Murray splits with coach Lendl

Former world number one Andy Murray and coach Ivan Lendl have "mutually agreed" to end their coaching relationship.

Weepu retires

A 71-cap international and World Cup winner for New Zealand, Piri Weepu has called time on his rugby career.

Preview: Argentina v Australia

Australia will look to round off a disappointing Rugby Championship campaign on a high note when they face winless Argentina on Saturday.

Kane matches Ronaldo & Messi

Harry Kane's brace in Tottenham's 4-0 win over Huddersfield Town saw him match the best efforts of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for goals in a calendar month.

January the target for Thomas

Isaiah Thomas should be in position to return by January, according to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Kyrgios and Sock claim Laver Cup win over Nadal and Berdych

Rafael Nadal and Tomas Berdych's defeat in doubles was the only loss of the day for Europe in the Laver Cup.

GGG & Canelo in their own words

We've had Anthony Joshua v Wladimir Klitschko, we've had the polarising Floyd Mayweather Jr v Conor McGregor bout, but the fight of the year may well come on Sunday (AEST) in Las Vegas.

Handscomb called up

Peter Handscomb has been added to Australia's one-day international squad for their series with India following an injury to Aaron Finch.

WATCH: Stephens thrashes Keys to claim incredible US Open win

Ranked 957th in the world back in July, Sloane Stephens thrashed Madison Keys to win the US Open.

Anderson's career-best seals series

James Anderson followed up taking his 500th Test wicket with career-best figures to skittle West Indies and guide England to a series victory at Lord's with a nine-wicket triumph.

Anderson reaches US Open final

A four-set victory over Pablo Carreno Busta saw Kevin Anderson clinch a place in the US Open final.

Preview: Australia v South Africa

Australia captain Michael Hooper wants full focus on Saturday's Rugby Championship clash with South Africa in Perth, which promises to be an emotionally charged affair following Western Force's axing from Super Rugby.

Fognini kicked out of US Open over umpire remarks

After being fined $24,000 for comments made to an umpire, Fabio Fognini has now been suspended from the US Open.

Reports: Serena has baby girl

Serena Williams has given birth to a girl, according to several reports in the United States.

Ricciardo upbeat despite grid drop

Australia's Daniel Ricciardo is upbeat going into the Italian Grand Prix despite being slapped with a 20-place grid penalty at Monza.

Suarez out for 'four to five weeks'

Barcelona forward Luis Suarez will be out for four to five weeks with a knee injury, it has been confirmed.

'Special' US Open wildcard gave Sharapova goosebumps

Former world number one Maria Sharapova was left with goosebumps after being given a US Open wildcard.

Sharapova handed US Open wildcard

Maria Sharapova has been handed a wildcard for the main draw at the US Open, allowing her to make her first grand slam appearance since her doping ban.

Malignaggi eyes McGregor fight

Paulie Malignaggi is keen to fight Conor McGregor and settle the bad blood between the two after he quit the Irishman's training camp ahead of his blockbuster bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Nadal to return to world number one after Federer pulls out of Cincinnati

Roger Federer has pulled out of the Cincinnati Masters, meaning Rafael Nadal will return to world number one.

Neymar calls Barcelona 'dream of a child' in farewell Instagram video

PSG shattered the world transfer record to sign Neymar, who described his time at Barcelona as the "dream of a child".

Mourinho: Neymar is not expensive

Paris Saint-Germain are set to pay €222million for Barcelona's Neymar, but Jose Mourinho does not believe that is expensive.

Barguil claims polka dot jersey

Chris Froome lost some time in the Tour de France, but still leads as Warren Barguil won Stage 18 and wrapped up the polka-dot jersey.

Federer cautiously confident ahead of Wimbledon final

A Wimbledon final with Marin Cilic will be as tough as facing Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal, says Roger Federer.

Barguil claims Bastille Day glory

There was a French stage winner on the Tour de France for the first time in 12 years thanks to Warren Barguil.

