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Black Cap Brendon McCullum says Tim Southee will be right to play in the World Cup clash with Australia.

UFC's Ronda Rousey continues her beef with ring girl Arrianny Celeste regarding comments over pay.

Amid speculation over Manly's star halves, Roosters pivot James Maloney emerges as a recruitment target.

Cricket

South Africa to bat first against Windies
South Africa have won the toss and will bat first in the cricket World Cup match against West Indies at the SCG.
Australia’s intensity a concern for New Zealand
Ireland has pulled off their second unlikely run chase in as many games to be unbeaten after two matches in Group B at the Cricket World Cup.
New Zealand unchanged for Australia clash
(Reuters) - New Zealand will bring an unchanged lineup to Eden Park for a fourth straight game for Saturday's highly-anticipated clash against World Cup co-hosts Australia, captain Brendon...

Scotland flyhalf Horne replaces banned Russell against Italy
LONDON (Reuters) - Peter Horne will start at flyhalf in place of the banned Finn Russell in one of four changes Scotland have made for their Six Nations match against Italy at Murrayfield on...
Horne in at 10 for Scotland's Six Nations Italy showdown
London (AFP) - Glasgow's Peter Horne has been drafted in to replace suspended fly-half Finn Russell for Scotland's Six Nations clash with Italy on Saturday, head coach Vern Cotter announced on...
Carter, Dagg out as Crusaders woes worsen
Wellington (AFP) - All Blacks Dan Carter and Israel Dagg will miss the Canterbury Crusaders' Super 15 derby against Waikato Chiefs this weekend as the seven-time champions' tough start threatens...

Sheens to continue as Kangaroos coach
Tim Sheens will continue as Kangaroos coach after signing a one-year contract extension.
Hodges named Broncos captain
Veteran Justin Hodges has been confirmed as Brisbane captain for the 2015 NRL season.
Taumalolo pledges future to Cowboys
North Queensland forward Jason Taumalolo has extended his contract with the Cowboys after turning down a $2 million offer from the Warriors.

Federer to meet Croatian Borna Coric
In the tournament as a lucky loser from qualifying, Croatian teen Borna Coric makes the Dubai ATP semi-finals by trampling Andy Murray 6-1 6-3.
Venus, Azarenka in Qatar WTA semis
Venus Williams is into the Dubai WTA semi-finals for the first time and play Victoria Azarenka.
Federer earns a meeting with Croatian wunderkind
Dubai (AFP) - Roger Federer's bid to extend his record of Dubai Open titles to seven carried him into the semi-finals with record-breaking speed and to a meeting with the new wunderkind of...

Early days for new Hawk Frawley: Hodge
New Hawthorn signing James Frawley has played his first game in brown and gold, in...
Win validates hard work: Buckley
Collingwood showcase exciting prospects like youngster Jordan De Goey during a...
Collingwood have beaten Hawthorn by 50 points in the pre-season opener in Launceston.
Pies give Hawks pre-season lesson

LeBron not happy unis chasing 10yo son
NBA star LeBron James isn't impressed his 10-year-old son, who has already shown he's a basketball talent, is being targetted by university recruiters.
Unexploded bomb shuts down Dortmund stadium
An unexploded World War II bomb was found near Borussia Dortmund's stadium on Thursday, forcing the Bundesliga club to shut down some of their operations.
The British...
Feyenoord match interrupted by crowd trouble
(Reuters) - Feyenoord's Europa League match with AS Roma was suspended for 10 minutes in the second half on Thursday when home supporters hurled objects onto the field after one of the Dutch...