Nick Murray, Jayden Short, Keidean Coleman, Jack Viney and Trent Rivers are the biggest names left on the board entering AFL trade deadline day.

A monumental rearguard innings spanning more than eight hours by Sediqullah Atal has earned Afghanistan a draw against Bangladesh and Atal a maiden Test ton.

Kagiso Rabada is set to return from a hamstring tear to lead South Africa's bowling attack in the second Test, but the Proteas know they have other issues.

Harry Brook will lead a white-ball tour of Australia that features the return of Jacob Bethell plus newcomers Thomas Rew, 18, and Eddie Jack, 21.

Pat Cummins has hinted that Matt Renshaw may be on the move back up the order, as the victorious tourists stressed their desire for a flexible batting line-up.

Two bitter rivals who share a soon-to-be-torn-down Seoul stadium as their home will square off to start the Korean baseball postseason this week. The LG Twins will host the Doosan Bears in the first game of the wild card round of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in the capital city. As the fourth seed, the Twins will advance to the next round with either a win or a tie Wednesday. If they lose, though, the Twins will have another opportunity to grab a win or a tie at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, back at Jamsil. The Bears, the fifth seed, must win two straight games at Jamsil to reach the next round. The KBO added the wild card round to the postseason in 2015 and only once has a fourth seed been eliminated — the 2024 Bears against the KT Wiz. The Twins will start former major leaguer Carlos Carrasco, who went 6-3 with a 4.05 ERA in 11 starts after joining the club in July. He tossed seven shutout innings against the Bears in his KBO debut on Aug. 1. The Bears will counter with Gwak Been, who led the KBO this year with a 2.24 ERA and

On Oct. 3, 2024, Wes Benjamin, then pitching for the KT Wiz, broke the hearts of many Doosan Bears fans. The American left-hander tossed seven shutout innings as the Wiz beat the Bears 1-0 in the second wild card contest in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason. Following a 4-0 win from the previous day, that second victory made the Wiz the first No. 5 seed to eliminate a No. 4 seed in the wild card round, which was introduced in 2015. Two years later, Benjamin is now an ace for the Bears, looking to author another upset. They will be the fifth seed in this year's wild card round against the fourth-ranked LG Twins, with their battle scheduled for Wednesday at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul. In the wild card series, the lower-seeded team must win two straight games on the road to advance, whereas the higher-seeded club only needs a tie or a win, and gets two cracks at home to accomplish that feat. This partly explains why there has been just one upset so far. Having been a part of that first underdog victory two years ago, Benjamin said he believes it can be done again by thi

The agency for Korean football star Lee Kang-in warned of legal action Tuesday against "groundless" rumors accusing the midfielder of causing strife within the men's national team. "We have confirmed the indiscriminate spread of rumors online regarding Lee Kang-in that could not be further from the truth," The Black Label said in a statement. "Matters being discussed have nothing to do with Lee Kang-in and are groundless. We are gathering online comments and posts for spreading false rumors and possible defamation, and we will take legal action where necessary." The agency was referring to speculation that Lee, 24, had been responsible for disrupting chemistry inside the national team locker room. Following the most recent friendly match against Uzbekistan last Tuesday, three players born in 1996 — Kim Min-jae, Hwang Hee-chan and Hwang In-beom — reportedly offered to retire from international play over frustration with the current leadership group, led by 34-year-old captain Son Heung-min and his fellow 34-year-old Lee Jae-sung. A YouTuber later alleged that Lee Kang-in had sided wi

The national football federation on Tuesday called on people to refrain from hurling insults and personal attacks on players, saying such behavior does not help the sport. In a statement, the Korea Football Association (KFA) noted the recent spread of "unverified information and speculative assertions" on social media and online communities regarding members of the men's national team. The Taegeuk Warriors have come under siege in recent days over rumors of in-house feuding. Following a friendly match against Uzbekistan last Tuesday, three players born in 1996, Hwang Hee-chan, Hwang In-beom and Kim Min-jae, reportedly told their teammates that they would retire from international play, citing their frustration with the leadership group that includes longtime captain Son Heung-min and his fellow 34-year-old Lee Jae-sung. Online football fan sites and YouTube channels have been rampant with rumors on who started what within the national team — some backing Son as captain, and others calling for him to step aside and cede captaincy to a younger player. The KFA said while it respects diffe

Korean figure skating star Cha Jun-hwan, 25, is stepping away from competitive ice this season, with signs pointing to a new chapter in the entertainment industry. Cha said on social media Monday that he had decided not to continue competing or serving on the national team this season after careful consideration. "After much deliberation, I have decided not to continue my national team activities or compete in events this season," Cha said. He also said his contract with the Seoul Metropolitan Government had come to an end following extensive discussions with the city. "I sincerely thank the Seoul Metropolitan Government and everyone at Seoul City Hall for believing in me and giving me their unwavering support," he said. Cha left the door open regarding his plans for the future, saying he intends to focus on his current commitments while considering what direction to take next. "I will do my best with the opportunities currently given to me while carefully thinking about what path I want to pursue going forward," he said. Cha has been a central figure in elevating South Korean men's figure

