🗞 Another Big Tick

G'day sports fans,

"Just don't show up. It's too hard." - Beth Mooney has sage advice for anyone who might be considering going up against the Australia women's cricket team. 

🇦🇺 Aussie Sport

🏏 Two jaw-dropping catches and one of Nathan Lyon's finest bowling performances have put Australia on the brink of a rare Test victory in India and seen them take prime position to seal a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

Lyon pushed through cramps in Indore's dying light to crack open a gripping Test match played on one of the more vicious surfaces seen in recent times, snagging the second-best figures of his career (8-64, behind only his 8-50 in Bangalore in 2017) in what is shaping as a low-scoring thriller.

With Australia needing a win in either of the last two Tests of this series to seal their spot in the WTC decider later this year, the 35-year-old’s tireless spell has set up a tense final-day run chase of 76 for the visitors.

🏉 Cameron Munster suffered a compound dislocation to his finger (will require surgery) but remarkably returned to the field to orchestrate a thrilling 16-12 golden-point win over the Eels.

A number of field goal attempts were missed - shanked or charged down - and fans were wondering which player would step up and win the game with their boot.

In the end it wasn't a kick at all, but a crafty piece of dummy-half magic from the man widely recognised as the game's best hooker already, Harry Grant.

🇦🇺 The Nat Fyfe forward experiment received another big tick on Thursday night, with the Fremantle superstar starring in his side’s convincing practice match win over Port Adelaide.

Fyfe booted three goals and had a direct hand in two others as the Dockers ran out 31-point winners.

The Power threatened to run over the top of the Dockers after a fast start to the fourth quarter, but Fremantle steadied late to win 13.14 (92) to 8.13 (61).

🏀 The NBL23 championship series has arrived, with the Sydney Kings and New Zealand Breakers set for a five-game series (starting tonight) to determine the title winners after what has been a wild campaign.

The league MVP, Coach of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year and four All-NBL players will all be on hand for an absolutely stacked decider.

🎶 "Don't stop until he's a mummy, MORE TAPE 🤕... what a tune (Instagram)

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❌ Brisbane has failed to cover the line in eight of its last nine matches against reigning premiers.

🥧 Dylan Edwards has scored a try in five of his last seven at BlueBet Stadium.

🥧 Corey Oates has scored 1+ tries in seven of his last 8 away matches.

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🏃🏻💨 Speedy News

🏏Will Pucovski will make a return to domestic cricket next week in Victoria's final second XI fixture (cricket)

🏉 All the Late Mail for Round 1 of the 2023 NRL Telstra Premiership. (NRL)

🎮 The AFL 23 game drops April 13 on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. 

⏰ The average ball in play for Super Rugby Pacific Round 1 was 1m 54secs longer than that of the 2022 season. (espn)

🐴 The Australian Cup remains firmly on the agenda for Smokin' Romans who will make his second autumn appearance on Saturday. 

🌎 World Sport

🏟 Manchester United’s record-breaking sale looks set to be postponed with the Glazer family divided on whether to hold out for a better deal.

⛳️ A shake-up of the PGA Tour will see eight of its leading events outside of the majors have smaller, limited fields and no longer feature 36-hole cuts.

Known as designated events, these have bigger purses as the PGA Tour aims to stop players defecting to LIV Golf.

🎾 Novak Djokovic impressed as he beat Tallon Griekspoor in straight sets to reach the Dubai Tennis Championships quarter-finals.

The 22-time Grand Slam champion, taken to three sets by qualifier Tomas Machac on Tuesday, beat the Dutchman 6-2 6-3.

🏈 Former Georgia star Jalen Carter, one of the top prospects in next month's NFL draft, has been charged with reckless driving and racing in connection with a crash that killed a teammate and a recruiting staff member.

🏀 Adidas is honouring Damian Lillard's 71-point game by donating $71,000 to Lillard's charity of choice. Adidas is also dropping the price of all Damian Lillard shoes to $71.

Lillard became the eighth player in NBA history to top 70 points in a single game on Sunday when he dropped 71 in a 131-114 victory over the Houston Rockets

⚽️ Manchester City have emerged as contenders to sign England midfielder Declan Rice, 25, if West Ham are tempted to part with their £100m-rated captain. (Teamtalk)

Rice is thought to be Arsenal's primary transfer target this summer. (Times)

📺 Live Sports TV Guide

TODAY

⛳️ 06:00 - PGA TOUR - Arnold Palmer Invitational, Round 1 (Fox Sports)

🏒 11:00 - NHL - Boston Bruins v Buffalo Sabres (ESPN 2)

🏀 11:30 - NBA - Dallas Mavericks v Philadelphia 76ers (ESPN)

🏀 14:00 - NBA - Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Clippers (ESPN)

🏒 14:30 - NHL - San Jose Sharks v St. Louis Blues (ESPN 2)

🏏 15:00 - Test Match - India v Australia (Fox Cricket)

🇦🇺 16:10 - AFL Practice Match - St. Kilda Saints v Essendon Bombers (Fox Footy)

🏉 18:00 - Super Rugby Pacific - Crusaders v Highlanders (Stan Sport)

🏉 18:00 - NRL - Warriors v Newcastle Knights (Fox League)

🏏 19:00 - Test Match - South Africa v West Indies (Fox Sports)

🇦🇺 19:10 - AFL Practice Match - Sydney Swans v Carlton Blues (Fox Footy)

🏀 19:30 - NBL Championship Series - Sydney Kings v New Zealand Breakers (ESPN)

