Friday 7th March, 2025
Scores and headlines
BASKETBALL
NCAA March Madness
In 2nd Round action, freshman star Mikayla Blakes led Vanderbilt to an upset win over Tennessee, Iowa defeated Michigan State, and Florida pipped Alabama.
EuroCup Semi Finals
Opal Steph Reid had 12pt/4reb/4ast in Sopron’s first leg loss to Villeneuve
TENNIS
Indian Wells, Day 2
Kim Birrell was the sole Aussie winner, with Maya Joint and Maddison Inglis losing, while Ajla Tomljanovic retired with injury midway through her match.
WTA
The WTA today announced the tour’s first paid maternity leave program, where players can receive up to 12 months of pay to start or raise a family. It applies to pregnancy, adoption, surrogacy, as well as IVF treatment.
CRICKET
WPL, India
Australian emerging star Georgia Voll starred in her second appearance with 55 runs for UP Warriorz, but Mumbai Indians prevailed.
GOLF
LPGA Blue Bay
Australian LPGA rookie Cassie Porter is co-leader at the halfway mark on -7.
FLAG FOOTBALL
National Titles Teams
Former AFLW/Super W rugby player Mia-Rae Clifford headlines the Victorian side
Defending champs QLD feature global ambassador star Kodie Fuller
2023 NRLW premiership player Kiana Takairangi is part of the NSW squad
NETBALL
Governor-General Her Excelllency Sam Mostyn AC has been named the Patron of Netball Australia