Sport news update, what you need to know
GOLF - A career best opening nine holes at the Masters for world No.1 Jason Day has ignited his chase for a green jacket with defending champion Jordan Spieth setting the early pace at the Augusta National.
SWIMMING - Grant Hackett is demanding that his 400m freestyle conqueror at the 2016 Olympic selection trials Mack Horton goes for gold at the Rio Games.
RUGBY LEAGUE - St George Illawarra has been held scoreless for the second week in a row, beaten 26-0 by a rampant Brisbane.
SOCCER - After big wins over Tajikistan and Jordan last month, the Socceroos have climbed 17 spots to number 50 in the world, becoming the second-highest ranked team in Asia.
AFL - Retired Sydney AFL legend Adam Goodes says he's achieved closure on the turbulent final year of his career and credits AFL boss Gillon McLachlan with playing a big part in the process.
SOCCER - With Western Sydney's Premiers Plate aspirations set to go down to the wire, players Scott Jamieson and Mitch Nichols have called for the A-League to introduce simultaneous kick-offs in the final regular-season round.
HOCKEY - The Kookaburras are off to a flying start at the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Malaysia, beating India five-one in their opening match.
SURFING - The Margaret River Pro surf event is due to get underway later today, with Australian Matt Wilkinson aiming to continue his hot start to the season.
