Warner on COVID-19 list

Fred Warner, an integral member of the San Francisco 49ers' defense, has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Serena: All of 2020 deserves asterisk

The 23-three time major singles champion thinks the biggest test around winning a U.S. Open in the bubble will be a mental one.

Clijsters withdraws from Western & Southern Open

Three-time US Open winner Kim Clijsters needs more rehab time for an abdominal issue and will not compete in the Western & Southern Open.

Hopkins back at practice

After shutting down rumours of a holdout, DeAndre Hopkins was back in practice for the Arizona Cardinals on Wednesday.

Jackson: Dez looks good

Dez Bryant is set for a tryout with the Baltimore Ravens, whose MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson likes what he has seen of the veteran online.

Bills extend McDermott

Sean McDermott has been rewarded for leading the Buffalo Bills to two playoff berths in three seasons in charge.

Beckham: NFL should cancel season

The NFL is pressing ahead with the season for financial gain and the owners don't see the players as human, says Odell Beckham Jr.

Jackson 'tired of going home'

The Baltimore Ravens have suffered successive playoff disappointments and Lamar Jackson is determined to avoid the same outcome in 2020.

'The Rock' purchases XFL

The XFL's sale process has been given a "Hollywood ending" after Dwyane 'The Rock' Johnson purchased the bankrupt league.

Kittle extension a priority for 49ers, says Lynch

Despite a cap crunch, SF is confident it can strike a deal with its tight end.

Holder backs struggling Hope

Shai Hope has struggled for Test form since his star turn at Headingley in 2017, but he has the backing of the West Indies captain.

Archer, Anderson in England squad

England have pace attack options, with Jofra Archer, James Anderson and Mark Wood in a 14-man squad for the third Test against West Indies.

Wolfpack withdraw from Super League

Following their withdrawal from the 2020 season, the future of Toronto Wolfpack in Super League will be discussed, the RFL said.

NFLPA: 72 players test positive

Around 2.5 per cent of players on NFL rosters have tested positive for COVID-19, says the NFLPA.

Mourinho: CAS decision a disgrace

Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho believes the decision to overturn Manchester City's UEFA ban will bring an end to Financial Fair Play.

Haskins reacts to name change

Washington will no longer be called the Redskins and Dwayne Haskins is excited for the future following the franchise's announcement.

Redskins name retired

Following a thorough review, Washington's NFL franchise has decided it will retire the name Redskins.

Usman: Boring? Look at Mayweather

Dismissive of talk of his win over Jorge Masvidal being boring, Kamaru Usman compared such critiques to those received by Floyd Mayweather.

Usman wants St-Pierre fight

After equalling a record of UFC legend Georges St-Pierre, Kamaru Usman wants to lure the Canadian out of retirement.

Masvidal bemoans UFC 251 showing

Having faced Kamaru Usman on just six days' notice, Jorge Masvidal is desperate to get back in the octagon with the welterweight king again.

England and Windies unite for BLM

There were inspirational scenes before the start at the Rose Bowl, where rain restricted England and West Indies to 17.4 overs.

Broad's eight-year England streak ends

England's attack for a home Test will not feature Stuart Broad for the first time in eight years.

Balance key for Mahomes

For Patrick Mahomes, ensuring the Chiefs could keep other players around was just as important as his own financial security.

TB12 to Edelman: I'll always be your No. 1

Cam Newton's arrival in New England has excited Julian Edelman, but Tom Brady says he will always be the receiver's "No. 1."

Silverwood backs skipper Stokes

England all-rounder Ben Stokes will fill in for Joe Root as captain and Chris Silverwood is confident he can excel in the role.

Murray withdraws with shin issue

The third-place play-off at Roehampton will not feature Andy Murray after a shin injury led him to withdraw.

Saints confirm Graham set to return

James Graham is poised to return to St Helens and end his time in the NRL.

Kyrgios slams Djokovic over video, positive test

Having described The Adria Tour as "boneheaded", Nick Kyrgios directed further criticism at world number one Novak Djokovic.

Jackson annoyed by Mahomes debate

Their similar trajectories as players and their status as two of the NFL's premier quarterbacks as the league enters a new era at the position has made "Jackson or Mahomes" a frequent debate topic.

