Former South Africa batsman banned for corruption

Alviro Petersen has been banned for two years after the former South Africa batsman admitted committing several corruption offences.

Australia coach felt Smith prolonged day for the sake of it

David Saker said the Australia coaching staff "weren't sure what was going on" when Steve Smith decided to prolong play.

Zampa baffled by Australia omission

Spinner Adam Zampa said being left out of the Australia team was hard to take given the year he has had in ODI cricket.

WATCH: Rugby player horrifically tackles female referee

Maria Beatrice Benvenuti reportedly suffered whiplash after she was knocked to the turf by Bruno Doglioli.

Renshaw: Smith admitted he 'smashed' it

Australia captain Steve Smith admitted he "smashed" Pakistan paceman Mohammad Amir through to wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed before going on to make a century on day one of the first Test.

Smith century puts Australia on top at Gabba

Steve Smith made yet another Test century and Matt Renshaw scored a composed maiden half-century for Australia as Pakistan endured a frustrating first day of the series at the Gabba.

Andrew 'Beef' Johnston agrees to 'birdie, beer and beef triathlon'

Golfing cult hero Andrew 'Beef' Johnston jumped at the challenge of entering a 'triathlon' next year and the charismatic golfer promptly nominated American John Daly as his partner.

Lyon could miss out in Brisbane

Chadd Sayers could make his Test debut at the expense of Nathan Lyon as Australia consider picking four quicks for the day-night Test against Pakistan at the Gabba.

Yasir and Wahab square up

Pakistan team-mates Yasir Shah and Wahab Riaz had to be separated after an altercation at the Gabba on the eve of the first Test against Australia.

Wahab warns Australia to expect bouncer barrage in Brisbane

Pakistan quick Wahab Riaz said it is part of the plan to bowl aggressively and short at the Australia batsman.

LeBron humbled after rising again

LeBron James admits it is "very surreal and very humbling" to be referred to as an NBA great after moving up to ninth in the all-time scoring list on Friday.

Chisora hurls table at Whyte

A table was thrown by Dereck Chisora after more verbals were exchanged between the challenger and Dillian Whyte in Manchester.

Alonso on Mercedes' radar

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has spoken of his admiration for Fernando Alonso, saying he must be considered for their vacant seat.

Australia seal series in Canberra

Australia gave another example of why they are the top-ranked team in ODI cricket by hammering New Zealand.

Du Plessis appeal hearing date set

Faf du Plessis will not attend his appeal hearing in Dubai, for which Michael Beloff QC has been appointed Judicial Commissioner.

Sarries snare Wallaby Skelton

Australia international Will Skelton will remain in England for a spell with European and Premiership champions Saracens.

Thurston targets spectacular England farewell

Australia playmaker Johnathan Thurston said the Four Nations showdown with New Zealand will be his last in England.

All Blacks great McCaw helping with quake rescue efforts

Helicopter pilot Richie McCaw saw "big cracks in the road, cracks in the side of the hills, and slips" from his earthquake rescue mission.

Steyn backed to return after shoulder surgery

South Africa will give Dale Steyn all the time he needs to recover from his latest injury blow.

Howard has no Lehmann regrets

Critics have rounded on Darren Lehmann's Australia side following some shambolic batting performances in Test cricket.

WATCH: Deja vu for Scotland as Wallabies leave it late

Scotland outscored Australia by three tries to two, but the Wallabies beat Vern Cotter's men by just a single point once again.

Herath joins elite group with five-wicket haul

Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath has now taken five-wicket hauls against all nine Test-playing nations.

Murray number one after Raonic withdraws

An injury to Milos Raonic ensured Andy Murray takes over as world number one for the first time in his career.

Pocock to start at blindside against Wales

Michael Cheika has picked David Pocock at blindside flanker for the first time, while Tevita Kuridrani has been recalled to face Wales.

Widdop out as Bennett makes changes

England suffered an agonising opening-game loss to New Zealand in the Four Nations and will face Scotland this weekend.

