Messi equals Ronaldo

Lionel Messi drew level with Cristiano Ronaldo's tally of four European Golden Shoes after receiving the award at a ceremony on Friday.

Bayliss writes off Stokes for Ashes

Trevor Bayliss has written off any chance of Ben Stokes joining England's squad for the upcoming Ashes series in Australia.

England appoint Silverwood

Chris Silverwood has been appointed as England's new bowling coach but will not join the squad until after the Ashes.

Verstappen signs new Red Bull deal

Red Bull have announced that Max Verstappen has signed a new deal with the Formula One constructor until 2020.

Aaron Rodgers a doubt for season

Aaron Rodgers' season could be over after the Green Bay Packers confirmed the star quarterback broke his collarbone on Sunday.

Wade bullish over Ashes chances

Struggling Matthew Wade remains steadfast in his belief he should be Australia's wicketkeeper for the upcoming Ashes series.

Federer relishing Nadal final

Roger Federer admits Rafael Nadal has forced him to improve his game as the duo prepare for the latest edition of their storied rivalry at the Shanghai Masters.

Conor McGregor calls out Ferguson

Conor McGregor appeared to single out Tony Ferguson as his opponent when the UFC superstar makes his return to the octagon.

Gloucester sign Wallaby hooker Hanson on short-team deal

Gloucester have secured the services of Australia international hooker James Hanson on a short-term contract.

Hawk-Eye to replace line judges at ATP Next Gen Finals

The chair umpire will be the only on-court official at the ATP Next Gen Finals, where line calls will be made by Hawk-Eye.

Australia v Argentina: Everything you need to know

The Rugby Championship enters its fourth round on Saturday with Australia and Argentina seeking their first wins of this year's competition.

Broad relishing Ashes baptism of fire at the 'Gabbatoir'

Roundly jeered on his last Ashes outing at the Gabba, England's Stuart Broad is looking forward to renewing rivalries with Australia.

Canelo vows to knock out Golovkin

As anticipation rises ahead of Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's bout with Gennady Golovkin, the Mexican has promised to make GGG hit the deck.

New Zealand survive Argentina scare to maintain perfect Rugby Championship record

New Zealand had to come from behind to earn a 39-22 win over Argentina in the Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Anderson joins 500 club

England's leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson reached another milestone at Lord's by claiming his 500th victim.

PL to close window before 2018-19

The Premier League has announced changes to the closure of its transfer window, which will shut at 17:00 on the Thursday before the 2018-19 season.

The Ox thanks Arsenal after move

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain thanked everyone at Arsenal following his move to Liverpool, a transfer which he conceded would come as a surprise to many.

ARU denies Force's billionaire backer's claims of Super Rugby 'ambush'

Claims that the decision to cut the Western Force from Super Rugby was made in February have been denied by the Australian Rugby Union.

Barca take legal action vs Neymar

Barcelona have announced they are taking legal action against Neymar after alleging the Brazilian failed to fulfil his contract.

Dimitrov downs Kyrgios to claim first ATP 1000 crown

Grigor Dimitrov defeated Nick Kyrgios to win the Cincinnati Masters in what was both players' first ATP 1000 final.

Australia overcome Iran to clinch FIBA Asia Cup

Brad Newley top scored for Australia as the Boomers defeated Iran 79-56 to clinch glory in the FIBA Asia Cup.

Broad on West Indies and the Ashes

Stuart Broad knows England's upcoming Investec Test series with West Indies is a chance for some players to cement their place for the Ashes tour later this year.

Bolt leads Jamaica home in relay

Usain Bolt will have the chance to end his career with another gold medal after he led Jamaica home to reach the 4x100 metre relay final at the IAAF World Championships.

Matic joins United

Jose Mourinho has signed Nemanja Matic for a second time, the midfielder joining Manchester United from Chelsea for a reported £40million.

There are some scars there - Johnson piles pressure on England pre-Ashes

The manner of England's defeat to South Africa will give Australia huge confidence ahead of the Ashes, says Mitchell Johnson.

Rhinos legend Burrow to hang up his boots

After 16 years with Leeds Rhinos, Rob Burrow is set to call time on a stellar Super League career.

