The Age Sport Headlines

Black and Bent jumps into history

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:03:09 GMT

Top jumper Black and Bent sets a new Australian record for consecutive wins over hurdles.

Odd couple end jumps drought with Macedonian

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:18:57 GMT

Black Caviar trainer Peter Moody and trained ballet dancer and DJ, jockey Joseph Hateley, form an unlikely pairing to score jumps success with Macedonian at Sandown.

Perry hails women's cricket pay increase

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:47:12 GMT

Dual sport star Ellyse Perry has hailed the pay increase handed to women cricketers as a "wonderful step forward" that she hopes will be followed by other sports to encourage the next generation of talent.

Giro leader braces for Evans' mountain attack

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:01:15 GMT

Vincenzo Nibali is bracing himself for an all-out attack on his lead from Australian Cadel Evans in the last two stages of the Giro d'Italia in the mountains later this week.

Pay day, at last, for women cricketers

Tue, 21 May 2013 22:15:17 GMT

Cricket Australia says Southern Stars to be highest-paid female sporting team.

Junior 'can't handle Hunt's power'

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:46:24 GMT

British lightweight Ross Pearson predicts some big upsets for the Aussies at UFC 160 this weekend.

Bets deals an integrity issue: AFL

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:50 GMT

AFL boss says the league has taken a responsible stance towards gambling, denying claims by David Schwarz.

Freeing up Franklin gives Hawks bite

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:24 GMT

Club to underpin premiership challenge with new equal opportunity forward system.

AFL hopeful has more than football heritage

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Draft hopeful Nathan Drummond is proud of his heritage.

Slur 'won't mar bid' on captaincy

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

David Warner's outburst at journalists will not prevent him becoming captain.

AFL aims for indigenous all-stars trip

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Cautious support from clubs, cream of indigenous talent pledges to take part in Ireland trip.

Grand final rematch for opening round

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:05:41 GMT

A-League champions Central Coast will begin their title defence at home against Western Sydney Wanderers.

Thomas blow for ailing Magpies

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:40:26 GMT

Magpie midfielder Dale Thomas had surgery on his injured ankle on Tuesday, and he is likely to miss the rest of the 2013 season.

Thomas, Beams blows for ailing Magpies

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:40:26 GMT

Magpie midfielder Dale Thomas had surgery on his injured ankle Tuesday morning, and he is likely to miss the rest of the 2013 season.

Bombers not slumping: Heppell

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:41:56 GMT

Despite the pattern of past seasons, the Bombers star is upbeat.

Demetriou defends AFL gambling links

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:24:50 GMT

AFL boss says the league has taken a responsible stance towards gambling, denying claims by David Schwarz.

Evans 'greedy' for Giro win

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:48:52 GMT

With less than a week to go in the Giro d'Italia, Cadel Evans is going to start getting "greedy" and do all he can to win the race.

Thomas likely to miss rest of season

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:42:07 GMT

Magpie midfielder Dale Thomas had surgery on his injured ankle Tuesday morning, and he is likely to miss the rest of the 2013 season.

Players face squeeze on treatments

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

AFL looking at imposing tough new anti-doping and exotic treatment regulations.

Talks collapse, Waterhouse bets off

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Sponsorship property is now vacant after both parties walked away from negotiations.

Black and proud stand

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Nicky Winmar returns to the scene of a historic gesture that changed the game.

Demons runner steps into trouble

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Probe into why Andrew Nichol trod on foot of Richmond's Jake King during melee.

Years of struggle for Dogs

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Western Bulldogs football director Chris Grant admits it has been ''painful'' to watch his team this season.

Police info 'would help protect game'

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:28:09 GMT

AFL wants to receive information from police in areas such as surveillance and even customs importations in bid to protect competition's integrity.

Police information would help protect game: Demetriou

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:28:09 GMT

The AFL wants to receive information from police in areas such as surveillance and even customs importations in a bid to protect the competition's integrity.