Lauren Jackson’s sixth Women’s National Basketball League title was secured on Sunday, remarkably 25 years after her first.

Both Nine and Fox Sports have enjoyed substantial growth in television audiences through the first seven rounds of the season.

Bird slammed the ground after going down with another serious problem and Sele will also miss a significant period of time.

It is unusual for a personal batting coach to work with a player in the lead-up to a Test match, but the fact Sam Konstas’ mentor is en route to Melbourne suggests the 19-year-old is firming for a celebrated Boxing Day debut against India.

Alex de Minaur confirmed his status as one of the hottest talents with a first-round win at the US Open.

The first ACT Claycourt International instalment kicks off on Tuesday with James Frawley securing a wildcard.

Fell Swoop is out of the Newmarket Handicap but is preparing well ahead of the $2.5 million TJ Smith Stakes.

Former Test captain Michael Clarke said Rohit Sharma’s struggles with the willow remind him of the troubles former Australian opener Aaron Finch once endured.

The fourth round wraps up on Monday with all eyes on the last Australian standing as Alex de Minaur prepares to face Novak Djokovic. Follow us for live updates.

Fremantle’s Andrew Brayshaw has been recognised by his peers as the AFLPA most valuable player, becoming the youngest winner of the prized trophy since Nick Riewoldt in 2004.

Not only is it a derby, not only is it a top-of-the-table clash, but Friday night’s Broncos versus Dolphins clash pits two of the most old-school characters in the game against each other.

Richie Kennar returns to spread the Rabbitoh love - hopefully all the way to grand final day - before spreading the love of Jesus during a two-year Mormon mission.

Mercurial all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has to decide whether to fly solo with his boom or bust game or adopt Australia's newfound mantra of defence as selectors face a major quandary heading into the third Test.

Hours after Richmond great Dustin Martin announced his 15-year AFL career was over, Geelong great Tom Hawkins followed suit and announced his career would close at the end of the season.

Neither Melbourne nor the AFL imposed a suspension on Jake Melksham despite him lashing out at his teammate.