CRICKET - South Africa have pulled off the second-biggest run-chase in their one-day international history, reeling in Australia's 7-327 with seven wickets and 20 balls to spare thanks to centuries from AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis.
SOCCER - Western Sydney Wanderers have knocked title-holders and tournament favourites Guangzhou Evergrande out of the Asian Champions League, booking a place in the semi-finals despite losing the second leg of their quarter-final 2-1 in China on Wednesday night.
TENNIS - Lleyton Hewitt has suffered a 6-3 6-4 6-3 first-round US Open defeat to sixth seed Tomas Berdych to complete the worst grand slam season of his celebrated 18-year career.
RUGBY LEAGUE - Retiring Manly prop Jason King is set for a Brookvale Oval farewell home game after having a reckless high-tackle charge downgraded at the NRL judiciary.
SOCCER - Alexis Sanchez's first Arsenal goal earned his side a nervy 1-0 victory over Besiktas that saw the Gunners squeeze into the Champions League for the 17th consecutive season.
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