Thursday 19th June, 2025
Scores and headlines.
BASKETBALL
WNBA
PHOENIX defeated CONNECTICUT, with superstar Alyssa Thomas dominating against her old team.
WNBL
UC Capitals have landed the signature of Opal Sara Blicavs, who joins fellow Aussie stars Jade Melbourne, Zitina Aokuso and Nyadiew Puoch in Canberra.
Sydney Flames have signed Opal Keely Froling on a one season deal.
Defending champs Bendigo have signed Liv Pollerd, who has most recently been a college star for Santa Clara.
HOCKEY
Pro League
HOCKEYROOS (3) - ENGLAND (0)
Australia bounced back from their defeat to the same opponent 24hrs earlier with a convincing win, with Greta Hayes, Grace Stewart and Jade Smith netting goals in London.
FOOTBALL
A-League
Wellington have signed Dutch International and UK WSL title winner Tessel Middag.
After playing with Melbourne Victory and most recently Western United, American Catherine Zimmerman will depart to play in her home country.
CRICKET
WBBL
West Indian captain Hayley Matthews will be unable to link up with Melbourne Renegades, with the star allrounder requiring surgery.
England’s Sophia Dunkley was chosen a pick 1 by Sydney Sixers in the WBBL draft, with her countrywoman Sophie Ecclestone the 2nd pick by Adelaide Strikers.
Hobart used one of their picks to confirm the signing of England captain and superstar Nat Sciver-Brunt.
NRLW
U19 State of Origin
NSW (26) - QLD (10)
LAWN BOWLS
Australian Open, Gold Coast
Dawn Hayman won Women’s Singles title.
Clarke/Johns/Cottrell/van Asch took out the Women’s Fours title.
Serena Bonnell claimed the Multi Disability Singles.