Hansen hits out at media

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has criticised the New Zealand media for their portrayal of British and Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland as a clown.

Two changes for All Blacks

Waisake Naholo and Anton Lienert-Brown have come into the All Blacks side for the second Test with the British and Irish Lions, New Zealand boss Steve Hansen making two injury-enforced changes.

Report: Cameroon 1 Australia 1

The Video Assistant Referee overshadowed Cameroon's 1-1 draw with Australia at the Confederations Cup.

Lealiifano returns for the Brumbies

After going into remission in February, Christian Lealiifano made his return for the Brumbies on Thursday.

India surge into final

Rohit Sharma hit a stunning century as India eased into the ICC Champions Trophy final against arch-rivals Pakistan with a dominant nine-wicket win over surprise package Bangladesh at Edgbaston.

Brooke hails special Barrett

Zinzan Brooke believes Beauden Barrett's special ability to read the game is what has allowed the New Zealand fly-half to fill the void left by Dan Carter.

Warriors a lesson in team building

The Golden State Warriors are the NBA's next dynasty, and they will be one built not just on Kevin Durant, but on excellent drafting.

England ease past New Zealand and into semi-finals

Hosts England made it two Champions Trophy wins from two as they went through to the semi-finals by beating New Zealand.

Ricciardo back on the podium as Vettel steals the show

Ferrari's wait for a first win at the Monaco Grand Prix since 2001 is over after Sebastian Vettel claimed victory in Monte Carlo.

South Africa questioned over fresh ball-tampering claims

AB de Villiers expressed disappointment at being quizzed by the umpires over the condition of the ball at the Ageas Bowl.

Gavrilova ends Garcia defence to set up Stosur final

Caroline Garcia's defence of the Internationaux de Strasbourg ended at the semi-final stage as Daria Gavrilova set up an all-Australian final with Samantha Stosur.

Beale to miss Premiership final

Wasps full-back Kurtley Beale has played his last game for the club, having been ruled out of Sunday's (AEST) Premiership final against Exeter Chiefs with a hamstring injury.

Cyclist forced to stop mid-race: 'I needed to take a dump'

An unexpected bathroom break dented Tom Dumoulin's hopes of holding onto the lead of the Giro d'Italia.

Smith gives Thurston 'every chance' for Origin opener

Johnathan Thurston still has every chance of contesting the State of Origin opener against New South Wales Blues, according to Queensland captain Cameron Smith.

Arum: Crawford purse must be worth the risk for Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum says the purse for a potential fight with the dangerous Terence Crawford must be worth the risk.

FA to crack down on simulation with retrospective punishments

The Football Association (FA) will have the power to retrospectively punish players for simulation from next season.

Daredevils make Supergiant wait for play-off spot

Steve Smith and Ben Stokes both missed out on big scores as Rising Pune Supergiant were beaten by Delhi Daredevils.

Unadkat claims last-over hat-trick as Supergiant beat Warner's Sunrisers

Rising Pune Supergiant are joint top of the Indian Premier League after a last-over hat-trick maiden from Jaydev Unadkat.

Roosters investigating reported Kenny-Dowall arrest

Shaun Kenny-Dowall was reportedly arrested after being found with cocaine at a Sydney nightclub – and the Roosters are investigating.

Tyson: Joshua changed boxing with Klitschko victory

Heavyweight legend Mike Tyson believes Anthony Joshua has changed boxing with his thrilling victory over Wladimir Klitschko.

England World Cup hopeful Johnstone suffers ACL injury

Wakefield Trinity winger Tom Johnstone is out for the rest of the season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament.

WATCH: Shaqiri stunner all but ensures Stoke's Premier League survival

Xherdan Shaqiri marked a fantastic individual display with a thunderous long-range effort as Stoke City all but sealed their Premier League status for another season with a 3-1 victory over Hull City.

Kyrgios pulls out of Monte Carlo Masters

Nick Kyrgios has announced he will not be competing at the Monte Carlo Masters.

