Russia have beaten Italy 3-0 in a Euro 2012 warm-up match while Ukraine lost 3-2 to Austria.

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon says he and his players are crystal clear on what they have to do to turn around their fortunes.

The Wests Tigers believe they've unlocked the secret to winning ugly during their current four-game winning streak.

Roosters coach Brian Smith says an aspect of the game that blights rugby union - the way teams run down the clock - is creeping into the NRL.

Young Australian Aston Villa midfielder Chris Herd has been fined for his part in a late-night scuffle following the EPL club's annual awards.