Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

SOCCER - Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says he won't even consider contingency plans until a final decision is made on whether defender Ivan Franjic will overcome a hip injury to play in Saturday night's Asian Cup final.

TENNIS - Australian Open finalist Andy Murray says he's happy just to have a shot at winning another grand slam title in an era of tennis greats.

CRICKET - A spot in the tri-series cricket final against Australia will be up for grabs when India and England lock horns at the WACA Ground on Friday.

GOLF - Austrian Bernd Wiesberger emerged the sole leader at Dubai Desert Classic after an opening round featuring a deluge of birdies at the Emirates Golf Club.

RUGBY LEAGUE - Kangaroos skipper Cameron Smith has warned rugby league fans to get used to big names skipping the Auckland Nines as the NRL calendar grows increasingly crowded.


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