The five-time grand slam champion says retirement was never on her radar despite a persistent shoulder complaint that limited her appearances last year.

Being a selector may be one of the more thankless tasks in world cricket, but without further ado, here is Jon Pierik's 2019 Test team of the year.

Sydney FC are locked in for four seasons at the new Sydney Football Stadium but might not remain at Moore Park beyond that unless an LED curtain is installed to cover the top tier.

The local contingent in the Adelaide International has been bolstered with Jordan Thompson and Alexei Popyrin awarded wildcards into the January tournament.

Defending champion Michael van Gerwen will face Scotland's Peter Wright in the final of the Professional Darts Corporation World Championship.

Western United are prepared to think outside the square to build its fan base and play at suitable-sized venues, including double-headers at AAMI Park.

Jye McNeil reflects on the past 12 months as the most prolific of his rising career and certainly the most memorable to date.

Jess Duffin will miss the women's Twenty20 World Cup after announcing she is pregnant.

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly keeping an eye on Minnesota Timberwolves star center Karl-Anthony Towns.

The International Football Association Board has given its clearest indication yet that it will update guidance on the use of video assistant referees.

Fremantle have emerged as a likely destination for James Aish who appears poised to be squeezed out of Collingwood.

The Gold Coast Suns have had few moments to celebrate in their nine, mainly vexed years in the AFL competition.

Dockers star Brad Hill could be a Saint by the morning after his manager Colin Young said Fremantle and St Kilda were close to finalising a deal for the speedy wingman.

Sunlight was bred to be fast and she hasn't let anyone down yet heading into Australia's richest race at Randwick on Saturday.

The NRL Integrity Unit will continue their investigations into the Bali brawl involving Nelson Asofa-Solomona, who looks set to be stood down from New Zealand Test duty.

Second place is not a position Adam Le Fondre is comfortable with, and that is why he's determined to win the Golden Boot after finishing runner-up last year.

Les Bridge has trained at Randwick for 60 years and always had a good horse. The latest one, Classique Legend, came along when he had a mountain to climb.

Tolu Latu and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto were none too impressed at being asked how their coach operated away from the cameras in Japan.

After success at St Helens, the Titans have high hopes for Holbrook as he prepares to take control of the NRL wooden-spooners.

Jake Niall and Daniel Cherny take you through Monday's trade action, with the Eddie Betts deal finally getting done, Fremantle emerging as a suitor for Collingwood's James Aish and Ben King re-signing with the Suns.