The Group One Futurity Stakes was always likely to become a Darren Weir benefit, and that's just how it turned out when his stable star, Black Heart Bart, got up in the final strides under regular partner Brad Rawiller to see off stablemate Tosen Stardom to give the Ballarat based handler a big race...

Cairns Taipans import Tony Mitchell has been granted a 24-hour extension to appeal his one-year suspension for striking a referee with the ball during the NBL semi finals.

If the F3 Derby is to once again become a key fixture, it needs prime time slots, says Paul Okon.

The form of Golden Slipper favourite She Will Reign was franked while she was at home in her box on Saturday as Diamond Tathagata took on the Skyline Stakes at Randwick.

Southern Stars coach Matthew Mott says his batters are "under pressure" to perform when the tourists begin their one-day series against New Zealand on Sunday.

It's been seven long years since the Illawarra Hawks last contested an NBL grand final series. But after stunning the Adelaide 36ers in Adelaide, they are now back in the big dance as history beckons.

Thank God that Australia has a finals system, Melbourne City coach Michael Valkanis declared after his 10-man team had eventually capitulated to league leaders Sydney 3-1 on Friday night.

Graham Arnold and his Sydney team have ticked off their first box.

Port Macquarie trainer Jenny Graham is hoping that her battle with the talented Portatorio will become distant meories after Sunday's Country Championship at Taree.

NSW have omitted Nic Maddinson from their side for the Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania, despite the former Test batsman returning to the squad after a break from the game.