Six wickets to Steve O'Keefe and an unbeaten half-century to Steve Smith have Australia leading by 298 runs after two days of the first Test against India.

Steve O'Keefe sucks up the criticisms and initial hard knocks to sweep the rug out from under India's feet while delivering a surprising statement to his detractors.

The NBL bans Taipans forward Tony Mitchell for an entire season for hitting a referee with a ball after a semi-final loss.

Western Australia's football foes, Fremantle and West Coast, are tipped to play in front of record crowds at this weekend's sold-out pre-season derby in Geraldton.

Western Australia's football foes, Fremantle and West Coast, are tipped to play in front of record crowds at this weekend's sold-out pre-season derby in Geraldton.

Western Australia's football foes, Fremantle and West Coast, are tipped to play in front of record crowds at this weekend's sold-out pre-season derby in Geraldton.

A new adventure race through backyards, beaches and wilderness on Tasmania's north-west coast lures more than 650 runners.

Holding their breath underwater is still proving a challenge, but two Gold Coast boys are bucking the stereotype by joining a junior synchronised swimming squad.

Western Sydney Wanderers issue a formal apology to Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold over the offensive banner which marred last weekend's Sydney derby at the Olympic stadium.

Australia resumes its second innings on day three of the first Test against India in Pune. Follow our live blog.

The Demons hold off a last-quarter Carlton comeback to win their AFLW match by a goal at Casey Fields in Melbourne.

US recruit Asia Taylor has been a dominate force for Sydney Uni Flames in the WNBL and her performances have not gone unnoticed in her homeland.

NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg declares the game has only been operating at 75 per cent and needed to do better in 2017.

Nick Kyrgios makes light work of Norbert Gombos to reach the Open 13 semi-finals in Marseille, beating the Slovakian qualifier 6-3, 6-3 in less than an hour.

Steve O'Keefe credits the leadership of Australia captain Steve Smith and the fielding of his team-mates for his breakthrough performance with the ball in the opening Test against India.

Collingwood, the Giants and the NSW Swifts record Super Netball wins in round two at the expense of the Firebirds, Fever and Thunderbirds.

Melbourne Victory continue their surge toward the A-League finals, surviving a late scare from last-placed Adelaide United to claim a 2-1 victory.

The NSW Waratahs slog their way to a 19-13 win over the Western Force in their season-opening clash.

Australia's 333-run win over India in Pune caught nearly everybody by surprise — check out the numbers that matter from the first Test.

Brisbane Roar miss a chance to move ahead in the battle for third spot, losing 2-1 to Wellington Phoenix at Lang Park.