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Turning your ground into a fortress has long been considered crucial but is playing at home really the advantage it once was?

Many of Brendon McCullum's decisions were panned as England tumbled to a largely self-inflicted 4-1 Ashes defeat this winter - but his latest call reaped rewards.

Fabio Wardley has called for a heavyweight showdown with Tyson Fury before the end of the year, as long as he makes a successful defence of the WBO world championship against Daniel Dubois.

Hull KR captain Elliot Minchella has had a week to remember but now knows he has to get back down to earth despite being in Las Vegas when they take on Leeds Rhinos on Saturday at the Allegiant Stadium.

Jack Draper's return to ATP Tour action came to an end on Wednesday as he was beaten by Arthur Rinderknech in a gruelling three-set encounter at the Dubai Tennis Championships.