Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

BASKETBALL - The Boomers are rejecting suggestions they tanked at the basketball World Cup after their shock 91-83 loss to Angola - which should see Australia avoid a quarter-final showdown with the US.

CRICKET - Australia have lit the fuse for a fiery tri-series final, with fiery quick Mitchell Johnson accusing South Africa of being unimaginative and predictable.

AFL - Geelong have had to leave out midfielder Allen Christensen in a major blow for Friday night's blockbuster AFL qualifying final against arch-rivals Hawthorn.


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