Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

TENNIS - Novak Djokovic remains the king of tennis, the world No.1 ending Roger Federer's bid to become the oldest grand slam champion with a scintillating 7-6 (7-1) 6-7 (10-12) 6-4 6-3 win to secure a second straight Wimbledon title.

AFL - Hawthorn have thrown the race for the AFL minor premiership wide open with a 72-point demolition job on Fremantle in Launceston, the Dockers now only a game ahead of cross-town rivals West Coast and Sydney with the Hawks looming ominously in fourth spot.

RUGBY LEAGUE - St George Illawarra are adamant they can reignite their NRL campaign despite a big dent in their top eight chances courtesy of a 28-8 loss to Cronulla.

CYCLING - BMC won the 28km team timetrial from Vannes to Plumelec, but Chris Froome tightened his grip on the leader's yellow jersey in the Tour de France.

GOLF - Rickie Fowler has won the Scottish Open at Gullane, setting up the winning birdie with a superb wedge shot to within 18 inches at the last to hold off Matt Kuchar and Frenchman Raphael Jacquelin by one shot.

CRICKET - Australia have vowed to continue to attack spinner Moeen Ali throughout the Ashes, despite the ploy backfiring in the heavy first Test loss.


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