Two years on, silence still surrounds Schumacher
3:21 AM Fans the world over would love to hear some good news, or indeed any news at all, on ex-Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher and his recovery from life-threatening skiing accident.
Mick Fanning's brother Peter died from enlarged heart, mother says
6:45 AM The older brother of Australian professional surfer Mick Fanning died from an ongoing medical condition that affected his heart, according to his mother.
Comanche pursuit pays off as American takes out line honours
Rupert Guinness American supermaxi Comanche has taken line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Manchester United draw with Chelsea, Arsenal go top in EPL
6:34 AM Manchester United's winless run continued but they gave under-fire coach Louis van Gaal crumbs of cheer with a committed display in an entertaining 0-0 draw with Chelsea
South Africa heading towards crisis point in Test against England
Nick Hoult 6:00 AM The result of the first Test of a series is always billed as crucial but for South Africa the stakes feel higher than usual as they cling on for survival against England in Durban.
Cricket
Marsh and Lyon prevent Test from dragging into final day
Jesse Hogan 10:22 PM Australia's specialist pacemen have Nathan Lyon and Mitch Marsh to thank for sparing them, and their teammates, from needing to return to the MCG on day five to win the Boxing Day test and seal a series victory over the West Indies.
Windies lose Test but find some heart
Malcolm Knox 10:17 PM For a while, the West Indies kept pace with the federal government frontbench, losing only one man before lunch and another by early afternoon.
West Coast Eagles
Ben Cousins set for reality TV spot?
David Baker Fallen AFL and ex-West Coast Eagle star Ben Cousins is reportedly mulling over an offer of a spot on TV reality show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here.
Eagles getting the edge in experience
Rohan Connolly West Coast have lost some seasoned players, but the Eagles will still go into 2016 with a significantly more experienced list overall than they did this year.
Fremantle Dockers
Nat Fyfe could have back troubles 'for the rest of his life': doctor
Ben Cameron 2:21 PM Nat Fyfe will carry vulnerability in his back for the rest of his life, according to sports physician Peter Larkins.
What the Fyfe was Nat wearing at the Sports Star of the Year awards
Staff writers Dockers star Nat Fyfe was a predictable winner of one of the state's biggest sporting awards on Monday night but still managed to surprise with a suit that defies conventional explanation.
Perth Glory
Victory stutter to draw with struggling Glory as winless streak continues
Michael Lynch Melbourne Victory and Perth Glory share the spoils in a tale of two penalties.
Wanderers leave it late to salvage point
A rejuvenated Perth Glory have continued their improved form by ending the Western Sydney Wanderers' seven-game A-League winning run in an exciting 2-2 draw at nib Stadium on Saturday night.
Western Force
Ben Tapuai joins Western Force, Springbok Grant rumoured to follow
Georgina Robinson The embattled Reds appear to have lost another player to a rival Australian Super Rugby team, with 7-Test centre Ben Tapuai believed to have signed with the Western Force.
WAtoday.com.au Friday Sports Forecast - June 19, 2015
David Prestipino & Simon White Friday forecast: best bets, ladder analysis, teams, insights. Get it all and more, right here.
Rugby Heaven
Sonny Bill Williams tweets graphic images of dead children after visiting Syrian refugee camps
Kate Aubusson 2:15 AM Sonny Bill Williams has tweeted highly graphic images of two dead children after returning from Syrian refugee camps in Lebanon, demanding to know what they had done to deserve death.
Brumbies' season review
Chris Dutton 5:34 PM ACT Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham will step up player negotiations in the new year as he attempts to keep his squad together.
Soccer
Simon cops one-match ban over elbow
Sebastian Hassett 3:15 PM Sydney FC will be forced to reorganise their attacking stocks yet again, after Matt Simon was slapped with a one-game suspension by the match review panel on Tuesday.
Montemurro will stay calm as W-League rivals plot City finals downfall
Michael Lynch 2:48 PM Joe Montemurro, the successful coach of Melbourne City's W-League team, is delighted to have achieved a career highlight having guided the club to a record breaking Premiers Plate.
League HQ
North Queensland Cowboys and Leeds Rhinos to honour Graham Murray in World Club Challenge
Matt Bungard 8:05 PM The best player in the World Club Challenge in 2016 will receive the Graham Murray Medal.
Young Raiders given chance to lead from the front
Jon Tuxworth 5:40 PM The Canberra Raiders prop exodus has given young forwards Mitch Barnett, Luke Bateman and Rhys Kennedy a golden chance to kickstart their NRL careers, with coach Ricky Stuart expecting the reduction in interchanges to have a big impact on games.
Racing
Racing
Matthew Dale, Brenton Avdulla dominate at Thoroughbred Park
Jon Tuxworth 5:34 PM Canberra trainer Matthew Dale finished off an outstanding year in style by combining with jockey Brenton Avdulla for a running treble at Thoroughbred Park on Tuesday.
Avdulla making rare visit to Thoroughbred Park
David Polkinghorne Top NSW jockey expanding his horizons to become one of Australia's top hoops.
Sport: The week's best plays
From incredible blocks to remarkable goals, these are the most exciting, silly and downright crazy plays in the sporting world this week.
Windies lose Test but find some heart
For a while, the West Indies kept pace with the federal government frontbench.
At the end of the day, it was all over
In the beginning, there was the end. Everyone knew what it would be, it was just a matter of when: quickly, the last session, the next day. As it happened, it was this day, but not until after 6pm.
Will United sign a pact with the devil?
The 'Mourinho at Manchester United' question is not about the success of the club but their soul. With a devil already established in the badge at Old Trafford, extending his presence to the dugout demands deeper consideration.
Smith and co respect Windies into the dust
Humility is not a word easily located in the handbook of Australian cricket, but it is one of the emergent traits of Steve Smith's team.