Aru takes yellow off Froome

Chris Froome lost his yellow jersey to Fabio Aru as home hero Romain Bardet clinched glory at the end of a gruelling stage 12 in the Tour de France on Friday (AEST).

McIlroy marvels at mental strength of 'hilarious' McGregor

Conor McGregor baited Floyd Mayweather Jr in their Los Angeles media conference, leaving Rory McIlroy amused and impressed in equal measure.

Federer wants swift recoveries for Murray and Djokovic

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic both exited Wimbledon on Wednesday (UK time) nursing injury problems and Roger Federer wants them to recover quickly.

TdF: Kittel sprints to stage win

Maciej Bodnar led for the majority of Wednesday's race, but he was caught with 300m to go and Marcel Kittel romped to a fifth stage win.

Federer in cruise control to conquer error-strewn Dimitrov

Grigor Dimitrov proved no match for Roger Federer, who sailed into the quarter-finals of Wimbledon with a straight-sets win on Centre Court.

Mattek-Sands thankful for support

Bethanie Mattek-Sands broke down repeatedly as she promised to fight back and return to action following her serious knee injury suffered at Wimbledon.

Gatland clowns around after draw

Having being depicted as a clown by some New Zealand media, Warren Gatland played up to the joke after the 15-15 draw with the All Blacks.

Barrett unsatisfied with Lions draw

New Zealand's series with the British and Irish Lions ended in a draw, leaving Beauden Barrett yearning for a decider.

Horn targets Thurman, Spence

Fresh from his shock defeat of Manny Pacquiao, Jeff Horn turned his attentions to taking down Keith Thurman and Errol Spence Jr.

Ostapenko seals French Open glory

Jelena Ostapenko completed her fairytale French Open campaign in fitting fashion, staging a remarkable comeback to defeat Simona Halep 4-6 6-4 6-3 in a breathless final on Saturday.

Gatland's Lions selection puzzle

All 41 of the British and Irish Lions squad have now featured on tour, but who has played their way in - and out - of Test contention?

WATCH: Feuding French players share kiss after Roland Garros match

Simona Halep enhanced her status as favourite for the French Open, while Caroline Garcia prevailed in her grudge match with Alize Cornet.

Neymar has gifts for Green, Durant

After taking a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors' duo Kevin Durant and Draymond Green were given a special gift by Neymar.

Rain intervenes again - and this time Australia are on the wrong end

The weather saved Australia against New Zealand on Friday, but they were left cursing the elements three days later versus Bangladesh.

WATCH: Rain saves Australia in ICC Champions Trophy opener

New Zealand were in command of their ICC Champions Trophy opener against Australia before rain scuppered their chances.

'Kicker' in the teeth for Kyrgios in return match

After missing the Internazionali BNL d'Italia, Nick Kyrgios returned to the ATP Tour and suffered a surprise loss to Nicolas Kicker.

Rebels reiterate position, slam ARU

With no decision forthcoming, Melbourne Rebels have again slammed the ARU over its plans to possibly cut them from Super Rugby.

Chelsea seal fifth Premier League crown with West Brom victory

After a dismal defense of the trophy last season, Chelsea's 1-0 win at West Brom sealed a dominant campaign and the Premier League title.

Joshua-Fury fight 'miles away'

Both have defeated Wladimir Klitschko in the past 18 months, but an Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury showdown is a long way from becoming reality.

WATCH: Marvellous Mladenovic ends Sharapova comeback

Kristina Mladenovic recovered from a set and a break down to halt Maria Sharapova's comeback on the WTA Tour in the Stuttgart Open semi-finals.

Serena Williams responds to Ilie Nastase following 'racist' remarks about unborn baby

The 23-time Grand Slam champion supports the ITF's investigation into "racist" comments purportedly made by Ilie Nastase on Friday.

Former South Africa seamer Tsotsobe charged with match fixing

Cricket South Africa has charged former Proteas seamer Lonwabo Tsotsobe with match fixing in relation to the 2015 Ram Slam.

