Corey Conners has booked his spot at this week's Masters after winning the PGA Tour's Texas Open in San Antonio

The Canadian carded a final round six-under 66, to finish at 20-under par, two shots ahead of American Charley Hoffman.

Kiwi Danny Lee has recorded his first top ten of the year, finishing in a tie for seventh at 12-under par.

Lydia Ko is counting the cost of bad driving after struggling at the first women's golf major of the year in California.

After a promising opening round, Ko finished on three-over-par in a tie for 44th at the ANA Inspiration.

Scott Dixon has finished in a familiar second place at the latest Indy Car race in Alabama.

Takuma Sato has beaten the reigning series champion by just over two seconds.

It's Dixon's sixth second place finish at Barber Motorsports Park and he's up to second in the overall series standings.

Perth's Optus Stadium looms as the favourite to host the opening cricket test between New Zealand and Australia this December.

The likelihood is it will be a day-night match - an official announcement is expected later this month.

Melbourne and Sydney will host the second and third tests.