Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

SPORT - The drugs scandal rocking Queensland sport has deepened, with State of Origin stars Greg Bird and Dave Taylor the latest facing cocaine supply charges in developments which could have massive ramifications for both the players and Gold Coast Titans NRL club.

CRICKET - Questions have again been raised over South Africa's ability to handle the pressure of World Cups after their calamitous 130-run win to India at a packed MCG on Sunday night.

SOCCER - Liverpool are within two points of fourth-placed Manchester United after surviving three penalty appeals to beat fellow top-four rivals Southampton 2-0.

CYCLING - Australian sprint queen Anna Meares has become the most prolific women's track cycling world champion in history by claiming her 11th gold medal with victory in the keirin at the world titles in Paris.

GOLF - Teenage superstar Lydia Ko says the pressure's off after claiming her maiden title as world No.1 with a two-shot victory in the Australian Open.


Share

1 min read

Published

Source: AAP


Share this with family and friends


Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Download our apps
SBS News
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
An overview of the day's top stories from SBS News
Interviews and feature reports from SBS News
Your daily ten minute finance and business news wrap with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves.
A daily five minute news wrap for English learners and people with disability
Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS World News

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service
Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world