Race leader Wout van Aert outsprinted Australia's Kaden Groves to win stage three of the Vuelta a Espana on Monday, the Belgian avenging his second place to Groves in the previous stage and holding on to the leader's jersey.

Australian cycling has been dealt a massive blow, with dual Olympic silver medallist Matthew Richardson to switch nationalities and compete for Great Britain at international events.

The Port Adelaide Football Club has condemned racist comments on social media targeted at forward Willie Rioli after the Showdown, during which the club's mascot was allegedly assaulted.

Collingwood football boss Graham Wright has quit his job, choosing not to return after the Magpies allowed him an overseas sabbatical.

The race for the AFL finals reaches its thrilling conclusion this weekend, with seven of the nine having a direct effect on how the finals picture will finish.