Aussies pull off perfect Cup start

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Australian opener Aaron Finch says swing could be the deciding factor in the World Cup clash with Sri Lanka.

Sea Eagles halfback Daly Cherry-Evans reveals he will join the Gold Coast Titans next season on a three-year deal.

India remain on top of their World Cup pool after claiming a shaky win over the West Indies at the WACA.

Marc Janko bags his 13th goal of the season as Sydney FC claim a scrappy away victory over Newcastle Jets.

Cricket

Pietersen reveals English county interest
London (AFP) - Exiled England batsman Kevin Pietersen on Friday revealed he has received offers from several prospective English county employers.
Swing could swing Aus' World Cup clash
Opener Aaron Finch says swing bowling will be one of the key factors in Australia's World Cup clash with Sri Lanka at the SCG.
India captain Dhoni demands more from all-rounder Jadeja
PERTH (Reuters) - Holders India marched into the quarter-finals of the World Cup with their fourth consecutive win but all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's form with the bat has left captain Mahendra...

France rugby player Chouly extends Clermont contract
Paris (AFP) - France No 8 Damien Chouly has extended his contract with league leaders Clermont by three years until June 2019, the Top 14 club announced Friday.
Honey Badger 'meat' can't stop Brumbies
The Brumbies have defeated a fast finishing Western Force 27-15 at Canberra Stadium, despite Nick Cummins scoring from just his second touch.
Brumbies rule the roost at home over Force in Super 15
Canberra (AFP) - The ACT Brumbies chalked up a 10th straight home victory with a bonus-point 27-15 Super 15 win over Western Force in Canberra on Friday.

Radradra, Sandow lead rout of Manly
Semi Radradra has scored three tries and Chris Sandow two in Parramatta's 42-12 NRL opening round thrashing of Manly.
Cherry-Evans signs with the Titans
Australia, Queensland and Manly playmaker Daly Cherry-Evans will join Gold Coast on a four-year NRL deal beginning in 2016.
Titans just keen to get back to footy
After a pre-season dogged by off-field woes, Gold Coast skipper Nate Myles says he and the rest of the Titans can't wait for the NRL season to kick off.

Serbia lead 2-0 against Croatia
Kraljevo (Serbia) (AFP) - Hosts Serbia were leading 2-0 in their Davis Cup World Group first round tie against Croatia on Friday opened by a victory of world number one Novak Djokovic.
Kokkinakis earns remarkable Davis Cup win
Australian tennis teen Thanasi Kokkinakis secures an incredible comeback win over Czech No.1 Lukas Rosol in the Davis Cup World Group clash in Ostrava.
Wozniacki reaches semi-finals in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur (AFP) - Danish star Caroline Wozniacki defeated Germany's Carina Witthoeft in straight sets at the quarter-finals of the Malaysian Open on Friday.

Lions beat Swans by six goals
The Brisbane Lions have scored their second NAB Challenge win from as many games with...
AFLCA welcomes umpire coaches
The AFL's umpire coaches have been invited to become members of the AFL Coaches...
AFL bars six 'Dons from training session
James Hird is unhappy with the league's directive, but the AFL's view is if players...

United defender Evans denies FA spitting charge
LONDON (Reuters) - Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has denied a Football Association (FA) charge of spitting at Newcastle United forward Papiss Cisse, the governing body said on Twitter on...
Wembley should be saved for FA Cup final, says Rodgers
LONDON (Reuters) - Liverpool are just one game away from playing at Wembley Stadium in the FA Cup -- but their manager Brendan Rodgers rather wishes they were not.
If Liverpool...
Inzaghi refuses to blame injuries for Milan's troubles
(Reuters) - AC Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi does not want to blame a perennial injury crisis for his team's indifferent form, he said on Friday.
Midfielders Nigel de Jong and...