Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

CRICKET - Australia will unveil yet another new-look pace attack on Tuesday, with James Pattinson's Test return set be confirmed for the opening game of the three-Test series against the West Indies in Hobart.

AFL - Lance Franklin will finally return to the AFL on Tuesday morning when Sydney's senior players officially start pre-season training - the star forward having been out of action since he dramatically took a break before the finals series because of a mental health issue.

RUGBY LEAGUE - There are reports the Robbie Farah saga could be over in the next 48 hours, with the Wests Tigers set to announce the NSW hooker will see out the final two years of his contract with the club.

CRICKET - Chris Cairns says his reputation has been "scorched" despite the former New Zealand cricketer being found not guilty of perjury and perverting the course of justice.

SOCCER - Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will go head-to-head once again for the title of world's best footballer after being short-listed along with Neymar for the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or.


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