Dan Carter to be inducted into Hall of Fame

World Cup-winning New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter is to be inducted into the Rugby Players' Association Hall of Fame in a ceremony in May.

Western Force deny rumours they will be axed from Super Rugby

With speculation circulating that they could be the Australian side axed from Super Rugby, Western Force issued a defiant statement.

Aaron Smith opens up on airport incident

New Zealand scrum-half Aaron Smith has spoken publicly about his indiscretion in a disabled toilet at Christchurch Airport last year.

Ashwin: 'We couldn't have asked for more'

India are in the box seat to wrap up the fourth Test and the series against Australia and Ravichandran Ashwin says Monday was a perfect display.

WATCH: India on course for series win after Australia capitulates on day three

India need just 87 more runs with all 10 wickets in hand to secure the fourth Test and the series against Australia in Dharamsala.

Shaun Tait retires from all cricket

Former Australia quick Shaun Tait has announced his retirement from all cricket after battling an ongoing elbow injury.

Leicester 2 Sevilla 0 (3-2 agg)

Kasper Schmeichel's penalty save sent Leicester City into the Champions League quarter-finals courtesy of a 2-0 win over Sevilla.

Stade Francais and Racing to merge

It has been announced that Stade Francais and Racing 92, two giants of French rugby, will merge ahead of next season.

Lyon: India are feeling the pressure

Nathan Lyon believes Australia's performances against India have surprised many and have left their hosts feeling the heat ahead of the third Test.

Nadal proposes Davis Cup changes to attract top stars

The Davis Cup could be altered to a best-of-three-sets format, but Rafael Nadal believes those changes do not go far enough.

No further action against Smith or Kohli following DRS row

The ICC has announced that no action will be taken against Virat Kohli and Steve Smith following the spat over Australia's use of the Decision Review System (DRS) that marred the fourth day of the second Test.

Jones on Italy: It's not rugby

Italy's unusual tactics at Twickenham drew criticism from Eddie Jones, whose England side solved the puzzle to claim a Six Nations win.

Rooney rejects Chinese fortune to stay at Manchester United

After fierce speculation linking him with a move to the Chinese Super League, Wayne Rooney has pledged his future to Manchester United.

Aussies avoid Sri Lanka whitewash

There was no whitewash as Australia defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs in Wednesday's third Twenty20 international in Adelaide.

WATCH: McGregor vs Mayweather 'will never happen' - Aldo

Conor McGregor's proposed mega-bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. "will never happen," UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo says.

Matthew Wade speaks about the back injury threatening to ruin his tour of India

A back injury caused Matthew Wade to miss Australia's series against New Zealand, but he does not foresee any issues for the India tour.

Woods upbeat despite Dubai struggle

He shot a five-over 77 in the first round on Thursday, but Tiger Woods remains optimistic he can win the Dubai Desert Classic.

Lampard retires from football

Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard has announced his retirement from professional football.

Usain Bolt set to take action to re-claim his stripped 2008 Olympic medal

Nesta Carter's doping charge means Usain Bolt was forced to give up his 2008 Olympic relay gold, but he is willing to help fund an appeal.

Serena Williams vs. Venus Williams - the statistics that matter

​For the first time since 2009, Serena and Venus Williams contest a grand-slam final. Using Opta, we preview the Australian Open showdown.

Ex-Australian cricketer appointed West Indies coach

After four months without a head coach, West Indies have appointed Stuart Law to the role on a two-year contract.

Mason 'continues to make excellent progress'

Ryan Mason "continues to make excellent progress" after suffering a fractured skull in Hull City's Premier League meeting with Chelsea on Sunday.

Tomic's next opponent buys own tennis gear, was brushed by KP

The man standing in the way of Bernard Tomic's place in the fourth round of the Australian Open has to pay for his own tennis gear and is so anonymous he was recently brushed by former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen.

Murray plays down ankle concerns

Andy Murray moved to downplay fears after he rolled his right ankle in the third set of his second-round win against Andrey Rublev at the Australian Open.

WATCH: Seppi turns tables on Kyrgios, Murray and Federer still on collision course

Potential quarter-final opponents Roger Federer and Andy Murray secured straightforward second-round wins at the Australian Open, on a day where Andreas Seppi and Nick Kyrgios were involved in another five-set classic.

