AM Sport
CRICKET - Australian captain Michael Clarke is expected to prove his fitness for the second Ashes Test at training on Wednesday in Adelaide.
AFL - The AFL reportedly tried to induce Essendon and James Hird to accept drugs scandal penalties days before the AFL Commission hearing.
SOCCER - Three World Cup stadiums in Brazil will not be ready by FIFA's end of year deadline.
RUGBY - New Zealand No.8 Kieran Read has been named as the IRB's player of the year following the his national team's perfect season.
LEAGUE - Next year's NRL draw will be released on Wednesday with the Sydney Roosters expected to launch their premiership defence against Souths in the season opener.
