Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

NFL - Jarryd Hayne has survived the first round of roster cuts at the San Francisco 49ers, with the squad of 75 to be trimmed to the final 53 this weekend ahead of the start of the NFL season.

CRICKET - Skipper Steve Smith fell ten runs short of a century and Australia five runs short of victory in a thrilling one-off Twenty20 clash against England in Cardiff.

RUGBY LEAGUE - Canberra's worst NRL season at home ended on a positive note - the Raiders beating Penrith 34-18 to leave the Panthers facing a virtual playoff with Newcastle to decide the wooden spoon.

AFL - Fremantle coach Ross Lyon insists he's prepared to cop the blame if his controversial plan to bulk rest players this weekend backfires, with the Dockers to sit about 11 of their stars for Saturday's clash with the Power.

TENNIS - Australia are none from two early on day one of the US Open following first-round exits for Casey Dellacqua and Matt Ebden.

SOCCER - The Socceroos have been dealt another injury blow on the eve of their World Cup qualifiers against Bangladesh and Tajikistan, with star goalkeeper Mat Ryan the latest player to be ruled out.


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