The Australian Open will have the strongest field in the tournament's 103-year history -- all top-ranked 100 men and 99 of the top 100 women in January. What do you expect from the tournament?

Tim Henman has ruled himself out of joining Andy Murray's support team after the young Scot split with American coach Brad Gilbert. Will Murray's new team boost his ability?

John McEnroe has injected a bit more drama into the tennis match fix controversy, suggesting that the "dark and scary" Russian mafia could be involved. Has the true tennis world finally come to light?


Cricket

The West Indies are in South Africa for what will be a crucial series of ODIs and Tests. Can the Windies at last prove they are not cricket's easy rollovers?

England in Sri Lanka: If they save the second Test tomorrow, England will go into the third Test in Galle on 18.12 confident that they can save the series. But they are not playing well. How much is Andrew Flintoff missed?

Are we witnessing a great 'renaissance' in the shape of Anil Kumble who is bowling superbly at the moment?


Rugby

Former Engand captain Phil Vickery has been cited for allegedly trampling on Clermont Auvergne lock Thibaut Privat in last week's Heineken Cup match. It follows a two-match ban during the World Cup for tripping USA winger Paul Emerick. If Vickery is found guilty of the latest offence, is it right that the Wasps prop should be allowed to play in the Six Nations Championship, as seems likely?

Former Rugby League legend Shaun Edwards could be in line to work with the Wales RU side in a part-time coaching role. Edwards, now head coach of Wasps, could form part of new Wales boss Warren Gatland's backroom staff. How does the idea wear with Welsh rugby fans?

England fly-half Jonny Wilkinson has given coach Brian Ashton an overwhelming vote of confidence. Senior players Lawrence Dallaglio and Mike Catt have questioned Ashton's ability, but Wilkinson said: "He has always been a guy that can take the game forward.'' How does Ashton compare to Clive Woodward, the man who steered England to the World Cup in 2003?


Basketball

Lebron James returns to the NBA after an injury and Cleveland win. Is he the only person on the team that can ensure a win?

The Guilford Heat were looking for their first win in the ULEB Cup but lost to their Bosnian opponents. What will it take for them to win?


More Sports

Fernando Alonso rejoins Renault and is hoping to take the team to victory. How do you think they will do?

Some people claim that cycling is no worse than other sports in terms of doping, but is being attacked as an easy target. What do you think?