Sport news update, what you need to know

Sport news update, what you need to know

TENNIS - Novak Djokovic has claimed his first French Open title, defeating Andy Murray 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-4 at Roland Garros.

The grand slam victory is Djokovic's 12th and makes him one of eight men to have won all four majors and the first in almost 50 years to hold them all at once.

BOXING - There's been worldwide outpouring of affection and admiration after the death of former heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, known as much for his political activism as his boxing brilliance.

ATHLETICS - Olympic champion Sally Pearson has finished second last in her comeback to competitive racing with a sluggish 13.25s in the women's 100 metre hurdles in Birmingham. However Pearson says she's pleased to have finished her first race since breaking her wrist in a shocking fall in Rome a year ago.

CRICKET - Mitchell Starc has rattled the stumps and shaken off the rust, combining with Australia's spinners to roll West Indies for just 116 in their opening ODI in Guyana.

The hosts capitulated in just 32.3 overs, recording their lowest ever ODI total at home against Australia.

RUGBY - James Slipper says the new and improved Wallabies are ready to unleash in the first Test against England on Saturday night. With a sprinkling of young and exciting new faces set to take on England, loosehead Slipper says the mood's ripe for Australia to make a statement.

SOCCER - Mark Milligan insists he hasn't decided where he'll play his club football next season but his retention in the Socceroos squad will be the primary motivator.

SURFING - Mick Fanning will face compatriot Kai Otton in an elimination second-round clash when action resumes at the World Surf League event in Fiji. Fanning lost his non-elimination opening heat, finishing behind Brazilian Wiggolly Dantas with Otton third at Cloudbreak.

CANOEING - Australia's Jessica Fox has won silver in the women's K1 at a Canoe Slalom World Cup event in Italy, adding to the gold she won in the non-Olympic C1 24 hours earlier.


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