The three New South Wales players under injury clouds have been cleared to play in Game 2 of the State of Origin series in Melbourne tonight

Second rower Liam Martin, fullback Dylan Edwards and lock Cameron Murray are all good to go against Game One winners Queensland.

Blues assistant coach John Cartwright says the intensity has stepped up in camp as they strive to level the series.





A long time between drinks for the New Zealand women's cricket team...who meet England in Durham at midnight in the first showdown of a three-match ODI series.

The White Ferns' last outings were ODI and T20 series losses to England on home soil in mid-Autumn.

Ferns' captain Sophie Devine says they're feeling re-energised as they look to turn the tables.





Giant-killing Afghanistan have no fear heading into the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa tomorrow afternoon and believe the uncharted territory they're in means they'll be extremely dangerous.

Coach Jonathan Trott says the Proteas history of choking puts all the pressure on South Africa.



Ardie Savea doesn't mind missing out on the All Blacks captaincy...saying he's proud to be vice-captain, will lead in his own areas and will do anything to make the team better.



Hawkes Bay has romped to a 57-7 win over King Country in their first Ranfurly Shield defence of the year in Hastings.



American swimming greats Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt have revealed they've lost faith in the World Anti-Doping Agency to rid their sports of cheats and ensure fair competition at the Paris Olympics.