Darryl Brohman hits out at the NRL over the appointment of Les Boyd to the league's Hall of Fame, furious over the former Australia representative's on-field record of foul play.

Just two days after capturing his first Masters 1000 title in Montreal, Alexei Popyrin makes a first-round exit at the Cincinnati Open, while Jordan Thompson books a date with Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner.

French prosecutors open an investigation into an online harassment complaint made by Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif after a torrent of criticism and false claims about her gender during the Paris Games.

Puck Pieterse outsprints race leader Demi Vollering to win the fourth stage of the Tour de France Femmes and move to second overall, as Australia's contingent fails to make an impression.

Australian UFC heavyweight Tai Tuivasa reckons an escape from his friends and a prolonged absence from the pub has him primed to end a four-bout losing run in his showdown with Jairzinho Rozenstruik.