Dream team puts on show, but cool the jets on ’92 comparisons
Seeing Lebron James and Steph Curry’s connection on the basketball court for Team USA was remarkable. But let’s not get carried away with comparisons to the 1992 Dream Team.
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America erupts at Team USA controversy
The most dominant team in basketball history has found themselves embroiled in controversy after one game at the Paris Olympics.
How Opals put Cambage fiasco behind them
A first-up clash against Nigeria will drag up old memories of the match that saw Liz Cambage withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics after a disastrous run-in with Nigerian players.
‘Nasty’: Giddey rubs world’s face in it
Josh Giddey has been a punching bag for basketball commentators all year. He’s shoved it down their throats at the Paris Olympics.
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NBA legend sues Aussie team over statement
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Boomers address the generation gap exposed at the World Cup
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‘Absolute joke’: Star Boomers roast revealed Olympic kits
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‘Star power’: Opals coach weighs in on divisive Clark snub
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The NBL champ on the hunt for a Boomers debut and NBA rebirth
JackJumper Will Magnay is yet to represent the green and gold at the senior level, yet hopes his maturity, experience and an NBL championship will put him in good stead for an Olympic debut.
‘Invincible’ Opals rediscover fear factor ahead of Paris Games
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