It is an oddity, or perhaps part of the lunacy, of contemporary international cricket that South Africa, an ocean away from home, will have more players to choose from for the second Test match in Hobart than will their hosts.
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Australia v South Africa 2016: Nathan Lyon with nothing to roar about as Australia's woes grow
Nathan Lyon was left to mull over his worst figures in his Test career, highlighting another terrible day for the Australians in the series opener against South Africa at the WACA.
Australia vs South Africa Test cricket: Heavy defeat looms for Australia in Perth
Australia will not be drafting in any reinforcements to freshen up the weary team that is on the brink of a heavy defeat after another dominant display by South Africa in Perth on Sunday.
NBL: Illawarra Hawks win sinks winless Melbourne United to bottom of ladder
Melbourne United struggle to a fourth-straight loss against the Illawarra Hawks.
NBL: Sydney Kings don't have to wait long for revenge against Cairns Taipans
Injury-hit Melbourne United and fellow glamour club Sydney Kings have run into NBL turbulence but perennial contenders NZ Breakers are building nicely.
Amelia Garvey and Austin Bautista win Federal Amateur Open
A clutch seven-footer on the 17th for birdie set up back-to-back Federal Amateur Opens for Austin Bautista on Sunday.
Manny Pacquiao beats Jessie Vargas to claim WBO welterweight title
Manny Pacquiao produced a crowd-pleasing but imperfect display to win the WBO welterweight title on Saturday night, taking the belt from Jessie Vargas thanks to a unanimous points decision at the Thomas and Mack Center.
WNBL: Canberra Capitals see off Dandenong Rangers
Lauren Mansfield resurrected Canberra Capitals’ Victorian road trip on Sunday.
Liverpool go top of the Premier League as Arsenal are held by Spurs
London Liverpool stormed to the top of the English Premier League table for the first time since May 2014 after they hammered Watford 6-1 on Sunday.
Perth Glory and Western Sydney Wanderers share A-League points in lively draw
A rapid-fire goal apiece in the opening five minutes has set the tone for an entertaining 2-2 A-League draw between Perth and Western Sydney.

