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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Russian ban for Australian World Cup
Sporting fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine has now hit the World Cup, which will be hosted by Australia later this year.
More elite teams: New WNBL boss eyes expansion
The WNBL has a new boss and she has already outlined some ambitious plans for the future of the league. Megan Hustwaite with the latest women’s basketball news.
‘Strangled’: Basketball star’s hellish ordeal
From the outside, basketballer Alex Bunton looked like she had it all. But for the first time, she’s revealed the private hell she was living in behind closed doors.
Hammer’s playful ultimatum for Shyla in Opals debut
Shyla Heal pulled on the green and gold for the first time with the Opals over the weekend, but proud dad Shane Heal gave her one task to complete in her debut.
Four surgeries, three years, one dream: WNBL star’s inspiring rise
The bolter in the Opals’ qualifying squad is dreaming of a home World Cup after completing a stunning ride from years of injury pain to the national team.
Liz Cambage defects after pay complaint
Liz Cambage has reportedly opted to go in a new direction after complaining about a pay gap that highlights huge double standards.
Liz Cambage lashes out at $1.4m move
Liz Cambage is never short of an opinion and she has sparked a heated reaction after criticising a move by her own WNBA team.
Opals back Jackson’s comeback bid
Rising Opals Shyla Heal and Ezi Magbegor have opened up on the possibility of playing alongside childhood idol Lauren Jackson at the World Cup on home soil.
Move over Liz: Aussie GOAT could make shock return
Lauren Jackson could quite easily be the best female player in the history of the game, and she is eyeing a stunning return with the backing of a former teammate turned Opals coach.
WNBL: The effect of McGowan’s dagger through Lynx hearts
WA Premier Mark McGowan’s border announcement last week hit the Perth Lynx camp hard. Coach Ryan Petrik opens up on the latest setback in a difficult year.
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