Saturday 4th January, 2025

Scores and headlines.

BASKETBALL:

WNBL

TOWNSVILLE FIRE (78) - SOUTHSIDE FLYERS (75)

Townsville’s Abbey Ellis hit a three pointer with one second on the clock to secure a thrilling win for the visitors.

TENNIS:

Brisbane International

World number 1 Aryna Sabalenka will play Polina Kudermetova in tomorrow’s final after both had semi final wins.

Auckland Classic

Naomi Osaka is through to her first WTA Final since 2022. She will play Switzerland’s Clara Tauson in the final.

FOOTBALL:

A-League

WELLINGTON (2) - PERTH GLORY (0)

ADELAIDE UTD (1) - C.COAST MARINERS (0)

CANBERRA UTD (2) - BRISBANE ROAR (1)

Brisbane’s Laini Freier made it 7 goals in 3 games, but Canberra scored twice in the final 10 minutes to upset high flying Roar.

Matildas

Matildas veteran Emily van Egmond is departing NWSL side San Diego Wave after three seasons. Her new club is yet to be announced.

ICE HOCKEY:

A.W.I.H.L

ADELAIDE RUSH (6) - SYDNEY SIRENS (1)

MELBOURNE ICE (4) - BRISBANE LIGHTNING (2)

RUGBY UNION:

American Sevens superstar Ilona Maher has been named on the Bristol Bears bench for a potential 15s debut on Sunday night Australian time.