Italy and Spain on collision course in Davis Cup Final 8
Reigning champions Italy will face Austria in the Davis Cup quarter-finals while seconds seeds Germany take on Argentina after the Final 8 draw was held in Bologna on Wednesday.
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Australia captain Cummins will play big part in Ashes, says coach
MELBOURNE :Australia head coach Andrew McDonald is confident injured captain Pat Cummins will be fit to play a major role in the Ashes even if he does not feature in all five matches of the series.
Hugo Keenan ruled out until new year following hip surgery
Leinster and Ireland full-back Hugo Keenan has been ruled out of action until the new year.
South Africa keep faith with squad for crunch Argentina clashes
South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has kept faith with the squad which routed New Zealand 43-10 in their last Rugby Championship match for upcoming tests against Argentina in Durban and London that will complete their campaign.
West Indies recall Athanaze, Chanderpaul for India tour
West Indies have recalled batters Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze for their two-test tour of India next month but there was no place in the 15-man squad for former skipper Kraigg Brathwaite.
Discus inferno: Australia's Denny eyes Tokyo throwdown with world record holder Alekna
MELBOURNE :Australian discus king Matt Denny is chasing his first world championships medal in Tokyo and will do it alongside the man he regards as both the benchmark and a drinking buddy: world record holder Mykolas Alekna.
Australia's Konstas reignites Ashes hopes with ton in India
MELBOURNE :Australia opener Sam Konstas overcame "mental demons" in a counter-attacking century for Australia A in Lucknow as the 19-year-old boosted his case for retention in the test side for the Ashes.
Bracewell to lead injury-hit New Zealand in Australia T20Is
MELBOURNE :Michael Bracewell will captain a depleted New Zealand side in the upcoming T20I series against Australia, with regular skipper Mitchell Santner and several senior players ruled out through injury.