Embiid public enemy No.1 in Paris as French boos reign
Team USA’s 17-point win over South Sudan had plenty of action, including more French boos for a big man and Kevin Durant handing high praise for an NBL star, writes MATT LOGUE.
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Cambage drama steels resilient Opals to fight back
The Opals are determined to fight their way to Olympics success, and will use one of the most controversial chapters in their history as inspiration to stick together and fight for their Paris dream.
Torres Strait’s touching message to Australian Boomers captain
The Torres Strait is rallying behind a favourite son with the remote islands’ artists, athletes and community leaders joining forces to cheer on Patty Mills in his pursuit of a gold medal in Paris.
‘Greatest moment of my life’: 3×3 star’s heartwarming Paris story
The Aussies may have gone down to Canada on Tuesday in the women’s 3×3 basketball. But for Lauren Mansfield, it was her greatest day due to a heartbreaking family situation.
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Opals’ irresistible Paris claims in thumping Olympics warm-up win
If Sandy Brondello considered leaving Alice Kunek or young gun Isobel Borlase out of her final squad for Paris, the Opals coach might face a swift rethink after the pair combined to rock China in a 28-point demolition job in the lead-up to the Olympics.
‘Never meant to play again’: LJ’s long road to Olympic history
Lauren Jackson ‘was never meant to play again’ after the 2022 World Cup, now a fifth Olympics is on her radar. The GOAT opens up to MATT LOGUE on her Paris hopes, career fears, Hall of Fame and the Opals bright future.
DJ has no regrets after gambling NBA dream on Olympic bid
DJ Vasiljevic sacrificed his NBA dream so he could get in front of Boomers coach Brian Goorjian in weeks like this. Even if it ends in a brutal Olympic snubbing, he tells JON RALPH he stands by the decision.
Scorching hot ‘long shot’ stars as Boomers down China
Initially considered a long shot to make the Boomers’ Olympic team, a scorching display from Jack McVeigh against China has given the NBL grand final MVP a vice-like grip on a ticket to Paris.
Aussie power couple chasing history on two fronts in Paris
Superstar basketball couple Anneli Maley and Marena Whittle are set to create powerful history on two counts at the Olympics, as the 3×3 ballers make waves on and off the court.
Ingles in depth: Paris, family and his unbreakable Patty bond
Bronzed Boomer Joe Ingles is a notorious media recluse but, as a record-equalling fifth Olympics looms, he opens up about family, life, his special bond with Patty Mills and his Paris dream.
Opals future star, WNBL favourite on brink of Olympic dream
Young Opal Jade Melbourne says she has left everything out on the court ahead of Olympic team selection. The fan favourite opens up on the ‘sisterhood,’ the Paris dream and experiencing her first WNBA trade.
‘Gold vibes only’: Daniels not daunted by Paris task
Dyson Daniels knows that a USA team LeBron James and Steph Curry is going to be tough. But FIBA basketball is ‘a different game’ to the NBA, and the 21-year-old from Bendigo is dreaming big.
Tokyo pain to drive Boomers star to new high at Paris Games
The pain of missing Australia’s historic bronze medal-winning squad still burns Boomers young gun Josh Giddey, but the rising NBA star will use the setback as motivation to perform at Paris.
Boomers veteran fully fit for third Olympics after surgery
Senior Boomer, Chris Goulding says he is fully fit as he chases a third Olympic campaign, declaring the core group has one final chance at glory.
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