CRICKET - The West Indies did little to ease concerns their upcoming Test series with Australia could be a mis-match of the highest order after struggling to just 6-154 on the first day of their opening tour game against a second-string Cricket Australia XI.
RUGBY LEAGUE - Mal Meninga's record-breaking reign as Queensland State of Origin coach is expected to officially end on Thursday, when he is unveiled as the new Kangaroos mentor.
HOCKEY - The Kookaburras have advanced to the semi-finals of the Hockey World League Final with a 4-1 win over Germany.
RUGBY LEAGUE - The NRL and its clubs are close to agreeing on a new funding model for rugby league after a marathon meeting at Rugby League Central on Wednesday.
BOXING - Vladimir Klitschko wants a rematch against Tyson Fury to try to regain his world heavyweight boxing titles.
SOCCER - Former England and Manchester United defender Gary Neville is the new boss of Valencia - joining brother Phil who is at the club as an assistant.
