TENNIS - Teenage tennis sensation Nick Kyrgios proved his Wimbledon heroics were no fluke as he eliminated two-time semi-finalist Mikhail Youzhny with a 7-5 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 7-6 (7-1) in the opening round of the US Open, fellow Aussie Matt Ebden also advancing.
SOCCER - Stevan Jovetic scored twice and Sergio Aguero netted seconds after coming on as a substitute as Manchester City beat title rivals Liverpool 3-1 in the first blockbuster game of the Premier League season.
CYCLING - Australian Michael Matthews claimed victory in the third stage of the Tour of Spain to also assume the overall lead ahead of race favourite Nairo Quintana.
CRICKET - Australia have showcased their awesome batting potential ahead of next year's World Cup, with allrounders Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh cutting loose in a 198-run one-day thrashing of Zimbabwe in Harare.
RUGBY LEAGUE - An ominous Melbourne moved up to fifth on the NRL ladder with a 24-10 win over Penrith on Monday night - setting up a tasty clash against premiers Sydney Roosters on Saturday night.
AFL - AFL coaches are calling for the re-introduction of the mid-year draft or trade period, with league chief Gillon McLachlan saying the commission will consider the proposal.
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