Included in that was two huge drubbings – 128 points over North Melbourne in round three and 111 last week against St Kilda – as well as a 62-point belting of Gold Coast. Clearly, the Dogs are hard to beat on their turf.

Australia's Storm Sanders has qualified at a major for the first time in her career, earning her place in the main draw

However Griffin refused to use the conjecture surrounding de Belin’s bid to return to play during the week as an excuse. “No I don’t think so,” Griffin said. “The de Belin thing has always been there.

Monday's A-League clash between Western United and Macarthur has been moved from Geelong to Leichhardt Oval in Sydney following Victoria's COVID outbreak. The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) commissioner Greg O'Rourke said the decision was made to ensure that the competition remained on track to be completed.

Former Australia chinaman spinner Brad Hogg has suggested that Shubman Gill's weakness of playing away from his body can be exploited by the opposition sides. However, he also praised his batting wholeheartedly and stated that he loves Gill's attitude as nothing fazes him in the middle.

Hellas Verona announced the departure of their coach Ivan Juric on Friday, becoming the eighth club of Serie A's top 10 to change manager since the end of the season.

Skipper Kusal Perera hit an attacking 120 as Sri Lanka posted 286 for six in the third one-day international against Bangladesh on Friday.

The Wests Tigers must wish they played the Dragons and Knights every week after they chalked up a fourth win against the two clubs to sensationally move within two points of the top eight.

Liverpool have confirmed an agreement to sign Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig in a deal worth £35m. "I'm really happy to be joining such a massive club like Liverpool," Konate told his new club's official website.

Valentine Holmes coolly lands a late 40-metre field goal to ice North Queensland's 29-28 win over the Warriors, while Wests Tigers prove too strong for St George Illawarra with a 34-18 triumph.