Murray injures ankle in comfortable second-round win

Andy Murray booked his place in the Australian Open third round but his victory over Andrey Rublev was not without incident as the world number one appeared to injure his ankle.

Thunder collapse, out of Big Bash

A superb performance by New Zealand leg-spinner Ish Sodhi has ended The Sydney Thunder's Big Bash League title defence as the Adelaide Strikers scored a crushing 77-run victory on Wednesday.

WATCH: Stars made to wait as Heat book semi-final berth

Brisbane Heat are the first side to secure a semi-final spot in the Big Bash League thanks to a seven-wicket win over Melbourne Stars.

Konta too good for Radwanska

Defeated by Agnieszka Radwanska in her last WTA Tour final appearance, Johanna Konta gained her revenge at the Sydney International.

1st ODI: Australia defeat Pakistan

Australia fought back from a perilous position to win the first ODI with Pakistan thanks to Matthew Wade and the recalled Glenn Maxwell.

Misbah hits back at 'uncalled for' Chappell comments

Ian Chappell suggested Pakistan should not tour Australia again until they improve, comments Misbah-ul-Haq believes "do not make any sense".

Amla the last of the milestone men? Du Plessis thinks so

Hashim Amla will make his 100th Test appearance against Sri Lanka, and Faf du Plessis believes he could be the last South African to do so.

Talks under way to set up Pacquiao-Brook fight

Manny Pacquiao is set to face Jeff Horn in April, and a bout against Kell Brook could be next for the Filipino in 2017.

Cowboys' 'Official Bandwagon Fan Application' woos late arrivals

Get your official Cowboys Bandwagon Fan Application here!

WATCH: Tye hat-trick helps Scorchers defeat Lynn-less Heat

Andrew Tye, Michael Klinger and Mitchell Johnson starred as Perth Scorchers defeated a Brisbane Heat side missing Chris Lynn by 27 runs in the Big Bash League.

Europe's top clubs question motives for 'regrettable' World Cup expansion

The likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Manchester United remain opposed to FIFA's plans for a 48-team World Cup in 2026.

Sharapova to return in Stuttgart

Maria Sharapova will make her return to the WTA Tour at the Stuttgart Open in late April after the end of a doping ban for a failed test at the 2016 Australian Open.

Stars edge Strikers in thriller

Ben Hilfenhaus proved his capabilities with both bat and ball as the Melbourne Stars narrowly prevailed in Tuesday's Big Bash League encounter against the Adelaide Strikers.

WATCH: Sam Stosur crashes out in first round of Brisbane International

She was 4-2 down in the final set but French Open champion Garbine Muguruza fought back to defeat Sam Stosur at the Brisbane International.

Lynn, McCullum provide the Heat as Hurricanes blown away

Brisbane Heat batsman Chris Lynn provided the highlight of their seven-wicket win over the Hobart Hurricanes, smashing Shaun Tait onto the roof of the Gabba.

Federer aiming to play for 'another two to three years'

He won his first major back in 2003, but Roger Federer believes he has another two or three years left at the ATP Tour's top level.

Misbah considering future after Pakistan collapse

Pakistan crumbled to a stunning loss at the hands of Australia on day five at the MCG, and captain Misbah-ul-Haq is considering retirement.

Azhar unfazed by 'boring' tag

Wahab Riaz says Azhar Ali is unconcerned by criticism about his sluggish scoring rate after the Pakistan batsman made an excellent century against Australia at the MCG on Tuesday.

Nicholas out of hospital after health scare

Cricket commentator Mark Nicholas is expected to return to work for Channel Nine on Wednesday after falling ill during the Boxing Day Test.

Faf Du Plessis loses ball-tampering appeal

The ICC has upheld its decision to fine South Africa's Faf du Plessis 100 per cent of his match fee for ball tampering against Australia.

Leicester City captain Wes Morgan signs deal with rum company

It has been a year to remember for Leicester City skipper Wes Morgan, who has signed a sponsorship deal with rum company Captain Morgan.

