Kyrgios thanks 'big supporter' Murray for noticing signs of self-harm
Nick Kyrgios said he is "thankful" to Andy Murray for looking out for him after he spotted signs of self-harm on the Australian's body.
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Purcell best placed as Irish trio make cut at Australian Open
Min Woo Lee tapped in for an eagle at the last to take a three-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Australian Open on Friday and remain on course to back up last week's title at the Australian PGA Championships.
Watch: This 'Spirit Of Cricket' Moment In Australia's Sheffield Shield Wins Over Internet
Victoria were on the receiving end of some huge praise for their act of sportsmanship against South Australia batter Jake Fraser-McGurk during Day 2 of their Sheffield Shield match at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. Fraser-McGurk, who went on to score a century eventually, was adjudged to have been caught at first slip when he was batting on 19. With South Australia 4/60, Fraser-McGurk seemed to have edged Doug Warren's delivery to Peter Handscomb at first slip. While the umpire did give Fraser-McGurk his marching orders, the batter was adamant that he had not touched the ball.
Australian rugby to trial lower tackle height to reduce concussions
Rugby Australia said on Friday it will trial a lowering of the legal tackle height from the shoulder line to below the sternum in a bid to reduce concussions.
KS Bharat To Captain India A In Four-Day Matches Against South Africa A
Andhra wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat will lead India A in the two four-day matches against South Africa A which will coincide with the senior team's tour to the country later this month. The BCCI on Thursday announced two separate squads for the two matches with Bharat, Sai Sudharsan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Dhruv Jurel, Manav Suthar and Vidhwath Kaverappa included in both the four-day games.
McIntosh topples Ledecky in US Open 400m freestyle
WASHINGTON: Canadian teen Summer McIntosh clocked a meet-record 3min 59.42sec to win the 400m freestyle at the US Open ahead of American distance great Katie Ledecky.
"There Was Obviously No...": Mitchell Marsh Finally Speaks Up On 'Legs On World Cup Trophy' Controversy
Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh had become a topic of major controversy for putting with his feet on the World Cup trophy during his side's post-match celebrations. Australia won a record-extending sixth World Cup title last month after beating hosts India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In a viral picture, Marsh was captured putting his his feet on the World Cup trophy as the team celebrated their victory. He was on the receiving end of some harsh criticism, with many even suggesting that Marsh had the trophy and the game by doing the same.
Australia's Matildas back netballers in pay dispute, says striker Simon
MELBOURNE : The Australian national women's soccer team can "empathise" with the country's netballers in their fight for the pay and conditions they "truly deserve", striker Kyah Simon said.