Australian all-rounder Marsh in hospital with COVID
Australian all-rounder Mitch Marsh has been admitted to hospital in India after testing positive for COVID-19, his Indian Premier League (IPL) team the Delhi Capitals said.
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Cricket - King earns Australia contract after World Cup triumph
SYDNEY : Leg spinner Alana King was rewarded for her part in Australia's women's Ashes and World Cup triumphs with her first central contract when the list of 15 players was announced on Thursday.
Rugby - All Blacks winger Clarke banned for three weeks after red card
SYDNEY : All Blacks and Auckland Blues winger Caleb Clarke has been banned for three Super Rugby matches after being shown a red card for a reckless challenge during a match against Moana Pasifika last week.
Barcelona to make first trip to Australia in May
SYDNEY : Five-times European champions Barcelona will pay their first visit to Australia to play an A-League All Stars team in a friendly in Sydney next month, the club announced on Wednesday.
Auckland wrap up 24th Plunket Shield title
WELLINGTON : Auckland wrapped up the 2021-22 Plunket Shield title on Wednesday after scoring more than 200 runs in their penultimate match to secure the single point they needed to win New Zealand's first class competition for the 24th time.
Australia to host England at SCG in final match of July tour
SYDNEY : England will play tests against Australia at Perth Stadium, Brisbane's Lang Park and the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on their July tour this year, Rugby Australia announced on Tuesday.
All Blacks mentor Smith rallies to Black Ferns cause ahead of World Cup
Former All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith has signed up to help his country's Black Ferns women's side prepare for the World Cup on home soil this year, New Zealand Rugby said on Monday.
Boxing-Kambosos to fight Haney for undisputed lightweight title in June
MELBOURNE : Australian George Kambosos and American Devin Haney will fight for the undisputed lightweight championship of the world at Melbourne's Docklands Stadium on June 5, organisers announced on Friday.