Seattle Sounders claim maiden MLS Cup

Ex Toronto FC goalkeeper Stefan Frei was the scourge of his former team as Seattle Sounders won their first MLS Cup after penalties.

Joshua: Klitschko is the step up people have wanted

He demolished Eric Molina and Anthony Joshua says his April bout with Wladimir Klitschko is the fight fans have really been longing for.

Australia name T20 coach for Sri Lanka series

Darren Lehmann will take another break from coaching Australia, with Justin Langer to guide the side against Sri Lanka in a Twenty20 series.

Du Plessis airport incident was staged, claim South Africa

South Africa team manager Mohammed Moosajee believes the incident involving a reporter and Faf du Plessis at Adelaide airport was set up.

Darts champion causes outrage with comments on football child sex abuse

Five-time darts world champion Eric Bristow provoked outrage with a series of insensitive tweets regarding cases of sex abuse in football.

Jones opens war of words ahead of Wallabies clash

After an eventful win over Argentina, England coach Eddie Jones is eagerly anticipating the reaction of the Australian media.

Australia win in Adelaide

The series was won by South Africa but victory in the day/night Test went to Australia as the hosts completed a dominant triumph.

Nathan Lyon accuses clueless people of underrating his form

His place in the Australia side had come under question but Nathan Lyon starred on Saturday and insists he never felt under pressure.

Hansen: All Blacks like a family

They are the team of the year, with the coach of the year and the player of the year. New Zealand's rugby team is just one big happy family.

Lyon, Hazlewood issue rallying cry amid fierce criticism

Australia have been heavily criticised for a number of poor batting displays, but Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood say the mood remains good.

De Kock plays down Gilchrist comparisons

He is in blistering form for South Africa, but Quinton de Kock insists he is not trying to emulate Australia legend Adam Gilchrist.

Refreshed Spieth ready to tackle Australian Open

Ominous signs for the rest of the field - Jordan Spieth is well rested and feels better than ever heading into the Australian Open.

Bolt: I want to be like Ali, Pele

He will go down as one of the greatest athletes of all time, and Usain Bolt wants to be regarded alongside Muhammad Ali and Pele.

Wallabies lose Coleman for remainder of tour

Australia will have to make do without lock Adam Coleman for the rest of their tour after he sustained a medial ligament strain in his knee.

Starc gives concerning update on fitness ahead of South Africa Tests

Australia left-armer Mitchell Starc admits he is not quite fully prepared for the upcoming Test series against South Africa.

Cheika: Wallabies can win all five Tests

Australia face five back-to-back Tests across the next five weeks, and Michael Cheika is dreaming of a perfect record.

There is a new number one Test cricket team...

It was another resounding win for India as they secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Test series with New Zealand and regained top spot.

Fury announces retirement

He is at the centre of an alleged drug storm and Tyson Fury took to Twitter on Monday to seemingly announce his retirement.

Danny Willett: My brother was right about ugly American fans at Ryder Cup

After suffering a miserable first Ryder Cup experience, Danny Willett believes his brother was correct in his criticism of American fans.

Willett backs up brother

After suffering a miserable first Ryder Cup experience, Danny Willett believes his brother was correct in his criticism of American fans.

Wallabies facing ultimate challenge in Pretoria

After three matches on the road, South Africa return home for their penultimate 2016 Rugby Championship clash against Australia.

Aguero banned for three games

Sergio Aguero will miss the Manchester derby and two more matches after being handed a three-game ban by the Football Association.

Lehmann defends decision to send Smith home

The decision to send Steve Smith home from Sri Lanka gives David Warner chance to display his leadership qualities, says Darren Lehmann.

Bolt criticises Gatlin

Justin Gatlin's comments have disappointed Usain Bolt, who has accused his sprint rival of disrespect ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Relieved Froome set for third Tour de France win

Chris Froome described his impending third Tour de France win in four years as an 'amazing feeling' following Saturday's penultimate stage.

Mourinho: Man Utd stars are starting to think like me

The 'Special One' is happy with how side played during his first game in charge as The Red Devils strolled to a two-goal victory over Championship side Wigan Athletic

Video: Australian cyclist wins Tour De France stage 10

After two bad crashes ruined his Tour de France over the past couple of years, Michael Matthews was left elated at his stage 10 success.