Trans-Tasman league talk 'rejected by New Zealand'

A proposal to save all five Australian Super Rugby teams with a new trans-Tasman competition was knocked back by New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU), Australian Rugby Union (ARU) chairman Cameron Clyne has revealed.

Western Force slam ARU as Super Rugby place hangs in balance

Western Force say the process being used to evaluate the futures of the club and Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby is "inconsistent and inequitable".

FIFA willing to meet UEFA demands

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has recommended the Asian Football Confederation receive eight slots in the new 48-team World Cup format, which starts from 2026, while proposing a six-team play-off to decide the final two places.

Hick: Warner put too much pressure on himself

Australian batting coach Graeme Hick believes David Warner may have put too much pressure on himself in Australia's Test series with India as he has struggled to deal with Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja.

Westbrook: Curry scuffle about protecting team-mates

Russell Westbrook said his scuffle with Stephen Curry during the Thunder's loss to the Golden State Warriors was about protecting his team-mates.

Middlesbrough part company with Karanka

Premier League strugglers Middlesbrough have parted company with head coach Aitor Karanka after falling into the relegation zone.

Arsenal fans call for 'Wexit' ahead of FA Cup clash

A new term was coined as Arsenal fans led a protest calling for the departure of their long-time manager ahead of Saturday's FA Cup match

Tsonga sees off Pouille to clinch third Open 13 title

For the third time in his career Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is Open 13 champion after defeating Lucas Pouille.

Tsonga ends Kyrgios' Open 13 defence

It will be an all-French final at the Open 13 between Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who knocked out Nick Kyrgios, and Lucas Pouille.

Warner wary of sledging Kohli

Steve Smith has encouraged Australia to engage in verbal battles against India, but David Warner is unsure that will work with Virat Kohli.

Caster Semenya set to receive 2012 Olympic gold

Controversial South African Caster Semenya is set to have her silver medal from the 800 metres at London 2012 upgraded to gold after Olympic champion Mariya Savinova-Farnosova of Russia had her triumph expunged for doping.

WATCH: A-League leaders Sydney FC go 20 unbeaten

It is now 20 unbeaten for A-League leaders Sydney FC after a 3-1 defeat of Wellington Phoenix.

Wenger charged with misconduct by FA

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been hit with a charge of misconduct following his confrontation with the fourth official in the tunnel during Sunday's game with Burnley.

Serena Williams shames journalist who dared to question her

Don't make Serena Williams angry. You wouldn't like her when she's angry...

Mercedes finally sign Nico Rosberg's replacement

Lewis Hamilton will be partnered by Valtteri Bottas in 2017, after the Finn's move to Mercedes was finally confirmed on Monday.

Mercedes boss Wolff talks up Rossi and Ogier tests

MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi and World Rally champion Sebastien Ogier are targets for Mercedes for potential tests.

Vitori hit with bowling ban

Brian Vitori will not be able to bowl in international cricket for the next year after his action was found to be illegal.

Mishbah and Younis can decide their own futures - Arthur

Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan have earned the right to decide their own Pakistan futures, says Mickey Arthur.

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew punted

Crystal Palace have announced that Alan Pardew is no longer manager of the club after chairman Steve Parish asked him to step down.

Indian rookie makes triple century as England capitulate on the subcontinent

Only Garfield Sobers and Bob Simpson scored more runs than Karun Nair when recording a first Test hundred.

Zeke finds salvation in Cowboys win

Ezekiel Elliott celebrated a touchdown for the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday by leaping into a Salvation Army kettle.

Nick Kyrgios takes positives from ATP ban as he targets top 10

A place in the top 10 is the target for Nick Kyrgios, who feels his suspension by the ATP could be beneficial to him going forward.

De Villiers stands down as South Africa Test captain

AB de Villiers has announced he will step down as South Africa’s Test captain with immediate effect, making way for stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis to take on the role permanently.

NFL Week 12 Local Headlines: Derek Carr fights through pain; Justin Houston premonition comes true

Derek Carr fought through a painful finger injury, while Justin Houston delivered a one-man show in a pulsating Week 12.

