Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

TENNIS - Casey Dellacqua lived up to her newfound seeded status to reach the third round of the US Open for the first time with a 4-6 6-4 6-2 win over Chinese qualifier Qiang Wang, while fellow Aussie Samantha Stosur is locked in a tough battle with Kaia Kanepi.

SOCCER - Wayne Rooney has been named the new captain of England's football team, the Manchester United forward taking over the leadership of an inexperienced squad.

SOCCER - Champions Real Madrid will play five-time former winners Liverpool while fellow Spanish giants Barcelona plucked big-spending Paris Saint-Germain as the Champions League group stage draw was conducted on Thursday.


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