Sport News Update, what you need to know
CRICKET - Australia are 131 runs away from reclaiming the No.1 Test ranking in Christchurch, the tourists to resume at 1-70 chasing 201 for victory and a clean sweep of the two-Test series against New Zealand.
RUGBY LEAGUE - Penrith could be without captain Matt Moylan for the first month of the NRL season, with the star fullback suffering from stress fractures in his back.
AFL - Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says it is still unclear when Jeremy Howe will return from the much-publicised broken finger, claiming there are still plenty of steps for him to take before he's going to be available senior selection.
BASKETBALL - Australian prodigy Ben Simmons faces the most crucial game of his US college basketball life, with his battered Louisiana State University travelling to Arkansas on Wednesday needing a win to keep the team's fading NCAA Tournament hopes alive.
RUGBY LEAGUE - A leading player manager has claimed Super League's salary cap - which is half that of the NRL's $7.5 millions - is to blame for the World Club Series humiliation for English sides.
