Geelong United lands AFLW superstar in huge coup
Geelong United has added one of the country’s most decorated dual athletes Monique Conti to its inaugural roster, with Conti lining up in the AFLW before returning to the basketball court.
Womens Basketball
Full metal Jackson: How basketball GOAT saved the Opals’ culture
It took four screws and two titanium plates to rebuild the legend that is Lauren Jackson, and in turn, it has rebuilt the culture of the Opals, as they fight for a podium return in Paris.
Injury cursed Opal left ‘shattered’ after remarkable comeback
Bec Allen’s injury curse has left her ‘shattered’ after a remarkable comeback from broken ribs and a collapsed lung. The shooter opens up on the brutal road back, and the core Opals group who can lead them back to the podium.
‘Stay in the mix’: Gutsy call earns Opal late Olympic reprieve
Called in to help the Opals prepare for Paris after being dumped from the squad, Amy Atwell’s Olympic hopes were slim — but not none. Here’s how the Aussie sharpshooter stayed ready.
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‘Fitter than ever’ Jackson’s huge call on Paris 2024
Opals legend Lauren Jackson is raring to go for the upcoming WNBL season, but will it extend further to a final farewell for the national team in Paris?
Aussie comes up clutch, wins WNBA title
Australia’s Cayla George has come up clutch for the Las Vegas Aces as she starred in their historic WNBA championship win.
How Townsville Fire landed Australian Opals star from rivals
The WNBL legend caused a frenzy when she walked away from her club after 100+ games. Find out the reason behind the seismic shift that could deliver Townsville back-to-back titles.
‘I’m back’: GOAT Lauren Jackson defies odds in stunning return
Australia’s greatest hooper Lauren Jackson has defied the odds again, overcoming traumatic injuries to announce a stunning return to the court at age 42.
NBL1 East Grand Final: All 47 men’s, women’s players analysed
The NBL1 East comes to a thrilling conclusion this weekend. We take a deep dive into all four men’s and women’s rosters, profiling every player ahead of the grand finals.
Full circle: Dual WNBA champion finally set for Flyers return
Mercedes Russell led Southside to the WNBL grand final and won the league’s Defensive Player of the Year gong in 2020. But the pandemic scotched hopes for a return — until now.
‘Sink my teeth in’: Fire coach’s massive call on WNBA future
The two-time WNBL coach of the year has made a major future commitment for his future, with rammifications to be felt by the Opals and WNBA.
Cambage hits back over leaked footage of career-ending fight
Fresh footage of controversial star Liz Cambage’s verbal and physical attack on the Nigerian team has leaked – and the former Opal has since weighed in again on the ugly incident.
Nigeria hits back over shock Cambage eligibility bombshell
Liz Cambage says she is in talks to join the Nigerian national team, despite not being eligible to play for the side – and members of D’Tigress are not impressed.
Why Cambage’s Opals banishment is a blessing for Aussie basketball
We won’t see Liz Cambage in the green and gold again, and it’s a massive win for Australian basketball and the globally respected Opals program, writes MATT LOGUE.
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