Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

GOLF - Jason Day is closing in on the world No.1 ranking, the Aussie storming to the lead midway thanks to a sizzling start at the BMW Championship PGA event.

RUGBY LEAGUE - Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson has given his forwards the green light to go after Canterbury's big men in tonight's NRL semi-final, lifting hopes of a repeat of their epic clash from earlier this season.

AFL - Adelaide say they have matured significantly from the beating Hawthorn gave them on the field and the scoreboard earlier this year, coach Scott Camporeale confident his players won't succumb to the Hawks' niggling tactics.

TENNIS - Teenager Thanasi Kokkinakis will lead Australia into battle against British spearhead Andy Murray after being drawn to play the opening singles match of this weekend's Davis Cup semi-final in Glasgow.

AFL - Kieran Jack will miss Sydney's crunch semi-final against North Melbourne, coach John Longmire deciding on a low-risk approach with the Swans co-captain.


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