Sara Blicavs dreamed of representing the Opals at the Paris Games but injury ended those hopes. Here, she opens up about the brutal spinal fusion surgery which ended her Olympic bid and what it means for her playing future.
The historically critical sale of Australia’s oldest women’s sporting competition will soon reach its climax as potential buyers are suiting up to take over the WNBL.
With Perth being locked in to just a one year deal for basketball’s collaborative extravaganza, HoopsFest, the door has been left wide open for the event to travel annually, Super Bowl style.
Following the buzz of the AFL’s Gather and NRL’s Magic Rounds, basketball is set for a festival of its own as Basketball Australia and the NBL announce ‘HoopsFest’ set for WA.
The Australian Opals produced one of their finest ever team displays to take down Belgium and book a blockbuster World Cup semi final clash against China.
Australia is through to the quarter-finals of the FIBA Women’s World Cup after a thrilling win over previously unbeaten Canada.
Australia did a number on Japan to finish top of group B and avoid a potential match-up with Team USA until the gold medal match.
FIBA have responded after vision of a furious brawl during a live TV cross at the women’s Basketball World Cup was released. WATCH THE VIDEO
All hell has broken loose at the women’s basketball World Cup as a fight broke out between teammates in the middle of a live interview.
Australia is now guaranteed a spot in the quarter-finals of the women’s basketball World Cup with a thrilling win over Canada.
Ezi Magbegor produced the most important performance of her international career as the Opals withstood a physical Canada to claim a vital win in a rollercoaster. HOW IT HAPPENED
There were fears for Bec Allen after a hit to the ribs. Now Basketball Australia has revealed the extent of her injury.
The Opals claimed a crucial win over Serbia at the basketball World Cup, but the victory was soured by a brutal injury to a key star.
Team USA’s FIBA World Cup campaign is underway, the powerhouse handing out a hammering amid a touching tribute to star Brittney Griner, who has been jailed in Russia.
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