Heavyweight challenger Chisora says he is 'like herpes'

British heavyweight Dereck Chisora stated: "'m like herpes - one minute I'm gone, then one minute I pop back up."

Graham out of Scotland clash

James Graham is expected to be fit to face Australia, but the prop will play no part against Scotland this weekend.

Welsh star to miss Wallabies Test following family death

The Welsh Rugby Union says its thoughts and prayers are with Alun Wyn Jones following the passing of his father.

Hamilton has 'no real tactic'

Lewis Hamilton plans to just turn up and deliver for the second week running after taking pole in Mexico City on Saturday.

Kiwis boss Kidwell thrilled with defensive display

New Zealand head coach David Kidwell said his side and England could be proud of their performances in Huddersfield.

'Wallabies can deny All Blacks'

Former Australia flanker Phil Waugh says the Wallabies can stop the New Zealand juggernaut in Auckland.

South Africa accuse Australia of being mentally weak

Stand-in Test captain Faf du Plessis thinks Australia's drubbing in South Africa will have taken its toll.

US sprinter's 15-year-old daughter shot dead

Tributes have been paid to teenager Trinity Gay, who was fatally shot in Lexington.

Gavrilova claims Kerber scalp in Hong Kong

World number one Angelique Kerber said she would welcome some rest after Daria Gavrilova beat her for the first time.

World Anti-Doping Agency chief: Cyber attacks casts doubt on system

A Russian cyber espionage group accessed confidential medical records of the likes of Simone Biles and the Williams sisters.

USA Gymnastics: Simone Biles justified in use of banned substance to treat ADHD

USA Gymnastics says Simone Biles has not broken any drug-testing regulations after she was targeted in a cyber attack.

World Anti-Doping Agency hacked by Russian cyber espionage group

WADA has condemned "ongoing cyber-attacks" which it said are being carried out to "undermine the global anti-doping system."

Czech hockey referee dies after being hit in head by puck

Pavel Lainka was officiating a junior match when he was hit by a puck on the side of the head and passed away two weeks later.

Former Man of Steel rejects NRL move

Former Man of Steel rejects NRL move

Klitschko-Fury rematch date confirmed

Wladimir Klitschko will attempt to regain his world heavyweight belts in a rearranged rematch with Tyson Fury.

World No. 4 Henrik Stenson eager to avoid surgery as Ryder Cup looms

A torn meniscus may prompt Henrik Stenson to take a break before and after the Ryder Cup, but he has no plans to undergo surgery.

Wallabies lose star winger

Adam Ashley-Cooper must turn his attention to Bordeaux-Begles' Top 14 season after his Rugby Championship campaign was cut short.

Finch, Bailey and Hastings inspire Australia series win

Australia wrapped up a series victory over Sri Lanka with one game to spare after dominating the fourth game of the series in Dambulla.

Australia to reconsider ODI selection after pitch change

The Australia selectors had decided their team for the fourth ODI but will reconsider after learning an old pitch will be used.

Australia beat Sri Lanka in Dilshan's ODI swansong

Tillakaratne Dilshan was given a rousing ovation when he was out for the final time in an ODI before Australia beat Sri Lanka.

Cheika blasts referee, ARU to lodge formal complaint

Michael Cheika slammed referee Romain Poite and the Australia head coach felt New Zealand's Owen Franks was guilty of eye-gouging in a 29-9 victory for the All Blacks which ensured they retained the Bledisloe Cup.

Pakistan top rankings after Windies and India washout

Pakistan are top of the ICC Test rankings for the first time after India had to settle for a 2-0 series win over West Indies.

Lochte apologies for lying about robbery but stands by gunpoint claim

Ryan Lochte wants to draw a line under the saga in Rio which overshadowed his latest gold-medal exploits.

Meares: I did not say Great Britain are cheats

Australian track cyclist Anna Meares said Team GB's exploits in Rio have been "amazing" and they deserve their success.