NFL still hasn't got it right on Kaepernick, says Jenkins

Malcolm Jenkins has called upon the NFL to apologise to Colin Kaepernick or assign him a team.

Younis named Pakistan batting coach

Younis Khan and Mushtaq Ahmed will join Misbah-ul-Haq's staff for Pakistan's scheduled tour of England.

Volkanovski to headline UFC 251 on 'Fight Island'

Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway will headline UFC 251 on 'Fight Island' in Abu Dhabi.

West Indies arrive in England

Jason Holder's West Indies side arrived in Manchester for training and quarantining ahead of next month's first Test at Southampton.

Is Federer's RG win his greatest?

The 2009 French Open win for Roger Federer is one he described as his greatest. Do the numbers behind it back that up?

Arum eyeing Macau for Fury-Wilder 3

Macau, Australia and the new Raiders stadium in Las Vegas are all possibilities for a third fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.

Djokovic voices US Open doubts

World number one Novak Djokovic has serious concerns over the restrictions that would have to be placed on players at the 2020 US Open.

Arum eyeing Macau for Fury-Wilder 3

Macau, Australia and the new Las Vegas Raiders stadium are all possibilities for a third fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder.

Lynn: Kaepernick's message got lost

People completely misunderstood what Colin Kaepernick was trying to do with his 2016 protests, Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said.

Hamilton 'overcome with rage'

Having criticised Formula One for silence over the death of George Floyd, world champion Lewis Hamilton spoke out again on Tuesday.

Root could miss first Test

With his second child due around the time of the first Test, England could be without captain Joe Root for their opener with West Indies.

Plans for Eng-WI series confirmed

Old Trafford and the Ageas Bowl will be the venues for a behind-closed-doors series between England and West Indies to start next month.

Recapping Djokovic's greatest epics on 33rd birthday

As Novak Djokovic celebrates his 33rd birthday, we reflect on his most epic matches on the grand slam stage.

Completion date set for Serie A

The 2019-20 season in the top three tiers of Italian football must be completed by August 20, the FIGC has confirmed.

Caballero extends Chelsea contract

Willy Caballero will remain with Chelsea until the end of next season after signing a contract extension.

Serena the greatest - Becker

Despite losing each of her last four slam finals, Serena Williams can still catch Margaret Court, Boris Becker believes.

Becker: Break will help Murray

Boris Becker believes former world number one Andy Murray will be a beneficiary of the hiatus enforced on tennis by the coronavirus.

COVID-19: ICC makes recommendations

Cricket's governing body has recommended banning polishing the ball with saliva to help facilitate a return to action.

Pulev eyeing Fury after Joshua

Anthony Joshua could sign a two-fight deal with Tyson Fury, but Kubrat Pulev has designs on taking on both British heavyweight champions.

Brown: No bad blood over Sainz

Carlos Sainz will move to Ferrari after the 2020 season, with McLaren's Zak Brown saying the switch was handled amicably.

Alonso: F1 2021 return unlikely

Do not expect to see Fernando Alonso lining up on a Formula One grid in 2021. The Spaniard also ruled out a season in IndyCar.

EFL chief reveals stance on scrapping EPL relegation

Rick Parry said "lawyers are going to get wealthy" if the Premier League scraps relegation to the Championship for the 2019-20 season.

Moeen ready for Test return

Out of the Test set-up since The Ashes, the coronavirus pandemic has helped Moeen Ali rediscover his love for the red-ball game.

McCullum: 158* changed my life

The IPL got off to a flying start 12 years ago thanks to Brendon McCullum's unbeaten 158, which he says forever changed his life.

EFL games likely to be played behind closed doors

Unsure when matches will be able to resume, EFL chairman Rick Parry conceded games will likely take place behind closed doors.

Leeds legend Hunter dies

A crucial member of Don Revie's iconic Leeds United side, Norman Hunter has lost his battle with coronavirus.

Vettel expects compromised races

The Formula One schedule has been heavily disrupted by coronavirus and Sebastian Vettel expects "compromised" races when the season starts.

Smith gets two-year CSA deal

The legendary Proteas skipper has been appointed on a deal until the end of March 2022 and will bid to turn around South Africa's fortunes.

