Adelaide - South Australia

The 32-year old will become the only player in the Swans' 135-year history to play 300 matches.

Australia faces slipping to its lowest place in the history of ICC Test rankings if it cannot conjure an Ashes win.

Melbourne Victory coach Ernie Merrick and captain Kevin Muscat do not want to label the side as they gear up for the defence of their A-League championship.

The world's fastest man could light up Melbourne in October if an ambitious plan to bring Usain Bolt to Australia comes to fruition.

Former world No. 8 Alicia Molik has earmarked a small $US25,000 Pro Circuit event in Darwin next month to launch her return from almost a year in retirement.

A world Test championship aimed at protecting the future of the five-day game will be discussed at a meeting of cricket's law-makers in November, according to a report in England on Wednesday.

English Premier League champions Manchester United will start the new season without Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, who faces an eight-week layoff with a broken finger.

West Coast midfielder Daniel Kerr will not play again in 2009 after failing to overcome an abdominal problem.

Brisbane defender Daniel Merrett says it is vital the Lions bounce back to form against Essendon at the MCG on Saturday night after last weekend's loss to Collingwood.

The Australian Rugby Union has confirmed it is releasing former league star Timana Tahu from his contract immediately.

Sydney Swans veteran Michael O'Loughlin says he never expected to become the first footballer to play 300 AFL games for the club.

Melbourne captain Kevin Muscat is pleased the start of the Victory's title defence has been overshadowed by the A-League's two new teams.

Richmond veteran Matthew Richardson will miss the rest of the AFL season with a hamstring injury.

Melbourne coach Dean Bailey says he will not let accusations of tanking change his approach to the rest of the AFL season.

Australia's Jessicah Schipper has played down the controversy surrounding the performance-enhancing suits worn by swimmers at the World Championships.

Collingwood has re-signed in-form forward Leon Davis for the next two AFL seasons.

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says he is confident his defenders can contain Hawthorn forward Lance Franklin in Launceston on Saturday.

Marcus North insists Australia wants England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff fit for the final two Tests of the Ashes series, so the tourist can say they beat the best their old foes had to offer.

Geelong star Paul Chapman is expected to miss the AFL club's next two games with a hamstring injury.

Departing Roosters coach Brad Fittler has produced one of the selection surprises of the season, naming full-back Anthony Minichiello at five-eighth for Sunday's clash with West Tigers at the Sydney Football Stadium.