As thousands lined the streets of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Sydney this morning to watch the Invictus Games' cycling events, three competitors asked Prince Harry to sign a pair of budgie smugglers.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is physically restrained as he takes issue with a Chelsea assistant coach after the Blues claim a late equalising goal in their Premier League clash.

A contentious penalty in the A-League's Melbourne derby is variously labelled a referee blunder, a VAR disaster and a case of footballing fortunes evening out.

The rain that drenched Sydney may have delayed the start, but it did not dampen the spirit on display a glittering Invictus Games opening ceremony, which included Australian music royalty.

The Kangaroos prove why they are world champions by holding off a spirited fightback by Tonga to claim a 34-16 Test match win.

Best Solution wins the 2018 Caulfield Cup for Godolphin in an untidy finish from Homesman and The Cliffsofmoher at a soggy Caulfield.

The Invictus Games raises questions about whether host cities like Sydney are prepared enough to cater for the needs of veterans with physical disabilities.

As punters head to the races this weekend for the first day of the spring carnival, new figures released show that Australia still leads the field in gambling losses, with each adult on average losing more than $1,200 per year.