49ers re-sign Verrett, Johnson

Jason Verrett will remain with the San Francisco 49ers in 2020 despite failing to reignite his career last season.

Brady doesn't care about legacy

Damaging the legacy he built in New England was no concern for Tom Brady as he decided to leave the Patriots.

Best and worst Masters Champions Dinners

Ahead of what should have been the start of the 2020 Masters, we look back at some of the best and worst Champions Dinners.

Buttler jersey raises over £65,000

An auction of Jos Buttler's World Cup final jersey has raised over £65,000 for the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals charity.

MLB not settled on plan for season

No plan for the start of the 2020 MLB season has been decided, despite reports of the league hoping to begin the campaign in May.

Panthers GM talks Newton release

Cam Newton was released by the Carolina Panthers last month in one of the toughest decisions of Marty Hurney's career.

Halep on two-year SW19 reign

With Wimbledon cancelled, Simona Halep is set to hold the women's singles title for two years, and she understands the significance of that.

Chiefs restructure Watkins

Sammy Watkins and the Kansas City Chiefs have reached agreement on a restructured one-year contract.

Cuevas blasts French Open move

Players on the tours were surprised by the French Open being move to September, with Pablo Cuevas bemused by the rescheduling.

What if Dolphins had signed Brees?

The 2006 offseason was an inflection point for Drew Brees and the Miami Dolphins, with the latter living to regret the decision they made.

Chargers or bust for Cam as starter

The Los Angeles Chargers are the only team in the NFL that could give Cam Newton the chance to start right away.

Brady unwilling to talk Pats exit

Tom Brady batted off questions about his New England Patriots exit in his first conference call as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer.

Panthers release Cam Newton

Having allowed him permission to seek a trade, the Carolina Panthers have now released Cam Newton.

Gronk makes Smackdown debut

Rob Gronkowski made his Smackdown debut in front of an empty WWE performance centre on Friday.

Colts sign Rivers, report

The next quarterback domino in free agency has fallen, with the Indianapolis Colts signing Philip Rivers.

Sala pilot not licensed

An investigation into the crash that killed Emiliano Sala has found David Ibbotson did not have the correct licences to fly commercially.

Ravens tag Judon

Matthew Judon has been franchise tagged by the Baltimore Ravens, ensuring they cannot lose him for nothing next week.

Bahrain & Vietnam grands prix off

The Formula One season is now expected to start at the end of May after the Bahrain Grand Prix and Vietnam Grand Prix were postponed.

Ravens great Marshal Yanda retires

A career that will likely see him enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame has been brought to an end by Marshal Yanda.

France-Ireland postponed

The Six Nations clash between France and Ireland at the Stade de France will not go ahead on Saturday.

World Cup qualifiers postponed

FIFA has announced the postponement of the latest round of World Cup qualifiers in Asia.

Coronavirus hits Six Nations again

Following a decree by Italy's prime minister, England's final Six Nations match of 2020 looks set to be played without fans in attendance.

Joshua to face Pulev in June

The contracts for a June 20 fight between Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev have been signed.

Du Plessis, Van der Dussen recalled

South Africa have brought back Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen for the three-match ODI series with India.

Barty bows out after epic Kvitova battle

The Qatar Open final will pit the 2018 champion against a player making her maiden appearance at the tournament.

Jabeur stuns Pliskova to progress in Qatar

An upset win over third seed Karolina Pliskova saw Ons Jabeur make more history in Doha on Wednesday.

Report: Italy 0-17 Scotland

Stuart Hogg, Chris Harris and Adam Hastings crossed as Scotland claimed their first win of the 2020 Six Nations by beating Italy.

Fury expects third Wilder fight

A third fight with Deontay Wilder is something Tyson Fury expects, and the new WBC champion had a message for whoever is next.

Bangladesh near first-innings lead

Mominul Haque finished day two unbeaten on 79 as Bangladesh trimmed Zimbabwe's first-innings lead to just 25.

Proteas force T20 series decider

South Africa levelled the Twenty20 series against Australia at 1-1 thanks to some excellent bowling in the closing overs.

