Riding the high of Australia's sixth Cricket World Cup triumph, a "buzzing" Pat Cummins says he is constantly improving in the captaincy role.

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has let under-investigation star basketballer Josh Giddey know he is there to support him and will meet with him next month.

Oscar Piastri says he's pleased with his debut Formula One feats while fellow Australian Daniel Ricciardo has mixed feelings about the end of the season.

Reigning WNBL MVP Cayla George has broken the record for most rebounds in a WNBL career, bringing up her 3230th board in a loss to Bendigo.

Australian guard Josh Giddey has played his first game for the Oklahoma City Thunder since the NBA began investigating a claim made about him on social media.

Defender Courtney Bruce has won netball's Liz Ellis Diamond for a second year but the awards were boycotted by Super netballers due to their pay dispute.