🇦🇺 19:40 - AFL Practice Match - West Coast Eagles v Adelaide Crows (Fox Sports)

⚽️ 19:45 - A-League Men - Adelaide United v Melbourne City (Paramount+)

🏉 20:05 - NRL - Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos (Fox League or Channel 9)

🏉 20:10 - Super Rugby Pacific - Rebels v Hurricanes (Stan Sport)

⚽️ 21:00 - J1 League - Yokohama F. Marinos v Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Optus Sport or Optus Sport 1)

🏏 22:30 - Test Match - South Africa v West Indies (Fox Cricket)

SATURDAY

⛳️ 02:00 - PGA TOUR - Puerto Rico Open, Round 2 (Fox Sports)

⛳️ 06:00 - PGA TOUR - Arnold Palmer Invitational, Round 2 (Fox Sports)

🏉 06:30 - Men's Vancouver Sevens, Day 1, Round 7 (beIN SPORTS 2)

⚽️ 06:45 - Italian Serie A - Napoli v Lazio (beIN SPORTS 1)

🏉 07:00 - Super League - St Helens v Leeds Rhinos (Fox League)

🏒 11:00 - NHL - Columbus Blue Jackets v Seattle Kraken (ESPN 2)

🏀 11:30 - NBA - Boston Celtics v Brooklyn Nets (ESPN)

🇦🇺 12:10 - AFL Practice Match - GWS Giants v Gold Coast Suns (Fox Footy)

🏉 12:40 - NSW Cup - Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles v Canterbury Bulldogs NSW Cup (Fox League)

⚽️ 13:00 - A-League Men - Wellington Phoenix v Newcastle Jets (Paramount+)

🇦🇺 13:10 - AFL Practice Match - Western Bulldogs v North Melb. Kangaroos (Fox Footy)

🏀 14:00 - NBA - Denver Nuggets v Memphis Grizzlies (ESPN)

🏉 15:00 - NRL - Manly Sea Eagles v Canterbury Bulldogs (Fox League)

🏏 15:00 - Test Match - India v Australia (Fox Cricket)

🇦🇺 16:10 - AFL Practice Match - Melbourne Demons v Richmond Tigers (Fox Footy)

⚽️ 17:00 - A-League Men - Western United FC v Perth Glory (Paramount+)

⚽️ 17:00 - A-League Men - Western Sydney Wanderers v Central Coast Mariners (Paramount+)

🏉 17:05 - Super Rugby Pacific - Moana Pasifika v Chiefs (Stan Sport)

🏉 17:30 - NRL - North Queensland Cowboys v Canberra Raiders (Fox League)

🏏 19:00 - Test Match - South Africa v West Indies (Fox Sports)

🏉 19:35 - Super Rugby Pacific - Fijian Drua v NSW Waratahs (GEM or Stan Sport)

🏉 19:35 - NRL - Cronulla Sharks v South Sydney Rabbitohs (Fox League)

⚽️ 19:45 - A-League Men - Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory (10 Bold or Paramount+)

🏏 22:30 - Test Match - South Africa v West Indies (Fox Cricket)

⚽️ 23:30 - Premier League - Manchester City v Newcastle United (Optus Sport 1)

SUNDAY

🏏 00:45 - Test Match - South Africa v West Indies (Fox Sports)

⚽️ 02:00 - Premier League - Arsenal v Bournemouth (Optus Sport 3)

⚽️ 02:00 - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v West Ham United (Optus Sport 6)

⚽️ 02:00 - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Tottenham (Optus Sport 5)

⚽️ 02:00 - Premier League - Chelsea v Leeds United (Optus Sport 4)

⚽️ 04:30 - Premier League - Southampton v Leicester City (Optus Sport 1)

⚽️ 04:30 - German Bundesliga - VfB Stuttgart v Bayern Munich (beIN SPORTS 1)

⛳️ 04:30 - PGA TOUR - Arnold Palmer Invitational, Round 3 (Fox Sports)

🏒 05:00 - NHL - Boston Bruins v New York Rangers (ESPN 2)

⛳️ 06:30 - PGA TOUR - Puerto Rico Open, Round 3 (Fox Sports More)

⚽️ 06:45 - Italian Serie A - Fiorentina v Milan (beIN SPORTS 3)

⚽️ 07:00 - France Ligue 1 - Paris Saint-Germain v Nantes (beIN SPORTS 1)

🏉 07:20 - Men's Vancouver Sevens, Day 2 (beIN SPORTS 2)

🏒 07:30 - NHL - Dallas Stars v Colorado Avalanche (ESPN 2)

🏀 12:30 - NBA - Milwaukee Bucks v Philadelphia 76ers (ESPN)

🏉 14:00 - Super Rugby Pacific - Blues v Brumbies (Stan Sport)

14:00) - UFC 285 Main Card - Jon Jones v Ciryl Gane (Main Event)

⚽️ 15:00 - A-League Men - Macarthur FC Bulls v Brisbane Roar (10 Bold or Paramount+)

🏏 15:00 - Test Match - India v Australia (Fox Cricket)

🏀 16:00 - NBL Championship Series - New Zealand Breakers v Sydney Kings (ESPN)

🏉 16:05 - NRL - Dolphins v Sydney Roosters (Fox League or Channel 9)

🏉 16:30 - Super Rugby Pacific - Western Force v Queensland Reds (Stan Sport)

🏉 18:15 - NRL - Wests Tigers v Gold Coast Titans (Fox League)

⚽️ 23:00 - Scottish Premiership - St. Mirren v Celtic (beIN SPORTS 2)