Sport News Update, what you need to know

Sport News Update, what you need to know.

AFL - Former Melbourne forward Mitch Clark booted six goals as Geelong defeated Adelaide by 19 points in Thursday's NAB Challenge clash at Simonds Stadium.

CRICKET - South Africa's flat-track bully reputation at the World Cup was enhanced by a 146-run demolition job on the United Arab Emirates in Wellington, the Proteas barely getting out of second gear in posting 6-341.

CYCLING - Climbing specialist Richie Porte won Thursday's hilly fourth stage of the Paris-Nice race and Polish rider Michael Kwiatkowski finished third to reclaim the overall lead from Australia's Michael Matthews.

SOCCER - Adelaide United ground out a hard fought 2-1 win over Central Coast Mariners at Coopers Stadium on Thursday night to move back into second spot of the A-League.

MOTORSPORT - Formula One team Sauber is facing contempt of court action after being ordered to reinstate dumped driver Giedo van der Garde ahead of this weekend's Australian Grand Prix.


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