Flames coach praises ‘best team in the league’ ahead of NBL1 finals
Townsville Flames coach James Rapinett has thrown down the gauntlet a week before finals as he eyes NBL1 North glory. Find out why he thinks his team can go all the way in 2024.
Womens Basketball
Olympic uncertainty as injuries hit for star Opals
Just a day after the squad was named for the Olympics, the Opals have been hit with a pair of injuries that could unsettle their Paris preparations.
Jackson’s gruelling process to secure spot on fifth Olympic team
After a relentless lead up to being named in her fifth Olympic team, Lauren Jackson has locked in her ticket to Paris and will bring her whole family along for the journey as the Opals plan for a return to the podium.
Opals lock in Paris squad, Jackson crowns comeback
The Opals have locked in a 12-strong squad for Paris that is full of WNBA talent, while 43-year-old icon Lauren Jackson has been called up for her fifth Olympic Games.
More Stories
Heal launches legal action against Sydney Flames
The mystery surrounding Shane Heal’s absence from the Sydney Flames has taken another turn, with the NBL great applying for a federal court injunction against the team.
Opals given huge edge in Asia Cup revenge mission
The Opals will have one major factor in their favour as they look to exact revenge on China at the Asia Cup. Plus, does skipper Tess Madgen expect to return in time?
‘Sour grapes’: Heal unloads on critic of daughter’s exit
Shane Heal has responded to claims that his daughter’s move from the Sydney Flames to the Townsville Fire “doesn’t pass the pub test”.
WNBL star calls for change after Heal’s shock team switch
Shyla Heal’s switch from Sydney to Townsville has sparked concern over a WNBL rule that differs from almost every other major league. One star says it’s time to change.
Aussie legend cops 62-second horror blow
Lauren Jackson suffered a heartbreaking ending to her historic tribute match, lasting just 62 seconds on the court before disaster struck.
‘On the cards’: Could Blicavs make shock code switch?
As she eyes off another Olympics push, Sara Blicavs has hinted she could swap the basketball for another code and potentially follow in the footsteps of her star brother.
Plot thickens in legend’s bizarre mystery
Basketball legend Shane Heal has spoken for the first time since he and his star daughter Shyla seemingly dropped off the face of the earth.
Heal absence continues as Flames crash and burn
The absence of Shane and Shyla Heal has continued for a second consecutive game, as Sydney Flames went down to the Perth Lynx.
Jackson defies pain of fractured foot to play
Lauren Jackson has done it all in basketball, so it should come as no surprise that she has bravely defied a fractured foot to play in the WNBL this season.
Could Geelong be set for more Melbourne Storm in 2023?
The Storm are headed to Geelong for a pre-season match in February, but that might not be the last we see of the NRL powerhouse.
Original URL: https://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/sport/basketball/womens-basketball/page/22