Travis Head has powered Australia to one of the biggest upsets in men’s Cricket World Cup history, beating the all-conquering India by six wickets to lift the sport’s most coveted trophy for the sixth time in their history.

Ellyse Perry admits that even though she’s still taken a “while to develop” her T20 game, she’s not sure she’ll ever be completely satisfied with her performances despite masterminding another emphatic victory for Australia.

Australia’s quartet of spin stars could be a key point of difference as they look to regain the T20 World Cup in England over the next fortnight.

Lionel Messi worried fans ahead of the FIFA World Cup after appearing to injure his left hamstring during Inter Miami’s 6-4 MLS win over Philadelphia Union. Messi left in the 73rd minute after providing two assists.

Australia's victory over Turkey sparked nationwide celebrations, showing football's growing influence alongside cricket in one of the world's strongest sporting nations.