Pat Cummins and Mitch Starc tore through Pakistan in the final session on Wednesday. Now the Australians will look to build their lead and push for victory in Lahore.

Having arguably the most famous name in Australian training history hasn’t stopped Edward Cummings from doing things his way.

Gypsy Goddess was so unwanted as a yearling, due to a rare jaw condition, that she could barely attract a bid. Now she’s in with a chance of winning a group 1.

Remorse, melees and even streakers sprung to mind for Souths players when thinking back to the round-24 spite night against the Roosters.

At the start of the NBA season you would have been hard-pressed to argue that Josh Green would be the Australian who makes it furthest into the play-offs.

It was a forehand that sealed her place in Australian sporting folklore. And Ash Barty knew she may have just hit her final shot as a professional player.

Not as much money, but not too much grief. Why life’s sweet as an assistant coach.

Star jockey Jamie Kah said the criticism and condemnation following the infamous Mornington Airbnb affair was “the darkest time of my life” but had made her stronger.

Melbourne footballer Libby Birch is horrified at the abuse her brother – a field umpire – cops from over the fence. But it’s not the only reason that umpires feel unappreciated and underpaid.

Nathan Kreuger will make his debut for Collingwood against Adelaide at the MCG on Saturday after Mason Cox was ruled out with a rolled ankle. 

Essendon in the Apple Isle; Collingwood coaching departures; Geelong’s teething problems. Snap Shot is a weekly column taking a look at the lighter side of football.

Ariarne Titmus came as close as anyone has to breaking Katie Ledecky’s world record. The US superstar’s response in Olympic trials was understated – but she’s still Olympic favourite.

Ten has increased its massive investment in football by adding Socceroos and Matildas fixtures to the A-League.

The Blues key forward has agreed to terms and wants to play a key role in the Blues quest for their next premiership.

Some have dismissed Paul Gallen as another ex-footballer looking to make a buck out of boxing. Only part of this is true when it comes to the former Sharks captain.

England have learnt the hard way that you do not muck about with Test match cricket. It is the hardest and most unforgiving format of the game.

The penultimate major of the year begins on Thursday with Spain’s world No.3 Jon Rahm the one to beat and Phil Mickelsen chasing the one gap on his impressive resume.

Everything you need to know to pick a winner on an eight-race card.

Patrik Schick scored one of the most spectacular goals in Euro history while 2008 and 2012 winners Spain were unable to bank the points in their opener against Switzerland.

Monika Zwolsman said it was wrong to suggest her son Soren has ever been mistreated by his swim coach.

Follow along as we bring you all the key moments from Saturday’s AFL matches. 

A Doncaster placegetter last year, Brandenburg had attracted the attention of several Hong Kong agents, but the seven-figure offers were refused.

The Raiders can expect another week of scrutiny after a 24-16 loss to Newcastle continued a disturbing inability to close out games.

Greater Western Sydney survived a brave fightback from Essendon, with a left-foot snap from Jacob Hopper at the death sealing a heart-stopping two-point win.

Suffice to say this was no affair to remember. But for coach Brett Ratten, all that will count is the result: a nine-point win to the Saints, who had trailed for the vast majority of the match.