Adelaide - South Australia

Countering South Africa's strength in the set-pieces and physicality around the field is key to Australia's chances in its Tri-Nations Test in Cape Town, Wallabies flanker George Smith said.

Red Bull and Williams are opposed to Ferrari's request to let Michael Schumacher test in Felipe Massa's F60 car as the seven-times world champion prepares to return to Formula One in place of the injured Brazilian.

Michael Clarke and Marcus North combined for a record fifth-wicket partnership to force a draw in the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston and keep the series well and truly alive.

Melbourne great Garry Lyon believes priority draft picks damaging the game "every single week" and that the AFL should expect more questions about tanking so long as it dangled such "enticing bait".

Michael Clarke and Marcus North have seemingly batted Australia to safety on the final day of the third Ashes Test.

Carsten Ball was born and raised in California, the scene of the ATP breakthrough that has earned the Australian Davis Cup player a career-high ranking of 145th.

Former Liverpool star Robbie Fowler holds the record for scoring the fastest hat-trick in the English Premier League, netting three times inside five minutes one famous day against Arsenal.

Robbie Farah's field goal 16 minutes from time has rescued a 19-18 victory for Wests Tigers as Manly mounted an audacious comeback at Sydney Football Stadium.

The organisers of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne say a deal has been reached to ensure all major teams now compete at next year's event.

St Kilda's Stephen Milne has escaped a striking charge from the AFL's match review panel, after being reported in the Saints' one-point win over Sydney.

The Brisbane Broncos have categorically denied reports that one of the team's star players has a major drug problem.

Cronulla discard Brett Seymour has been thrown another NRL lifeline, this time offered a one-year contract with the New Zealand Warriors for next season.

Andrew Flintoff said England has it in it to defy the bad weather that has played havoc with the third Test and beat Australia on a tense final day at Edgbaston.

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has refused to call an end to his side's premiership defence, saying the Hawks will continue to fight for an elusive finals spot.

Australian qualifier Carsten Ball reflected on positives after his fairytale run at the LA Open ended at the last hurdle with defeat by American Sam Querrey.

The broad smile on John Worsfold's face told the story after West Coast ended any talk of tanking with a 27-point triumph at Subiaco Oval on Sunday.

Tiger Woods has cruised to a bogey free, final round three-under 69 and a three shot victory to lift the Buick Open title for a third and possibly final time.

Australia lost its status as the second best swimming nation in the world, falling to fourth on the medal table after winning four bronze medals on the final day of the FINA world championships.