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.
Basketball
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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How basketball’s answer to LIV Golf will change the Games
When Australia’s four female basketballers shoot for a medal across a week of qualifiers they will do so amid the Olympics version of bedlam, and it’s drawn comparisons with LIV Golf.
Livid Thybulle’s fiery response to Boomers snubbing
Blindsided by his Olympic snubbing, NBA star Matisse Thybulle wasted no time getting out of Australia. Inside the Boomers’ brutal selection process and the fallout since.
‘Pool of death’ confirmed as Boomers’ fixtures locked in
Clashes against an international arch-nemesis, an NBA-loaded outfit, and a team spearheaded by one of the game’s truly elite players – that’s what awaits the Boomers in Paris.
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.
Goorjian put senior Boomers on notice ahead of Paris selection
Boomers coach Brian Goorjian put senior players like Patty Mills and Joe Ingles on notice ahead of Paris team selection, with Ingles initially left out of squad until final moment.
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.
Boomers confirm high profile snubs
Brian Goorjian has named his 12-man squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics, with several big-name omissions confirmed.
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.
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