Nine double-faults, 16 aces, erratic behaviour, a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct and a loss to Argentina's world No.94 Nicolas Kicker, all coming one week before the French Open.

Furious players insist their plan to boycott the Club World Cup is no bluff after the club refused to improve their initial pay offer.

Jarryd Hayne has appointed US agent Jack Bechta to help him find an NFL club.

Australia captain Michael Clarke and coach Darren Lehmann choked back tears as Phillip Hughes was given a moving send-off by cricket fans.

Nathan Lyon spun Australia to a remarkable 48-run win over India in the first Test.