Olympic uncertainty as injuries hit for star Opals
Just a day after the squad was named for the Olympics, the Opals have been hit with a pair of injuries that could unsettle their Paris preparations.
Womens Basketball
Jackson’s gruelling process to secure spot on fifth Olympic team
After a relentless lead up to being named in her fifth Olympic team, Lauren Jackson has locked in her ticket to Paris and will bring her whole family along for the journey as the Opals plan for a return to the podium.
Opals lock in Paris squad, Jackson crowns comeback
The Opals have locked in a 12-strong squad for Paris that is full of WNBA talent, while 43-year-old icon Lauren Jackson has been called up for her fifth Olympic Games.
‘No one’s going to die’: lid on for Garbin girls amid Olympic hope
Darcee Garbin prefers to leave the limelight to gold-medal Diamond sister Sophie and just be “Darcee, the basketballer”. In a few days time, though, she might be ‘Garbin, the Olympian’.
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‘Rough’: Star spills on ugly Cambage split
Former Opals captain Jenna O’Hea says she’s still getting over Liz Cambage’s shock meltdown on the eve of last year’s Tokyo Olympics.
‘We can rebound’: France ruins return but GOAT stays positive
Lauren Jackson sat on the bench for most of the second half before attempting to rescue the Opals in their time of need. The French had other ideas. How the GOAT fared in her return.
Aussie basketball diaspora gives Opals Cup edge
Australians are coaching and playing in the toughest basketball leagues around the world providing the hosts with a valuable edge in the FIBA Women’s World Cup.
Watch: tweet has LJ’s World Cup rivals on red alert
Regarded as the best Australian basketballer of all time, Lauren Jackson’s comeback hasn’t gone unnoticed, with the world wary of her likely influence at the FIBA Women’s World Cup.
Discovering voice after Cambage’s foul-mouthed rant
When Liz Cambage unleashed her Las Vegas racial verbal barrage Opals star Ezi Magbegor remained silent, but now the Nigerian Australian is not afraid to make some noise.
Anstey: Jackson completes Opals’ World Cup jigsaw puzzle
Liz Cambage left a big hole in the Opals World Cup hopes but the comeback of Lauren Jackson has completed the front court puzzle.
Culture vultures: Opals poach hockey legend
The Opals are in a strong place ahead of this month’s World Cup in Sydney thanks to some frank discussions about the team’s culture.
Seal of approval: Opals great backs Magden to drive new era
The Opals are well placed for success at the World Cup in Sydney with Tess Madgen as captain, according to Australian great Michele Timms.
Women’s WC organisers tipping huge windfall
The rapid growth of women’s football has Women’s World Cup organisers bullish and planning for a huge influx of international visitors beyond initial expectations.
How social media is keeping Opals connected
A key player in Australia’s FIBA World Cup campaign is using social media to remain connected with Opals teammates as the countdown begins to the tournament in Sydney this month.
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