Cricket
Steve Smith casts doubt over 2027 Ashes future
The Australian great says the 2028 LA Olympics now outranks the Ashes on his priority list, refusing to commit to England amid a stellar Test record.
Australia
Meg Jones on WXV's smaller trial ball for women
England captain says the 4.5 ball 'rewards perfection' with less margin for error, but will withhold full judgement until the WXV Global Series concludes.
Isobel Borlaise's 30 points send Australia into World Cup last eight
The 21-year-old guard hit 7 of 13 shots and all but two free throws as Australia edged Italy 82-80 to set up a quarter-final against Spain.
England Rugby to Wear Lloyds Bank Logo on Shirts
The RFU has signed a multi-million pound deal with Lloyds Bank for a back-of-shirt logo, debuting with the Red Roses against Australia this weekend.
Marnus Labuschagne retained in Australia's South Africa Test squad
Selectors backed struggling batter Marnus Labuschagne for the Durban series, with Cooper Connolly, Matthew Kuhnemann and Michael Neser also added to the squad.
South Africa vs New Zealand Rugby Test Set for 5 September
South Africa host New Zealand at 18:05 Moscow time, one of three rugby tests including Japan-Canada and Argentina-Australia.