Sunday 5th January, 2025

Scores and headlines.

BASKETBALL:

WNBL

UC CAPITALS (89) - GEELONG UTD (69)

PERTH LYNX (94) - ADELAIDE LIGHTNING (76)

The Caps made it 2 wins for the weekend, while Adelaide import Brianna Turner recorded 15pt/14reb/6blk/3stl in Lightning’s loss to Perth.

• Townsville have added import Nia Coffey in their run to the playoffs.

TENNIS:

Brisbane International

World number 1 Aryna Sabalenka won the final to claim her 18th WTA title.

Auckland Classic

Naomi Osaka was up a set when forced to retire due to injury, handing the title to Switzerland’s Clara Tauson.

• Coco Gauff defeated Iga Swiatek in the United Cup Final tie in Sydney.

• Former champion Caroline Wozniacki has withdrawn from the Australian Open.

FOOTBALL:

A-League

SYDNEY FC (1) - MELBOURNE CITY (1)

MELB. VICTORY (4) - W.S WANDERERS (4)

Melbourne Victory were up 4-2 in the 87th minute before two goals in two minutes to the Wanderers secured an incredible draw.

ICE HOCKEY:

A.W.I.H.L

ADELAIDE RUSH (6) - SYDNEY SIRENS (3)

BRISBANE LIGHTNING (4) - MELBOURNE ICE (1)

BOBSLED:

Aussies Bree Walker/Kiara Reddingius have started their two man Bobsled World Cup campaign with an impressive 5th place finish.