add a Victoria Derby and Coolmore Stud Stakes at Flemington on Saturday.
Australian cricketers opposed to pink-ball Ashes Test
Australia’s top cricketers remain opposed to a day-night Ashes Test next summer, as the upgraded pink ball went under the microscope on Tuesday on the opening day of the Sheffield Shield season.
Canberra Raiders prop Junior Paulo ready for boxing rumble with Paul Gallen
Canberra behemoth Junior Paulo is looming as the most likely opponent for Paul Gallen as some of the biggest names in rugby league prepare to take their rivalries into the boxing ring.
Time for cricket authorities to act over schedule
The message is loud and clear. Australia’s top cricketers are complaining there are too many matches, and the need to satisfy bilateral agreements and television contracts is diluting the honour of representing your country.
FFA Cup semi-final: Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City
This is arguably the highest profile match in the short history of the FFA Cup: Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park.
Carnival Clues: Australian Turf Club to overhaul post-race policy around $150 million grandstand
All jockeys will dismount from their horses in front of Randwick’s $150 million grandstand in a major shift to post-race procedures – but the polarising theatre of the horse is here to stay.