Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

SOCCER - Tom Rogic did little to strengthen his claims to a spot in the Socceroos' final World Cup squad after a lacklustre performance in Australia's 2-0 win over Brazilian second division club Parana Clube.

RUGBY LEAGUE - A change of coach has done little to cure St George Illawarra's ills with the Dragons going down 29-10 to South Sydney in caretaker coach Paul McGregor's first game in charge.

TENNIS - Eight-time champion Rafael Nadal has stormed into a French Open quarterfinal showdown against compatriot David Ferrer, while Andy Murray will face childhood friend Gael Monfils, France's last man standing.

SOCCER - FIFA has announced its probe into the 2018 and 2022 World Cup host bids will be completed by June 9, as the corruption row over Qatar's controversial winning bid intensified.

RUGBY LEAGUE - Lawyers for suspended Canberra NRL player Sandor Earl plan to launch a challenge this week against his ban after learning ASADA has dropped a peptide trafficking charge against him.

SOCCER - Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has announced he will leave the west London club when his contract expires at the end of June, with the 35-year-old linked with a move to the MLS's new franchise in New York.


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