🗞 Triple ton

December 01, 2019

Hi Guys,

Still basking in the glow of Warner's triple ton.

In today's issue:

🏎 Formula 1 result

🏏 Cricket update

⛳️ Alfred Dunhill winner

⚽️ A-League goal of the season contender

⏳ Latest Scores/results

Man United 2-2 Aston Villa

Leicester City 2-1 Everton (Liverpool's only competition for the title now?)

Atletico v Barcelona (7am kick off)

🏎 Formula 1

Hamilton first, daylight second in nondescript Abu Dhabi season finale

Lewis Hamilton claimed one of the most dominant victories of his glittering sixth title-winning season at the Abu Dhabi GP to sign off from F1 2019 in ultimate style. 

The Briton matched his personal-best tally of 11 victories in one year - and set a new points record for a season.

Charles Leclerc and Ferrari are facing a penalty after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after a pre-race fuel check uncovered a “significant” issue

🏏 Cricket

Second Test, Adelaide (day three of five): Pakistan trail by 248 runs

Mitchell Starc took six wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for 302 before they were forced to follow on on day three of the second Test in Adelaide.

Australian cricket star Jess Duffin says her focus remains on playing for North Melbourne in the AFLW this summer despite her Melbourne Renegades coach being in no doubt the dual-sportswoman could feature in the Women’s T20 World Cup if she makes herself available.

🏌🏻 Golf

Pablo Larrazabal wins Alfred Dunhill despite final day scare

The 36-year-old world number 261 began the final round at Leopard Creek with a three-shot lead but had six bogeys and a double bogey in his first 13 holes.

He recovered to hole from inside three feet at the last for his fifth birdie of an eventful three over 75.

⚽️ Football

  • The Hyundai A-League table became congested as a number of slow starters picked up wins in Round 8 – but who were the individual stars that delivered stand-out performances?

  • There was a much-needed win for Melbourne Victory against fellow early-season strugglers Perth Glory, while Robbie Fowler's Brisbane Roar downed the Central Coast Mariners.

  • Newcastle Jets made it back-to-back wins by defeating Western Sydney Wanderers, Sydney FC brushed aside Western United and Wellington Phoenix stunned Adelaide United in their own back yard. 

Is this goal of the season?

Euro 2020

Did someone say Group of Death! Portugal (2016 European Champions), France (World Cup 2018 Champions) & Germany (World Cup 2014 Champions) drawn in the same group.

🏀 Basketball

Kings coach wants more from NBL leaders

Weaver's side exacted revenge on Melbourne United on Sunday when they pummelled their arch rivals 111-101 at Qudos Bank Arena.

The emphatic victory not only kept the Kings perfect at home, but improved their remarkable record to 11 wins from their opening 12 games.

NBA considers investment fund as team values soar: Is it a slam dunk? (Foxbusiness)

🕹 Esports

Australian Rainbow Six Team Wildcard pushed the current world champions at the Rainbow Six Esports tournament.

🎾 Tennis

Australian Open not a platform for Court's views, says Woodbridge

Tennis Australia has reiterated its stance against Margaret Court's "demeaning" personal views while announcing it will "recognise" the 50th anniversary of her Grand Slam at next year's Australian Open.

In 2017, Court - who won a record 24 Grand Slam singles titles - said tennis was "full of lesbians" and that transgender children were the work of "the devil".

Back on Wednesday!