Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

MOTORSPORT - Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo has won the first Formula One race of his career at the Canadian Grand Prix, with the Australian overtaking championship leader Nico Rosberg with two laps to go to end Mercedes' domination of the season.

TENNIS - Rafael Nadal has clinched his ninth French Open and 14th career grand slam title with a brutal 3-6 7-5 6-2 6-4 victory over a battling Novak Djokovic, the world No.1 becoming the first man to win five Roland Garros crowns in succession as his tournament record improved to 66-1.

AFL - North Melbourne crushed Richmond's season in one incredible quarter, the Kangaroos turning a 35-point halftime deficit into a 15-point lead in just 20 minutes to run out 17.14 (116) to 13.10 (88) winners at Etihad Stadium.

RUGBY LEAGUE - Pat Richards produced a remarkable field goal but it was the polished performance of rookie No.7 Luke Brooks that proved the difference as Wests Tigers beat Newcastle 23-20 at Hunter Stadium.

SOCCER - Major sponsors Adidas, Sony and Visa have demanded that FIFA carry out a thorough investigation of corruption allegations over Qatar's 2022 World Cup-bid, stepping up pressure on football's governing body.


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