Cole’s Flyers looking for consecutive championships
AFTER claiming the ultimate prize in the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) last time around, Rebecca Cole and the Southside Flyers will be looking to pull off the elusive back-to-back championships when the fixture kicks off this week. The Flyers stood up when it mattered most, proving the best team in the postseason and defeating […] The post Cole’s Flyers looking for consecutive championships appeared first on Basketball Rookie Me Central.
Dreamtime’s dramatic draw sees points split
THE FIRST ever AFLW Dreamtime match in Darwin came to a spectacular end, with Essendon and Richmond unable to be split at the final siren. Both teams had their moments of dominance throughout the match, but ultimately had to settle for the draw. Reflecting on things post match, Essendon coach Nat Wood had mixed emotions. […] The post Dreamtime’s dramatic draw sees points split appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Frenchman aces past Shelton to win
BECOMING the lowest ranked player to win the Swiss Indoors event since it joined the official ATP Tour, Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard is now an ATP 500 champion. The towering young talent aced his way to victory against equally impressive server Ben Shelton, providing an ominous sign of things to come in a 6-4 7-6 […] The post Frenchman aces past Shelton to win appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Zheng salutes in Tokyo for first WTA 500 title
A TWO-time winner in Palermo and an Olympic gold medalist in Paris, Chinese world number seven Qinwen Zheng can now add a home continent title to her CV after triumphing in Tokyo today. The top seed at the Pan Pacific Open was able to fend off a determined Sofia Kenin in straight sets, 7-6 6-3 […] The post Zheng salutes in Tokyo for first WTA 500 title appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Jemma Barsby’s Strikers ready to open WBBL|10
AFTER a final over win in the WBBL|09 decider against the Brisbane Heat, Jemma Barsby‘s Strikers are looking for the same result on Sunday against the same opposition at Adelaide Oval. In a match that opens a double-header at the venue, it is the back-to-back champions who will expect a passionate ‘Blue Crew’ at the […]
Lauren Arnell full of praise for Yartapuulti quartet after Suns win
AFTER a close first quarter between the Gold Coast and Yartapuulti, the latter extended their lead throughout the contest to crush the Suns by 34 points. With the Power’s fifth consecutive win, the side is staring down the prospect of playing finals football for the first time. When asked about the game, Lauren Arnell was […] The post Lauren Arnell full of praise for Yartapuulti quartet after Suns win appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
2024 AFLW Week 9 Preview: Sunday
WEEK 9 of the AFLW season concludes today with three more matches, as one side puts their entire season on the line. The post 2024 AFLW Week 9 Preview: Sunday appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Young guns fire in Basel
A QUARTET of future stars battled it out in the Swiss Indoors ATP 500 semi-finals overnight, giving fans a glimpse into what to expect over the next decade. In the end, 2024’s big improver in huge serving Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, and American cult hero Ben Shelton booked their places in the Basel decider. Mpetshi […] The post Young guns fire in Basel appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Dockers bank finals berth with tough win out east
WALYALUP ground out a 7.13 (55) to 4.1 (25) win over GWS yesterday to book its spot in the 2024 AFL Women’s Finals series. It was not an easy win though, with the Giants pushing their visitors for much of the match in what was blustery conditions. “I thought we were a bit cleaner today […] The post Dockers bank finals berth with tough win out east appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Zheng fights off Shnaider, sets up Kenin clash
A DROUGHT will be broken one way or another in today’s Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo when top seed Qinwen Zheng and American wildcard Sofia Kenin face off the in the WTA 500’s decider. Zheng is gunning for her first WTA Tour title outside of Palermo, while Kenin can break an incredible four-year titleless […] The post Zheng fights off Shnaider, sets up Kenin clash appeared first on Tennis Rookie Me Central.
Roos unbeaten streak continues after tight tussle with Kuwarna
NORTH Melbourne won an eight-point armwrestle over Kuwarna at Norwood Oval on Kaurna land to regain top spot on the AFL Women’s ladder. Across the night, both sides had periods of ascendancy, however for the Crows it was another wasteful performance in front of goal, as Danielle Ponter kicked three goals and two behinds, while […] The post Roos unbeaten streak continues after tight tussle with Kuwarna appeared first on Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central.
Redmayne reveals excitement ahead of new WBBL journey
THE 10TH season of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) kicks off tomorrow, and Brisbane Heat’s Georgia Redmayne comes into the season raring to go and in some solid form. Speaking to the media earlier this week, she said that she was “feeling pretty good” ahead of the new WBBL season. “I’s certainly nice to […]