Melbourne Cup favourite Via Sistina has been pulled out ahead of Tuesday's race following her stunning Cox Plate victory.

The Diamonds are vowing to finish the Constellation Cup series with a bang, despite already losing the series.

Tennis has a rocky recent history in China — from #WhereIsPengShuai to Olympic gold. And some recent racism accusations have tarnished the sport as it grows more popular in the country.

Signs around Shohei Ohtani's hometown in northern Japan proclaim him "The Pride of Oshu City". His fans may be able to proclaim him as a World Series champion soon.

Pat Cummins believes India's historic first series loss to New Zealand at home could deliver his team an advantage and the Australian captain his last major Test achievement.