AM Sport
CRICKET - A decision will be made just before the toss on whether paceman Ryan Harris's knee is strong enough for the third Ashes Test in Perth on Friday.
AFL - The AFL has put the squeeze on Essendon, threatening a funding cut over claims the club is paying suspended coach James Hird.
LEAGUE - Cronulla are still sweating on the results of the NRL integrity unit's probe into drug use at the NRL club.
SOCCER - Round ten of the A-League gets underway on Friday night with Melbourne Victory hosting Perth Glory.
SURFING - Mick Fanning's battle with Kelly Slater for the world surfing title has been put on hold after a second straight lay-day at the season-ending Pipe Masters in Hawaii.
