Lillyman most likely for Queensland Origin selectors
Phil Lutton He's deeply unfashionable, out of sight, out of mind and even over the ditch. Yet Jacob Lillyman is the man Queensland Origin selectors look destined to turn to after Ben Hannant was ruled out of the...
NFL
Williams won't be sleeping in Seattle
Phil Lutton It wasn't the NFL draft position Jesse Williams had hoped for but already the new Seattle Seahawk is being referred to as ''Tha Steal'' rather than ''Tha Monstar'' in his new home on the US west...
American Football
Williams set to play for Seahawks
Phil Lutton New Seattle Seahawk being referred to as ''Tha Steal'' rather than ''Tha Monstar''.
Cricket
Australia turns to veterans to plug the experience gap for Ashes
Phil Lutton Australian selectors have turned to veterans to lead the charge for the Ashes, putting their faith in batsman Chris Rogers and wicketkeeper Brad Haddin as they revealed the 16-man squad to tour...
NFL
Jesse Williams tipped to go in first round
Phil Lutton Australian prospect Jesse Williams has soared back into contention for the first round of the NFL draft, with some of the latest predictions tipping him to be snapped up by San Francisco, Minnesota...
The shirt finally fits for Damien Hooper
Phil Lutton A symbol of controversy at the London Olympics, the shirt emblazoned with the Aboriginal flag is about to become the signature of fighter Damien Hooper, writes Phil Lutton.
Golf
Bringing home Scott's success has become top priority
Phil Lutton Bust out the replica green jackets. It could be the Summer of Scott, providing Australian PGA officials can pin down their man.
Jeers are grist to Berisha's mill way out west
Phil Lutton It has taken just one season for fervent Western Sydney Wanderers fans to turn Parramatta Stadium into one of the most intimidating venues for visiting sides in Australian football.
Weightlifting
Scandal's weight falls on courts
Phil Lutton One of Australia's most bizarre sports scandals looks destined to be thrashed out in court as the legal wrangling continues around controversial weightlifter Daniel Koum.
Bulls say Khawaja wouldn't have sacrificed Test on purpose
Phil Lutton Usman Khawaja can't get a bat so Queensland's chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns has gone in for him, saying he fails to believe the 26-year-old would have knowingly put his Test comeback in jeopardy.
Cricket
Howard admits to Watson/Clarke rift
Phil Lutton Cricket Australia’s general manager of team performance, Pat Howard, has questioned Shane Watson’s commitment to the national side, describing the vice captain as only ‘sometimes’ a team player.
Khawaja out but not down: Lehmann
Phil Lutton Queensland Bulls coach Darren Lehmann says Usman Khawaja is disappointed with his axing from the Test squad but remains determined to work his way back to the national side.
Football
Roar not silenced
Phil Lutton Brisbane’s hopes of making the A-League finals remain alive, if slightly more tenuous, after their frantic one-all draw against Ange Postecoglou’s Melbourne Victory at Suncorp Stadium.
Swimming
Things can only get better
Stathi Paxinos and Phil Lutton Integrity panel to be announced on Thursday to investigate incidents in swimming reports.
Swimming
Elite squad 'not pampered brats'
Phil Lutton JAMES MAGNUSSEN'S coach, Brant Best, has defended the nation's swimmers, saying they weren't lacking in heart and some were simply guilty of trying too hard at the London Games.
Monk reinforces 'toxic' claims
Phil Lutton OLYMPIAN Kenrick Monk says he's not surprised the team atmosphere at the London Games was labelled ''toxic'' and has lifted the lid on a litany of blunders leading into Australia's worst effort in...
Mulvey to put the Roar back into champions
Phil Lutton Newly appointed Roar coach Mike Mulvey says no player is safe as he tries to put the wind back in the sails of the A-League champions.
Blade Runner charged with girlfriend's murder
Nick Ralston, Phil Lutton SOUTH AFRICAN Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has been charged with murder after he allegedly shot and killed his model girlfriend.
