Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

GOLF - American Zach Johnson has his second major after winning the British Open at St Andrews in a four-hole playoff over Marc Leishman and Louis Oosthuizen on another heart-wrenching day for the Aussies.

RUGBY LEAGUE - Johnathan Thurston produced another masterclass to all but put a line through Manly's NRL finals hopes, the 30-12 defeat compounded for the Sea Eagles by a shoulder injury to Daly Cherry-Evans.

SURFING - Surfer Mick Fanning will front the press when he arrives in Sydney on Tuesday afternoon as the world continues to marvel at his near-death experience during a shark attack in South Africa.

CRICKET - Trevor Bayliss has labelled Steve Smith a "cheeky little bugger" after the Australian No.3's critique of England's defensive fields on the opening day of the Lord's Test.

CYCLING - Britain's Geraint Thomas has survived a terrifying crash on a hair-raising descent as Ruben Plaza won the 16th stage of the Tour de France, with Chris Froome maintaining his 3min 10sec lead over Nairo Quintana.

SOCCER - Liverpool wrapped up their Australian tour with a 2-0 win over Adelaide United on Monday night, recruit James Milner scoring his second goal in as many games for his new club.


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