Daily Sports Brief · November 1st

The Jillaroos face Wales at CommBank Stadium, kicking off at 3:40 pm Sydney time (4:40 am GMT). It’s a fresh look for Australia, with almost an entirely new forward pack. Jess Skinner spreads the workload as the team gears up for the knockout rounds.

Seven newcomers step onto the field: Jessica Sergis, Jesse Southwell, Ellie Johnston, Quincy Dodd, Makenzie Weale, Kezie Apps and Sariah Paki. Their inclusion signals a shift in strategy, giving the hosts more depth and options.

Wales will have to adjust quickly, but the match promises a solid contest as both sides test their line‑ups ahead of the next stage. Keep an ear out for the action.

The Golden State Valkyries made history by winning the WNBA title in the league's first-ever Game 7, edging out the Dream 68-63. Gabby Williams was the star of the night, pouring in an impressive 30 points to lead her team to victory. This win marks a remarkable achievement for the Valkyries, a franchise that’s only in its second year.

The atmosphere in the Chase Center was electric as players celebrated their hard-earned championship. Kaila Charles and Tiffany Hayes shared a heartfelt embrace, while Kayla Thornton couldn't contain her excitement, shouting in joy. It's a moment they'll remember forever, solidifying their place in WNBA history.

Gabby Williams had just two points at halftime in the Golden State Valkyries’ Game 7 against the Atlanta Dream. The Valkyries trailed the Dream by 6 and, once again, struggled offensively. But Williams went off in the third quarter, pouring in three consecutive triples and 15 points in the period. She finished the night with 30 points, 4 blocks, 2 steals, and 2 assists. She set a new record for most points in a Finals half (28), surpassing Angel McCoughtry’s previous record of 27 points “Man, I don’t know,” Williams said in her walkoff interview. “I love moments like this.

The team argued that this didn’t give him a performance advantage, but the rules are clear: compliance is mandatory, regardless of any perceived benefits. Even though the team self-reported the issue, the stewards decided disqualification was necessary, citing past precedents.

Lawson can still race, though. He’ll need to request permission from the stewards to start, and since he set a time within 107% of the fastest lap earlier in practice, he’ll be allowed to begin from the back of the grid. It’s a tough break, but he’ll have a chance to make up ground during the race.

Kimi Antonelli needs top-nine finish to become world champion at Mexico City Grand Prix; he only qualified fifth and was off the pace compared to Mercedes team-mate George Russell; watch Sunday's race at 8pm (build-up from 6.30pm), live on Sky Sports F1 Kimi Antonelli has admitted to feeling "more tense than usual" ahead of attempting to seal the Formula 1 world championship at Sunday's Mexico City Grand Prix. The 20-year-old only needs to finish ninth in the race to become the sport's youngest world champion.