Rio Olympics 2016: Katie Ledecky ready for college, more gold in Tokyo

The American swimming sensation is already relishing the prospect of winning more Olympic gold medals in Tokyo after taking Rio by storm.

Rio 2016: Fraser sets the pace, historic hole in one for Rose

Justin Rose went down in the history books by holing an ace in Rio, but it was Marcus Fraser who led the gold rush in Rio.

Rio Olympics 2016: Police say media bus was hit by rocks not bullets

A bus carrying media members at the Olympic Games in Rio on Tuesday was hit by rocks, Rio civil police confirmed.

Lehmann ready to wield the axe

Darren Lehmann says "selection is going to be tough and tight" for the third and final Test against Sri Lanka.

Hunt wanted Walters reunion

Wayne Bennett opted against securing the services of Kevin Walters as Brisbane Broncos challenge for NRL honours.

French gymnast suffers horrific leg break

Samir Ait Said's sustained one of the most sickening injuries at an Olympic Games on the opening day in Rio.

Jason Day 'running on empty' after late-night hospital dash

Jason Day's wife, Ellie, suffered an allergic reaction to eating seafood on Tuesday and the world number one has also been feeling unwell.

Smith backing O'Keefe to trouble Sri Lanka

Experienced spinner Steve O'Keefe will play in his third Test when Australia take on Sri Lanka in Pallekele this week.

WADA disappointed with IOC verdict

WADA president Craig Reedie said Russia's state-run doping program "seriously undermines the principles of clean sport".

IOC to explore legal options over possible blanket Russia Olympic ban

The IOC has started disciplinary proceedings related to officials involved in allegations of doping cover-ups which were revealed on Monday.

Kyrgios, Gavrilova thunder through to second round at Wimbledon

Australian Nick Kyrgios outlined his promise, turning on the style by conjuring up an audacious hot-dog lob for a winner in his 6-4 6-3 6-7 (9-11) 6-1 triumph over the experienced Radek Stepanek.

Djokovic eases past plucky Ward

World number one Novak Djokovic was made to work in the second set, but was a cut above Centre Court debutant James ward.

Sharapova lodges CAS appeal over two-year ban

Five-time grand-slam Maria Sharapova has appealed to CAS for what she considers to be a "unfairly harsh" suspension.

Video: Moto2 rider dies after Barcelona crash

Spanish rider Luis Salom was unable to recover from injuries sustained in a crash at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

Tigers' financial future assured by $8.5 million deal

NRL strugglers West Tigers have been beset by financial problems, but a change to the ownership structure has now been agreed.

Ricciardo dominates Monaco practice with new engine

Red Bull showed they can challenge Mercedes when Daniel Ricciardo made a statement in Friday's second practice session in Monte Carlo.

More changes planned for Super Rugby

SANZAAR chief executive Andy Marinos said the governing body wants a "better structure going forward" for Super Rugby.

Larkham not seeking Brumbies exit

Stephen Larkham said "there's work to be done" at Brumbies and the former Australia fly-half is not looking to move on.

Bennett claims Milford chose to snub Samoa

Brisbane Broncos coach Wayne Bennett says Anthony Milford is not injured and will not play for Samoa, as he wants to represent Australia.

Gayle not banned from Big Bash - Sutherland

James Sutherland said Cricket Australia would be on a "slippery slope" if it opted to ban Chris Gayle from the Big Bash.

Wood undergoes ankle surgery

England paceman Mark Wood has undergone a second operation on his troublesome left ankle.

Former Blues lock Haiu dies aged 31

Kurtis Haiu was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer five years ago and the lock was unable to resume his career.

England batsman forced to retire due to serious heart condition

England batsman James Taylor has been forced to retire at the age of 26 due to a serious heart condition.

Pacquiao still hungry ahead of Bradley bout

Ahead of his third welterweight meeting with Timothy Bradley, Manny Pacquiao says he has benefited from a rest.

