Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

GOLF - Jack Nicklaus, the 75-year-old US golf legend who has won a record 18 major titles, has shown he's still got the skills to mix it with the modern day champions by acing the fourth hole at the Masters Par-3 Contest.

RUGBY LEAGUE - South Sydney forward George Burgess has beaten the rap at the NRL judiciary on a dangerous contact charge.

SOCCER - Brisbane's Asian Champions League campaign is in tatters after a 3-1 defeat to Suwon Bluewings on Wednesday night in South Korea.

CRICKET - Paul Downton's turbulent and brief reign as managing director of England Cricket is over, after he quit the post after just over a year in the job.

GOLF - Australian golfer Marc Leishman has withdrawn from the Masters to be with his family as wife Audrey continues to recover from a life-threatening illness.


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