Just days after causing a major stir with his post-match comments on the AFL's umpires, Collingwood coach Craig McRae has changed his tune.

As Mark Nawaqanitawase prepares to make his first appearance for the Sydney Roosters in NSW Cup, Trent Robinson says there is no pressure on the code-hopping winger.

The record price for a piece of sports memorabilia is set to be smashed in the United States, with a World Series shirt worn by baseball great Babe Ruth already drawing huge bids for an auction later this month.

About 3,000 athletes are set to compete in the World Triathlon Multisport World Championships in Townsville, in an Australian-first event spanning 11 days.

After being forced to withdraw from his Wimbledon quarterfinal against Novak Djokovic with a hip injury, Alex de Minaur says he will contest the US Open, which begins later this month.