SHOCK LOSS: Townsville Fire announces departure of two stars
The Townsville Fire have been dealt a double blow with two of the club’s cornerstone players announcing they will not return for the 2024/25 WNBL season. Find out where they’re heading.
Womens Basketball
‘Kate is a hero’: Why Opal owes so much to her partner
While a life on the road with two young kids at home can be tough for veteran Opal star Sami Whitcomb, she says she wouldn’t swap being a mother for any job in the world as she reflects this Mother’s Day.
Geelong lands another national sporting franchise
Geelong United has officially been unveiled as the WNBL’s newest franchise. Here’s the potential impact locally and those who made the bid possible.
End of an era: Parting BA shot as Boomers’ move sealed
A frustrated Boomers chairman Tony Hallam has fired a parting shot at Basketball Australia after confirmation the WNBL’s oldest club’s license would transfer to Geelong.
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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.
Legend tips Opals to make home World Cup a memorable one
Michelle Timms is confident Australia can bounce back from their Tokyo Olympic disappointment and push for an elusive medal at September’s World Cup in Sydney.
Russian ban for Australian World Cup
Sporting fallout from the Russian invasion of Ukraine has now hit the World Cup, which will be hosted by Australia later this year.
More elite teams: New WNBL boss eyes expansion
The WNBL has a new boss and she has already outlined some ambitious plans for the future of the league. Megan Hustwaite with the latest women’s basketball news.
‘Strangled’: Basketball star’s hellish ordeal
From the outside, basketballer Alex Bunton looked like she had it all. But for the first time, she’s revealed the private hell she was living in behind closed doors.
Hammer’s playful ultimatum for Shyla in Opals debut
Shyla Heal pulled on the green and gold for the first time with the Opals over the weekend, but proud dad Shane Heal gave her one task to complete in her debut.
Four surgeries, three years, one dream: WNBL star’s inspiring rise
The bolter in the Opals’ qualifying squad is dreaming of a home World Cup after completing a stunning ride from years of injury pain to the national team.
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