Burgess has NFL code-switch on his mind

Tom Burgess is still looking into the prospect of following Jarryd Hayne's lead and pursuing a career in the NFL.

Video: West Indies shock India to reach ICCWT20 Final

Virat Kohli's heroics were in vain as Lendl Simmons cashed in on being two lives to guide West Indies into the World Twenty20 final.

Smith expects to be back in the runs

Australia captain Steve Smith said he does not feel out of sorts despite his lack of runs at the World Twenty20.

Browne denies taking drugs, management claim conspiracy

Lucas Browne has vowed to clear his name after a failed drugs test which has left the WBA heavyweight champion "shocked and devastated".

What Tiger Woods said to pump up Jason Day

Tiger Woods told Jason Day that he is capable of starting his own legacy at the Arnold Palmer Invitational last week.

Smith's secret plan to bring Kiwis back down to earth

Steve Smith is confident Australia can bring New Zealand back down to earth when the trans-Tasman rivals do battle in the World Twenty20 on Friday.

Video: Josh Hazlewood snares hat-trick in Australia T20 defeat

A Josh Hazlewood hat-trick was unable to prevent Australia from defeat as Darren Sammy's unbeaten half-century sealed a three-wicket World Twenty20 warm-up win for West Indies.

Jones backing England to complete Six Nations Grand Slam

Eddie Jones backed his England side to seal the Grand Slam after they held off a Wales fightback to win the Triple Crown with a 25-21 victory at Twickenham on Saturday.

Maria Sharapova failed drugs test at Australian Open

Former world number one Maria Sharapova failed a drugs test at the Australian Open.

Pearce calls for fair punishment

Mitchell Pearce is hoping to avoid a lengthy ban after being stripped of the co-captaincy by the Sydney Roosters and suspended from the club's leadership group.

Cheika optimistic Pocock will snub big-money move

Michael Cheika is optimistic a deal can be agreed to keep David Pocock in Australia despite the lucrative contracts on offer in Europe.

Stoinis replaces injured Faulkner

Marcus Stoinis replaces the injured James Faulkner for the second and third ODIs against New Zealand.

Video: West Indies Under-19s slammed after 'Mankad' win

Darren Lehmann and Jos Buttler were among the current and former stars to post about a contentious 'Mankad' dismissal at the U19 World Cup.

Bennett confirmed as England head coach

Wayne Bennett has been confirmed as the new England head coach after Steve McNamara's contract was not renewed.

Tomic holds the hope of a nation on his young shoulders

Bernard Tomic stands as the only Australian left in the men's singles draw at the Australian Open, after defeating fellow countryman John Millman in straight sets (6-4, 7-6 [7-4], 6-2) at Melbourne Park on Saturday night.

Burgess hailed a lifesaver

Sam Burgess is said to have come to the rescue of a choking man in Sydney Fish Market on Friday.

Wallabies superstar to join push for Olympic glory

Toulon fly-half Quade Cooper is determined to make the Australia Sevens squad for the 2016 Olympics.

Finch praises rookie Australia bowlers

Aaron Finch said Australia's rookie bowlers deserve praise for the way they have applied themselves against India.

Australia win again despite more Rohit heroics

George Bailey made 76 not out after Rohit Sharma had scored another century as Australia beat India in the second one-day international.

Kyrgios, Gavrilova seal Hopman Cup triumph for Australia

Starc set to miss World Twenty20

Paceman Mitchell Starc does not expect to play his part in Australia's quest to win their first ICC World Twenty20 title.

Hammett to coach Sunwolves

Mark Hammett will make history as the first man to take charge of Japanese outfit the Sunwolves in Super Rugby.

Windies quick Taylor caught napping

Phil Simmons says West Indies pacemen Jerome Taylor missing the chance to take a catch because he was not watching "can't be a good look".

