Australia’s richest people who could come to WNBL’s rescue
The WNBL competition is on a precipice but several of Australia’s millionaires are being mooted as saviours for the league, writes MICHAEL RANDALL and MATT LOGUE.
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Inside the fight to save ailing WNBL from oblivion
Opals remain in the dark. A rival league is on a poaching raid and the clock is ticking as multi-millionaires mull what’s next. MICHAEL RANDALL and MATT LOGUE take a deep dive into the state of the ailing WNBL.
‘It’s the unknown’: BA under fire for handling of Boomers’ future
Basketball Australia has come under fire for its handling of a bid to save WNBL’s Melbourne Boomers, with some appealing for the organisation to approve a bid immediately.
Cambage handed light fine over ugly ejection
Australian basketball star Liz Cambage has been handed a small fine after being ejected for two ugly incidents – before giving the referee a spray on her way off the court. WATCH what happened.
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Timms’ World Cup tour to find next Jackson
Michele Timms recalls when she inspired Aussie legend Lauren Jackson. Now, she is doing similar with the next generation of female ballers ahead of our home World Cup.
Get off his back: Busted Ben deserves more respect
As Ben Simmons endures hit after hit from critics, it’s about time someone came to his defence. After all, there is one simple reason preventing him from hitting the court, says MATT LOGUE.
‘GOAT’: Aussie legend’s stunning comeback
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson has made a sensational return to the sport in her first outing since retiring.
Hot Flame emerges as World Cup bolter for Opals
Sydney Flames star Keely Froling is edging closer to featuring in a home World Cup after being included in a 21-player squad for three games against Olympic silver medallists Japan. FULL SQUAD
The superstar nod to Australia’s newest WNBA recruit
Of all the well wishes Jade Melbourne received after being drafted into the WNBA by Seattle Storm, one from a legendary future teammate meant more than any other.
What Boomers must do to keep WNBL title dream alive
Some hot shooting from Perth Lynx has left Melbourne Boomers on the brink, but one of the WNBL’s most successful coaches believes all is not lost for the minor premiers.
WNBL finals farce: Caps blow up over forced withdrawal
Covid-hit Canberra Capitals have blasted the WNBL’s decision to deny them an ‘opportunity to participate’ in the Grand Final as Melbourne and Perth get ready to face off in the decider.
The bolter ready to help Opals forget about Cambage
Australia may have the answer to their Liz Cambage-sized World Cup problem as a WNBL MVP-type campaign puts Anneli Maley at the forefront of selector’s minds.
‘I hope they lose’: Heal hammers WNBL finals contender
The Canberra Capitals are finals-bound in the WNBL, but not everyone is happy, including Sydney Flames coach and Boomers legend Shane Heal. Find out why.
How WNBL high-flyers helped new mum get back on court
As she prepares for the WNBL finals series with Melbourne Boomers, Carley Ernst credits returning to basketball and a team environment for helping her to cope with being a new mum.
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