Days after her 100th Manchester City appearance, Matildas star Mary Fowler has made a big announcement about her international commitments.

Beth Mooney has called for Australia's schedule to change, fearing there will be knock-on effects as her team go four years without playing in school holidays.

Cameron Green is almost certain to be out of the first Test against South Africa in Durban due to the abdominal strain he picked up in the final, dead-rubber ODI last week.

The Larry Kestelman-led National Basketball League will hold a two-day growth conference in Sydney this week, but the chairman of one club has been barred from attending, reigniting a bitter feud.

Scott Barrett has addressed Dave Rennie's call not to reinstate him with the All Blacks captaincy as he prepares to return from a lay-off to face Australia.

Jaymie Graham will coach North Melbourne - his first AFL senior role - following last month's sacking of Alastair Clarkson and its bitter aftermath.

Matildas star Mary Fowler has been ruled out of upcoming friendly matches against Germany and Haiti.

Travis Head has been Australia's most dangerous batter since moving to the top of the order, but Allan Border believes it could be more tricky in South Africa.

North Melbourne has a huge offer in front of an Adelaide key defender, according to Cal Twomey.