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.