Channel Nine's cricket commentary has come under fire from the International Cricket Council (ICC) and anti-gambling advocates, who say the on-air advertising for a betting agency puts the integrity of the game at risk.

Adelaide import Julius Hodge has broken his silence over his controversial exit from the 36ers, saying the NBL club failed to conduct business properly.

Almost five years have slipped away since Adam Scott won the biggest title of his career at the Players Championship and he is eager to regain the winning habit in golf's premier events.