Cayla George puts Opals bond aside as Flames honour GOAT
Lauren Jackson was Cayla George’s childhood hero and then Opals teammate, but on Sunday, they’ll be WNBL rivals for the last time.
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‘Wanted to quit’: Opals star finally back on path to Paris
Look up resilience in the dictionary and you’ll find a picture of Kristy Wallace. After back-to-back ACL’s, the Opal almost quit the sport. So a meniscus injury’s a walk in the park, right?
‘I’m done’: GOAT Jackson calls it quits as Opals head to Paris
The legendary Lauren Jackson helped the Opals qualify for a tenth Olympic campaign, but will not be there when the Opals play for it all in Paris later this year.
Opals survive late scare to grind out win in first Olympic qualifier
The Opals overcame a raucous home crowd, late Brazilian charge and even a court invasion by a rogue cat to grind out victory in their first Olympic qualifying match.
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‘GOAT’: Aussie legend’s stunning comeback
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson has made a sensational return to the sport in her first outing since retiring.
Hot Flame emerges as World Cup bolter for Opals
Sydney Flames star Keely Froling is edging closer to featuring in a home World Cup after being included in a 21-player squad for three games against Olympic silver medallists Japan. FULL SQUAD
The superstar nod to Australia’s newest WNBA recruit
Of all the well wishes Jade Melbourne received after being drafted into the WNBA by Seattle Storm, one from a legendary future teammate meant more than any other.
What Boomers must do to keep WNBL title dream alive
Some hot shooting from Perth Lynx has left Melbourne Boomers on the brink, but one of the WNBL’s most successful coaches believes all is not lost for the minor premiers.
WNBL finals farce: Caps blow up over forced withdrawal
Covid-hit Canberra Capitals have blasted the WNBL’s decision to deny them an ‘opportunity to participate’ in the Grand Final as Melbourne and Perth get ready to face off in the decider.
The bolter ready to help Opals forget about Cambage
Australia may have the answer to their Liz Cambage-sized World Cup problem as a WNBL MVP-type campaign puts Anneli Maley at the forefront of selector’s minds.
‘I hope they lose’: Heal hammers WNBL finals contender
The Canberra Capitals are finals-bound in the WNBL, but not everyone is happy, including Sydney Flames coach and Boomers legend Shane Heal. Find out why.
How WNBL high-flyers helped new mum get back on court
As she prepares for the WNBL finals series with Melbourne Boomers, Carley Ernst credits returning to basketball and a team environment for helping her to cope with being a new mum.
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