CRICKET - Shaun Marsh took his frustration at being dropped from the Australian Test side out on Melbourne Renegades, combining with Michael Klinger for the Big Bash's first ever 10-wicket win as the Perth Scorchers piled more misery on the still winless Renegades.
NFL - Jarryd Hayne's return to the 49ers line-up may be short-lived, with San Francisco coach Jim Tomsula revealing he is keen to have running back Mike Davis return from two months out with a broken hand to play in this weekend's season finale.
CRICKET - England moved swiftly to a big win over Test cricket's top-ranked team, sweeping aside South Africa's last six batsmen for just 38 runs early on the final day in a 241-run victory in the first Test.
SAILING - Australian boat Balance will claim handicap honours in the Sydney to Hobart after the only threat to her top standing - Quikpoint Azzurro - failed to beat the clock on Thursday morning.
SOCCER - Swiss authorities have handed over bank documents related to the FIFA corruption scandal to their American counterparts, the package of evidence to be used in the criminal investigation against several soccer officials suspected of bribery and other offences.
