'I can be better': Ellyse Perry's Federer-like hunger

Sandpapergate, the scandal that shattered Australian cricket eight years ago, refuses to go away.

Brisbane Roar goalkeeper Chloe Lincoln feels her Asian Cup experience has taken her mindset to another level as she attempts to kick on with the Matildas.

Queensland No.4 Jack Clayton has made another half-century in his quest for a Test debut, but it was another unhappy day for battling Marnus Labuschagne.

One is an Aussie-raised Lion. The other calls himself rugby’s Lionel Messi. Together they will pose a headache for the Wallabies in Scotland.

Defending NBA champions New York have cruised to their fourth victory in a row, at home to Milwaukee, while Boston continued their winning streak on the road.

Gold Coast’s decision to delist Georgie Clayden weeks before her due date cast a spotlight on the league’s maternity leave policy and support for pregnant athletes.

John Coates, who helped parlay Sydney 2000 into long-term stability for the Olympic movement in Australia, feels a sense of deja vu about rugby's pay spat.

The growing resentment festering in Australian cricket regarding the sandpaper scandal is showing no signs of fading, after David Warner whacked Darren Lehmann for downplaying his knowledge of the events.

Diesel Herrington last saw younger brother Lucas at the start of the Socceroos' World Cup journey and could now represent Australia with him.

During a featherweight title fight, British boxer Zak Miller was stopped as his head injury swelled enormously.

Mike Hussey believes Travis Head still remains part of Australia's best middle order, arguing a new face should partner Matt Renshaw at the top.

Reigning Wimbledon champ Linda Noskova has become the first player to book her spot in the semi-finals of the WTA's season-ending event in California.