AUSTRALIA has won the second Test against India by four wickets despite a few nervous moments amid a dramatic late collapse.

LIVEWIRE striker Roy Krishna’s late strike has earned a dominant Wellington Phoenix side a 1-1 draw against Central Coast Mariners.

It will be 48 hours late but Randwick will get the green light to host the 10-race card featuring the Doncaster Mile this morning.

BRISBANE has claimed its biggest win under interim coach Frans Thijssen, while Perth beat Newcastle to continue its great start to the season.

Reaction continues to Ash Barty's shock retirement announcement, with rivals like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka expressing sadness at the news, but Aussie great Pat Rafter understands her decision considering the difficulty of touring for Australians.

MELBOURNE City have snatched a dramatic 1-0 win in the Victorian derby over the Victory with a late Erik Paartalu header.

A curtain fell over the Test careers of Benn Robinson and Ben Alexander as the Rugby Championship squad was named.

DAVE Warner is out for 145 after Michael Clarke retired hurt. LIVE UPDATES

IF Brett Rumford could give expectant father Adam Scott one piece of advice, it is this.

Tigers coach Damien Hardwick reveals Dustin Martin is on personal leave, and may miss this week's clash with the Giants.

A Victorian football team that holds the record for the longest losing streak in its former league's history is in danger of going under after several unsuccessful bids to join other competitions.

WESTERN Sydney players insist they’re united and focused despite their threat of a boycott just days out from their FIFA Club World Cup opener.

Adelaide has struck out boldly down its new path under coach Phil Walsh by franking the pre-season hype with substance.

Socceroos defender Trent Sainsbury is confident the Socceroos can handle UAE wizard Omar Abdulrahman.

BIG Bash. Brought to you by Benjamin Button. Look at ’em. Magnificent old codgers.

In regional towns across Australia sport is an important thread binding communities together, but for veterans living with injuries and PTSD, being on a team is even more important. That connection can be a lifeline.

Majak Daw made an inspirational return to the AFL this season, but he will not be a part of the Kangaroos' plans next year as they look to rebound from a disappointing 2020 campaign.

RAISE the bar higher and you can knock yourself out going underneath. A year ago Mitchell Johnson began setting it as high as a bowler can.

GANDHI’S grandson Ramchandra, a philosopher, once posited that cricket was a distinctively Indian game.

AUSTRALIAN captain Michael Clarke has admitted it is possible he has played his last game of cricket.

THE Perth Scorchers’ remarkable defensive bowling has seen them qualify for a fourth straight Big Bash League final.

Grant Hackett cements sporting comeback by winning his way on to the Australian team after a six-year retirement.

WITH Mitchell Marsh hobbling, selectors might struggle to replace him for the Boxing Day Test. If it comes to that.

You can never be too sure who has the job captaining the Australian cricket team these days.

It's an impressive feat — but just how did the Canberra Capitals go from back-to-back losses to championship glory in the space of a year?