ATHLETICS - While gutted at missing the Rio Olympics, Sally Pearson says her hamstring injury doesn't signal the end of her decorated athletics career.
OLYMPICS - Parts of a mutilated body have washed up on the sands of Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, police say, just metres from where beach volleyball athletes will compete in the upcoming Olympics.
TENNIS - Bernard Tomic is the fifth Australian through to the second round at Wimbledon after emerging from a tense and rain-delayed clash with Fernando Verdasco 4-6 6-3 6-3 3-6 6-4. Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic both won their matches, with Djokovic's win giving him the record for the most consecutive grand slam match victories in the open era.
AFL - Adelaide coach Don Pyke is confident his players have the strength and focus to get the job done against Melbourne on Sunday; a day that also marks a year since the tragic death of Phil Walsh.
FORMULA ONE - Daniel Ricciardo has categorically ruled out a move to Ferrari by insisting he will stay at Red Bull until 2018.
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SUPER RUGBY - Australian Amy Perrett is set to become the first woman assistant referee in Super Rugby history when she officiates in the game between Melbourne Rebels and South Africa's Stormers on Saturday.
