Monday 27th January, 2025
Scores and headlines
CRICKET
WNCL
Victoria defeated Western Australian by 2 wickets with 3 balls to go in a rain affected match in Melbourne
NSW bowler Hannah Darlington has signed with Wellington for the remainder of the NZ Super Smash tournament. She scored 22 and took a wicket for them today, while fellow Breaker Maitlan Brown took 3/22.
U19 World Cup
England won today to join Australia, India and South Africa in the semis
BASKETBALL
WNBL
Jade Melbourne was named Player of the Round, with Shaneice Swain, Ally Wilson, Courtney Woods and Kelsey Griffin making up the Team of the Week
WNBA
Two Team USA gold medalists are expected to find new homes in 2025, with Kelsey Plum expected to join LA Sparks (featuring Aussie Shaneice Swain), while Jewel Loyd looks set to replace Plum at Las Vegas Aces
TENNIS
WTA Rankings
Australian Open winner Madison Keys has risen to number 7 in the WTA rankings, while semi finalist Paula Badosa moves into the top 10
Round of 16 ‘lucky loser’ Eva Lys was the biggest mover, up 37 spots to move into the top 100 for the first time (91)
RUGBY UNION
Super W
Rising star Wallaroo Faitala Moleka has extended her time with ACT Brumbies
AFLW
Signing News
GWS Giants’ Claire Ransom has signed a two year contract extension
WATER POLO
Australian League Round 5
Captain Glencora McGhie and Ioanna Haralabidis both scored 5 goals in Fremantle’s 16-5 win over Hunter. The Marlins now have a 5-0 record
UWA Torpedoes narrowly defeated UNSW Wests