OLYMPICS - Alex "Chumpy" Pullin will carry the flag for Australia figuratively and now literally - after being handed the honour for the Sochi Olympics opening ceremony.
RUGBY LEAGUE - England rugby coach Stuart Lancaster has denied any approach has been made to sign South Sydney superstar Sam Burgess, but rumours are rife that a deal for a code-switch is done.
CRICKET - England national selector James Whitaker has refused to reveal why Kevin Pietersen's international career had been cut short, citing legal reasons.
CRICKET - Perth Scorchers opener Shaun Marsh hopes to make a shock return from injury in Friday night's Big Bash League final against Hobart, while scans will determine the availability of explosive opener Craig Simmons.