TENNIS - Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis' survived five-set epics to to cap Australia's best start to the men's tournament in 12 years, the talented teens joined in the second round of the Australian Open by compatriots Bernard Tomic, Sam Groth, Marinko Matosevic and James Duckworth.
CRICKET - George Bailey will miss Friday's one-day international in Hobart, forcing Australia to reveal their Michael Clarke contingency plan as they bring in reserve batsman into the squad.
TENNIS - Popular fifth seed Ana Ivanovic was one of several big name female losers on the opening day of the Australian Open, but it was plain sailing for the superstars of the men's draw with Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray all straight-sets winners.
SOCCER - UAE coach Mahdi Ali is set for a hefty fine after sensationally alleging conspiracy was behind the appointment of Japanese referee Ryuji Sato for Monday night's 1-0 Asian Cup loss to Iran, which was decided by a controversial injury-time winner.
CRICKET - The Adelaide Strikers ended Melbourne Renegades' Big Bash finals hopes with a 22-run win at Etihad Stadium, a result which also confirmed the Sydney Sixers a top four finish.
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