The surprise release of Terrell May to the open market led to speculation as to why the Sydney Roosters would let go one of the NRL's top young forwards, who denies it is due to anything happening off the field.

Sydney Thunder have quickly avenged Monday's WBBL loss to the Hurricanes with their imports starring in a 33-run victory at North Sydney Oval despite a stunning catch from Molly Strano.

Tasmania's championship team wants to establish a professional women's team in either the north or north-west, as it looks to expand into the state's basketball heartland.

Alex de Minaur has provisionally moved into the world's top eight players in the race for the ATP Finals in Turin as both he and late-bloomer Jordan Thompson win to reach Paris Masters quarterfinals. 

In the NRL, we only talk about what Jason Taumalolo can't do anymore. But when he pulls on the red of Tonga it's a reminder of what he still is and always will be for the island nation and for Test rugby league.