Marsh, Burns or Khawaja? Mark Waugh makes his choice

Russia accepts IAAF ban

A ban imposed on Russian athletes by the IAAF following the finds of a report by an independent commission was accepted on Thursday.

Hughesy is always in our thoughts - Smith

Australia captain Steve Smith is determined to see his side play well against New Zealand in the third Test in honour of Phillip Hughes.

Chinese snooker star faces punishment for extraordinary foul-mouthed rant

World number nine Ding Junhui faces disciplinary action following his damning verdict of the set-up at the UK Championship in York.

Siddle: There is life after Johnson

Fast bowler Peter Siddle said Australia are in a "good place" and stressed that the loss of Mitchell Johnson should not hit them too hard.

Warner: Australia must rid egos

In-form batsman David Warner has urged Australia to knuckle down and respect the New Zealand bowlers in Adelaide.

Marsh plays down last chance talk

Australia batsman Shaun Marsh views his inclusion in the Test side to face New Zealand as "another chance" rather than his last opportunity.

McIlroy eyes elusive green jacket

Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy believes there will be less expectation on him when he attempts to win a first Masters title next year.

Brilliant Djokovic thrashes Federer to claim record

World number one Novak Djokovic fittingly ended a sensational year by beating Roger Federer to claim his fifth ATP World Tour Finals title.

BREAKING: Eddie Jones appointed England head coach

Australian Eddie Jones has been charged with the task of taking over as England coach and is the first non-Englishman to assume the role.

The new career for Richie McCaw

New Zealand legend Richie McCaw is excited by the opportunity to become a commercial pilot after ending his rugby union career.

Djokovic outclasses Nishikori

World number one Novak Djokovic coasted to a straight-sets win over Kei Nishikori in just over an hour at the ATP World Tour Finals.

Khawaja in doubt for third Test

Usman Khawaja was brought back down to earth on Saturday when he suffered a hamstring injury on day two of the second Test.

Warner can break Lara's world record - Khawaja

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja would not be surprised if David Warner makes the highest score in Test history on Saturday.

Bath move on after Burgess departure

Fly-half Rhys Priestland impressed in his first start for Bath as they put London Irish to the sword in the Premiership on Saturday.

Kiwis level series in London

New Zealand beat England in a tight encounter in London to set up a series decider in Wigan next weekend.

Watling: Black Caps aren't done yet

New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling said there is "a lot of cricket to be played" after Australia took charge of the first Test.

Khawaja revels in maiden ton

Usman Khawaja said scoring his first hundred at international level resulted in "the biggest amount of emotional relief".

Serena Williams chases down alleged phone thief

World number one Serena Williams dubbed her pursuit of a man who took her phone as "a win for the ladies!"

McCullum speaks about tension with Smith and Warner

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has spoken of his respect for David Warner and admiration for Steve Smith.

McIlroy hit by food poisoning

Four-time major winner Rory McIlroy is hopeful he will recover from food poisoning in time to tee off in the WGC–HSBC Champions.

Steve Smith's team-first sacrifice

Steve Smith will start his era as Australia captain batting at number four, with Usman Khawaja set to go in at three against New Zealand.

Preview: Wallabies v All Blacks - RWC Final

Ex-Australia captain Stirling Mortlock says New Zealand are "leading the world" with the manner in which they cope with pressure.

Springboks overcome Pumas, Habana misses out

South Africa won the bronze medal match against Argentina, but Bryan Habana endured a frustrating night as he failed to score a record try.

Australia nearly called up 35-year-old veteran

Michael Klinger was considered for his first Australia call-up at the ripe age of 35 ahead of the first Test against New Zealand next week.

Hansen: McCaw probably the greatest player to play the game

Richie McCaw has been described as "one of the greatest players" and "great leaders" of all time by New Zealand coach Steve Hansen.

Warne: Yasir is world's best leg-spinner

Australia great Shane Warne has declared Yasir Shah the premier leg-spinner in the world after seeing the Pakistan star at close quarters.

