Root's special ODI milestone to become a rarity

He began with a statement of intent, but it was a short-lived cameo for Australia’s recently dropped No.3.

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.

Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway and Tom Blundell are all expected to return from injury to play against India in their Test series starting next week.

When Angus Crichton copped a one-game ban in the 2022 World Cup, he served it in the pre-season. The Eels feel Spencer Leniu should be able to do likewise.

He could have become a carpenter. Instead, he ended up with a PhD in cellular neuroscience.

Fallen Australian golf star Minjee Lee has called an end to her LPGA season after slumping to her equal-lowest world ranking in more than a decade.

The Test batting position of Marnus Labuschagne is up for grabs and the axed batter has identified why Queensland teammate Jack Clayton is a strong candidate.

Kalyn Ponga sought inspiration from fellow Kiwi Jahrome Hughes in replicating his hasty return to the field after injury.