Smith: Debutants provided shift in energy

Australia benefited from a change in energy provided by the three debutants in the side against South Africa, says captain Steve Smith.

Lewis Hamilton disappointed by Mercedes interference in F1 title duel

Deposed F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton described Mercedes' repeated attempts to stop his deliberate slow pace as "a shame".

Du Plessis: No hard feelings towards Aussie public

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis was booed by the crowd in Adelaide, but does have not any hard feelings towards them.

Horwill has successful surgery on gruesome finger injury

Harlequins lock James Horwill attempted to play on with a badly dislocated left index finger, which is now back in place following surgery.

TV sound guy trucked by Vikings: 'I didn't see anybody coming and then … boom!'

The Vikings reportedly are planning to present an autographed picture of the incident to Bernie Beaudry before their home game Dec. 1 against the Cowboys.

NFL Week 10 Local Headlines: Twinkle-toes Parks thanks ballet for PAT return

Week 10 of the NFL season delivered as nine of Sunday's games were decided by a score.

Genia comes in at scrum-half

Nick Phipps' 50th Australia cap will have to come from the bench after Will Genia took his place in the XV to face Scotland.

Australia continue dominance over woeful Wales

It is now 12 wins in a row for Australia over Wales after an easy 32-8 win in Cardiff.

NFL Week 8 Headlines: If you like to rip kickers, Josh Norman says 'you suck'

Kickers came under fire again Sunday after some big misses, while the Bengals and Redskins traveled to London for a tie.

Wayne Bennett names nine NRL players in England squad

Less than a year after his controversial return to rugby league, Sam Burgess is back in the England squad.

WATCH: Unconvincing Wallabies seal second place in Rugby Championship

Australia sealed second spot in the Rugby Championship, but the manner of the 33-21 victory against Argentina was far from convincing.

Cheika axes veteran ahead of Pumas Test

Michael Cheika has dropped James Slipper while Leroy Houston is in line to win his first Australia cap as the Wallabies aim to secure second place in the Rugby Championship by beating Argentina on Saturday.

NFL Week 4 Headlines: Panthers not dwelling on loss of Josh Norman; no panic in New England

We look at the headlines from Week 4 of the NFL season, which was defined by close finishes and more injuries.

WATCH: Daniel Ricciardo wins action-packed Malaysian Grand Prix

Nico Rosberg now leads the Formula One world championship by 23 points after Lewis Hamilton was denied by an engine blowout at Sepang.

NFL Week 3 headlines: From savvy Carson Wentz to 's—y' Jets

Here's a look at some of the local headlines from around the NFL this weekend.

Jeggo named in Socceroos squad

Ange Postecoglou has made three changes for Australia's next round of World Cup qualifiers as they look to take another step towards Russia.

NRL club says no to Kieran Foran

Kieran Foran will not be joining this NRL club.

NFL Week 2 Headlines: Patriots hail 'baby' Brissett as injury bug strikes

After a Sunday slate in which the injury bug hit the NFL hard, we round up some of headlines from Week 2.

NFL Week 1 Headlines: Terrance Williams 'aware' of clock, Dolphins owner backs protests

After a wild opening weekend, we look at some of the headlines from around the NFL.

McIlroy wins Deutsche Bank, Adam Scott finishes strongly

World number five Rory McIlroy overhauled a six-shot deficit to claim his first PGA Tour win in over a year at TPC Boston.

Luongo and Juric ensure winning start for Socceroos

Tomi Juric produced an impressive performance as Australia took another step towards the 2018 World Cup by beating Iraq 2-0.

Mongolian wrestling coaches strip off in protest

A bizarre protest was staged at Rio 2016 after a bronze medal wrestling bout ended in highly controversial circumstances.

All Blacks think Australia have 'no chance' in Rugby Championship - Cheika

The verbal battle between Michael Cheika and Steve Hansen has taken another turn ahead of the start of the Rugby Championship

Woods pulls out of US PGA Championship

There will be no Tiger Woods at the final major of the year after he withdrew from the US PGA Championship at Baltusrol.

