Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

ATHLETICS - Sally Pearson has been crowned the most inspirational Australian athlete of the past 12 months, the Olympic champion claiming her second 'The Don' award at the 30th Sports Australia Hall of Fame dinner in Melbourne.

SOCCER - The much-heralded tenth A-League season kicks-off on Friday night, with Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat warming to the idea of unleashing all five of his off-season recruits against Western Sydney Wanderers.

SOCCER - The Socceroos have suffered a double injury blow with Tommy Oar and Chris Herd ruled out of Saturday morning's friendly match against the United Arab Emirates.

AFL - Sydney chief executive Andrew Ireland has been left baffled after the AFL banned the Swans from trading until the end of the 2016 season, unless they abandon the cost of living allowance.

CRICKET - Australia are edging towards the top ranking in one-day international cricket, with Friday night's second ODI against Pakistan crucial to their hopes of unseating India as world No.1.

RUGBY LEAGUE - English rugby league's newest Man of Steel Daryl Clark has revealed he is keen to join the exodus to the NRL, but only after establishing himself in Super League first.

CRICKET - England exile Kevin Pietersen says he could yet return to international duty if England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke quits his post.


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