Video: Modric's stunning volley secures Croatian triumph

A superb volley from Luka Modric secured a 1-0 win for Croatia over Turkey as Group D of Euro 2016 got under way at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.

Mourinho-Carneiro case settled

Chelsea have apologised to their former doctor Eva Carneiro after the employment tribunal involving Jose Mourinho was settled on Tuesday.

Curry withdraws from Rio Olympics

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has opted to withdraw his eligibility for United States' team for the Rio Olympics.

Federer pleased to see Ali given deserved tributes

His death provoked an outpouring of grief from around the world and Muhammad Ali deserves every one of his tributes, says Roger Federer.

Only one Australian named in ICC Top 10 bowlers

After match figures of 8-94 in the second Test against Sri Lanka, England's James Anderson has risen to number one in the ICC rankings.

Video: Dawson scores at both ends as Leicester edge closer to the title

It was a mixed day for Craig Dawson as West Brom put a huge dent in Tottenham's Premier League title hopes with a 1-1 draw in north London.

Eddie Jones' message to Wallabies ahead of Australian Tour

England head to Australia for three Tests in June, and head coach Eddie Jones wants his side to rewrite history.

Ricciardo stars, Rosberg grabs pole position

A power failure means Lewis Hamilton will start last at the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday, while Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg took pole.

Australia boosted after spin duo banned for illegal bowling action

The ICC has suspended Bangladesh's Arafat Sunny and Taskin Ahmed from bowling in international cricket, meaning the Tigers will have to apply for approval to replace them in their World Twenty20 squad.

India-Pakistan 'bigger than the Ashes', says Ashwin

India face Pakistan in an emotionally charged fixture, and Ravichandran Ashwin has done little to play down the importance of the clash.

Video: Can Shane Watson expect a call for the T20 World Cup?

Shane Watson captained Australia to a narrow defeat against India, but believes they are in a good place ahead of the World Twenty20.

'I will get better' - Sonny Bill Williams reflects on sevens triumph

Sonny Bill Williams has vowed to improve after a mixed display during New Zealand's World Rugby Sevens Series victory on Sunday.

Video: New shoes needed for Novak after parting gift to fans

He maybe be targeting a calendar Grand Slam, but top of Novak Djokovic's wishlist will be a new pair of trainers after giving his away.

Murray in a rush to get home following final defeat

After losing a fifth Australian Open final, Andy Murray was in a hurry to return home to his pregnant wife Kim.

Father-to-be Andy Murray ready to leave Australian Open at any time

Andy Murray has promised to withdraw from the Australian Open if wife Kim goes into labour, even if that means leaving between the semifinal and final.

Troicki defends Sydney title

Viktor Troicki completed a successful defence of his Sydney International title after fighting back from a set down against Grigor Dimitrov.

Sixers out, Thunder still alive

Australia reach Hopman Cup final

Australia reached their first Hopman Cup final in 13 years after Nick Kyrgios and Daria Gavriolva prevailed in the decider against France.

Holder captaincy 'a monumental blunder' - Chappell

Giroud hat-trick secures Arsenal's great escape, Chelsea top their group

Pippen, Beckham pay tribute to retiring Bryant

The likes of Scottie Pippen, David Beckham and Justin Timberlake take to social media to hail to retiring LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant.

Fury predicting an easy fight against Klitschko

Tyson Fury is expecting one of his easiest victories when he steps into the ring with Wladimir Klitschko this weekend in Germany.

Video: Bridge extends Wanderers' winning streak

A late goal from Mark Bridge earned Western Sydney Wanderers a 2-1 victory over Wellington Phoenix, their fourth straight A-League triumph.

Stade Francais-Munster postponed

Stade Francais' scheduled European Rugby Champions Cup meeting with Munster on Sunday has been postponed.

FIFA fines Villar Llona

FIFA has fined vice-president Angel Maria Villar Llona following an investigation into the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding process.

Klopp: 'F***! We don't win 8-0!'