Mickelson three clear at The Open

He may lead The Open by three strokes, but Phil Mickelson ended his first round thinking about what might have been at Royal Troon.

Hamilton piles pressure on Rosberg with Silverstone hat-trick

Nico Rosberg has just a four-point lead in the world championship after Lewis Hamilton eased to another Silverstone triumph.

France end Iceland's fairytale in rout

Iceland's Euro 2016 adventure is over after France powered into the final four of Euro 2016 with an easy 5-2 victory at the Stade de France on Sunday.

Video: Wales masterclass stuns Belgium

Wales produced a stunning turnaround to end Belgium's bid for Euro 2016 glory with a thrilling 3-1 win at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.

Tyson Fury buys 200 jagerbombs for England fans - and lands a €1000 bill

Tyson Fury was quick to the share the wealth ahead of England's clash with Iceland in Nice, buying a particularly pricey round of drinks.

Timberwolves poised for post-season push after Dunn pick

Pearson's disappointing return to the track in Birmingham

It was a disappointing comeback for Sally Pearson, as she finished seventh in the 100metre hurdles in Birmingham.

Lyon: Zampa developing into great spinner

Adam Zampa's recent performances in limited-overs cricket have drawn high praise from Australia team-mate Nathan Lyon.

Fury blames 'media scrutiny' for acting out, denies being a racist or bigot

After his most recent brush with controversy, Tyson Fury has insisted he is not a racist or a bigot.

The numbers behind 73-9

NBA history was made as the Golden State Warriors finished the season a record-breaking 73-9, here are the numbers behind their great year.

Wonderful Ronaldo hat-trick secures semi-final berth

Real Madrid were once again thankful to Cristiano Ronaldo as his stunning solo showing sealed their place in the Champions League last four.

Browne says test before Chagaev fight was negative

Lucas Browne says his drugs test before his world title fight with Ruslan Chagaev was negative.

Sam Burgess' likely return date announced

After being cleared of a serious neck injury, Sam Burgess is expected to return to action for South Sydney Rabbitohs next week.

Usain Bolt confirms retirement date

Despite talk of potentially carrying on until the 2020 Games in Tokyo, Usain Bolt is adamant the 2016 Olympics will be his last.

Essendon say sorry for 'ill-conceived' drug program

AFL club Essendon have apologised unreservedly for the controversial 2012 supplements programme that led to 34 players being handed 12-month bans for anti-doping offences.

Video: Khawaja powers Australia to victory over Bangladesh

Usman Khawaja's first international Twenty20 half century ensured Australia bounced back from an opening defeat to New Zealand to beat Bangladesh by three wickets in the World T20.

Boomers set for USA clash

Australia, China and Venezuela will be among the opponents for Steph Curry and LeBron James as United States target Olympic gold.

Luke: Bring on Sam Burgess

Issac Luke is relishing going head-to-head with former South Sydney Rabbitohs team-mate Sam Burgess in the new NRL season after joining New Zealand Warriors.

James O'Connor heart attack reports denied

Concerns over the health of James O'Connor have been played down by Toulon amid reports he suffered a heart attack at the weekend.

Kyrgios retires hurt in Wawrinka battle

Nick Kyrgios was forced to retire with a back injury as Stan Wawrinka reached the final of the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Garbutt breaks silence on James Tamou punch

Leeds Rhinos prop Mitch Garbutt has expressed regret over punching James Tamou, revealing he apologised to the North Queensland Cowboys front rower after their World Club Challenge encounter.

Selector defends Windies' T20 money chasers

Van Gaal could quit, doesn't believe he will be sacked

West Indies veteran banned from bowling for 12 months

Steve Smith in doubt for ODI series

Mourinho: Leicester can win the title

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes Leicester City can win the Premier League title and says it would be "something magnificent".

