Luke Beveridge hits out at the AFL's controversial policy of advising players to overstate injuries after testing positive to illicit drugs.

Matildas superstar Sam Kerr's father says she is "definitely" out of the Paris Olympics in July as she continues to recover from a knee injury.

Coach Andrew McDonald hails Australia's ability to find a way after the narrow second Test win over New Zealand and backs Steve Smith to overcome his batting struggles.

After a tumultuous end to last year saw netball reach its 'lowest point' as players went unpaid for 11 weeks and executive members departed during tense CPA negotiations, the sport is now looking for a fresh start ahead of its eighth Super Netball campaign.

After the biggest win of his career, Tai Tuivasa is more certain than ever that he can punch his way to the UFC heavyweight title.