Hansen: McCaw 'probably the greatest'

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen has declared Richie McCaw the greatest ever All Black and 'probably the greatest' player in rugby history.

Warner to return in Shield opener

David Warner is "pumped" to be making his return from injury for New South Wales against South Australia next week.

Last-gasp Wallabies break Scotland hearts

Australia fly-half Bernard Foley left Scotland devastated as his late penalty denied them a sensational quarter-final victory at Twickenham.

Wallabies skipper demands more

Captain Stephen Moore expressed his pride following Australia's win over Scotland, but stressed that the Wallabies must improve.

Ford, Gray to start against Wallabies

Reprieved duo Ross Ford and Jonny Gray will start for Scotland in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Australia on Monday (AEDT).

Warner reveals availability for Black Caps Test

David Warner said there is a "very, very realistic chance" that he will be able to make his return in the Sheffield Shield next week.

Genia: Cheika has created Wallabies identity

Veteran scrumhalf Will Genia says coach Michael Cheika has given the Wallabies 'an identity' since taking over the reigns of the national team.

Video: Wallabies star cited for foul play

Michael Hooper could miss Saturday's Pool A decider with Wales after being cited for clearing out Mike Brown in a ruck.

Wallabies injury fears eased

Rob Horne's scan results were "better than expected", but the Australia wing will be assessed on a daily basis.

Maradona joins Argentina party

Football legend Diego Maradona joined the celebrations of his rugby-playing compatriots after Argentina's thrashing of Tonga.

Australia postpone Bangladesh tour

Australia have pulled out of the tour of Bangladesh just eight days before the first Test was due to start due to security concerns.

Burgess demoted for Wallabies blockbuster

Sam Burgess has been dumped to the bench for Sunday's (AEST) crucial Pool A clash against the Wallabies as one of three changes to England's starting side.

Injury forces Starc to stay on tour

Mitchell Starc's participation in the one-day international series with England was due to be cut short in order to give the paceman a rest.

Finch primed for Australia return

Aaron Finch is eager to make up for lost time when he makes his Australia comeback against England at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

Video: England win tense T20 despite Smith heroics

Australia fell to pieces at the end of their innings as England won the one-off Twenty20 international in Cardiff.

Messi named UEFA Player of the Year

At the UEFA Champions League draw in Monaco, Lionel Messi has been named Europe's best player.

Australia beat Ireland in ODI

One-day international debutant Joe Burns combined with David Warner to set up victory for Australia against Ireland at Stormont.

Report: Aston Villa 0 Man Utd 1

Manchester United beat Aston Villa yet again in the Premier League courtesy of Adnan Januzaj's first-half goal at Villa Park.

Wenger: Arsenal will not panic buy

The Gunners lost their opening match of the season on Sunday but their manager insists that they will remain calm in the transfer window unless there is an "exceptional solution"

Video: Gunners fail to fire as Cech endures horror debut

Cheikhou Kouyate and Mauro Zarate were on target as West Ham claimed a long-awaited victory over London rivals Arsenal.

Clarke: "I think we were mentally up for the fight"

Australia captain Michael Clarke sung the praises of Stuart Broad after the England quick ripped through the tourists at Trent Bridge.

Warne expects Australia changes

Legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne expects Australia's selectors to react to the defeat at Edgbaston by making changes at Trent Bridge.

Marsh, Warner dominate in Tour match

There were timely reminders from Shaun Marsh and Shane Watson, while David Warner scored a ton as Australia made 413-9 against Derbyshire.

Broad: England not down and out

Australia are in complete command of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, but an optimistic Stuart Broad believes they can fight back.

Johnson takes dig at England

Paceman Mitchell Johnson challenged England to attack Australia after the tourists strengthened their grip on the second Ashes Test.

Video: Smith puts Australia in complete command

It was very much Australia's day at Lord's again on Friday, as England were reduced to 85-4 to trail by a massive 481 runs.

