Auckland FC's nil-all draw with Melbourne Victory has solidified their advantage at the top of the A-League football ladder

They are five points clear on 23 after 10 matches.



Marcus Rashford has described speculation questioning his football future at Manchester United as ridiculous.

A report claims the striker has met with a sports agency to hasten a move from Old Trafford after falling out of selection favour under new manager Ruben Amorim.



Naomi Osaka has shown signs of the tennis talent that has earned her four grand slam titles at the ASB Classic.

She's advanced to the quarter-finals in straight sets, as have Katie Volynets and Bernarda Pera.

Clara Tauson battled back from a set and love-three down to beat Sofia Kenin.



Michael van Gerwen has advanced to the semi-finals of the world darts championship, beating Callan Rydz 5-3 at Alexandra Palace.

Rydz had the chance to take the match to a deciding set, but missed a double 18 and a double nine to finish.

Van Gerwen will meet Chris Dobey tomorrow after he defeated Gerwyn Price, also 5-3.



Tension is alleged to have emerged within the Indian cricket camp after the fourth test loss to Australia in Melbourne.

The Indian Express reports coach Gautam Gambhir declared he had "had enough" because too many players opted for their "natural game" rather than playing shots based on the situation.

The fifth and final test starts tomorrow in Sydney - India need to win to level the series and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.



Northern Districts have beaten Wellington by six wickets in Super Smash T20 action, chasing 161 with 10 balls to spare - Joe Carter top-scored with 66 off 44 balls.