Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

SOCCER - Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou denies he is under pressure to deliver Australia the Asian Cup despite his side being heavy favourites to beat UAE on Tuesday night and join South Korea in the final.

TENNIS - While the top seeds in the men's and women's draw both secured their place in the last eight at Melbourne Park, all eyes will be on Aussie teen Nick Kyrgios and Tuesday night's much-anticipated Australian Open quarter-final against Scot Andy Murray.

CRICKET - Steve Smith and David Warner will stage a two-man battle for the Allan Border Medal to cap what have been banner years for Australia's two dominant batsmen.

SOCCER - South Korea coach Uli Stielike believes his side is taking advantage of a draw which had been designed to benefit hosts Australia after advancing to the Asian Cup final with a 2-0 win over Iraq.

GOLF - Australian golfer Robert Allenby reportedly ran up a $US3400 bar tab at a Honolulu strip club the night he claims he was bashed, robbed and abducted.


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