After the death of Roland Ratzenberger a day earlier, a local law was sidestepped that allowed the race meeting to continue.

In the same week coach Jason Demetriou was relieved of his duties, Souths fans have been dealt some more bad news.

Blue Matt Owies was awarded a free kick after copping a dangerous tackle from Brayden Maynard. On second look, Owies may not be innocent.

In a move that was expected inside NBA circles, the Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham after just two seasons in charge.

Calsher Dear, son of late Hawthorn champion Paul Dear, will debut in the brown and gold. Jack Gunston told him the news in emotional scenes.

Daniel Ricciardo was one of the star performers of qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix, recording the fourth-fastest time.

Brisbane coach Kevin Walters remains confident the club has the depth to cover the loss of captain Adam Reynolds.

Indiana dos Santos is proof that age has no bearing on talent and success. On Saturday, the 16-year-old will line up for her second straight grand final.

Defence is the word for Geelong's clash against Melbourne. They'll have to play without tagger Mark O'Connor, who could shut down Christian Petracca.

The Blues could be without Rieko Ioane for the top-of-the-table clash against the Hurricanes after a brutal hit.

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has lauded the AFL's minute silence initiative to shine a light on gender-based violence.

The talented opening batter suffered a number of setbacks last season but has been given a big boost by Cricket Victoria's decision.

Collingwood's Beau McCreery copped a Carlton knee to his head, forcing him out of the game. He made way for a special debutant.

The AFL has stepped in to prohibit NSW Hall of Fame member Wayne Carey from being elevated to legend status this weekend.

The Hurricanes mauled the Waratahs, giving them their eighth loss of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Andrew Johns says South Sydney "needs a rebuild" - but fears it will be thwarted by the club's oldest and most bitter foe.

The NASCAR team that Brodie Kostecki was set to drive for has found another driver from the Supercars grid to sign instead.

Wayne Bennett has fired back at suggestions NRL clubs have a history of failing soon after he leaves a job.

Twenty-year-old spinner Josh Baker recently played for Sydney's Northern Districts and was playing a match for Worcestershire in the UK when he died.