You can't blame Michael Clarke for wanting to play in the Adelaide Test, and it's hard to blame Cricket Australia for letting him. But it was always going to be a gamble, and now both the Australian captain and the selectors now have to live with the consequences.

India's acting captain Virat Kohli has brought his reputation as a fighter to bear on the Adelaide Test.

The Raiders can expect another week of scrutiny after a 24-16 loss to Newcastle continued a disturbing inability to close out games.

Tomic, 26, launched a stunning criticism of Davis Cup captain Hewitt after his first round straight sets loss to Marin Cilic on Monday, claiming that 'no one likes him [Hewitt] anymore'.

Live coverage from the Adelaide Oval as Australia continue their innings on day two of the first Test against India.

Sunday afternoon matches will be shown live on Channel Nine next year in a huge win for football fans.

Finals days of trade period are hotting up, with movement expected in some big deals including a possible shift back to Collingwood for Dayne Beams.  

Chairman Paul Lederer wants to get to the bottom of the "inconsistency" that made Western Sydney the only club alongside Central Coast Mariners to miss the past three finals series.

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.

When you are trying to rebuild a team, regenerate its playing style and re-boot its off-field organisation, it's hard to set immediate goals and priorities.

Phillip Hughes has been named 13th man for Australia's first Test against India, with captain Michael Clarke being cleared to play.

It's a fight for a top eight spot as the Bombers and Giants clash at Metricon Stadium.

Michael Clarke's chronic back condition has flared again and left his future uncertain.

The changing face of the Australian cricket team has been highlighted by Monday's announcement of Cricket Australia's proposed list of centrally contracted players, which contains nine new names.

A Doncaster placegetter last year, Brandenburg had attracted the attention of several Hong Kong agents, but the seven-figure offers were refused.