The Tait twins, Sara and Kristen, had a tough start. One was born with spina bifida, the other with two large holes in her heart. But that hasn't stopped either of them from becoming high achievers.

Japan emerges victorious over Scotland after being roared on by a delirious red-and-white-clad crowd as it becomes the first tier-two team to reach the last eight since Fiji in 2007.

Australia blows a five-goal lead to lose 53-52 to world champions New Zealand in the first Test of netball's Constellation Cup in Christchurch.

Eliud Kipchoge captivates the world by becoming the first athlete to run a marathon under two hours, but how did he achieve this stunning feat on the streets of Vienna?

Reigning premiers Perth Glory are held to a draw thanks to a controversial extra-time equaliser by Robbie Fowler's Brisbane Roar in the west, as A-League newcomers Western United enjoy a winning debut with a 1-0 win over the Phoenix in Wellington.

Two teams, four days, more than 1,200 runs, 12 wickets and not a single completed innings — this is not the recipe for a good game of cricket, and both Victoria and South Australia are unhappy about it.

Organisers at the Rugby World Cup breathe a sigh of relief as the crunch match between Japan and Scotland is cleared to go ahead, while Typhoon Hagibis continues to wreak havoc on the tournament.

New Zealand's Scott McLaughlin wins a drama-filled Bathurst 1000 for the first time in his career after surviving a tense finish at Mount Panorama.