Djokovic vanquishes Federer to go back-to-back

The brilliant Novak Djokovic won his ninth grand slam title by beating Roger Federer at Wimbledon for the second successive year.

Williams seals 'Serena Slam'

Serena Williams won her 21st grand slam title by beating Garbine Muguruza in straight sets on Centre Court.

Groth gone as Federer marches on

Second seed Roger Federer was a class apart from Sam Groth in Saturday's third-round encounter on Centre Court.

Why Lehmann may quit if Australia win Ashes

Former Australia coach John Buchanan thinks Darren Lehmann could step down if he masterminds an Ashes series victory.

Aussie seamer in doubt for first Ashes Test

Australia seamer Ryan Harris is a doubt for the first Ashes Test against England after complaining of soreness to his knee.

Jockey in coma after fall

Jockey Eddie Creighton suffered a fall at Warrnambool racecourse Saturday that has left him in a serious condition.

ICC approve massive limited-overs rule changes

Fielding restrictions have been relaxed and all no balls will result in a free hit in T20 and ODI cricket as part of ICC rule changes.

Wimbledon: Facts and figures

With Wimbledon getting under way on Monday, we look at some interesting numbers and statistics ahead of the tournament.

Williams wins French Open

World number one Serena Williams has now won an astonishing 20 grand slam titles after seeing off Lucie Safarova in the French Open.

Wawrinka shatters France's hopes and dreams

Stan Wawrinka will play in his first French Open final on Sunday after overcoming home hope Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the searing heat.

Gerrard 'blown away' by send-off

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard expressed his gratitude for what has been an emotional farewell and vowed: "This isn't the end."

Steven Gerrard 'blown away' by Liverpool send-off, pens letter to fans

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard expressed his gratitude for what has been an emotional farewell and vowed: "This isn't the end."

Lehmann congratulates Bayliss

Trevor Bayliss became the first Australian to be named England head coach on Tuesday and Darren Lehmann has praised the 52-year-old.

Rafael Nadal encouraged by Roland Garros start

The nine-time champion was pleased with his first-round display against rookie Quentin Halys at the French Open.

Virus strikes down Tomic

Australia's Bernard Tomic has struggled on clay this year and a virus ended his hopes of a return to form at the Open de Nice Cote d'Azur.

IPL: Simmons shines as Indians reach final

West Indies duo Lendl Simmons and Kieron Pollard were in the runs as Mumbai Indians moved into the final of the Indian Premier League.

Aussie 'Jonah Lomu' set for overseas move

Highly rated winger Taqele Naiyaravoro has opted to leave Waratahs and join Glasgow Warriors on a three-year contract.

Stosur knocks out defending champion in Strasbourg

Defending champion Monica Puig was knocked out in the first round of the Internationaux de Strasbourg by Samantha Stosur.

Warner struggles as Indians thrash Sunrisers

Mumbai Indians cruised into the Indian Premier League play-offs with a win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, whose tournament is over.

Reid commits to Melbourne Rebels

Jordy Reid has opted against taking on a fresh challenge by signing a new contract with the Melbourne Rebels.

Barca through despite Bayern fightback

Neymar scored twice as Barcelona reached the UEFA Champions League final despite suffering defeat to Bayern Munich in the second leg.

AFC Champions League Review

Western Sydney Wanderers went out of the AFC Champions League when a last-gasp Seoul goal put them through to the last 16.

Messi: No Luis Enrique problem

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi stressed that any issues he had with Luis Enrique are very much in the past.

Warner in a 'bad place' when he punched Root

Australia batsman David Warner said being away from home for a long time got the better of him when he punched Joe Root in England.

Arsenal breeze past dire Hull City

Alexis Sanchez and Aaron Ramsey inspired Arsenal's ninth win in their last 10 Premier League games at the expense of Hull City.

Trott announces England retirement

Jonathan Trott has ended his international career following a poor tour of the West Indies.

