Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Old Trafford is no longer a “scary” place to visit ahead of Wednesday’s derby at the home of Manchester United.

In an exclusive column for foxsports.com.au, Sydney Roosters captain Boyd Cordner talks about Anzac Day, why the occasion means so much to him and the Roosters’ recent trip to visit the First World War Battlefields.

A 17-year-old sat in his VCE English class at Northcote High in late April 2002 trying to concentrate on the whiteboard.

Ben Hunt last week took on Daly Cherry-Evans in what was considered an early audition for a spot in the Queensland side.

Jack Viney looked like he couldn’t believe it.

There were no two ways about it: Melbourne had to flip the magnets.

The Warriors have lost three key players for their Anzac Day game against Melbourne.

Pressure is mounting on Brisbane’s underperforming halves after Broncos skipper Darius Boyd claimed teenage playmaker Tom Dearden is ready to play NRL “right now”.

Outgoing Penrith supremo Phil Gould denies his tenure at the foot of the mountains will be remembered as a failure because he failed to oversee an NRL premiership.

Both Collingwood and Essendon have made two changes for the traditional Anzac Day game.

The Western Bulldogs have obtained the first pick in the 2019 AFLW draft from Richmond in exchange for reigning best and fairest winner Monique Conti.

Despite assurances from some that Phil Gould and Ivan Cleary had a sound working relationship, it in fact never recovered following the coach’s sacking from Penrith in 2015.

It was Dame Time.

A successful Good Friday game has the AFL looking at locking North Melbourne and Essendon into the date for the next two decades.

Goodbye.

Scott Johnson says he knows first hand the importance of inclusivity in rugby, explaining why Rugby Australia has his full support in their employment battle with Israel Folau.

Phil Gould’s time at the foot of the mountains has come to an end.

A decision to enforce further changes to Ford’s all-conquering Mustang has provoked an ominous response by defending Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin.

Penrith chief executive Brian Fletcher has revealed up to five rival NRL clubs have expressed interest in hiring outgoing general manager of football Phil Gould.

Australian director of rugby Scott Johnson insists form will eclipse experience when the Wallabies squad is finalised for the Rugby World Cup.

Jordan Uelese hasn’t played rugby for almost a year but the Melbourne Rebels hooker feels in the best shape of his career as he looks to stake a claim for a World Cup berth.

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The Western Bulldogs have sunk to a near record-low — and their best player is the worst culprit.

Interim coach Darren Davies admits most members of his Brisbane Roar team will be playing for their futures in their final A-League game of the season.

Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto has admitted they face an "important" weekend at the Azerbaijan GP as they bid to ignite their world championship challenge.

That’s that.

Fresh from the disappointment of elimination from the Champions League this season, Italian giants Juventus are keen not to let it happen another time — as evident from how they have decided to move forward in the upcoming summer transfer window.

One of the most important days on the calendar is upon us; one that has also become a big feature on the footy fixture.

Australian Football Hall of Fame legend Malcolm Blight has stunningly revealed the moment he knew he wanted out as Geelong coach 25 years ago following merciless boos from home Cats fans.

Japan need to find a replacement for competing in Super Rugby following Sunwolves’ expulsion if they are to become a major rugby power, former coach Eddie Jones has said.

During the Philadelphia 76ers’ first regular season meeting with the Toronto Raptors, we saw a play that would become a trend.

Daniel Ricciardo heads into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend, for the first time this season, on the back on a good result following his seventh-place finish in China two weeks ago.

Former Bulldogs coach Rodney Eade claims he’s not the voice behind an incredible profanity-filled spray that went viral after being released on Tuesday.

There is just something about Anzac Day that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.

Rory Arnold showed he’ll be badly missed after the Rugby World Cup while Samu Kerevi and Adam Ashley-Cooper loom as a potential Test midfield pairing as they headline Fox Sports Lab’s Super Rugby team of the week.

Manchester City’s record signing has threatened to walk out of the club after complaining about a lack of game time.

