Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

AFL - Hawthorn wingman Isaac Smith faces a match-day fitness test on his injured knee ahead of Friday night's AFL qualifying final against West Coast.

SOCCER - The US Soccer Federation is seeking new opponents to play friendlies against its women's team after the Matildas pulled out of an upcoming tour following a pay row with Football Federation Australia.

AFL - Former Geelong great Steve Johnson says he's open to extending his AFL career at another club next season, admitting he was upset at being axed by the Cats.

CRICKET - Australia are set to rest weary paceman Mitchell Starc from the final two games of their one-day series against England, the left-arm quick having played in all 26 of Australia's matches this calendar year.

TENNIS - Serena Williams' quest to make more tennis history was put on hold with play at the US Open postponed on Thursday due to heavy rain in New York.

NFL - The hype surrounding Jarryd Hayne might fizzle in coming days, with the San Francisco 49ers coaching staff intimating he might not play in Tuesday's NFL opener against Minnesota.


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