Dawn of new WNBL era as stars return, Jewels add polish

Two decades ago he was lining up for Port Adelaide in the AFL –now this former pro footballer is facing court on 12 charges.

The WNBL's new season tips off on Thursday, and it will mark a new era for the league as a ninth team is added, players return, and full-circle moments occur.

It was the kind of performance that, by its sheer dominance, should be cause for a reappraisal of Pat Cummins’ team.

The A-League’s 26-match season is the longest of any Australian football code, and yet too small by global standards, undermining the ability of clubs to properly develop and sell players.

Australia's Gianni Stensness fires the first goal into the back of the net against German giants Bayern Munich, while Nestory Irankunda sets up an assist for Luis Suarez.

Gillingham youngster Louie Dayal is continuing to make the most of his EFL Trophy opportunities.

The ‘deeply disappointed’ cyclist is fighting for his immediate future after being axed from the world championships team.

Dan Brettig and Adam Collins analyse a stonking victory for Australia over South Africa in Durban.

It’s the last day of the trade period, with a number of AFL players in limbo regarding their future ahead of the 7.30pm deadline. Keep up with the latest news here.

Barcelona survived a scare against Galatasaray, Bayern Munich conceded a late equaliser and Manchester United's woe grew in latest Champions League action..

The Matildas put on a clinic in a 7-1 rout of Haiti in a friendly in France.