Jurgen Klopp wants Liverpool fans to be realistic in their hopes for the team's fortunes following his arrival at Anfield.

Preview: Manchester City v Chelsea

Jose Mourinho will be glad to return to on-field matters when Chelsea travel to Premier League rivals Manchester City on Sunday.

Jesse Williams to make Seahawks return after recovering from cancer

Just three months after being diagnosed with cancer, Australia's Jesse Williams will play for Seattle Seahawks in their pre-season opener on Friday.

Lehmann wants improvement

Darren Lehmann is seeking an improvement from Australia after they fell to an eight-wicket defeat in the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.

Clarke slams his own form

Michael Clarke was heavily critical of his own form after Australia fell to defeat at the hands of England in the third Ashes Test.

Video: England thrash Bell-end Aussies

England took a 2-1 lead in the Ashes courtesy of a resounding eight-wicket win over Australia in the third Test at Edgbaston.

Video: The moment that could decide the Ashes series

There was concern for England as James Anderson was forced to leave the field with a side strain on day two of the third Ashes Test.

Forgotten Finn rips apart flimsy Aussies

Steven Finn put England in a winning position in the third Ashes Test, but there was concern as James Anderson suffered a side strain.

Anderson rips through disappointing Aussies

James Anderson put England in a strong position on day one of the third Ashes Test as the hosts closed just three runs behind Australia.

Clarke: Hey Jonny, this isn't going to be county cricket

Jonny Bairstow will face a much stiffer test than he is used to against Australia's pace attack, says visiting captain Michael Clarke.

Starc: Rogers fit for third Ashes Test

Australia batsman Chris Rogers will be available for the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston this week, according to team-mate Mitchell Starc.

Tomic defends title in Colombia

Bernard Tomic put the controversy of the last few weeks behind him by defeating Adrian Mannarino to defend his ATP Claro Open title.

Hooper cited for punch

Australia's Michael Hooper has been cited for punching Argentina's Nicolas Sanchez during Saturday's Rugby Championship clash.

Australia pile on the misery for England

Australia moved into a position of total domination at stumps on day three of the second Ashes Test, closing on 108-0, 362 ahead of England.

Tomic apologises

Bernard Tomic has admitted fault for the incident that led to the Australian tennis player being arrested in Miami on Wednesday.

Video: Van Avermaet holds off Sagan in thrilling finale

Greg Van Avermaet claimed stage 13 of the Tour de France just ahead of Peter Sagan in an enthralling conclusion to Friday's racing.

Australian cricket star suspended after drink-driving offence

Cricket Australia has suspended James Faulkner following his drink-driving charge and will not consider him for the rest of the Ashes tour.

Vuillermoz wins stage eight

Alexis Vuillermoz clinched stage eight of the Tour de France with an impressive late attack on the mountain finish at Mur de Bretagne.

Rooney expects title challenge

Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United will be back among the Premier League title contenders next season.

Health scare forces Jason Day to withdraw from tournament

After suffering with vertigo at the U.S. Open, Jason Day has opted to pull out of this week's Travelers Championship.

Liverpool sign Bogdan

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Adam Bogdan, who will arrive on a free transfer from Bolton Wanderers.

Tiger Woods in danger of dropping out of top 200

After finishing last at the Memorial over the weekend, Tiger Woods slipped nine places to 181st in the world.

Pistorius could be released in 'months'

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius could be released from prison in August, although a state appeal could see him back behind bars.

Andrea Pirlo to Sydney FC speculation intensifies

Sydney FC remained tight-lipped when quizzed on rumours linking them with a move for Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo.

Williams flogs Errani, Bacsinszky into semi

Serena Williams stormed into the French Open semi-finals with a routine 6-1 6-3 victory over Sara Errani on Wednesday.

In the Money: EPL top four scoop riches

Each of the Premier League's top four clubs received close to £100million this season through the sale of broadcast and commercial rights.

Andy Murray fights off David Ferrer to reach French Open semifinals

Next up for Murray: world No. 1 Novak Djokovic.

Russia to continue with 2018 World Cup plans

Russia will continue with their preparations for hosting the 2018 World Cup despite the corruption scandal currently blighting FIFA.

