Julian Wilson has narrowly avoided defeat at the season-ending Pipe Masters in Hawaii to maintain his challenge for a maiden world surfing title.

Merciless Australia have crushed England 8-1 in the Hockey World Cup's bronze medal match on the back of a Tom Craig hat-trick and Jeremy Howard's brace.

Australian boxer Bilal Akkawy has hit the big time with a dominant win on the undercard to the world championship bout at Madison Square Garden.

Julian Wilson's surfing world title challenge is on hold once again with another lay day at the season-ending Pipe Masters in Hawaii.

A lay day has been called at the Pipe Masters surfing event in Hawaii, which is set to decide the World Surf League title.

Michael Dickson has topped an NFL fan poll, putting the Australian punting sensation a step closer to making the Pro Bowl in his rookie year.