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Pacers Lead Hornets 18-8 in First Quarter at Spectrum Center Charlotte, North Carolina, 9 January 2026 – The Indiana Pacers are off to a strong start against the Charlotte Hornets, leading 18-8 after the first quarter in their NBA matchup at Spectrum Center. Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers with 8 points, while the Hornets struggle […]

Mirra Andreeva Eyes Round of 16 at Brisbane International Brisbane, 8 January 2026 – Russian tennis prodigy Mirra Andreeva bounced back from a first-set deficit to defeat local qualifier Olivia Gadecki 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 in the second round of the Brisbane International. The 18-year-old world No. 9 now faces Linda Noskova in the third round,

Evonne Goolagong Cawley: Trailblazer in Tennis and Indigenous Advocacy Sydney, 8 January 2026 – Evonne Goolagong Cawley, the Wiradjuri Aboriginal tennis legend, remains an enduring symbol of excellence in sport and advocacy. Born in 1951, she overcame significant barriers to become one of Australia’s most celebrated athletes, winning seven Grand Slam singles titles and dedicating

Diana Shnaider Battles Madison Keys in Tense Brisbane International Clash Brisbane, 8 January 2026 – Russian tennis sensation Diana Shnaider is locked in a gripping third-round encounter with American veteran Madison Keys at the Brisbane International. The match, held on Show Court 1, stands at one set apiece, with Shnaider winning the first set 7-6

Elena Rybakina’s Dominant Start to 2026 Season Brisbane, 8 January 2026 – Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon women’s singles champion, has begun the 2026 season in impressive fashion, securing a straight-sets victory over Shuai Zhang at the Brisbane International. The Kazakhstani star, currently ranked fifth in the world, showcased her powerful serve and mental resilience

Jake Weatherald’s Ashes Debut Leaves Selectors with Tough Decisions Sydney, 8 January 2026 – Jake Weatherald, the 31-year-old Adelaide Strikers batsman, made his Test debut for Australia in the Ashes 2025-26 series against England. Despite showing promise with a half-century, his struggles against full deliveries and low average have sparked debates about his place in

Ollie Peake’s Last-Ball Six Seals Renegades’ Thrilling Win Over Scorchers Perth, 7 January 2026 – Teenage sensation Ollie Peake displayed nerves of steel by smashing a six off the final ball to secure a nail-biting four-wicket victory for the Melbourne Renegades over the Perth Scorchers in the Big Bash League at Perth Stadium. Match Summary

Oliver Peake to Lead Australia Under-19 in 2026 World Cup Title Defence Melbourne, 7 January 2026 – Victoria batsman Oliver Peake has been appointed captain of the Australia Under-19 team for the upcoming ICC Under-19 World Cup in Namibia and Zimbabwe, where the squad aims to defend their 2024 title. Peake’s Rise in Cricket Peake,

Reilly Opelka Advances in Brisbane International Amid Coaching Change Brisbane, 7 January 2026 – American tennis player Reilly Opelka has made a promising start to the 2026 season at the Brisbane International, defeating Dane Sweeny in the first round before facing Kamil Majchrzak in the second round. Amid his resurgence from injuries, Opelka has also

Mirra Andreeva Battles Olivia Gadecki in Brisbane International Brisbane, 7 January 2026 – Russian tennis sensation Mirra Andreeva, ranked ninth in the world, is currently engaged in a thrilling second-round singles match against Australia’s Olivia Gadecki at the Brisbane International presented by ANZ. With the score at 4-6, 6-1, 2-0 in favour of Andreeva, the