Adelaide - South Australia

Novak Djokovic has been given a second chance to continue his preparations for the Australian Open defence after he was knocked out of the Brisbane International.

Sri Lanka crushed Bangladesh by 465 runs in the second Test in Chittagong, recording the fifth highest run margin to sweep the series 2-0.

An impressive crowd of 13,378 was treated to an entertaining Twenty20 match between South Australia and the Blues at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday evening, with the visitors winning by four wickets in the second last over.

Melbourne claimed top spot on the A-League ladder with a 1-0 victory over Adelaide at Docklands on Tuesday evening.

Despite crashing twice, Queensland cyclist Kirsty Broun won the last race of the Jayco Bay Classic criterium series on Tuesday to secure the overall title.

One-time defector Jelena Dokic has been named in Australia's Fed Cup squad, which has been labelled one of the strongest teams in recent years.

The onus is on Australia's fledgling attack to stand up and be counted on the final day of the third Test as the home side seeks to keep its world number one ranking.

Newcastle Jets star Joel Griffiths says his club will look to inject new blood into the side ahead of the 2009 Asian Champions League (ACL).

The favourite for Saturday's Magic Millions has fared well at today's barrier draw.

Western Force back Drew Mitchell says an inquiry into the club will not distract the players from focusing on next month's Super 14 season.

Fremantle coach Mark Harvey says a potential return to Perth for Ben Cousins in the preseason cup would be great for the AFL.

Lleyton Hewitt has celebrated his return from injury with a win over Germany's Nicolas Kiefer at the Hopman Cup in Perth, but he could not help Australia win the opening tie against the Germans.

Sydney FC chairman Andrew Kemeny has backed under-pressure coach John Kosmina, saying the club's players must shoulder some blame for the side's poor season.

Australian Jelena Dokic put up a fight but was ultimately outlcassed in going down 7-6, 7-6 to former world number one Amelie Mauresmo at the Brisbane International today.

Spectators turned the SCG into a sea of pink today as they marked Jane McGrath Day during the third Test match against South Africa.

The search for the missing New Zealand Warriors rugby league player Sonny Fai has been called off for the day.

Peter Siddle took a maiden five-wicket haul before Australia safely negotiated six overs to take a stranglehold on the third Test against South Africa at the SCG.

South African captain Graeme Smith has gone to Melbourne to start receiving treatment on his injured elbow.

New A-League entrant Gold Coast United has confirmed the signings of winger Tahj Minniecon and defender Michael Thwaite for its inaugural season.

Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis's comeback stalled in the first round of the Brisbane International as he bowed out to Finland's Jarkko Nieminen.