AUSTRALIAN RULES - James Hird says he takes some responsibility as Essendon coach for the supplements saga that enveloped the AFL club.
CRICKET - Glenn Maxwell has cracked one of the most pressure-laden knocks of his ODI career, scoring 96 as Australia downed India by three wickets at the MCG.
RUGBY LEAGUE - NRL club Parramatta have appointed former cricket and soccer administrator John Boulous as their new chief executive.
SOCCER - Arsenal have ended Leicester City's brief stay at the top of the Premier League despite being held to a 0-0 draw at Stoke City, while Manchester United defeated Liverpool 1-0.
CYCLING - Rising cycling star Caleb Ewan has overcome a messy finish to execute the first of what will be many wins at the Tour Down Under.
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BASKETBALL - Kevin Lisch has produced a sensational 40-point performance to sweep Wollongong to a double overtime NBL away win over NZ Breakers and up into second spot.