From the very first fixture between the Dragons and the Roosters in 2002 until last year’s corresponding clash in front of a record crowd of 41,142, the Anzac Day clashes have always held a special place in the rugby league calendar.

Australian billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest has hailed the first foray into Asia of his new rapid-form, high octane version of rugby and is convinced it can take the continent by storm.

Newcastle coach Nathan Brown is reportedly unlikely to be sacked mid-season even if he can’t turn the struggling Knights around.

Brumbies coach Dan McKellar says injured Wallabies ace David Pocock is missing the trip to Argentina as a precautionary measure to get him healthy for his team’s final six Super Rugby regular season games.

Chelsea and Burnley could face Football Association action following angry touchline exchanges in Monday’s 2-2 Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge.

Mo Salah and Jurgen Klopp “no longer get on” according to new reports.

So many football people claim to be insiders when it comes to the NFL draft, including retired receivers.

Convicted sex offender Adam Johnson is desperate for a comeback as a football coach or agent but fears his conviction could wreck his chances, it has been claimed.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted Manchester United will not be capable of competing for the Premier League title next season in a stark assessment of the current gulf between his side and Thursday’s (AEST) opponents Manchester City.

Phil Gould has vehemently denied his exit from Penrith is the result of a “power struggle”, while the club’s boss has praised the outgoing football manager for his work over the past eight years.

Essendon has been hit with a significant financial sanction for its shock last-minute call to include Joe Daniher for the Good Friday clash against North Melbourne.

Barcelona will win La Liga on Thursday (AEST) if Atletico Madrid lose to Valencia after a 2-0 victory over Alaves gave them a 12-point lead at the top of the table.

Luckless Western Bulldogs midfielder Lin Jong is facing an extended period on the sidelines, after having his appendix removed on Tuesday evening.

Five-times world champion Ronnie O’Sullivan was knocked out of the World Snooker Championship by amateur James Cahill at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre on Tuesday in one of the biggest shocks in the tournament’s history.

Lewis Hamilton is “on the same level” as Formula One legend Aryton Senna, according to the late Brazilian’s former teammate.

Newcastle coach Nathan Brown admits intense media attention was behind his decision to take 21-year-old NRL superstar Kalyn Ponga out of the halves.

Daniel Ricciardo’s seventh place in China - best of the rest behind the top three teams - represented progress following his initial difficulties adapting to the RS19 after years at Red Bull.

Earlier in the month we saw a live television betrayal worse than anything experienced in Westeros.

Kyle Adnam’s one-year stint with the Sydney Kings has come to an end, with the point guard signing a two-year deal with the South East Melbourne Phoenix.

The AFL could look at recruiting senior club figures as part of a push to shift public perception around umpiring.

Christian Eriksen consolidated Tottenham Hotpsur’s place in the Premier League’s top four as his superb late strike sealed a hard-fought 1-0 win over struggling Brighton on Tuesday.

Rebuild remains a dirty word at the SCG, with Sydney Swans chief executive Tom Harley insisting his AFL club can continue to buck the trend and avoid bottoming out.

AFL 360 co-host Mark Robinson has pleaded with Essendon fans to think twice before jeering Cat Gary Ablett in Round 7, asking them to remember how they felt six years ago when Jobe Watson was mercilessly booed by West Coast fans.

Matt Smith, a treble-championship winner with Brisbane (twice as captain), says the appointment of Robbie Fowler is a good step towards restoring the ailing Roar to health.

David Warner has continued his brilliant form ahead of the Cricket World Cup with another IPL half-century, but was upstaged by a superb matchwinning 96 by former Test teammate Shane Watson.

Handing the Queensland captain’s armband to 24-year-old firebrand Cameron Munster could be the boldest, and most rewarding, decision since the King’s inauguration 38 years ago.

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Southampton striker Shane Long scored the fastest goal in Premier League history as he netted after just 7.69 seconds of his side’s match at Watford on Wednesday.

Queensland legend Billy Moore has named his Maroons side for the series opener on June 5.

The Warriors has quashed rumours about Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.

