• David Prestipino

Former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist says his family is "unbelievably grateful" after an appeal to his almost-700,000 Twitter followers helped find his family's lost dog.

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui remains on track to play in round one despite a slow recovery over the summer, according to midfield coach Sam Mitchell.

• David Prestipino

Every AFL fan has high hopes in summer, but these can quickly fade as the darkness of winter, and the losses, set in.

​The Sydney Sixers believe making early strikes with the ball against the Perth Scorchers will determine if they defend their WBBL crown.

Two impressive wins in two weeks has the Perth Wildcats on the verge of cementing their record 32nd-straight finals campaign.

• Recfishwest

To help with the hunt, WA's peak angling body Recfishwest has put together a weekly report on what's biting and where.

• David Prestipino

They will not ride into Perth Stadium on horses but WA's record-breaking BBL team will be lifted up when they enter the arena for Thursday's historic BBL semi-final clash.

Cameron Bancroft has declared the Perth Scorchers the BBL's greatest-ever team, and he wants them to convert the city's new $1.5 billion stadium into a fortress.

• David Prestipino

The Big Bash is coming to crash Optus Stadium and the venue will be at full capacity for WA cricket fans for the historic clash.

• Eamonn Tiernan

Canberra United have come back from the dead to earn a vital point against Perth Glory on the road.

Perth Scorchers skipper Adam Voges will miss Saturday's top-of-the-table BBL clash with Adelaide after being penalised for a slow over rate for the second time this season.

Former Test spinner Brad Hogg reckons Ashton Turner has what it takes to captain Australia in the future.

​Two goals in two minutes have given Perth a come-from-behind 2-1 win in Brisbane with Roar coach John Aloisi left bewildered after another decision went against his men.

Australian speedster Mitchell Johnson says he's ready and willing to spearhead the Perth Scorchers' pace attack again following the franchise's horror run on the injury front.

Australian cricketer Michael Klinger has penned an emotional letter on the Perth Scorchers website revealing his wife of almost 10 years, Cindy, is battling cancer.

• Jon Daly

A severe and unusual storm front is hitting Perth tonight, bringing damaging winds of up to 100 kilometres per hour.

• David Allan-Petale

Let's face it, the WACA never really peaked at a bright shining apogee - it's always been a bit faded. But that's why we love it.

Jonny Bairstow insists he is feeling fine after copping the brunt of a sledging barrage from Australia during the Ashes opener.

They're the hottest team in the NBL right now, but the Perth Wildcats insist they are taking nothing for granted heading into Friday night's clash with Adelaide at Perth Arena.

West Coast veteran Shannon Hurn believes he has plenty more to offer as skipper and wants to retain the role while the club enters a new AFL era.

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui made an early pre-season appearance on Monday as coach Adam Simpson declared as many as six starting spots up for grabs at the Eagles for round one.

The Perth Wildcats stunned Melbourne United on their home floor with a comprehensive 91-59 victory on Sunday.

Ireland coach Joe Kernan says Fremantle star Nat Fyfe should have been sent off for a dangerous forearm during Australia's 53-50 International Rules win in Perth.

He's spent two years waiting but Ashes newcomer Cameron Bancroft is finally able to wear his special pants.

The 24-year-old continued to pile on the pain after reaching his double ton, putting WA in a formidable position on a batter-friendly deck.

Glory players will keep their body clocks tuned into Perth time this weekend as they attempt to snare all three points from a tough A-League trip to New Zealand.

The New Zealand Breakers have made it seven wins in a row, downing fierce rivals Perth 88-84 in Auckland to consolidate their lead on top of the NBL table.

• David Prestipino

The Ashes dream for WA fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile appears over after another injury setback.

• David Prestipino

Telecommunications giant Optus will soon be unveiled as the stadium's naming rights sponsor after Bankwest was on Sunday named the stadium's official banking partner.