Ronaldo scores four goals in Real's 8-0 thrashing of Malmo

West Indies set for humbling loss

The opening match of West Indies' tour of Australia looks set to end in a heavy defeat for the visitors against a young, experimental side.

Fury sparks fresh controversy

Apparent sexist comments regarding women and their place in sport have led to fresh controversy surrounding Tyson Fury.

Rodgers revels in Hail Mary win

For Aaron Rodgers, only the greatest achievement in his career ranks above Thursday's stunning game-winning 'Hail Mary' touchdown pass.

Hazlewood, Marsh lead Australia to series victory

Australia won the first day-night Test and clinched a series win over New Zealand thanks largely to Josh Hazlewood and Shaun Marsh.

Mayweather's shock comments on Rousey

Floyd Mayweather has come out in support of Ronda Rousey, despite the pair's apparent previously frosty relationship.

Paris attacks will not affect 2024 Olympic bid

IOC president Thomas Bach says the vote on the host for the 2024 Summer Games won't be influenced by the Paris terror attacks.

RTS: We'll be better for England series defeat

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck took the positives after a young New Zealand side suffered a Test series defeat to England.

Aguero targeting return for Liverpool blockbuster

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is hoping to make his return from injury after the international break against Liverpool.

Athletics reacts to Russia report

Paula Radcliffe and Justin Gatlin's agent are among those to have reacted to a damning report into doping in Russian athletics.

Ford 'gutted' by Burgess exit

Bath coach Mike Ford believes England's failure at the Rugby World Cup was key in Sam Burgess' decision to return to rugby league.

De Bruyne stars as City rout Palace

Manchester City's reached the last eight of League Cup but lost Pablo Zabaleta to injury in a 5-1 win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Lomu scared of Pocock, Hooper

He struck fear into the hearts of opponents during his playing days but All Blacks great Jonah Lomu admits he's concerned of the threat posed by Wallaibes duo David Pocock and Michael Hooper ahead of Monday's (AEDT) Rugby World Cup final.

Bennett dismisses Reed retirement speculation

Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett has dismissed concerns Jack Reed could be forced into retirement after undergoing shoulder surgery.

Cheika predicts 'pig headed' performance

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika says the Rugby World Cup final against the All Blacks will be a game between '46 pig-headed fellas trying to win'.

'Current All Blacks are best team in history'

South Africa boss Heyneke Meyer says New Zealand are the best team in rugby history and the Springboks must reach new heights to beat them.

Hamilton backs format changes

Lewis Hamilton was frustrated at the lack of running in practice at the Russian Grand Prix and is in favour of changes to race weekends.

Pantilimon blunder sees Allardyce start with defeat

Sam Allardyce saw his Sunderland reign start with defeat as an unfortunate error from Costel Pantilimon got West Brom back to winning ways.

All Blacks coach says the French have lost their flair

France's physicality and flair should give New Zealand cause for concern in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final, says coach Steve Hansen.

Frustrated Khan pulls out of Pacquiao negotiations

Amir Khan has revealed he has pulled out of negotiations for a potential 2016 bout with Manny Pacquiao.

Scotland: We won't buckle under pressure

Scotland winger Tommy Seymour are confident they have the experience to deal with the pressure of Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Australia.

Hamilton on brink of title after Sochi victory

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton can win the Formula One world title at the United States Grand Prix following victory at the Russian Grand Prix.

Djokovic eases to China Open title

World number one Novak Djokovic sealed a sixth China Open title by breezing to a routine victory over Rafael Nadal.

South Africa edge India in thrilling ODI opener

Two wickets in the final over enabled South Africa to win a thrilling first one-day international with India by just five runs.

Cheika hails versatile Australia

Australia have plenty of strides to make despite showing versatility in their win over Wales, according to Michael Cheika.

All Blacks star ruled out of Tonga match

Richie McCaw would be playing if New Zealand were in a knockout game, but Steve Hansen is not prepared to risk him for their Pool C finale.