A Super League club boss has started a push to reject Israel Folau if he comes knocking.

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Dual premiership Kangaroo David King says Melbourne need to start changing things up in the midfield to get out of their current “rut”.

Sydney FC and Shanghai SIPG have played out another thrilling clash in the Asian Champions League - this time finishing 2-2 in China.

A reserve-strength Melbourne Victory have earned the first point of their now- dead Asian Champions League campaign, drawing 1-1 with visiting powerhouse Guangzhou Evergrande on Tuesday night.

Dual North Melbourne premiership player David King has highlighted an example of sluggish play from West Coast that could indicate the early signs of a premiership hangover.

The experienced touch judge who missed Tim Lafai’s escort on Manly winger Reuben Garrick in the final minute of the Sea Eagles’ loss to St George Illawarra has been dropped.

Fox Football expert Mark Bosnich has slammed the ‘habit’ of Australian of always playing out from the back regardless of circumstance, after Melbourne Victory conceded a questionable opening goal against Guangzhou Evergrande in the Asian Champions League.

Anthony Joshua says Jarrell Miller “does not deserve to be in a ring with me or any other heavyweight” after reported drug test failures.

Melbourne veteran Jordan Lewis has slammed criticism of his motivation for playing football from former Power midfielder Kane Cornes as “embarrassing” and “disrespectful.”

West Coast will fly high across the Nullarbor this Friday like the club has never done before.

Phil Gould says it’s unlikely the rugby league community will see him back in club land after it was revealed he’s set to be made redundant as Penrith’s general manager of football.

Paul Kent does not believe Phil Gould’s assertion that his relationship with Ivan Cleary had nothing to do with why he left the club.

While Phil Gould has ensured the Panthers’ survival, a look back on his nine year tenure shows Penrith’s on-field record doesn’t paint a glowing picture of the legacy he leaves.

Perth Glory have confirmed that they’ve re-signed marquee star Diego Castro for another two years, in a massive boost for the recently crowned premiers.

Melbourne has swung five changes for its must-win clash with Richmond at the MCG.

Dual premiership Kangaroo David King doubts whether his former club would be brave enough to bottom out for long-term gain as the club’s aggressive trade strategy comes under fire.

Phil Gould will part ways with Penrith on Wednesday once the club’s board signs off on his resignation.

Ben Simmons is drawing high praise for his growing leadership of the Philadelphia 76ers during the NBA playoffs.

Donovan Mitchell scored 19 of his 31 points in the fourth quarter to rally the Utah Jazz to a 107-91 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their Western Conference series.

Round 6 of the NRL saw plenty of casualties to injury. So who has come in for your team, and who has dropped out of the reckoning?

When West Coast young gun Jack Petruccelle terrorised Port Adelaide on Good Friday, it reminded people inside the Northern Knights how he used to put fear into players before he was drafted.

Geelong’s Tom Hawkins is free to face West Coast on Sunday after he escaped suspension for his off-ball hit to Hawk James Sicily on Easter Monday.

The Phoenix Suns have a quick trigger, it seems.

They share a piece of history that no two others have in Australian sport and Karmichael Hunt says that he’ll always be there for his teammate Israel Folau as the latter fights to save his career.

The NBL Free Agency period is upon us, and there’s a good chance teams are going to look a whole lot different by the start of the 2019-20 season.

Justin Gimelstob avoided prison time after pleading no contest to felony battery charges.

Richmond skipper Trent Cotchin remains several weeks away from an AFL return after having a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury.

Gold Coast’s horror injury run has claimed its captain Ryan James.

Paul Gallen has ripped into the Knights after their horror start to the 2019 NRL season continued with a convincing 38-14 loss to the Titans in Round 6.

Ex-UFC fighter Rodrigo de Lima has been killed in a hit-and-run incident after a dispute with a ride-share driver, according to reports.

Essendon is set to welcome back some star power for arguably the biggest game of the home and away season.

David Beckham has done well to avoid losing both his fortune and his hair after an unflattering prediction into his future from a 1998 football magazine has gone viral.