Crunch time for Aussie selectors

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The Australian selectors face a few dilemmas as they select a World Cup pace attack to take on Afghanistan in Perth... Read more

Pakistan stand tall as giant quick Mohammad Irfan inspires a tense World Cup win over a plucky Zimbabwe.

Kevin Muscat concedes Melbourne Victory must improve their defence after defeat to Wellington Phoenix.

Former English cricket captain Andrew Flintoff says he still sees a doctor to keep his mental health in check.

A goal from captain John Terry inspires Chelsea to a win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Capital One Cup final.

Cricket

Cricket selectors mull XI for WACA clash
Australia will have it easy against Afghanistan, but selectors face a tough ask picking their pace aces and dealing with James Faulkner's imminent return.
England admit third World Cup loss stings
Letting Sri Lanka stroll to victory in Wellington rocks England skipper Eoin Morgan more than their other World Cup losses.
Andrew Flintoff opens up about depression
Former English cricket captain Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff opens up about his battle with depression on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!

Bonus point lifts Wasps into play-off berth
London (AFP) - Wasps ran in five tries to secure the attacking bonus point in their 32-21 win over Gloucester on Sunday that lifted them into a play-off berth.
Ireland take big step towards title with England win
Ireland took a major step towards retaining their Six Nations title with a pulsating 19-9 victory over England on Sunday to become the only side to win their opening three games.
Brumbies lead Aussie Super Rugby charge
The Brumbies lead the Australian conference of the Super Rugby tournament after breaking a 10-month winning drought outside Canberra.

Merrin to announce future this week
Representative forward Trent Merrin is set to announce his future before the start of the NRL season.
Catalans Dragons win in Carney's debut
Todd Carney has made a winning debut for French Super League club Catalans Dragons eight months after being sacked by Cronulla.
NRL clubs call for money for local grounds
NRL clubs have given in-principle support for a plan to upgrade small local grounds.

Skiing U-turn made me a champion, says Djokovic
By Zoran Milosavljevic
BELGRADE (Reuters) - The dedication to sporting excellence which moulded Novak Djokovic into the world’s top tennis player was preceded by a passion for...
Ferrer downs Nishikori for fourth Mexico title
(Reuters) - David Ferrer won a record-equalling fourth Mexican Open title with a 6-3 7-5 victory over Kei Nishikori in the Acapulco hardcourt final.
The Spanish world...
David Ferrer wins Mexico tennis
David Ferrer has downed Kei Nishikori to witn the Mexico Open.

Suns' effort A-plus, says Eade
Gold Coast coach Rodney Eade has hailed his side's effort, even if their execution was...
Adelaide's Van Berlo in winning AFL return
Adelaide stalwart Nathan van Berlo made a successful AFL comeback from injury in a...
Liberatore to miss AFL season
Western Bulldogs star Tom Liberatore requires a knee reconstruction and will miss the...

Atletico title hopes fade with Sevilla draw
Atletico Madrid missed the chance to close to within four points of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga after battling out a 0-0 draw at Sevilla on Sunday.
Salah strikes again as Viola stun Inter
Milan (AFP) - On-loan Chelsea forward Mohamed Salah came off the bench to hit his third goal in four league games as nine-man Fiorentina ended Inter Milan's three-game winning run with a 1-0...
Wolfsburg rout Bremen in eight-goal thriller
Berlin (AFP) - VfL Wolfsburg cemented second place in the Bundesliga on Sunday with a 5-3 thumping of Werder Bremen with Bas Dost taking his tally to 11 goals in six games.