CRICKET - The stage is set for James Pattinson to return to Australia's attack, with Peter Siddle ruled out of the second trans-Tasman Test in Christchurch, where the tourists will chase the world No.1 Test ranking.
RUGBY UNION - Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham admits their Super Rugby title window could be shutting, with Test captain Stephen Moore and Matt Toomua to leave the franchise at the end of the season - and huge doubts over star flanker David Pocock's future beyond 2016.
SOCCER - There are fears a knee injury could sideline Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney for between 6-8 weeks - which could spell the end of any hope under siege manager Louis van Gaal had of salvaging something from this season.
BASKETBALL - Illawarra's Kevin Lisch has beaten out Adelaide's Jerome Randle to take out the NBL's MVP award, giving the Hawks a massive boost heading into game one of their semi-final series against Perth.
RUGBY LEAGUE - Gold Coast coach Neil Henry says consultation with the NRL club's board led him to overlook Greg Bird for the Titans captaincy, after he was stripped of the honour following an off-field incident in December 2014.
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