Southern Stars into World Twenty20 final

11:22 PM   Meg Lanning has steered the Southern Stars into a fourth straight World Twenty20 final, the skipper producing a dominant performance against England in a dramatic five-run victory.



League

Penrith offer to move games to meet quota

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 30:  SPORT NEWS - Panthers General Manager Phill Gould at the official opening of the Penrith ...

Adam Pengilly 9:14 PM   The Panthers have offered some 11th-hour help to try and meet the state government's push for 65 games to be played at its upgraded three main stadiums.

Tigers plan staggered deals for Brooks, Moses

On the rise: Wests Tigers halves Luke Brooks and Mitchell Moses.

Adrian Proszenko 8:00 PM   Wests Tigers plan to stagger the contracts of Luke Brooks and Mitchell Moses to ensure they don't come off contract again at the same time.

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Top stories

Kyrgios claims tennis is 'biased' in new rant

Nick Kyrgios

11:05 PM   Tennis: Nick Kyrgios has again found himself at the centre of controversy after he described the sport as "biased" and "ruined" in an on-court rant at the Miami Masters.

Big blue over Happy Clapper's colours

Sticking to blue: Brenton Avdulla on Happy Clapper.

Chris Roots 10:34 PM   Racing: Happy Clapper's owner Michael Thomas has dreamt of seeing his colours – blue with black seams and a blue cap – win a big race at Randwick, and he won't let Godolphin stand in the way.

Beale in doubt for Waratahs clash with Rebels

NSW Waratahs training. Kurtley Beale and Nick Phipps. Wednesday 30th March 2016. Photograph by James Brickwood. SMH ...

Tom Decent 6:46 PM   Rugby: Kurtley Beale is in doubt for the Waratahs clash against the Melbourne Rebels this weekend with an elbow injury.

Wallace tells new breed to forget Rio dramas

SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES - MARCH 30:  Australian athletes Ken Wallace and Chalotte Caslick pose in the Australian 2016 ...

Daniel Lane 5:18 PM   Olympics: While there has been plenty of criticism levelled at Rio de Janeiro's preparation for the Olympic Games, kayak champion Ken Wallace says young athletes should not to be distracted.

Socceroos get no favours on road to Russia

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 29:  Tim Cahill of Australia thanks fans after winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualification ...

Sebastian Hassett 5:38 PM   Football: Australia's path to the 2018 Russia World Cup is expected to be typically tricky after all the major nations from the Asian region made it through to the final stage of qualifying.

Players, CA butt heads over use of Dukes ball

The Dukes Test ball.

Andrew Wu 6:05 PM   Cricket: Cricket Australia's plan to introduce the Dukes ball to the Sheffield Shield has met with a lukewarm response from Australia's players union amid concerns the Shield is being used as a "trialling ground".

Rugby

Waratahs consider rolling out new front row

NSW Waratahs training. Wycliff Palu. Wednesday 30th March 2016. Photograph by James Brickwood. SMH SPORT 160330

Tom Decent 6:32 PM   The NSW Waratahs will consider fielding a completely new front row with just 150 minutes of football between them this season when they take on the Rebels on Sunday.

Players stay out of Brumbies boardroom battle

Brumbies chief executive Michael Jones at the local rugby season launch on Wednesday.

Chris Dutton 9:49 PM   The words on the wall behind chief executive Michael Jones say "tradition starts here", but the ACT Brumbies are on the verge of all-out war as Canberra clubs take action as they search for the truth.

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Football

Kruse 'almost in tears' after horror tackle

Worrying times: Australia's Robbie Kruse receives treatment on Wednesday night.

Sebastian Hassett 7:05 PM   Having only recently recovered from injuries that nearly crippled his career, Robbie Kruse was terrified he had suffered another debilitating injury after a horrific tackle against Jordan.

Ryan happy with Socceroos' progress

Cause for confidence: Socceroos keepet Maty Ryan didn't have a lot to do against Jordan.

Sebastian Hassett 2:55 PM   Socceroos goalkeeper Maty Ryan says Australia's recent performances prove they are still the best team in Asia.

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AFL

Young Swans holding the fort for Sydney

Ted Richards

David Sygall 5:23 PM   The way they played against Collingwood you would never have guessed the Swans fielded a younger side than Carlton did for round one.

Port Adelaide name new woman director

Holly Ransom has promised David Koch to "never stop challenging" at the Port board table.

