Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

SOCCER - Tim Cahill says he has been convinced by Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou's brave vision to extend his international career and play at the Asian Cup on home turf next year.

SOCCER - Luis Suarez has returned from injury to torment the nation in which he plies his trade with a double in Uruguay's 2-1 win over England in their World Cup Group D fixture, while James Rodriguez has inspired Colombia to a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in Group C.

RUGBY LEAGUE - A bitterly disappointed Anthony Watmough says he'll cop his four-game ban on the chin after failing to win a downgrade of his dangerous lifting charge at the NRL judiciary.

AFL - Hawthorn have regained star fullback Brian Lake and 2013 premiership teammate Jack Gunston for Saturday's AFL blockbuster against top-eight rivals Collingwood.

BASKETBALL - Dante Exum could be the number one pick in next week's NBA Draft after the Australian was reportedly invited to work out for the Cleveland Cavaliers, owners of the top selection.

TENNIS - Australia will field it's largest singles contingent at Wimbledon in 13 years with 11 men and three women lining up at the All England Club.


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