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Group A wraps up, next stage all set at World Cup
YESTERDAY’S action in the Under 19 World Cup saw Group A play their last group matches, and as such finalise who was making the Super Sixes stage of the tournament. In the earlier match, the West Indies picked up their first win of the tournament and as such booked their spot in the Super Sixes […]
Expectations falter as one top seed wins but one does not
IN A year where many thought it would be the top two seeds making it through to the Women’s Singles Final at the Australian Open, that is certainly not what has happened as Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys were the ones to emerge victorious out of the Semi Finals. In the earlier of yesterday’s semi […] The post Expectations falter as one top seed wins but one does not appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Taipans stun Hawks again in another upset
DESPITE sitting at the bottom of the table, the Cairns Taipans may have found their bunny in the National Basketball League (NBL) this season after defeating the ladder-leading Illawarra Hawks by six points to open Round 18 on Thursday night. Coming into the clash at the Cairns Convention Centre, the standings would say it was […] The post Taipans stun Hawks again in another upset appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Result still achieved despite rain, Test Squad announced
AFTER retaining the Ashes last match, the Australians have outright won the 2025 Women’s Ashes after winning the second T20 last night in what was a dramatic match at times. Australia first posted the very competitive tally of 5/185. Much like the first T20, the Australians jumped out of the gates, going at almost 10 […]
Preseason Q&A: Fred Rodriguez (South Fremantle)
SOUTH Fremantle midfielder Fred Rodriguez burst onto the scene last year as one of Western Australia’s top draft prospects for 2025. The dual-footed, inside-outside on-baller is a balanced player who has spent time training with Fremantle this preseason as part of the AFL Academy program. A Dockers supporter, Rodriguez played all four games for WA […] The post Preseason Q&A: Fred Rodriguez (South Fremantle) appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Swain stars despite losing result
ALTHOUGH her side could not muster a win in Wednesday night’s Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) action, Shaneice Swain produced an outstanding performance for the Sydney Flames in a tough loss to the Townsville Fire. Coming into the clash at Townsville Entertainment Centre, both sides sat within the top four in the standings, albeit with […] The post Swain stars despite losing result appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Groups wrap up, Super Sixes almost finalised
YESTERDAY’S action at the Under 19 World Cup saw Groups B, C and D wrap up, with some intriguing results in the bunch. Australia vs Nepal Australia remains undefeated so far this tournament after picking up an 83 run win over Nepal. Australia only made 6/139 from its 20 overs, but then restricted the tournament […]
Jamaica shows class to take Sunshine Series
JAMAICA has won the Margaret Beckford Sunshine Series, after taking the second match of the series 59-47. A second quarter burst ultimately proved the difference for the Jamaicans, as the South Africans proved to be quite late to react to on court issues that needed to be fixed. Although both sides went goal for goal […] The post Jamaica shows class to take Sunshine Series appeared first on Netball Rookie Me Central.
Sinner slays Demon to book spot in semis
WORLD number one Jannik Sinner has dismantled hopes of a local Australian Open champion this year after breezing past eighth seed Alex de Minaur in last night’s quarter-final at Rod Laver Arena. The Italian took under two hours to win in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2, 6-1, and continue his title defence. > > SCROLL to see […] The post Sinner slays Demon to book spot in semis appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Kings, United record remarkable road wins
THE FINAL night of action in Round 17 of the National Basketball League (NBL) saw the Sydney Kings and Melbourne United record impressive victories on the road over the SEM Phoenix and the Perth Wildcats respectively. With both clashes likely to have a massive effect on the final shape of the top four, it was […] The post Kings, United record remarkable road wins appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Contrasting quarters creates intriguing semi
YESTERDAY’S two quarter final winners in the women’s singles of the Australian Open had two very contrasting days. 19th seed Madison Keys was on court for almost two hours, but ultimately came back from a set down to beat Elina Svitolina 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Keys served double the number of aces that Svitolina did (six […] The post Contrasting quarters creates intriguing semi appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Thunder master conditions, set up Sydney Smash
SYDNEY THUNDER have won their first Big Bash League (BBL) final in five years to set up a Sydney Smash against the Sixers in Friday’s Challenger. The home side successfully defended 7-135 in a weather-shortened 19-over game at ENGIE Stadium to defeat the Melbourne Stars by 21 runs. While off-pace and spin dominated on the […]