The Hanwha Eagles on Tuesday named former national team boss Ryu Ji-hyun as their new manager. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club gave Ryu, 55, a three-year contract worth 2 billion won ($1.48 million), saying he was the right person to develop the Eagles into a "sustainable contender." This year, Ryu led Korea to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic in March and then to the gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in September — the country's fifth consecutive Asiad title. Ryu's previous KBO managerial stint came with the LG Twins from 2021 to 2022. On his watch, the Twins went 159-113-16 (wins-losses-ties) in the regular season, the best record in the KBO over those two years. However, they failed to mount a deep postseason run, getting knocked out of the first round in 2021 and then the second round in 2022. The Eagles decided over the weekend not to bring back manager Kim Kyung-moon after his three-year deal expired. They went to the Korean Series last year, their first trip to the championship series since 2006, but lost to the Twins in five games. This year, h

The Hanwha Eagles announced Tuesday they have re-signed their Taiwanese pitcher Wang Yan-Cheng for next year. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club said Wang has agreed to a new one-year deal worth $200,000 and that the left-hander also received a $100,000 signing bonus. Wang was the Eagles' Asian quota player this year and served as a pillar in a rotation decimated by injuries and subpar performances, all the while making $100,000. The 25-year-old went 11-6 with a 3.97 ERA in 133 2/3 innings while striking out 100. He was the only Hanwha pitcher to win more than 10 games. Wang finished second on the team in innings and strikeouts, both behind former major league pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin. "I am happy to be back with the Hanwha Eagles for next season. I would like to thank the club for trusting in my potential and giving me another opportunity," Wang said. "I will try to address my shortcomings and keep getting better and better." The Eagles reached the Korean Series last year but finished ninth in the 10-team league this year. They also ranked near the bottom in major pitching categories

KIGALI, Rwanda — Rwanda will host a Formula 1 race from “the early 2030s” when the series returns to Africa after about 40 years. The African Grand Prix will have a 10-year contract and take place at a track in Bugesera, southeast of the capital Kigali, F1 said on Tuesday. The purpose-built track will be ready “early in the next decade.” “This partnership is long overdue,” Rwandan President Paul Kagame said at a launch event in Kigali. “But it is a success and a milestone for the entire continent, especially for the African fans. Ultimately, what we want is for the African Grand Prix to pave the way for other races to be hosted on the continent.” Racing in Africa will fulfil a long-held ambition for seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, the only Black driver in F1. The 41-year-old British driver has said he has been “fighting in the background” for years to have a race in Africa. The last time F1 raced in Africa was the South African Grand Prix in 1993. “Today is a landmark moment for Formula 1," F1 President and chief executive Stefano Domenicali said. "With R

Queensland are off the mark in the One-Day Cup, but Western Australia remain pointless, after Hugh Weibgen's 103 led the visitors to victory in Perth.

Canberra Airport announce designer for Lake Burley Griffin stadium.

A Perth Glory star is set to captain the side for the upcoming A-League Men’s season, while a familiar face will skipper the women’s squad.

Australia’s fast bowling cartel isn’t set to take a rest anytime soon after Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins declared they were in good shape after their first Test victory in Durban.

Australia’s comprehensive victory in the first Test against South Africa showcased standout performances. Here’s how every player rated across the five days.

Ka Ying Rising’s trainer David Hayes believes the wet weather was no worry for Ka Ying Rising, for now.

Formula 1 has confirmed a return to Africa after a gap of some 40 years with a race in Rwanda but Amnesty International has criticised the location.

Newcastle's hunt for a first Asian win since 2009 will continue after a former favourite son in Eli Adams helped inspire Gamba Osaka to a comeback ACLE win.

Josh Hazlewood's six-wicket haul has carried Australia to a resounding 214-run win in the first Test against South Africa in Durban.

South Sydney Rabittohs player Jai Arrow has married his partner Berina Colakovic in a joyful Italian ceremony, months after the NRL star was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

Gillingham manager Gareth Ainsworth praised his coaching staff for playing their part in turning the game around at Rotherham on Saturday.

Weeks after being suspended by the Swans, Nick Blakey has secured a new contract with the Kangaroos that is effectively a pay rise at least $2 million over the next five years.

North Melbourne's press conference surrounding their signing of Nick Blakey turned sour after the PR team called it quits in the middle of journalist's questioning.

Alex de Minaur has booked a Shanghai Masters quarter-final and taken a major step towards the ATP Finals with a straight-sets win over Russia's Karen Khachanov.

David Hayes is confident Ka Ying Rising can go back-to-back in The Everest, despite the rain forecast in Sydney.

The 35-year-old was asked to join the Wests Tigers on several occasions by good friend Benji Marshall – and this is why he can see good times ahead in 2027.

Star Australian Steve Smith appears to have been cleared of concussion after joining his teammates in the field on day five in Durban.