Lukaku-inspired Everton completes stunning turnaround

West Brom were undone by one of their former players as Everton produced an excellent second-half turnaround to win 3-2 at The Hawthorns.

Surugiu proposes to girlfriend at Wembley

Although Romania never came close to stunning Ireland at the Rugby World Cup, scrum-half Florin Surugiu has plenty to celebrate.

Schmidt not fully satisfied

Joe Schmidt was reluctant to praise his Ireland side despite their comfortable win over Romania at the Rugby World Cup.

Argentina rout Georgia

A second-half blitz from Argentina saw them take command of the race for second spot in Rugby World Cup Pool C by beating Georgia 54-9.

Lobbe wants more clinical Argentina

Despite running in seven tries in an emphatic World Cup win over Georgia, Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe wants Argentina to be more clinical.

Pistorius appeal date set

The South African state's appeal against Oscar Pistorius' culpable homicide conviction will be heard on November 3.

Jones had to check if Japan win was 'miracle or reality'

Japan's dramatic victory over South Africa was scarcely believable to most observers, particularly head coach Eddie Jones.

Video: Michalak boots France to opening win over Italy

France capitalised on ill-discipline from Italy to cruise to a 32-10 win in Rugby World Cup Pool D.

Video: Sexton stars as Ireland crush Canada

Ireland made light work of Canada in their Rugby World Cup opener, with Jonathan Sexton instrumental in an easy win.

Ogier on brink of World Rally Championship title in Australia

A third World Rally Championship title beckons for Sebastien Ogier after he took the lead of the Rally Australia.

Mayweather sure of "best ever" tag

Even if he loses his unbeaten record in his final bout, Floyd Mayweather Jr believes he will leave boxing as the best of all time.

Real Madrid face anxious wait over De Gea

The transfer window in Spain has shut... and David de Gea is still not a Real Madrid player.

Manchester United close in on $77million teen

With the French transfer window soon to close, Anthony Martial's imminent move to Manchester United for a reported fee of AU$77million is still the big headline.

Video: Southampton rout 10-man Norwich

Speculation surrounding Victor Wanyama did not distract Southampton as they eased to a 3-0 win over 10-man Norwich City.

Ding Ding: Warner delivers ultimate sledge to Bell

David Warner appears unmoved by Ian Bell's move to number three in the batting line-up, dubbing the batsman as an "easy wicket".

England's Ballance axed for third Test

Gary Ballance has paid for his poor form by being omitted from the England squad for the third Ashes Test in favour of Jonny Bairstow.

Gillespie backs Bairstow

Jonny Bairstow is a different beast who is ready for another taste of Ashes cricket, according to Yorkshire coach Jason Gillespie.

Tomic prepared to sue Tennis Australia for 'Hall of Shame' error

Bernard Tomic is seeking legal advice after a statement that said he was playing in the 'Hall of Shame Championships' in a media release prompted an apology from Tennis Australia (TA).

Warner stung by former England captain on Twitter

Former England cricket captain Clare Connor poked fun at Australia's David Warner following their heavy defeat in the first Ashes Test.

Video: Dennis leads BMC to time trial victory, Froome retains yellow

Team Sky could not overhaul a Rohan-Dennis led BMC in a team time trial on stage nine of the Tour de France, but Chris Froome remains in the overall lead.

Cook hails brilliant performance

England captain Alastair Cook revelled in a first-Test performance he said could not have gone better after thrashing Australia.

Woods: McIlroy asked me for advice

Rory McIlroy was quick to pick the brain of Tiger Woods after being ruled of The Open through injury.

England complete crushing win

England are 1-0 up in the Ashes after completing a crushing 169-win over Australia in the first Test.

Video: Groth set for Federer clash after big second round win

Rafael Nadal succumbed to another early Wimbledon exit, losing in four sets to Dustin Brown in the second round.

Aussie all-rounder race heats up

An unbeaten century against Essex boosted Mitchell Marsh's hopes of lining up in the first Ashes Test with England.

