The NSW Blues will be bolstered by the return of Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins sporadically throughout the Matador Cup, but can cope without last year’s spearhead Mitchell Starc in their quest for back-to-back titles, according to coach Trent Johnston.
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Rod Laver Arena will be better venue for fans, UFC boss Tom Wright says
Holding its next Melbourne fight night at a smaller stadium is about putting fans first, according to the UFC.
Darren Weir holds all the cards for Underwood Stakes
For decades the group one Underwood Stakes at Caulfield has offered a key insight into the outcome of major races later in the spring and, for the powerful Darren Weir operation, this year’s 1800-metre race will provide an early indication of how four of their runners are travelling.
NBA: Dirk Nowitzki backs Andrew Bogut to star for Dallas Mavericks
Dallas superstar Dirk Nowitzki believes Australian Andrew Bogut’s championship experience will make the Mavericks genuine NBA title contenders again in 2016-17.
West Coast Eagles stay firm on threat not to move to new Perth Stadium
West Coast chairman Alan Cransberg says the club is standing firm on its threat not to move to the new Perth Stadium until a suitable deal can be reached.
Queensland Olympic bid falters as Logan council says no
The prospect of a southeast Queensland Olympic Games in 2028 appears dead in the water with another regional council going cool on the idea.
Boca Juniors' Nicolas Colazo lands at Melbourne City
Melbourne City have completed their squad for the upcoming A-League season, having landed Argentinian winger Nicolas Colazo from Boca Juniors.
2016 FFA Cup quarter-finals: Blacktown City eye Sydney FC scalp at Edensor Park
More than 30 years after Kevin Keegan’s hugely-successful guest stint, and 26 years after they left the national stage, Blacktown City are primed to make the most of their return to the spotlight in Wednesday night’s FFA Cup quarter-final against Sydney FC at Edensor Park.
James Jeggo, Craig Goodwin get call-up to Socceroos squad for World Cup qualifiers
Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou has tinkered slightly with his line up for the upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Saudi Arabia and Japan.
Michael Schumacher still can't walk: lawyer
Michael Schumacher still remains unable to walk almost three years after a serious ski accident, according to his family’s lawyer.

