Batting brute Chris Lynn is set to miss Australia's one-day campaign against England,with Glenn Maxwell likely to be in the mix for a recall.
Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland has turned the heat on his players,declaring the sport's governing body is"impatient"for success in a year when the Test side has slumped to fifth in the world rankings.
Cricket Australia chairman David Peever has indicated the sport could be in for another overhaul if trials of four-day Tests are successful.
Serena Williams has revealed she is aiming to make her comeback to grand slam tennis at the 2018 Australian Open.
Let's get the obligatory question out of the way to a likely top 25 pick in November's AFL national draft. His name is Joel Garner. Named after the great West Indian fast bowler,we presume?
Richmond president Peggy O'Neal has lauded the Tigers for creating their"own history",having banished almost four decades of frustration with a stirring premiership win over the Adelaide Crows on Saturday.
Twitter has reaffirmed its interest in the AFL,as league bosses begin to cast an eye towards the next round of broadcast rights which could involve media behemoth Amazon.
Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield has declared the premiership race is more open than ever and has urged his young teammates to embrace that their"time is now".
Geelong captain Joel Selwood says he is firming to play in Friday night's qualifying final against Richmond after joining in match simulation training.
The upcoming Big Bash League season is poised to be a homecoming for several Victorian guns with Jon Holland expected to join the Melbourne Renegades and veteran Brad Hodge a chance to follow suit.
Cross-code stars Jess Cameron and Emma Kearney will be expected to fulfil their cricket engagements should the AFL Women's season start on the same weekend of the Women's Big Bash League finals.