The extended squads have been announced for St Kilda's historic clash against Sydney Swans in New Zealand on Anzac day.

The Brumbies can't afford to take the Force as lightly as they did Southern Kings, with the local derby looming as another arm wrestle. +

Bernie Ecclestone is keen for F1 to stay in Bahrain for the next five years - and become a night race as soon as 2014.

Sydney's autumn carnival is set to end with a bang as It's A Dundeel goes up against the older horses in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

If James Maloney realises his Origin dream for NSW this year, it won't be a surprise if he looks to the sky and thinks of his dad Brian. 

Patrice Evra gets the last laugh over Luis Suarez, while Zlatan cops a kiss in France - but looks just as angry as big Branislav!    +

Simon Hill gives a standing ovation to season eight of the A-League, but warns that there's no room for complacency.  + 1

With the Ashes squad to be named on Wednesday, we look at the contenders to fill Shane Watson's role as Australia's vice-captain. + 21