January 26, 2014 All-rounder Dan Christian believes he has put the turmoil of last season behind him after being recalled to the Australian one-day team.

January 26, 2014 Mitchell Starc identified a rejuvenated Mitchell Johnson as his inspiration as he, and a battalion of other young fast bowlers on the comeback track, prepare to try and muscle their way into the pace attack ahead of the men who battered and broke the English batting line-up.

January 26, 2014 Audacious all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has received a public roasting from coach Darren Lehmann for his wild shot and lack of match awareness during Australia's first defeat to England on Friday.

January 26, 2014 It is almost 30 years since the Australian rebel cricket team toured South Africa. In 1985, Nelson Mandela was still incarcerated on Robben Island and Bob Hawke was the prime minister. Hawke labelled these cricketers ''traitors'', but it is highly unlikely they would have understood why.

January 26, 2014 Former politician Fred Chaney is Senior Australian of the Year in recognition of his commitment to reconciliation and human rights.

January 26, 2014 NRL head of football Todd Greenberg has signed off on a series of significant rule changes.

January 26, 2014 The ''Genie Army'' followed Eugenie Bouchard all the way, starting out on court 15.

January 26, 2014 Last Wednesday, Racing NSW sent a letter to Bathurst Thoroughbred Racing seeking a written response within seven days in respect of its racing licence being suspended. Racing NSW suspended the club's licence on January 17 following an unbelievable fiasco in which the track was heavily watered on the morning of the scheduled meeting and it had to be abandoned. It was the second drama after the sprinklers came on during the final race at a previous meeting. The club's management structure is also believed to be under scrutiny. When the letter is received Racing NSW will determine if any further action is required.

January 26, 2014 It might already have Earthquake as one of the equal favourites for the race but the giant Darley operation showed it will have more than one live chance in the group 1 $1,000,000 Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield on February 22 with Mohave resuming with a smart win in the Blue Diamond Prelude for colts and geldings.

January 26, 2014 Team McCarthy has split its resources in the lead-up to next month's InterDominion and hopes to win another Goulburn Cup with stable favourite For A Reason on Monday.