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.
Geelong United has added one of the country’s most decorated dual athletes Monique Conti to its inaugural roster, with Conti lining up in the AFLW before returning to the basketball court.
It took four screws and two titanium plates to rebuild the legend that is Lauren Jackson, and in turn, it has rebuilt the culture of the Opals, as they fight for a podium return in Paris.
Bec Allen’s injury curse has left her ‘shattered’ after a remarkable comeback from broken ribs and a collapsed lung. The shooter opens up on the brutal road back, and the core Opals group who can lead them back to the podium.
The Opals will be banking on youth at next month’s Asia Cup – after unveiling a squad missing its WNBA talent, but loaded with debutantes. FULL SQUAD INSIDE.
Abby Bishop says he wouldn’t change a thing about her incredible journey. And taking in her niece Zala has inspired her to continuing providing love to those in need.
Free agency has kicked off in the WNBL and more than 80 players across the league are out of contract. See every free agent and the stars your club needs to sign.
In what looms as a flashpoint in the WNBL’s 43-year history, bleeding club owners have united to fight Basketball Australia over the league’s future. And it’s getting messy.
A transgender basketball player at the centre of a storm around her playing eligibility has learned her fate in a landmark decision.
Bec Cole is often on the receiving end of some abhorrent abuse but it’s the comments on her body that are the most jarring.
Natural talent sharpened by countless hours across several years – and states – has taken Shaneice Swain from FNQ to the bright lights of Hollywood.
A photo showing a basketball star taunting her opponent has divided the US, with accusations of bad sportsmanship and racism.
Andrew Bogut has become embroiled in a tense feud with a basketball star after she accused him of inciting physical threats against her.
An Australian Opal has accused online followers of Andrew Bogut of threatening her with physical violence over the debate regarding a trans participant in the women’s NBL1 competition.
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