The Socceroos great began his career as a 15-year-old with Leeds. Now a manager, he says the best Australian youngsters should have the 'grit' to follow his footsteps.

An Indian cricket supporter claims he was racially profiled and abused during the Sydney Test by a mid-ranking security officer.

The Melbourne Stars' faith in Andre Fletcher, also known as "The Spiceman", was rewarded at their return to the MCG on Friday night.

South East Melbourne coach Simon Mitchell says his side has set big goals as it chases a top-four spot in its second NBL season.

Melbourne United struggled early but snapped into action in the second half to thump the 36ers in Adelaide on Friday night.

In an open letter, Greg Chappell urges the Australian captain to keep leading with courage and humour - and let the bat and ball do the talking.

The hosts had the wounded tourists near breaking point on Friday but the lion-hearted visitors mounted a spirited revival on the first day of the deciding Test.

James Tamou says he would welcome the chance to captain the Wests Tigers and is looking forward to the likely early arrival of a former Penrith teammate at Concord.

Brad Newley is over last year's grand final disaster, but believes NSW teams have been short-changed this year in terms of preparation ahead of the NBL season start on Friday.

A callow Indian attack just about squares the day with Australia on the team's favourite ground.

GWS coach Leon Cameron slammed his players after the Giants bowed out of 2020 in miserable fashion, saying they gave up against St Kilda and had lost respect.

Deidre Rae's decision at a primary school P&C meeting in 1969 has paved the way for NRL referees Belinda Sharpe and Kasey Badger.

Supply won't be able to keep up with demand for play-off and grand final tickets despite the NSW government increasing stadium capacity next month.

Mitch Aubusson had just started in the NRL when the Roosters' Centurions painting was commissioned in 2007. Now some Tricolours legends think he should take pride of place on a new artwork.

There will be no anxious weekend of waiting for St Kilda, who booked their first finals berth since 2011, but the Giants' disappointing season is over.