Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

TENNIS - Bernard Tomic staged a spirited fightback to join fellow Aussies Sam Groth and Nick Kyrgios in the third round of the Australian Open, while a physically ill Rafael Nadal revealed he almost quit during his dramatic five-set win over lowly-ranked American Tim Smyczek.

SOCCER - Socceroos boss Ange Postecoglou is adamant he won't be surprised by anything China dish up in Thursday's Asian Cup quarter-final in Brisbane, with the hosts set to ring the changes for the do or die showdown.

CRICKET - The Melbourne Stars will enter the BBL finals with plenty of momentum but no home ground advantage after defeating Perth Scorchers in their preliminary round finale at the MCG.

SKIING - Russ Henshaw has been pipped for gold in the men's slopestyle at the world championships in Austria, the Aussie's total of 91.8 a mere 0.8 points behind Swiss Fabian Boesch.

RUGBY UNION - Code-hopping rugby star Sam Burgess' bid to gain a place in England's squad for this year's World Cup has received a boost with his selection for the nation's second-string side.


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