Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

CRICKET - Perth denied Australian pace great Brett Lee the fairytale send off after securing back-to-back Big Bash titles when the Sydney Sixers botched a last-ball run out opportunity in Wednesday night's final.

SOCCER - Owner Nathan Tinkler says a desire to change the culture at Newcastle Jets is behind the A-League club's dramatic decision to sack five players and three members of the coaching staff.

TENNIS - Four-time winner Novak Djokovic will square off against defending champion Stan Wawrinka in the Australian Open semi-finals after seeing off rising Canadian 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 6-2.

SOCCER - Chelsea striker Diego Costa faces a three-game suspension after being charged with violent conduct for appearing to stamp on Liverpool's Emre Can.

SOCCER - Socceroos defender Ivan Franjic remains in a race against time to recover from a hip injury and play in the Asian Cup final.


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