Wilder v Fury II: Redemption and risk define Las Vegas rematch

Las Vegas will play host to a long-anticipated heavyweight rematch on Saturday when Deontay Wilder meets Tyson Fury for the second time.

Hasaranga steers Sri Lanka to dramatic win after Hope century

Sri Lanka took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series with West Indies thanks to heroics from Wanindu Hasaranga.

Marseille misery for Medvedev

Gilles Simon claimed his 29th career win at the Open 13 Marseille, stunning Daniil Medvedev in the process.

Brees confirms return for 2020

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will not retire this offseason after confirming his return for the 2020 NFL season.

Medvedev suffers first-round exit

Daniil Medvedev lost in the first round of the Rotterdam Open, with Roberto Bautista Agut and Grigor Dimitrov also losing on Wednesday.

Garrett reinstated by NFL

After being reinstated by the NFL, Myles Garrett can link up with his Cleveland Browns team-mates in April.

Red Sox name interim manager

Ron Roenicke is set to lead the Boston Red Sox in 2020, having been named their interim manager.

Hamilton talks to resume in season

Lewis Hamilton's contract is up at the end of 2020, but talks between him and Mercedes are set to resume.

Medvedev upbeat over 2020 start

Though he lost in the last 16 of the Australian Open, Daniil Medvedev expressed satisfaction with his start to the 2020 season.

Wales stroll to win over Italy

Wales opened the Six Nations by nilling Italy in Cardiff, Josh Adams and Dan Biggar starring for Wayne Pivac's side.

Black Caps lose another Super Over

After losing four wickets in the final regulation over, New Zealand lost to India in a Super Over for the second time in three days.

Archer ruled out of England-South Africa T20s

England will be without Jofra Archer for the T20s with South Africa after he missed the last three matches of their Test series.

Browns bring back Berry

Andrew Berry is back with the Cleveland Browns, replacing former boss John Dorsey in running their football operations.

Williams fuels Zimbabwe hopes

Zimbabwe can afford to have hope of squaring the series with Sri Lanka after Sean Williams' century on day one of the second Test.

Root: Sky is the limit for England

England captain Joe Root was encouraged by a series win in South Africa that saw a host of young players make key contributions.

Wood delivers on pledge to Root

England seamer Mark Wood successfully made his case for inclusion in the fourth Test and vindicated his selection on day two.

De Villiers guides Heat to crushing victory

AB de Villiers was in blistering form for Brisbane Heat as they moved into the top five of the Big Bash League.

Federer shrugs off error count

He has nothing against the "statistics people", but Roger Federer's unforced error count against John Millman does not concern the Swiss.

England surpass 500,000 Test runs

In search of a 3-1 series win, England surpassed 500,000 Test runs but South Africa fought back on day one of the fourth Test.

Strikers secure top-three finish with win over Scorchers

Wes Agar got the better of his brother Ashton as Adelaide Strikers beat Perth Scorchers to seal a top-three place in the Big Bash League.

Federer fends off courageous Millman in epic

On a day defined by significant upsets, Roger Federer narrowly avoided succumbing to another in a five-setter with John Millman.

'I don't want to risk my life', says Shapovalov

The build-up to the Australian Open has been marred by concerns over dangerous air, which Denis Shapovalov is not willing to play in.

Rublev wins second straight title

The Adelaide International final saw Andrey Rublev achieve a feat that had not been done for 16 years as he beat Lloyd Harris.

Giants hire Nakken as MLB's first full-time female coach

Alyssa Nakken has made MLB history by becoming the league's first full-time female coach.

Stokes passes 4,000 Test runs

England's Ben Stokes made history in Port Elizabeth as the all-rounder joined an exclusive club of Test players.

Rabada to miss fourth Test

South Africa seamer Kagiso Rabada has collected his fourth demerit point in 24 months and will miss the fourth Test with England.

Browns officially hire Stefanski

Kevin Stefanski is the latest head coach tasked with ending the Cleveland Browns' long playoff drought.

Chiefs through to AFC title game

Patrick Mahomes threw five touchdowns as the Chiefs became the first team to win a playoff game by 20 points having trailed by 20.

Windies sweep Ireland

West Indies completed an ODI whitewash of Ireland thanks to a century from Evin Lewis in Grenada.