Serena Williams eases past Errani into French Open's final four

The world's No. 1 player stormed into the semifinals at Roland Garros with a routine 6-1, 6-3 victory over the Italian.

Probe rocks world football

Sepp Blatter has welcomed the launch of investigations into possible corruption in world football that have rocked FIFA.

UEFA wants election suspended

After the arrests of several FIFA officials, UEFA has called for Friday's presidential elections to be postponed.

Gillespie: Bayliss the right choice

Jason Gillespie says Trevor Bayliss is the right man to lead England.

Preview: Irish Open

Rory McIlroy is eagerly anticipating the start of the Irish Open, a tournament he describes as being "close to my heart".

Bale to stay at Real

Gareth Bale has suggested he will be at Real Madrid next season, amid speculation of a potential move back to the Premier League.

French Open Men's Wrap: Murray and Berdych ease through

Both Andy Murray and Tomas Berdych enjoyed straightforward progress into the second round of the French Open on Monday.

French Open Women's Wrap: Venus out, Sharapova through

Venus Williams lost out in the first round of the French Open, but defending champion Maria Sharapova enjoyed a safe passage.

Sloane Stephens stops Venus Williams in first round

Venus Williams was unceremoniously dumped out of the French Open first round as Sloane Stephens recorded a 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 victory.

Gerrard nets consolation in final-game thrashing

Stoke City inflicted a 6-1 hammering on Liverpool, for whom Steven Gerrard netted a consolation goal on his final appearance for the club.

Stokes enjoys special day

Ben Stokes enjoyed his "special day" after scoring the fastest Test match hundred at Lord's as England dominated against New Zealand.

Hurricanes secure play-off berth with win over Blues

Hurricanes qualified for the Super Rugby play-offs for the first time in six years with a 29-5 win over Blues on Saturday.

Bath reach Premiership final

Bath secured a Premiership final meeting with Saracens after a superb showing in Saturday's 47-10 victory over Leicester Tigers at The Rec.

Stosur to meet Tomljanovic in last eight

Sam Stosur had a simple route in the last eight of the WTA Internationaux de Strasbourg as Lesia Tsurenko pulled out with a back problem.

Giro: Porte and Clarke punished for wheel change

Richie Porte and Simon Clarke have been penalised after the latter gave the Team Sky man his front wheel on stage 10 of the Giro d'Italia.

Rory wants to be best of his generation, knows he can't match Tiger

The 26-year-old McIlroy also said he might retire by the time he reaches age 40.

England cricket team are 'a mess'

Simon Jones says England are in "a mess" and predicts a difficult time for the team against New Zealand and Australia.

Bob Hewitt jailed for six years

Bob Hewitt won nine major doubles titles during the 1960s and '70s, as well as six mixed doubles crowns.

Argentinian football suspended after death of player

The Argentina Football Association (AFA) has confirmed the tragic passing of Emanuel Ortega, who died after suffering a head injury.

Kyrgios, Tomic dumped out in Rome

Aussies Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic have been knocked out in the second round at the ATP Internazionali d'Italia in Rome.

IPL: Daredevils spring surprise win to make Super Kings wait

Chennai Super Kings suffered a surprise six-wicket defeat to Delhi Daredevils as they failed to secure their IPL play-off spot.

Warner's big innings boosts Sunrisers' play-off bid

David Warner struck 81 as Sunrisers Hyderabad piled further misery on Kings XI Punjab with a five-run victory in the Indian Premier League.

Giro leader Matthews takes third stage

Michael Matthews strengthened his position as the early leader of the Giro d'Italia by taking victory in stage three on Monday.

Murray dominates Nadal on clay to win Madrid Open

Andy Murray defeated clay-court expert Rafael Nadal in front of a partisan crowd to clinch the ATP Madrid Open title.

Video: Chelsea draw ends Liverpool's top four hopes

Liverpool's slim hopes of a top-four finish were effectively ended despite holding Premier League champions Chelsea 1-1 at Stamford Bridge.

Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova advance to semifinals at Madrid Open

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova both secured safe passages into the semifinals of the WTA Madrid Open on Thursday.