'The most selfish cricketer I've played with'

Ronny Lerner and Jesse Hogan 3:15 PM   Spin king Shane Warne has launched a stinging verbal attack on his former captain Steve Waugh, labelling him "the most selfish cricketer I've played with".

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Cricket

Spot the difference: pink ball gets makeover

Kookaburra pink balls old and new: New (right) has black stitching instead of green and white (left)

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Chris Barrett 5:23 PM   Manufacturer Kookaburra hopes its new ball will ease visibility concerns aired by batsmen after the historic Adelaide Test under lights.

Honeymoon is over for Steve Smith

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 02:  Steve Smith, captain of the Australian Cricket Team speaking at a media conference at ...

Andrew Wu 4:09 PM   For the first time in the Australian captain's reign he is short of runs and presiding over a team that is not winning.

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Marshall '50-50' at staying with Dragons

'We're open to any offers': Benji Marshall.

Mitch Jennings 2:03 PM   League: Dragons halfback Benji Marshall has made the candid admission that he's only a 50-50 chance of being at the club next year.

Dib seeks solace in ring after wife's death

Dib, centre, training his brothers Youssef  and Billel.

Adrian Warren 5:05 PM   Boxing: Former world champion Billy Dib says his comeback isn't about money or winning more world titles, but finding happiness after the death of his wife.

Super Bowl quarterback's grumpy presser

Not in the mood to talk: Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.

Martin Rogers 6:42 AM   American Football: A devastated Cam Newton walked out of his post-Super Bowl 50 media conference, unable to mask his disappointment.

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Schoolgirl in Southern Stars World Cup squad

Lauren Cheatle bowls during a Twenty20 against India.

8:58 AM   Cricket: Young guns Beth Mooney and Lauren Cheatle have been included in Australia's 15-player squad for the Twenty20 women's World Cup.

Premier League fans plot walkout protest

Empty seats are seen after some Liverpool supporters walked out to protest against the ticket price hike at the 77th ...

Ben Rumsby 12:46 PM   Football: A walkout from an entire round of Premier League fixtures is to be discussed by supporters groups following Liverpool fans' ticket-price protest at the weekend.

Swans avoid Magpies in Goodes farewell

Adam Goodes will do a lap of honour with Mike Pyke in round three.

7:36 AM   AFL: Adam Goodes' final farewell to Sydney Swans fans will be delayed two weeks in an effort to avoid further jeering from Collingwood supporters.

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League

Koroisau charged by police

Charged: Apisai Koroisau  during his playing days with South Sydney.

Sea Eagles recruit Apisai Koroisau has been charged by police.

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Sam Burgess's second coming delayed

Returning Rabbitoh Sam Burgess.

Michael Chammas 10:12 PM   Sam Burgess' second-coming at South Sydney has been pushed back another week with the Rabbitohs set to rest the dual international for this weekend's Charity Shield.

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Football

Away fans the issue: Wanderers CEO

Fired up: Wanderers fans in the crowd let off flares as police officers look on during Saturday's match at  Etihad Stadium.

12:03 PM   Facing possible loss of competition points, A-League leaders Western Sydney Wanderers say they are searching for ways to better prevent fans blackening the club's reputation at away games.

Wilkinson ready for derby debut

Key to the City: Newly signed Melbourne City defender Alex Wilkinson.

Michael Lynch 1:53 PM   If things had gone slightly differently in the January transfer window Alex Wilkinson could have been poised to mark his return to the A-League in the navy blue of Melbourne Victory.

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Horseracing

Vandyke out to leave impression on Sydney

David Vandyke is preparing Yankee  Rose for next month's Golden Slipper.

Warwick Barr 4:23 PM   ​David Vandyke has a definite Golden Slipper horse in his stable and by the end of the week he could have a wildcard for The Championships.

Japanese headline OS Championships entries

Return trip: Tosen Stardom will again feature in the 2000m weight-for-age contest.

Adam Pengilly   Japanese group 1 winners Isla Bonita and Logotype, the former a previous champion three-year-old colt, will spearhead the international contingent for The Championships at Randwick in April.

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More sport

Delly out until after All Star game

Sidelined: Matthew Dellavedova.

3:04 PM   Basketball: Cleveland's Australian guard Matthew Dellavedova is expected to be out of NBA action until after this weekend's All-Star break with a hamstring injury.

Groth straight out of Memphis Open

Sam Groth.

11:47 AM   Tennis: Sam Groth's poor start to 2016 on the ATP Tour has continued with a first-round loss to Ukrainian world No.82 Illya Marchenko at the Memphis Open.

Wildcats make finals for 30th straight year

Josh Childress

Basketball: The Sydney Kings got the early jump on the Wildcats but the home side got the last laugh at Perth Arena on Friday night.

Losing Roughead no huge blow: Brereton

Hawks forward Jarryd Roughead.

Ronny Lerner 3:35 PM   Australian football: Hawthorn legend Dermott Brereton does not believe Jarryd Roughead's serious knee injury will serve as a "huge blow" for the Hawks this year.

It's Eels if I quit NFL: Hayne

Uncertain future: Jarryd Hayne.

League: Jarryd Hayne has quashed rumours linking him to the Sydney Roosters, adamant he wants to return to Parramatta Eels if he was to quit the NFL.

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A hell of ride for Manning, but time to quit

Peyton Manning

Jarrett Bell 9:15 PM   American football: Peyton Manning did not lose the Super Bowl, and that can be quite the recipe for winning.

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Highlights

Sport: The week's best plays

From turns on a sixpence to victory at the death, these are the most exciting, silly and downright crazy plays in the sporting world this week.

Super Bowl the top of sport's bucket list

Save up, get a second job, don’t pay rent for three months. Just go. 

Punters should learn from the A-League 

The message from punters around the country to warring administrators should be simple: you won't get our money until you fix this mess. Maybe only some self imposed betting bans will cure racing's ills.

Ponting's concerns over Smith

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes newly installed T20 skipper Steve Smith will find it tough juggling roles

Marsh announces Australian T20 squad

Chairman of selectors explains choices after there were nine changes from the recent series against India.

Johnson steps up a gear against Broncos

The Warriors were facing the embarrassing prospect of being knocked out of their home tournament, until Shaun Johnson was thrown the ball.

Five things we learnt from the A-League

Five Things We Learned - A-League Week 18.

How long will A-League clubs be able to compete with Chinese?

The massive spending power of Chinese clubs threatens to put them in a league of their own on the Asian stage.

Wanderers draw with late Santalab strike

Western Sydney Wanderers get an 89th minute equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw away to Melbourne Victory.

Leicester dominate Manchester City 3-1

Liverpool fans protest at ticket prices before Sunderland score two late goals to equalise and Tottenham move to second on the table.

England defeat Scotland in the Six Nations

England held on to secure a 15-9 victory over Scotland at Murrayfield, scoring twice and keeping the hosts try-less on the night.

From Taco Bell to the Super Bowl

American football: Denver Broncos defensive tackle Sylvester Williams took the slow lane to NFL stardom – but it has been worth it.