While local wildcard Bryan Perez shocked world No.5 Italo Ferreira, Australia's Jack Robinson moved into the quarter-finals at the Surf City El Salvador Pro.
Red-hot Supercars racer Will Brown is primed to cause trouble for seasoned NASCAR drivers when he makes his series debut at Sonoma Raceway in California.
Xavier Cooks is chasing more NBL championships with the Sydney Kings after returning to the club on a three-year deal, following a brief stint in the NBA.
World No.3 Molly Picklum has moved into the quarter-finals at the World Surf League's El Salvador Pro, but Tyler Wright was eliminated in the second round.
Goalkeeper Ash Ervin and midcourters Georgie Horjus and Hannah Mundy are the new faces for the Diamonds, who will defend their Netball World Cup title in 2027.