Nadal ready for 'super tough' final against Djokovic, Serbia

A dream final that may feature a preview of a potential Australian Open showpiece was secured as Serbia and Spain won in the ATP Cup.

BBL09: Sydney Thunder edge struggling Hobart Hurricanes

Alex Hales scored a half-century as Sydney Thunder held off Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League.

Andreescu withdraws from Aus Open

Bianca Andreescu will not have the chance to secure back-to-back grand slams, withdrawing from the Australian Open with a knee injury.

Rublev to face Moutet

The Qatar Open final will see Andrey Rublev take on qualifier Corentin Moutet after they each won two matches on the same day.

Cowboys present McCarthy

New Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy was visibly emotional as he was presented to the media by the team on Wednesday.

Giants confirm Judge appointment

Joe Judge said he is "humbled and honoured" to be named as the new head coach of the New York Giants.

Brady: I have more to prove

Retirement is not on the mind of Tom Brady, who wrote on Wednesday that he still has "more to prove" in the NFL.

Serbia seal progression

Serbia are through to the quarter-finals of the ATP Cup, with Novak Djokovic leading them to a comeback win over France.

Antonio Brown visiting Saints

Should Antonio Brown sign with the Saints, it is expected he will be placed on the commissioner's exempt list.

Fury splits from trainer Davison

February's rematch between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder will see the Briton have a new trainer after he split from Ben Davison.

Paine sees major positive in Smith's struggles

Steve Smith has struggled recently by his exceptional standards, but Tim Paine has been thrilled with Australia's batting depth.

Starc stars in crushing win over Black Caps

Australia claimed an emphatic 296-run win over New Zealand in the first Test, thanks to the instrumental Mitchell Starc.

Lamar: I'll cherish beating Vick

Another fantastic performance saw Lamar Jackson break the single-season rushing record for a quarterback.

Lamar: I'll cherish beating Vick 'forever'

Another fantastic performance saw Lamar Jackson break the single-season rushing record for a quarterback.

Gerrard signs Rangers extension

Rangers have secured the future of manager Steven Gerrard, who has signed a new contract that runs to 2024.

Steelers duo practice in full

The Pittsburgh Steelers could have JuJu Smith-Schuster and James Conner back for their key meeting with the Buffalo Bills in Week 15.

Moeen: SA Test return too soon

Moeen Ali was not picked for the series in South Africa, the all-rounder not ready to make his return to the England Test set-up.

Burrow is Jackson's Heisman pick

Joe Burrow appears destined to be the number one pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and Lamar Jackson believes he should win the Heisman Trophy too.

Joshua rejects Wilder criticism

Deontay Wilder was extremely critical of Anthony Joshua after he won his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr, but the Briton dismissed his comments.

Sun Yang verdict not expected before mid-January

Sun Yang will not learn the result of WADA's case against him until at least mid-January.

Gatland: Wales missed Anscombe

Gareth Anscombe missed the Rugby World Cup through injury, with his absence telling in Wales' semi-final loss to South Africa.

Moeen absence continues as Anderson, Wood and Bairstow recalled

England's highest Test wicket taker James Anderson is poised to return for a four-match series in South Africa.

Fawad back for Pakistan for historic Sri Lanka series

Fawad Alam is in line to play his first Test since 2009 as Pakistan host their first red-ball matches in over a decade.

Reed did not intend to improve lie

A two-stroke penalty dented Patrick Reed's hopes of victory in The Bahamas, with the Texan adamant he did not intend to break the rules.

Panthers fire head coach Rivera

After nearly nine seasons at the helm, Ron Rivera's time as head coach of the Carolina Panthers has come to an end.

Woods: Golf can be a healer

Phil Mickelson's decision to play in Saudi Arabia has been criticised but Tiger Woods feels golf could impact the country positively.

Joshua expects third Ruiz bout

Confident he will win the rematch in Saudi Arabia, Anthony Joshua is anticipating an eventual third fight with Andy Ruiz Jr.

Jones: Garrett will coach in 2020

Jason Garrett will coach in the NFL in 2020, according to Jerry Jones, who stopped short of saying whether he will be with the Cowboys.

