Lions out of finals
Fairfield Liverpool's first grade cricket team's semi-finals bid crashed when defeated by Sydney Uni at Rosedale Oval on Saturday. Needing to win to make the finals, the Lions made 7 (dec)-261. Sydney Uni replied with 3-263 to win by seven wickets. The Lions play Randwick Petersham in a one-dayer in the final round of the season this Saturday, at 10am.
Netball duo in nationals
Smithfield's Sophie Halpin, 19, is the vice-captain of the NSW under-21s team playing at the national championships in Canberra this week. Greenfield Park's Kristiana Manu'a, 17, is also in the state team.
Cabramatta kick-off
Cabramatta Rugby League Club's opening round against Guildford Owls in the Ron Massey Cup is Saturday, April 6, 4pm at New Era Stadium. The Sydney Shield game between Cabramatta and Guildford will be at 2pm. Details: nswrl.com.au.
Wenty down Mounties
Mounties have lost their opening match of the VB NSW Cup 32-18 to Wentworthville. Mounties' next game in VB NSW Cup is against Manly this Saturday at Aubrey Keech Reserve, Hinchinbrook, 3pm.
Ninth win to Wanderers
The Western Sydney Wanderers set an A-League record at Parramatta Stadium on Sunday, with the 2-1 win over the Wellington Phoenix their ninth straight. FULL REPORT: PAGE 65