Wimbledon Wrap: Djokovic, Wawrinka through

Defending champion Novak Djokovic had no problems in reaching the third round of Wimbledon with a routine win over Jarkko Nieminen.

Timberwolves talent excites Towns

After being taken first overall in the NBA Draft, Karl-Anthony Towns already has lofty expectations for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Broncos victory overshadowed by huge injury

Brisbane Broncos' 12th victory of the NRL campaign proved a costly one for the league leaders and for Queensland.

Smith, Johnson star as Australia continue dominance

Steve Smith made a century and Mitchell Johnson did damage with the ball as Australia continued their Ashes preparations against Kent.

Blake given six-month ban

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) have slapped former Manly, Rabbitohs and Warriors player Phil Blake with a six-month ban for breaches of its anti-corruption and betting regulations.

Clarke hits back at Gillespie

Michael Clarke says Australia will look to prove Jason Gillespie wrong in the Ashes following comments about his side's age.

Hewitt's love affair with Queen's ends

Milos Raonic survived a scare in the first round of the Aegon Championships as Lleyton Hewitt fell at the first hurdle in his final appearance at Queen's Club.

Uruguay 1 Jamaica 0: Rodriguez gives defending champions opening win

Cristian Rodriguez scored the only goal of the game as Uruguay started their Copa America defence with victory over Jamaica.

Report: France 3 Belgium 4

Belgium sent a message to Wales ahead of their crucial Euro 2016 qualifier with a 4-3 friendly victory over tournament hosts France.

Aussie Olympic Gold medalist suffers shocking injury competing

Sally Pearson's 2015 season is in doubt after a fall in her 100-meter hurdles race in Rome.

'Old man' Voges smashes debut ton as Australia dominate

Australia's selection of 35-year-old Adam Voges was vindicated as he wrote himself into the record books against West Indies.

Interpol issues Red Notices for former FIFA officials

Former FIFA officials Jack Warner and Nicolas Leoz have now been labelled as internationally wanted persons by Interpol.

Nadal and Djokovic poised for epic QF clash

World number one Novak Djokovic will bid to end Rafael Nadal's reign at the French Open after they both won to set up a quarter-final clash.

Sharapova shocked, Kvitova also eliminated

While Maria Sharapova and Petra Kvitova both crashed out, Serena Williams remains on course for the French Open title.

Cook admits to nerves before record

England skipper Alastair Cook experienced a new sensation before becoming his country's highest Test run scorer.

Serena Williams rallies to defeat Victoria Azarenka at French Open

World No. 1 Williams survives a severe test and reaches the fourth round at Roland Garros.

Nadal surges into fourth round

The 'King of Clay' remains on course for a 10th title at Roland Garros.

Blatter re-elected

Despite the corruption scandal that has rocked FIFA this week, Sepp Blatter has won a fifth term as president.

Nadal and Djokovic through in French Open

The King of Clay was on song at Roland Garros as Rafael Nadal eased into the French Open second round.

Dizzy out of the running for England job

After long being regarded as the front-runner for the role, Jason Gillespie will not be the next England coach.

Who's next to coach Ronaldo?

Following a disappointing season both domestically and in Europe, Real Madrid have parted company with coach Carlo Ancelotti.

Tomas Berdych optimistic after 'best possible start' at French Open

World number four Tomas Berdych believes he is well prepared for a tilt at the French Open title after winning his first-round clash.

French Open draw: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal on collision course

Nadal has lost just one of his 67 matches at Roland Garros and is shooting for his 10th title at the event.

Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova set course for French Open finals

Draws are announced for 2015's play at Roland Garros.

Sunderland survive, Arsenal all-but secure third

Dick Advocaat has completed the job of saving Sunderland's season as they drew 0-0 at Arsenal.

EPL star considered suicide over family issues

Emmanuel Adebayor considered suicide over continued problems with his family, the Tottenham striker has revealed.

IPL: Bangalore crush Royals to set up Chennai clash

AB de Villiers was in superb form again as Royal Challengers Bangalore kept their Indian Premier League title hopes intact.