MELBOURNE'S Origin stars have earned a psychological advantage over Mitchell Pearce and James Maloney - but will Cooper Cronk be playing?

THIS weekend marks the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500, and two Australians have a great chance recording our first victory.

HIS place in the French Open has been confirmed but Bernard Tomic is still missing in action at Roland Garros.

THE Indiana Pacers bounced back from a heart-breaking game one defeat to edge LeBron James and the Miami Heat 97-93.

THE Melbourne Rebels have continued their amazing surge with a dramatic and historic victory over NSW.