Australia close in on victory despite Pakistan rearguard

Yasir Shah scored his first career century for Pakistan but the tourists are set for a Test series defeat to Australia in Adelaide.

Burns: Root played beautifully

Joe Root hit his first Test hundred since February at Hamilton, where Rory Burns praised the England captain's impressive display.

Hamilton revels in Abu Dhabi pole

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton described his pole position in Abu Dhabi, his first in 10 races, as "extra special".

Warner rejects 'losing it' talk

After etching his name into Australian cricket history at the Adelaide Oval, David Warner denied he ever thought he was "losing it".

Starc piles on Pakistan pain after historic Warner knock

Australia's David Warner surpassed Don Bradman's highest Test score with a magnificent unbeaten 335 on day two against Pakistan.

Kaepernick speaks after contentious workout

After completing a rearranged workout, Colin Kaepernick sent an emphatic message to the NFL and its 32 teams.

Stokes: Focus no issue for England

England enjoyed World Cup glory and were part of an incredible Ashes series, but their focus is now firmly on New Zealand.

Agarwal beats Bradman record

India piled on the pain for Bangladesh in the first Test as Mayank Agarwal produced an innings that saw him overtake Don Bradman.

Nadal keeps semi-finals hopes alive

World number one Rafael Nadal's hopes of reaching the last four of the ATP Finals now rest with Daniil Medvedev.

Warriors stalwart signs final contract

The 2020 season will be Sean O'Loughlin's last as a professional rugby league player, and he will end his career as a one-club Wigan man.

NFL teams invited to Kaepernick workout

Colin Kaepernick has been out of the NFL since the end of the 2016 season, and teams will get the opportunity to assess him this weekend.

Ricciardo & Hulkenberg disqualified from Japanese GP

Racing Point's protest against the braking system used by Renault at Suzuka has been upheld.

Federer flies through in Basel

Just 62 minutes were needed for Roger Federer to progress from his second-round clash with Radu Albot in Basel.

Ganguly named BCCI boss

McNamara signs new Dragons deal

Catalans Dragons and Steve McNamara have agreed to a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2022.

Gatland makes shocking admission after Wales edge France

Wales are through to a World Cup semi-final, having come through a last-eight clash in which Warren Gatland conceded they were second best.

Brunel questions contentious Wales winning try

Wales scored a late try to defeat 14-man France and Jacques Brunel questioned whether it should have been awarded.

Murray into Antwerp final

Former world number one Andy Murray will face Stan Wawrinka in his first ATP singles final since 2017.

Messi presented with sixth European Golden Shoe

Another stunning LaLiga campaign saw Lionel Messi presented with the Golden Shoe for a sixth time on Wednesday.

Fury to face Braun Strowman

The feud between Tyson Fury and Braun Strowman will be settled in Saudi Arabia this month.

World Rugby hit back at Scotland's threat

Scottish Rugby is weighing up taking legal action to make sure the game with Japan goes ahead, but World Rugby has hit back.

Richard Sherman slams Mayfield

Richard Sherman revealed Baker Mayfield's behavior at the cointoss gave the San Francisco 49ers with extra motivation in their 31-3 win.

Sherman slams Mayfield after handshake snub

Richard Sherman revealed Baker Mayfield's behaviour at the coin toss gave the San Francisco 49ers with extra motivation in their 31-3 win.

Murray masters Londero in China

Andy Murray battled back after losing the first set to Juan Ignacio Londero and reached the second round of the Shanghai Masters.

Gruden fired after 0-5 start

After suffering a fifth successive defeat to start the 2019 season, Washington has reportedly ended Gruden's tenure.

Scotland make 14 changes

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has made wholesale changes for their Rugby World Cup clash with Russia.

Silverwood lands England job

The England and Wales Cricket Board have promoted from within to replace Trevor Bayliss, naming Chris Silverwood as head coach.

Barty brings up major milestone in China

Ashleigh Barty and Bianca Andreescu both won at the China Open, though neither progressed in routine fashion on Thursday morning (AEST).

Petaia can turn to Beale, says Cheika

The experience of team-mates Dane Haylett-Petty and Kurtley Beale can help out Australia debutant Jordan Petaia, Michael Cheika said.

