Sri Lanka's cricket officials have been forced to deny media reports that star batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan had been reported for possible involvement with illegal bookmakers.
Central Coast Mariners joined Perth Glory and Adelaide United atop the A-League ladder with a hard-fought 1-0 win over a ten-man Melbourne Heart at Bluetongue Stadium.
Geelong will meet Collingwood in an AFL preliminary final for the third time in four seasons after cruising to a 69-point semi-final win over Fremantle at the MCG.
Moments after inspiring Gold Coast Titans' 28-16 NRL finals win over the Warriors, William Zillman unselfishly offered to stand aside for recovering fullback Preston Campbell.
The Rugby League International Federation will consider the application of Newcastle Knights winger Akuila Uate to change allegiances and represent Australia in the Four Nations.
Sydney Swans midfielder Kieren Jack has denied he is considering a switch to the NRL, despite hints from his father Garry that a change of code might be on the horizon.