Chris Goulding's hot hand was a first-half highlight before Melbourne United withstood a huge fightback from the Sydney Kings in a tough NBL victory.

Ben Simmons has fallen just shy of compiling his 37th career NBA triple-double on a night when the Aussie looked back to his best in Brooklyn's win in Phoenix.

Olympic champion Jessica Fox has collected another award, winning Sport NSW's athlete of the year for a remarkable sixth time.

Australia are chasing redemption in the fifth SailGP season and an increased prize purse will provide extra motivation.

Jai Opetaia will defend his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titles against unbeaten veteran challenger Huseyin Cinkara on the Gold Coast.

Cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia will fight in Australia for the first time since spectacularly claiming his status despite breaking his jaw twice.