Ryan Fox did think about staying at home ahead of this weekend's European Tour golf event in Saudi Arabia

The tournament has come under scrutiny for being played in a country accused of multiple human rights breaches, and specifically orchestrating the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in October.

But Fox says he's there to do his job.



Investigators hunting for the lost plane carrying English Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson say an underwater search will begin shortly.

The news comes after two seat cushions that likely belonged to the aircraft were found on the northern French coast.



Jiggers - the illegal devices used to deliver electric shocks to make horses run faster - have been found during a police raid at the stables of Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir.

A firearm and cocaine were also seized, and three arrests were made - the suspects were later released without charge.



The Asian Football Confederation has launched an investigation to hunt out the sandal-throwers from the Asian Cup semi-final between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi.

Three Qataris were bombarded by footwear while celebrating goals in the 4-0 thrashing of the hosts, which secured a place in the final against Japan.

Throwing a shoe at someone is apparently considered an insult in the Arab world.



Footballer Neymar has a real injury.

The Paris Saint-Germain club say the Brazilian, who's renowned for dives worthy of Oscar nominations, is expected to be sidelined for about 10 weeks with a right foot niggle.



The son of Emile Ntamack has been named to make his debut for France in Saturday morning's Six Nations opener against Wales in Paris.

19-year-old Romain Ntamack will start at second-five.



A moon boot one week, on the field the next.

Black Ferns Sevens captain Sarah Hirini's declared herself over an ankle injury for this weekend's World Series event in Sydney.



Daryl Mitchell's looking forward to facing the best.

The Northern Districts all-rounder and Central Districts bowler Blair Tickner have been brought into the Black Caps for the Twenty20 series against India.



Sri Lanka's grim Australasian cricket tour has taken another hit with coach Chandika Hathurusingha removed from the team's selection panel.

The country's Ministry of Sports has recommended the decision.



The quickest half-century of the Big Bash League season has propelled the Melbourne Renegades into the semi-finals with a 27-run win over the Shane Bond-coached Sydney Thunder.

Cameron Boyce hit an unbeaten 51 from 22 balls.



Maria Sharapova has withdrawn from her second-round tennis match at the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy because of a shoulder injury.