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TENNIS - Top seed Bernard Tomic has lost his first match at the Bucharest Open, humbled by journeyman Dutchman Robin Haase 7-6 5-7 6-3.

LEAGUE - Penrith star Trent Merrin has taken a swipe at the NRL judiciary, claiming they "made an example" of teammate Sam McKendry by banning him for touching the referee.

CRICKET - David Warner has guided his Sunrisers Hyderabad to a crushing 10-wicket IPL victory over the high-flying Gujarat Lions on Thursday.

Warner, who now leads the IPL batting statistics, and Shikhar Dhawan made easy work on the under-par target, knocking off the runs in just 14.5 overs with the skipper producing a typically aggressive 74 from only 48 balls.

RUGBY - The Australian Rugby Union is trying to poach electrifying Melbourne NRL winger Marika Koroibete, according to reports.