Sportwatch: Broncos call time on Wayne Bennett, A-League, cricket and more – live!

Updates from around AustraliaAny thoughts? Get in touch on email 5.54am GMT With less than three minutes left to play in the WNBL, it’s now Adelaide Lightning 77-72 UC Capitals. 5.51am GMT It’s half-time in the W-League, with the score Canberra United 1-0 Sydney. 5.49am GMT With five minutes left to play in the WNBL, it’s now Adelaide Lightning 69-67 UC Capitals. 5.46am GMT They are in the fourth period in the WNBL now, and it’s Adelaide Lightning 69-62 UC Capitals. 5.39am GMT In the WNBL, at the end of the third period, it’s Adelaide Lightning 61-56 UC Capitals. 5.36am GMT In the W-League, there are 38 minutes gone in the Canberra United v Sydney game and it’s still 0-0. 5.30am GMT That Wayne Bennett story is no longer about him reportedly being shown the door by the Broncos. Related: NRL: Brisbane Broncos show Wayne Bennett the door 5.19am GMT In football news, there has been a setback for an Australian refugee player who was arrested in Thailand. The full report is here: Related: Setback for Australian refugee football player arrested in Thailand 5.17am GMT Earlier today, in the WBBL, Adelaide Strikers sent a message to their rivals, launching their hunt for a maiden title with a comprehensive 36-run win over Brisbane Heat, AAP reports.New Zealand international Sophie Devine blitzed her way to 89 off 55 balls to set up a strong target of 173 but it was the Strikers’ suffocating bowling performance that impressed most at Melbourne’s Junction Oval. 5.12am GMT And if you have wandered in here by mistake and are in fact looking for the Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury boxing match, it’s here: Related: Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury: WBC heavyweight championship – live! 5.05am GMT It’s good to kick off with some breaking news. Wayne Bennett has reportedly been sacked by Brisbane Broncos. Related: NRL: Brisbane Broncos reportedly show Wayne Bennett the door Continue readingread full article

Source: TheGuardian

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