SHOCK LOSS: Townsville Fire announces departure of two stars
The Townsville Fire have been dealt a double blow with two of the club’s cornerstone players announcing they will not return for the 2024/25 WNBL season. Find out where they’re heading.
Womens Basketball
‘Kate is a hero’: Why Opal owes so much to her partner
While a life on the road with two young kids at home can be tough for veteran Opal star Sami Whitcomb, she says she wouldn’t swap being a mother for any job in the world as she reflects this Mother’s Day.
Geelong lands another national sporting franchise
Geelong United has officially been unveiled as the WNBL’s newest franchise. Here’s the potential impact locally and those who made the bid possible.
End of an era: Parting BA shot as Boomers’ move sealed
A frustrated Boomers chairman Tony Hallam has fired a parting shot at Basketball Australia after confirmation the WNBL’s oldest club’s license would transfer to Geelong.
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How social media is keeping Opals connected
A key player in Australia’s FIBA World Cup campaign is using social media to remain connected with Opals teammates as the countdown begins to the tournament in Sydney this month.
Eight players to watch as SA basketball’s best hit court for GFs
Droughts will be broken and champions crowned when the NBL1 Central basketball grand finals are played out on Saturday. See our full preview and players to watch ahead of the action.
Aussie legend wades into pay fight
One of Australia’s all-time great sporting identities has become the second star athlete this week to appear alongside an Aussie politician.
The anti-Liz: How legend’s return has united Opals
The Opals were at a crossroads after the controversial exit of star Liz Cambage ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. This is how Lauren Jackson’s unlikely comeback has helped unite them.
Opals stars could miss World Cup opener
Two of the Opals’ biggest stars could miss the team’s opening World Cup game in a bittersweet situation which could leave Australia vulnerable.
Patty pep talk has Opals primed for World Cup
When Patty Mills speaks, people listen. Go inside the Australian star’s inspiring speech to the Opals and find out how they plan on heeding Mills’ lessons at the World Cup.
Next step in legend’s incredible comeback plan revealed
Basketball great Lauren Jackson is set to add another chapter to the greatest sporting comeback of the year — and it will have local hoops fans excited.
Cambage steps away for ‘healing and personal growth’
Liz Cambage has likely played her last WNBA game after the former Opal announced she will be temporarily stepping away from basketball to focus on ‘healing’.
Liz Cambage to ‘step away’ after messy split
Liz Cambage has announced she is stepping away from the WNBA, leaving her professional basketball career hanging by a thread.
Phone call that reduced Aussie great to tears
A comeback that began on a whim for Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson has reaped the ultimate reward.
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