Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

SOCCER - Who else but Tim Cahill came to Australia's rescue yet again, the veteran striker producing a golden brace to send the Socceroos into the Asian Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over China.

TENNIS - Australia's last three remaining singles hopes will bid to reach the fourth round on Friday after Lleyton Hewitt joined the nation's three surviving female players in bowing out in the third round of the Australian Open on Thursday night - Hewitt bounced out after blowing a two sets to love lead.

CRICKET - Shaun Marsh gets the chance to prove his value to national selectors when he makes a cameo appearance at the top of the order in Australia's ODI clash with England in Hobart on Friday.

CYCLING - Australian cycling star Cadel Evans is in a perfect position to finish with fairytale farewell Tour Down Under title after moving into second place behind BMC team-mate Rohan Dennis after Thursday's third stage.

CRICKET - A career-best 69 from 43 balls from Jordan Silk ensured teammate Brett Lee enjoyed an triumphant SCG farewell as the Sydney Sixers moved onto the Big Bash League finals with a confidence-boosting win over cross-town rivals Sydney Thunder.


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