Statistical evidence informing NBA tactics has piqued the interest of AFL coaches, with teams now prioritising their own versions of 'layups and three pointers'. Confused? It's a case of simple mathematics.

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan may be cross-examined in court about the league's handling of the Essendon supplements saga after losing a bid to stop the issue becoming the subject of a full Supreme Court trial.

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan may be cross-examined in court about the league's handling of the Essendon supplements saga after losing a bid to stop the issue becoming the subject of a full Supreme Court trial.

The Cricket Australia chief executive steps down in the wake of the ball-tampering affair, giving 12 months' notice so the organisation can plan for a successor.

The Cricket Australia chief executive steps down in the wake of the ball-tampering affair, giving 12 months' notice so the organisation can plan for a successor.

Marco Cecchinato is now the most successful Italian at a grand slam in 40 years after stunning Novak Djokovic to reach the last four at Roland Garros.

Marco Cecchinato is now the most successful Italian at a grand slam in 40 years after stunning Novak Djokovic to reach the last four at Roland Garros.

Every birthday in June, a young football-mad Damien Cook would get a new State of Origin Blues jersey and wear it out for the next 12 months. This year was different - he got a real one.

Every birthday in June, a young football-mad Damien Cook would get a new State of Origin Blues jersey and wear it out for the next 12 months. This year was different - he got a real one.

Some big names haven't made the cut for their country's World Cup squads. Put together, they offer a first XI that would be pretty competitive in Russia.

Some big names haven't made the cut for their country's World Cup squads. Put together, they offer a first XI that would be pretty competitive in Russia.

In the most unpredictable State of Origin in years, who will take an early lead following game one at the MCG?

New South Wales takes a 1-0 State of Origin series lead after recording a seriously hard-fought 22-12 win over Queensland in front of a bumper MCG crowd.

New South Wales takes a 1-0 State of Origin series lead after recording a seriously hard-fought 22-12 win over Queensland in front of a bumper MCG crowd.

The celebrations will be sweet for Brad Fittler and his young New South Wales team after taking the spoils in State of Origin I against Queensland. Relive the action as it happened in our live blog.

The celebrations will be sweet for Brad Fittler and his young New South Wales team after taking the spoils in State of Origin I against Queensland. Relive the action as it happened in our live blog.

New South Wales takes a 1-0 State of Origin series lead after recording a seriously hard-fought 22-12 win over Queensland in front of a bumper MCG crowd.

Star basketball players Le Bron James and Steph Curry say whichever team wins the NBA championship, neither the Golden State Warriors nor the Cleveland Cavaliers will go to the White House to celebrate.

Star basketball players Le Bron James and Steph Curry say whichever team wins the NBA championship, neither the Golden State Warriors nor the Cleveland Cavaliers will go to the White House to celebrate.

It is hardly an ironclad prediction, but the Socceroos are tipped by the revered Manchester United manager to progress from the group stage at the World Cup in Russia.

It is hardly an ironclad prediction, but the Socceroos are tipped by the revered Manchester United manager to progress from the group stage at the World Cup in Russia.

The story of Indigenous cricketer King Cole, who died during Australia's first ever sporting team tour of England in 1868, has been revived and honoured through a plaque in the UK.

The story of Indigenous cricketer King Cole, who died during Australia's first ever sporting team tour of England in 1868, has been revived and honoured through a plaque in the UK.

World number one Simona Halep is two wins away from her maiden grand slam singles title after defeating Angelique Kerber at the French Open to set-up a semi-final against Spain's Garbine Muguruza.

World number one Simona Halep is two wins away from her maiden grand slam singles title after defeating Angelique Kerber at the French Open to set-up a semi-final against Spain's Garbine Muguruza.