LeBron defends Aussie star after critical WNBA final call
LeBron James took to social media to lash out at a controversial foul by Opal Alanna Smith in the dying minutes of the WNBA Finals which cost Smith’s Minnesota Lynx their fifth championship.
Womens Basketball
Opals ambition fuelling star United signing’s WNBL homecoming
Drafted to the WNBA but cut less than a month later, Jaz Shelley returns to the WNBL with ambitions of making another esteemed roster. Plus, the rivals she turned her back on to sign at Geelong.
Townsville Fire recruit star WNBA guard Zia Cooke
The Townsville Fire have recruited one of America’s top rising basketball talents with 2023 WNBA No.10 draft pick Zia Cooke joining the team for the upcoming WNBL season. Find out why she is set to be one of the league’s biggest stars.
WNBL veteran Lauren Mansfield reveals why she joined the Fire
Australian Gangurrus guard Lauren Mansfield has opened up on the decision to turn her back on her hometown team and join Townsville. Find out why the veteran is a perfect fit for the squad.
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The green light that unleashed Aokuso’s MVP form
Zitina Aokuso looked to have unlocked her best form in the Fire’s season opener on Saturday off the back of a spectacular shooting display. Find out what piece of advice helped her turn a corner.
GOAT returns but MVP candidate brings boom
After more than 270 days, Lauren Jackson finally made her WNBL return. But it was a Boomers MVP candidate who dominated the cross-town battle.
WNBL season preview: Your ultimate guide to the 2023/24 season
The 2023/24 WNBL season is underway with hot talent from home and abroad. We preview every team, their stars and young guns in your ultimate guide to a bumper year ahead.
How Townsville Fire hit the jackpot to secure financial future
The largest contribution from the private sector in club history has secured the immediate future of the Townsville Fire in the wake of wider concerns over the viability of the WNBL.
Indigenous Round a chance to recommit in wake of ‘No’ vote
The NBL and WNBL have partnered in this year’s Indigenous Round, which takes on added significance in the wake of the angst caused by the ‘No’ vote on the Voice to Parliament.
Townsville Fire suffer major blow five days from season opener
The Townsville Fire’s championship hopes have taken a major hit just five days out from their opening game. Find out why one of their most important players will not suit up on Saturday.
‘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.
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