Hurricane Owen carries maiden crown to Hobart
A HISTORIC Mitchell Owen century has helped deliver the Hobart Hurricanes their maiden BBL title. The towering opener blasted 108 off 42 deliveries to set up victory for the home side at Bellerive Oval, as they chased down the Sydney Thunder’s 7-182 with 35 balls remaining and seven wickets to spare. >> SCROLL to see […]
2025 WTA Tour Week 5 preview: Linz
A QUICK turnaround from the Australian Open sees a WTA 500 event take place with a host of players outside the world’s Top 20 and throughout the Top 100 looking to boost their ranking ahead of the hardcourt season outside Australasia. After some impressive tennis at Melbourne Park despite a second round exit to Naomi […] The post 2025 WTA Tour Week 5 preview: Linz appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
AFLW Draft Q&A: Ella Gilbey (Claremont)
ATHLETIC top-ager Ella Gilbey is focusing on having an injury-free season and playing some consistent football in 2025, with the West Australian talent impressing once again at the recent WAFLW Preseason Testing event. Gilbey has largely played for Claremont through the Rogers Cup over the last few seasons, cracking in for her League debut in […] The post AFLW Draft Q&A: Ella Gilbey (Claremont) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Australia remains committed to women’s game in upcoming landmark MCG test
COMING off a thumping win in Adelaide on Saturday, Beth Mooney and her Australian teammates have all eyes towards the exciting prospect of a pink ball test at the MCG commencing on Thursday. When asked about the opportunity that presented itself, Mooney spoke about not only what playing test match cricket means individually, but what […]
Shenzhen to host BJK Cup Finals as Qualifiers announced
CHINA has booked its automatic ticket to the 2025 Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup Finals after being announced as the host nation for the WTA Tour team tournament at year’s end. The Asian nation will join reigning champions Italy as the two countries to automatically qualify for the Finals, with the draw for the upcoming […] The post Shenzhen to host BJK Cup Finals as Qualifiers announced appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
2024/25 NBL Round 18 weekend wrap
IT WAS a packed Round 18 in the NBL over the weekend and we recap the key players from each game, and what the coaches had to say, with the most recent games first. Adelaide 36ers 27 30 22 15 94 New Zealand Breakers 15 20 23 20 78 KEY PLAYERS: Adelaide 36ers: Kendric Davis […] The post 2024/25 NBL Round 18 weekend wrap appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 ATP Tour Week 5 preview: Montpellier
WHILE the 2025 Davis Cup takes the majority of focus throughout this week, there is an ATP Tour event taking place in France, with the Open Occitanie in Montpellier. An ATP Tour 250 event, the action kicks off on Wednesday to allow sufficient rest for those having competed at the Australian Open over the past […] The post 2025 ATP Tour Week 5 preview: Montpellier appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Defenders shine again as Jamaica clean sweeps series
JAMAICA has clean swept the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series after beating South Africa 58-47 in the final match of the series. The defensive work from the Jamaicans was the backbone of them getting the win, with skipper Shamera Sterling-Humphrey putting in a captain’s performance. Jamaica’s stellar defensive end was on show again early. An intercept […] The post Defenders shine again as Jamaica clean sweeps series appeared first on Netball Rookie Me Central.
Fire burns bright in second win of WNBL Round 13
TOWNSVILLE Fire picked up its second win of the WNBL Round 13, defeating Geelong United to go with victory over Sydney Flames on Wednesday night. In a weekend that finished early on Saturday night, the Fire backed up its 14-point triumph over the Flames with a 19-point win against United up in Far North Queensland. […] The post Fire burns bright in second win of WNBL Round 13 appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
2025 WTA Tour Week 5 preview: Singapore
IN THE first of two WTA Tour tournament previews this week, we take a look at the smaller WTA 250 event in Singapore, where a number of talented players look to gain a rankings boost in an even field. The 32-player draw which sees the winner collect a crucial 280 WTA Tour points, has plenty […] The post 2025 WTA Tour Week 5 preview: Singapore appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Rain returns but does not completely ruin World Cup action
THE PAST weekend at the Under 19 World Cup saw the start of the Super Sixes stage, which is the stage where every team still left in the competition plays two extra games before the semi finalists are confirmed. Unfortunately rain still reared its ugly head, meaning everyone had varying degrees of success in getting […]
Back-to-back for Sinner as Italian claims crown
BECOMING the first ever Italian player to win three Grand Slam trophies, the youngest Australian Open back-to-back champion in 32 years and the first man in 19 years to successfully defend his maiden major title were just a few of the accomplishments Jannik Sinner ticked off after defeating Alexander Zverev in last night’s men’s singles […] The post Back-to-back for Sinner as Italian claims crown appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