Caroline Wilson 6:58 PM   Having revolutionised the game's theatrics at the Adelaide Oval, the Port Adelaide revolution has unveiled its newest recruit and the AFL's youngest ever woman director.

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Horseracing

Waller's domination is phenomenal

Rob Waterhouse, Robbie, Waterhouse, dinkus, sports dinkus

Rob Waterhouse   Chris Waller's exploits are nearly unbelievable.

Berry follows familiar pattern on Chautauqua

Back together: Top rider Tommy Berry will be reunited with sprint star Chautauqua in the TJ Smith Stakes on Saturday.

Chris Roots 7:29 PM   It has been a case of third time lucky for Tommy Berry and Chautauqua twice in group 1s and the gun hoop is hoping the formula will work on the first day of The Championship at Randwick on Saturday.

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More sport

Australian Masters cut from calendar

Peter Senior of Australia poses with the trophy after winning the 2015 Australian Masters at Huntingdale.

9:13 PM   Golf: Australian golf celebrated Jason Day's return to the top of the world rankings this week but domestically the sport struggles to hit the same heights with a marquee event in Melbourne ditched on Wednesday.

Australia unveil official Games uniform

New look: Australian athletes Jessica Fox, Louise Bawden, Kaarle McCulloch, Annette Edmonson and Ed Jenkins pose in ...

Daniel Lane 5:13 PM   Olympics: The AOC has unveiled the opening ceremony uniforms for the 2016 Australian Olympic Team at a launch at the iconic Bondi Icebergs venue in Sydney.

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Bushrangers claim 30th Sheffield Shield title

The Bushrangers celebrate with the Sheffield Shield.

Scott Bailey 4:02 PM   Cricket: Victoria have claimed back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles, romping to a seven-wicket win over South Australia an hour into the final day's play in Glenelg.

Head called up to Australia's one-day squad

Australian selection: big hitter Travis head.

10:19 AM   Cricket: Big-hitting Travis Head has earned a first one-day international call up for Australia in the June tri-series in the Caribbean as selectors look ahead to the 2019 World Cup title defence.

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Hayne faces uphill struggle to get on field

Reality check: Jarryd Hayne will have his work cut out catching Chip Kelly's eye.

Richard Shute 12:46 PM   American Football: Former Parramatta star Jarryd Hayne looks set to have his work cut out forcing his way onto the San Francisco 49ers' active roster for the 2016 NFL season.

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Speculation mounts over Jackson's future

Dreaming of Rio: Lauren Jackson.

10:23 AM   Basketball: A decision on Lauren Jackson's future could be known as early as Thursday, with speculation mounting that Australia's greatest female basketballer will retire.

Highlights

Can I jeer Hoppa's religion decision?

Will Hopoate seems like such a nice young man, but ...

Club-by-club guide to ANZ Championship

How the teams are shaping up for this year's competition.

Five-star Socceroos thump Jordan

Socceroos secure passage to the final stage of World Cup qualifying with an emphatic 5-1 win over Jordan.

A local derby, the return of key players and back to Belmore

All you need to know ahead of round 5 of the NRL season.

Blues must stand by fullback choice

The New South Wales Blues suddenly find themselves with an embarrassment of riches when it comes to naming their fullback for this year's State of Origin series.

Plays of the Week

From sublime soccer to batting genius, these are the most silly, exciting and downright crazy plays in the sport world this week.

Radradra should represent Fiji, says Smith

Kangaroos captain says Fijian flyer should play for his home country and it would be good for the game if he did so.

Drugs policies protect codes – not players

Both the AFL and NRL should abandon their drugs policies – and put testing in the hands of the clubs

World's best sports quiz #21

Think you know your sport? Here's 10 dastardly questions to determine if you're a sporting champion or a genuine struggler.

NRL Power Rankings

Friday night's superb game between Brisbane and the Cowboys have propelled them to the top of this week's edition of Power Rankings. Rabbitohs and Tigers fans, look away now.

Gallen, Daley undecided on make-up of NSW halves

Blues coach refuses to lock in the halfback spot for New South Wales, leaving the door open for a return by Mitchell Pearce.

Sharks suffocate Storm in spiteful clash

Buoyed by a controlled performance from their halves and a powerful display up front the Sharks won a spiteful clash against the Storm 14-6.

City light up against Wellington

Melbourne City have surged to the top of the A-League ladder in style.