Ellie Carpenter has capped off an outstanding year for the Matildas and English side Chelsea by winning a major peer-voted award.

Playing his first ATP 1000 event in seven years, Australia's Bernard Tomic has been brought crashing back down to earth at the Shanghai Masters.

Cricket Victoria’s “work from the Shield” initiative was warmly embraced by cricket-loving professionals but industry groups want stumps to be drawn on the concept.

The Wallabies haven’t closed the door on Mark Nawaqanitawase jumping straight back in the spring tour squad when he rejoins rugby next month.

Craig Lowndes recalls what made the nine-times Bathurst winner “bigger than the sport”.

The wheeling and dealing for Zak Butters and Ben King shows the clubs are running the show instead of the AFL, which is mean to regulate the system.

Matildas coach Joe Montemurro supports Mary Fowler missing upcoming friendlies, and goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold understands it too.

Nick Blakey’s future at Sydney remains in further doubt after three clubs met with the star defender.

NSW paceman Bryce Jackson has celebrated his Sheffield Shield debut with three wickets as Tasmania blew a solid start in their season opener.

Kangaroos star Latrell Mitchell is focused on the World Cup, despite question marks over his contract.