Video: City star Aguero downs Spurs

This season's leading Premier League goalscorer Sergio Aguero was on target again as Manchester City beat Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

Brad Hogg winds back the clock in Knight Riders win

Veteran spinner Brad Hogg took four wickets before Andre Russell and Robin Uthappa sealed victory for Kolkata Knight Riders against the Chennai Super Kings.

Sturridge out of England squad

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has suffered more misfortune, with a hip injury preventing him from playing for England.

Platini: You can count on me

Former France international Michel Platini will lead UEFA until at least 2019 and vowed "you know that you can count on me".

Eredivisie Review: Ajax drop points

Gevero Markiet's late strike ensured Ajax were held at Utrecht to leave PSV needing only six points to win the Eredivisie title.

UEFA want more World Cup spots

Gianni Infantino believes the success of European nations should lead to more than 13 nations from the continent playing in the World Cup.

McCaw forced off in Crusaders win

New Zealand captain Richie McCaw suffered a blow to the head in Crusaders' victory over second-bottom Blues in Super Rugby.

Wozniacki to face Kerber

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki and home hope Angelique Kerber will meet in the Tennis Grand Prix final on Sunday.

Report Bayern 1 Hertha Berlin 0

Bayern Munich have one hand on the Bundesliga title after Bastian Schweinsteiger's late strike ended Hertha Berlin's resistance.

Report: West Brom 0 Liverpool 0

Jordon Ibe struck the crossbar, but Liverpool were unable to respond to their FA Cup semi-final defeat with a win at West Brom on Saturday.

Report: Barcelona 2 Real Madrid 1

Goals from Jeremy Mathieu and Luis Suarez ensured Barcelona beat Real Madrid 2-1 to strengthen their grip on top spot in La Liga.

Nishikori through in Barcelona,

Top seed Kei Nishikori will take on Martin Klizan in the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open, while David Ferrer plays Pablo Andujar.

Mashrafe backs Bangladesh

Pakistan have lost all four games against Bangladesh on tour so far and Mashrafe Mortaza thinks that trend can continue in the Test series.

Starc stars as Royals lose again

Rajasthan Royals suffered their second Indian Premier League defeat of the season as Mitchell Starc shone for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Pakistan beaten again in Bangladesh

Shakib Al Hasan and Sabbir Rahman made half-centuries as Bangladesh won a one-off Twenty20 against Pakistan.

Pareja facing long lay-off

Sevilla centre-back Nicolas Pareja requires an operation and has been ruled out until late this year after suffering a serious knee injury.

Nicholls hails retiring McCoy

Tony McCoy's incredible racing career will come to an end on Sandown and Paul Nicholls rates him as arguably the greatest jump jockey ever.

Chiefs go top of Super Rugby

Chiefs beat battling Force 35-27 to go top of Super Rugby on Friday, while David Pocock scored a treble in Brumbies win over Highlanders.

Rotherham docked three points

Rotherham United are now only a point better off than Millwall after being punished for playing unregistered defender Farrend Rawson.

Quesne holds slender lead in China

Julien Quesne holds the lead heading into the weekend at the China Open, one shot clear of fellow Frenchman Alexander Levy.

IPL: Daredevils end home hoodoo against Indians

Delhi Daredevils ended a run of nine home defeats in a row in the Indian Premier League at the expense of Mumbai Indians.

EPL star charged with underage sex offences

Sunderland winger Adam Johnson has been charged with three counts of sexual activity with a girl under the age of 16 and one count of sexual grooming.

Zenit 2 Sevilla 2 (3-4 agg)

Sevilla remain on course to retain the UEFA Europa League after a 2-2 draw against Zenit put them through 4-3 on aggregate.

Preview Udinese v Milan

Milan sit down in ninth place with seven Serie A matches remaining, but Luca Antonelli says European qualification is still on.

Preview: Dortmund v Frankfurt

Borussia Dortmund head coach Jurgen Klopp is eyeing a seventh-placed finish in the Bundesliga with five games remaining.