Ordinarily, Josh Hazlewood’s absence would be characterised as a blow for Australia but, in Scott Boland, selectors have a ready-made replacement.

The teenager scored the fastest Twenty20 50 in the Thunder’s history with a whirlwind innings on debut.

Former Canterbury forward Jackson Topine is suing the club over a controversial wrestling punishment. On Tuesday, his former teammates voted the Bulldogs coaches the best in the business in a RLPA poll.

Bad light and rain caused disruptions on day four and Australia suffered a massive injury blow, while India’s tail put in a heroic effort to avoid the follow on at the Gabba.

Bowling coach Daniel Vettori confirmed Australia would have enforced the follow-on as their best chance to force a result in the third Test, but were foiled by a fighting rearguard action by India’s tail.

A day that began with Australia still having a genuine chance to force a Gabba victory over India via the follow-on had its major twist before the first official ball was bowled.

Melbourne president Brad Green has told members the club will learn from the experiences of 2024 after they endorsed his plans by electing club-backed board candidates, while Essendon president David Barham was re-elected.

It’s been a while between wins for flying mare Passeggiata but the Bjorn Baker stable is pinning its hopes on a return to her comfort zone at Warwick Farm on Wednesday.

All you need to know to pick a winner or two at the midweek feature meeting.

Josh Hazlewood is set to miss the rest of the Border-Gavaskar series against India after scans confirmed a calf strain on day four of the third Test at the Gabba.

Victoria Racing Club members have voted for an unchanged board to lead the financially stricken club into the future despite the Flemington organisation losing $70 million across the past four years.

It’s the time of the year when most workplaces shut down for the festive period. But Rugby Australia is sweating on a pair of massive calls as the year winds to a close.

Australian basketball superstar Josh Giddey limped off the court in the Bulls' narrow win over the Raptors.

Nick Kyrgios will team up with Novak Djokovic at the Brisbane International after crediting the former world No.1 for motivating his return from serious injury.

Jonathan Taylor committed the ultimate sin in the NFL with rivals describing it as an early Christmas present.

Scottie Scheffler equals the record for the most wins by a player in a season at the Hero World Championship.

Just days after competing at the World Short Course Championships, Isaac Cooper has announced he is stepping away from swimming.

Skipper Wendy Tuck has sailed round the world but never takes the Bass Strait for granted.

Everest-winning jockey Sam Clipperton has announced his retirement at the age of 30.

Nick Kyrgios and Novak Djokovic will team up to play doubles at the Brisbane International.

The Demons are pressing ahead with their plans to locate their club’s training and administration base at Caulfield, but there is a familiar alternative nearby.

The AFLW’s brave new world of a national draft where players could end up anywhere in the country had an immediate impact.

It says a lot about how badly India have played this Test match that Australia are still a genuine chance to take a 2-1 lead in this series.

Collingwood members opted for stability, endorsing the board’s recommended candidates and Barry Carp, the man anointed to assume the presidency from Jeff Browne.

Isa Guha’s “slip-up” while commentating on Jasprit Bumrah touched multiple fault lines in cricket and culture.