Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

TENNIS - Sam Groth has brought an early end to Lleyton Hewitt's Brisbane International title defence, making light work of the former world No.1 with a stunning straight sets victory on Tuesday night.

CRICKET - Australia will seek to bat India out of the contest when day two of the fourth Test starts in Sydney, with Steve Smith and Shane Watson eyeing centuries.

TENNIS - World No.1 Serena Williams suffered a shock 6-2 6-1 loss to Canadian Eugenie Bouchard at the Hopman Cup.

SOCCER - Melbourne Victory have moved up to third spot on the A-League table after edging out Western Sydney Wanderers 2-1 at Pirtek Stadium.

CRICKET - India's selectors on Tuesday chose three frontline spinners to help Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men defend the World Cup title in Australia and New Zealand from next month.

CRICKET - Perth Scorchers have ended Adelaide Strikers' perfect record in the Big Bash League following an 18-run win at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday night.

SOCCER - FIFA Vice President Prince Ali bin Al Hussein has thrown down the gauntlet to incumbent Sepp Blatter for the leadership of football's scandal-tainted world governing body.

SOCCER - A chance to revive his Premier League playing career at the ripe old age of 42 convinced Mark Schwarzer to swap league leaders Chelsea for last-placed Leicester City.


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