Aussie leading the NBA’s fashion charge
From the court to the catwalk, NBA star Dyson Daniels is making a play for the spotlight, as he reflects on the ‘curveball’ of being traded – and his next move.
Basketball
The $10m medal: Australia’s eye-watering Olympic price tag reveal
Australia’s record-breaking Olympic feats come at a high price, including $100m in high performance funding over the past year alone.
NBA legend fires up over star’s remarks
Magic Johnson had the perfect response to silence Anthony Edwards after the young star’s shot at 90s NBA players.
Rookie Opal defies odds to elevate famed SA family’s sporting legacy
Izzy Borlase has plenty to live up to in a family filled with SANFL and netball stardom. But the rookie Opal more than held her own in her role in Australia’s bronze medal efforts in Paris.
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Cambage ‘welcome’ to play for Nigeria despite hostile past
Aussie Liz Cambage created global headlines when she sparked a physical altercation and allegedly called Nigerian players ‘monkeys’ in 2021. Now, remarkably, she’s welcome to join the D’Tigress.
‘Go all the way’: Opals dream big after epic Olympic win
A veteran Opal believes an impressive victory over France under pressure proves Australia can beat anyone. MATCH REPORT and PLAYER RATINGS.
‘Whole new level’: Team USA superstar’s high praise for Giddey
Josh Giddey’s stat-sheet stuffing Paris Olympic form has caught the eye of NBA sensation Devin Booker ahead of the Boomers’ do-or-die clash against Serbia.
Bonuses pocketed: Brutal world of Aussie bball’s ‘second-class citizens’
Australia’s 3×3 basketball team crashed out of the Olympics in heartbreaking fashion against Canada, now the details of their struggle to even make it to Paris have come to light.
Boomers star’s ‘cruel’ public swipe at wife
Basketballer Jack McVeigh has gone viral for a controversial tweet about his supportive wife that some are calling “cruel”
Greek Freak’s high praise for ‘incredible’ Boomers
NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was almost on the end of a stirring comeback typical of the Boomers’ grit — and it’s fair to say he was impressed.
Boomers given lifeline by Canada win against Spain
The Boomers will live to fight another day at the Paris Olympics after an NBA-loaded Canada scraped home to beat Spain 88-85 and keep Australia’s campaign alive. REPORT AND PLAYER RATINGS.
From done to difference maker: Exum’s remarkable return
Dante Exum thought his Paris medal campaign with the Boomers was over before it started, yet the star made an incredible return to the court in Australia’s loss to Canada. He went one-on-one with MATT LOGUE to share his journey.
‘It’s pretty crazy’: The basketballers fighting for the future of the sport
Australia’s 3×3 players and coach are fighting for the future of their sport and for funding from Basketball Australia despite marching towards a medal that once seemed out of reach in Paris.
‘Are we playing rugby?’: Opals coach’s concerns after bruising battle
Despite a spate of banged up bodies and injury concerns the Opals have bounced back from their loss against Nigeria to a gutsy win over Canada. REPORT AND PLAYER RATINGS.
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