Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

CRICKET - Australia's X-factor James Faulkner is ready for action again, and set to be unleashed against Afghanistan on Wednesday after a strong bowling display at training dispelled any doubts over his recovery from a side strain.

SOCCER - Socceroos skipper Mile Jedinak has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association following his elbow on West Ham United's Diafra Sakho.

NFL - Jarryd Hayne will announce on Tuesday he has earned an NFL futures contract, believed to be with the Detroit Lions.

GOLF - Ireland's Padraig Harrington has won his first US PGA title in seven years, defeating 21-year-old American rookie Daniel Berger in a playoff to capture the storm-hit Honda Classic.

SOCCER - Football Federation Australia has identified the fan who slapped Sydney FC defender Aaron Calver at the end of the A-League derby and will issue him a multi-year ban.


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