https://charlotteaustin.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Charlotte AustinenTue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://sydneyflames.wnbl.com.au/news/flyers-lose-the-flyers-in-georges-350thThe Sydney Flames fought hard but lost their blockbuster clash with the Southside Flyers 81-78 at Qudos Bank Arena. The defeat, in front of a Flames standalone record crowd of 6,834 for the club's 'Thank You' Lauren Jackson game, sees the Hoops Capital side fall to fourth spot with one round to play. Match summary Didi Richards and Paige Bradley lit the fire early, shutting down efforts from Mercedes Russell before Lauren Jackson stepped up to put the Flyers ahead. Russell came with a layup t...Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://sydneyflames.wnbl.com.au/news/flyers-lose-the-flyers-in-georges-350thhttps://sydneyflames.wnbl.com.au/news/heartbreaking-loss-to-fire-ends-flames-seasonThe Sydney Flames' WNBL24 season is officially over after losing 90-78 to the Townsville Fire at the Townsville Entertainment Centre. The round 15 result continues the Fire's dominance over the Hoops Capital side at that venue, with the Flames last tasting victory there in 2003. Match summary Scores from Didi Richards and Lauren Nicholson got the Flames on the board but they found themselves down 8-4 early on. These two went on to score the Hoops Capital side's first 13 points, as they led 13...Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://sydneyflames.wnbl.com.au/news/heartbreaking-loss-to-fire-ends-flames-seasonhttps://wnbl.basketball/sydneyflames/news/flames-defeat-capitals-for-first-home-win-of-season/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://wnbl.basketball/sydneyflames/news/flames-defeat-capitals-for-first-home-win-of-season/https://www.sydneykings.com/news/breakers-end-kings-title-defenceThe Sydney Kings' championships defence is officially over after losing Wednesday's Play-In Qualifier to the New Zealand Breakers 83-76 at Qudos Bank Arena. Match summary  Traded baskets between Alex Toohey and Zylan Cheatham saw the game all tied up, with contributions from Jaylen Adams and Parker Jackson-Cartwright keeping it even. It was efforts from Jaylin Galloway and Adams that had the tie-breaking in the King's favour, seeing the purple and gold up by five. Jackson-Cartwright fought to se...Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.sydneykings.com/news/breakers-end-kings-title-defencehttps://wnbl.basketball/sydneyflames/news/flames-fightback-to-record-overtime-win-against-fire/Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://wnbl.basketball/sydneyflames/news/flames-fightback-to-record-overtime-win-against-fire/https://www.sydneykings.com/news/kings-lose-adrian-hurley-cup-clash-to-hawksThe Sydney Kings' championship defence is hanging on by a thread after suffering a 106-95 loss to the Illawarra Hawks at Qudos Bank Arena. Despite the 11-point defeat, played in front of the club's second-biggest crowd of NBL24 (14,832 fans), the Kings retained the Adrian Hurley Cup for the second-straight season. Match summary  Illawarra ran out with a five-point lead, matched with force from Angus Glover and Jordi Hunter. The Hawks attempted to soar ahead, though the game remained tied thanks...Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.sydneykings.com/news/kings-lose-adrian-hurley-cup-clash-to-hawkshttps://www.sydneykings.com/news/kings-comeback-falls-short-against-wildcatsThe Sydney Kings' comeback attempt fell short on Sunday afternoon, going down 104-98 to the Perth Wildcats at Qudos Bank Arena. The six-point defeat, played in front 13,138 fans, marked the first time the Kings' first loss in Sydney to the Wildcats since April 8, 2021. Match summary  Three for Tai Webster, and fouls in Perth's favour had the Wildcats up by five early before a jump shot from Denzel Valentine put the Kings on the board. Jaylen Adams followed, shut down by back-to-back threes from...Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.sydneykings.com/news/kings-comeback-falls-short-against-wildcatshttps://www.sydneykings.com/news/second-half-fade-sees-kings-fall-to-unitedThe Sydney Kings have fallen to fourth on the ladder after losing 101-85 to front-runners Melbourne United on Thursday night at Qudos Bank Arena. This was despite the Hoops Capital club playing in front of another huge crowd of 12,898 fans. Match summary Traded baskets between Shaun Bruce and Kyle Bowen, and fouls in United's favour, saw Melbourne race to an early two-point lead over the Kings, which was quickly extended to five thanks to a jump shot from Matthew Dellavedova. Kouat Noi did not l...Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.sydneykings.com/news/second-half-fade-sees-kings-fall-to-unitedhttps://www.sydneykings.com/news/kings-bounce-back-to-defeat-leaders-unitedThe Sydney Kings' title defence isn't over just yet, with the two-time defending champions bouncing back to form on Sunday - defeating league-leaders Melbourne United 98-86. The round 17 victory, played in front of 12,921 fans, moves the harbour city side back into fourth, with just three rounds remaining before the post-season. Match summary  United started the first quarter up by four, helped by fouls and three from Chris Goulding. Contributions from Denzel Valentine, Jaylen Adams and Jordi Hu...Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.sydneykings.com/news/kings-bounce-back-to-defeat-leaders-unitedhttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/510767/images/9539d69b-26ec-4ddb-b33d-e9901378b923.pngTue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/510767/images/9539d69b-26ec-4ddb-b33d-e9901378b923.pnghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/510767/images/8e501921-6eb5-4942-b3eb-480e57376281.pngTue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/510767/images/8e501921-6eb5-4942-b3eb-480e57376281.pnghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/510767/images/08c1e11f-05cd-4abd-9228-f0c282de7727.jpgTue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/510767/images/08c1e11f-05cd-4abd-9228-f0c282de7727.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/510767/images/e6b96a14-a937-4c07-824f-187cb3d3f603.jpgTue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/510767/images/e6b96a14-a937-4c07-824f-187cb3d3f603.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/510767/images/a1bcc0ac-1103-42b8-a872-229227c1d405.jpgTue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/510767/images/a1bcc0ac-1103-42b8-a872-229227c1d405.jpghttps://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/06/18/1263807-usmnt-not-writing-socceroos-off-despite-criticism.htmlComing off od a 4-1 high following their Group D opener against Paraguay, the United States are eager to lodge another win against the Socceroos on their home turf. The teams met earlier for a feisty clash in October, where the US walked away with a 2-1 win over Australia. Many are expecting the same fiery atmosphere this Friday. “We’re American, we don’t take s---. That’s something he really drilled into us,” Sebastian Berhalter told reporters, in a comment about the USMNT manager Mauricio Po...Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/06/18/1263807-usmnt-not-writing-socceroos-off-despite-criticism.htmlhttps://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/06/15/1263549-iran-battles-political-tension-in-lead-up-to-world-cup-opener.htmlIran is set to play its first 2026 FIFA World Cup game against New Zealand amidst political tensions with the United States of America. Los Angeles is set to host Group G’s Iran-New Zealand match. However, a regular game for New Zealand is one overshadowed by political circumstances for Iran. Originally set to train in America, Iran was forced to begin their training in Tijuana, Mexico, following a bout of visa issues. In a press conference ahead of their opening match, Iran's coach Amir Ghal...Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/06/15/1263549-iran-battles-political-tension-in-lead-up-to-world-cup-opener.htmlhttps://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/06/15/1263554-new-zealand-not-concerned-with-politics-ahead-of-game-against-iran.htmlNew Zealand face Iran in their first World Cup game since 2010. Despite a 1-0 loss to England in their World Cup friendly, New Zealand appears positive going into their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Iran. This will be their third appearance in a World Cup competition. Ahead of this politically charged Group G game, head coach Darren Bazeley has told reporters, “It’s just another football match for us. "We prepare the same for every ​international game that we play, and we've done nothing...Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.vavel.com/en/international-football/2026/06/15/1263554-new-zealand-not-concerned-with-politics-ahead-of-game-against-iran.html