Smith, Warner in draft pool for The Hundred

This month's draft for The Hundred will feature the world's best short-form batsman and includes a Cricket World Cup-winning captain.

Barty survives second-set scare as Halep withdraws

Ashleigh Barty will not have the obstacle of Simona Halep in her bid for glory in Wuhan, where Dayana Yastremska sprung a big shock.

McInally can be catalyst for Scotland, says Hastings

Gavin Hastings believes Stuart McInally brings an explosive element to Scotland and will be key in their World Cup campaign.

Denly bowled over by 'special' week

England opener Joe Denly witnessed the birth of his second child before scoring a crucial 94 in the fifth and final Ashes Test.

Paine: My new respect for umpires

Australia's struggle with the referrals system during the Ashes against England has left skipper Tim Paine with a new respect for umpires.

Denly denied maiden Test hundred as England take command

England lead the fifth and final Ashes Test by 382 runs as they seek to draw the series 2-2.

Archer: Smith didn't seem the same

Steve Smith's score of 80 was a meagre one by his standards, and Jofra Archer could tell Australia's talisman was not on top form.

Archer gives England upper hand after Smith stars again

England lead by 78 after day two of the final Ashes Test, Jofra Archer taking his second six-wicket haul of the series.

Staggering stat highlights Warner, Smith's contrasting Ashes

Steve Smith has more boundaries than David Warner has runs in the Ashes, demonstrating the vast difference in their performances.

Steve Smith in the runs again but England make inroads

As England made progress in dismissing his team-mates, Steve Smith remained the immovable object for Australia at The Oval.

Federer doesn't have 'crystal ball' over grand slam chances

After letting slip a chance to win another slam, Roger Federer took a dim view of a question about how many more opportunities he will get.

US Open 2019: This is Grigor's moment, not my body's – Federer

His body failed him in a five-set thriller with Grigor Dimitrov, but Roger Federer did not blame his back injury for his US Open defeat.

Serena earns 100th US Open win

US Open favourite Serena Williams dished out a hammering in the quarter-finals, crushing China's Wang Qiang for the loss of just one game.

Svitolina: Opponent doesn't matter

Serena Williams potentially lies in wait for Elina Svitolina, who is not concerned over the identity of her semi-final opponent.

Serena & coach calm ankle fears

A win over Petra Martic for Serena Williams was marked by her turning her ankle in the second set, though she moved to calm the concern.

Federer expected more from Goffin

After needing only 79 minutes to beat David Goffin at the US Open, Roger Federer spoke of his surprise at the ease of his victory.

Texans deal Clowney, acquire Tunsil in stunning trades

Jadeveon Clowney got his wish as he was traded by the Houston Texans, who shored up their offensive line with another huge move.

Medvedev fined after US Open strop

World number five Daniil Medvedev was fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and $4,000 for a visible obscenity.

Medvedev booed by US Open crowd

"The more you do this, the more I will win." Daniil Medvedev embraced the role of villain after his third-round win at the US Open.

Spurs sunk at home by Joelinton

Joelinton's first-half strike proved decisive at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, as Newcastle clung on for Steve Bruce's first win.

Team effort needed to fill Smith void, says Paine

Marnus Labuschagne will be the direct replacement for Steve Smith, but Tim Paine wants Australia to step up as a team in his absence.

England dealing with concussion scare after Smith-like incident

England opener Jason Roy was struck on the neck in the nets but passed a concussion assessment ahead of the third Test.

Cummins: Archer no unknown

Jofra Archer is seemingly set to face Australia in the second Ashes Test, but the England seamer is no unknown to the tourists.

Murray to play Zhuhai & Beijing

Though he has yet to decide on his US Open participation, Andy Murray will feature in singles for two tournaments in China next month.

Left-armer Leach not just focused on Smith

Steve Smith has an average of just 34.9 facing left-arm spin, which could have inspired Jack Leach's selection for the second Test.

Storm surge clear of Souths

Campbell Graham crossed three times for South Sydney Rabbitohs but that was not enough to see off NRL leaders Melbourne Storm.

England hopeful Archer follows six-for with Sussex century

Widely expected to replace James Anderson for the second Ashes Test, Jofra Archer pressed his case in some style on Wednesday morning (AEST).