Sport news update, what you need to know

Sport news update, what you need to know.

CRICKET - The Gabba is set to lose the first Test of next summer under a Cricket Australia revamp of home international scheduling, with pink-ball matches to be played against South Africa and Pakistan.

SOCCER - Melbourne Victory are a win away from qualifying for the Asian Champions League knockout rounds for the first time after a comeback 1-1 draw against Korean side Suwon Bluewings tonight.

TENNIS - Daria Gavrilova celebrated her selection for Australia's Fed Cup team with a comfortable 6-4 6-0 win over China's Zhang Shuai in the WTA event in Charleston, South Carolina.

RUGBY LEAGUE - Former Channel Nine boss David Gyngell has joined the Rugby League Players' Association in an advisory role.

SOCCER - Swiss police have raided the headquarters of the European soccer body UEFA to gather information about a contract signed by newly appointed FIFA boss Gianni Infantino that was reported in the Panama Papers.

AFL - Defender Shane Biggs has signed a two-year AFL contract extension with the Western Bulldogs


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