World Cup not impossible for Hunt

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Michael Cheika says he will consider Karmichael Hunt for World Cup selection if he impresses after his six-week ban... Read more

Sydney FC are confident they can lure more European sides to Australia after securing a May fixture against Tottenham.

At the halfway mark of the Cricket World Cup, we've selected the 12 best players of the tournament to date.

James Hird hits back at talk that four players have broken ranks by playing in the Bombers' pre-season match.

Whilst the schedule has been challenging, Aaron Finch is enjoying the momentum of playing games closer together.

Cricket

Warriors take control of Qld in Shield
The Western Warriors hold a 306 run lead over the Queensland Bulls at Stumps on day two of their Sheffield Shield clash.
Late partnership revives stumbling Blues
NSW have recovered to 7-226 at the close of day two in their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania in Sydney after a middle-order collapse.
Opening woes continue to haunt Pakistan at World Cup
By Sudipto Ganguly
(Reuters) - A pair of comfortable wins after two losses to start the World Cup have given a more settled look to Pakistan but the 1992 champions still seem to...

QRU defends handling of Hunt scandal
The penalties handed down to Karmichael Hunt by rugby's controlling bodies will not satisfy everyone, Queensland Rugby Union chief Jim Carmichael admits.
Hunt's World Cup ambitions hit
Karmichael Hunt could still make Australia's World Cup squad but it will he "hard" for him to do so, according to Wallabies coach Michael Cheika.
Top 14 respite for France rugby fans
Paris (AFP) - Rugby fans in France will be looking forward to some domestic respite from the woes surrounding the national team in the Six Nations with the Top 14 in action this weekend.

Titans just keen to get back to footy
After a pre-season dogged by off-field woes, Gold Coast skipper Nate Myles says he and the rest of the Titans can't wait for the NRL season to kick off.
Michaels plays for Hull FC despite warrant
Former Gold Coast NRL centre Steve Michaels has played for Super League club Hull FC, a week after having an arrest warrant issued for him in Queensland.
Jason Taylor returns to NRL fold
Wests Tigers' Jason Taylor was at one point considered one of the brightest coaching minds in the NRL and will resurrect his career this weekend.

Big guns missing for Swiss against Belgium
Paris (AFP) - Switzerland's hold on the Davis Cup is under real threat this weekend when they travel to Liege to take on Belgium in one of eight World Group first round ties.
Raonic will face Ito in Canada-Japan opener
Vancouver (AFP) - Canadian number one Milos Raonic will take on Tatsuma Ito on Friday in the opening match of Canada's Davis Cup World Group first-round tie against Japan.
Kvitova withdraws from Indian Wells
Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Reigning Wimbledon champ Petra Kvitova has pulled out of next week's Indian Wells hardcourt tournament, saying she is fatigued and needs more time to rest.

AFL bars six 'Dons from training session
James Hird is unhappy with the league's directive, but the AFL's view is if players...
GWS re-sign Cameron, Smith
GWS Giants have re-signed leading forwards Jeremy Cameron and Devon Smith to...
St Kilda's Markworth's AFL season in doubt
Untried St Kilda forward Daniel Markworth has suffered a major injury blow which has...

Muscat: Time for A-League victories
It's 1 v 2 when Melbourne Victory host Perth Glory but the two A-League teams share just one win in the past two months.
Sydney FC to host Tottenham
In-form EPL club to play friendly against Sydney FC at the end of May.
Mariners axe coach Moss
Central Coast Mariners stand down head coach and replace him with technical director Tony Walmsley.