TENNIS
WTA Rankings
Aussie Kim Birrell is up to a career best ranking of 75, while Australian Open champ Madison Keys has also achieved a best ever of number 6
Doha Open
Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur had easy wins, while Aus Open semi finalist Paula Badosa needed three sets to progress to the round of 32
BASKETBALL
Unrivaled
US Team stars Breanna Stewart suffered the first 11-0 shutout courtesy of Washington rookie Aaliyah Edwards. US team star Chelsea Gray was another shock loser in round one, while Skyla Diggins-Smith and Napheesa Collier also progressed.
WNBL
Townsville Fire’s Courtney Woods has re-signed for the 2025-26 season
ATHLETICS
Adelaide Invitational
The 800m field for Saturday’s Adelaide event has been announced, a star-studded list including Olympians Abbey Caldwell, Georgia Griffiths and Bendere Oboya
FOOTBALL
Australian Sports Commission
Recently retired Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams is one of four new commissioners appointed to the Australian Sports Commission
WHEELCHAIR RUGBY
Australian League Squads
NZ star Jacinta Richardson swaps from University of QLD to join Steelers players Robyn Lambird and Shae Graham at Box Hill.
There will be six teams, with two each from QLD, NSW and Victoria
DIVING
World Cup medalist Emily Meaney has announced her retirement after a 17 year career which also included a Commonwealth Games
RUGBY UNION
Rugby Australia
RA have announced their 2025 contracted player list, which is divided up across four tiers. Despite a recent ACL injury, Atasi Lafai has been listed, as have teenagers Caitlyn Halse, Waiaria Ellis and Faitala Moleka
INVICTUS GAMES
Skeleton: Elizabeth Daly and Sue Osborn were among the Aussies on the track today