Cricket: Cricket Australia have dismissed reports that Justin Langer will take over as the head coach of Australia.

SURF Life Saving Australia will press on with its national titles in Perth despite the cancellation of the World Surf League event in Western Australia due to the threat of shark attacks.

IT WASN’T a Games record, but as a statistic, it will have ramifications as long lasting as a medal tally.

DONOVAN Mitchell stepped up in a big way as the Utah Jazz tied up their first round series, while the Houston Rockets looked like the best team in the NBA.

The Daily Telegraph's Racing Editor, Ray Thomas is joined by Tony Thomas and Matt Jones and the TAB's Gerard Middleton to run through all the best bets for this weekend.