Long road back for LJ after successful dual surgeries
Lauren Jackson has undergone successful duel leg surgeries as she contemplates the long road back to continue her storied basketball careeer.
Womens Basketball
Fire snatch Townsville talent from southern WNBL rivals
The Townsville Fire have completed a major coup to secure the signature of one of the finest North Queensland basketball talents of the last decade. Find out how the Fire pulled it off.
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.
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.
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Discovering voice after Cambage’s foul-mouthed rant
When Liz Cambage unleashed her Las Vegas racial verbal barrage Opals star Ezi Magbegor remained silent, but now the Nigerian Australian is not afraid to make some noise.
Anstey: Jackson completes Opals’ World Cup jigsaw puzzle
Liz Cambage left a big hole in the Opals World Cup hopes but the comeback of Lauren Jackson has completed the front court puzzle.
Culture vultures: Opals poach hockey legend
The Opals are in a strong place ahead of this month’s World Cup in Sydney thanks to some frank discussions about the team’s culture.
Seal of approval: Opals great backs Magden to drive new era
The Opals are well placed for success at the World Cup in Sydney with Tess Madgen as captain, according to Australian great Michele Timms.
Women’s WC organisers tipping huge windfall
The rapid growth of women’s football has Women’s World Cup organisers bullish and planning for a huge influx of international visitors beyond initial expectations.
How social media is keeping Opals connected
A key player in Australia’s FIBA World Cup campaign is using social media to remain connected with Opals teammates as the countdown begins to the tournament in Sydney this month.
Eight players to watch as SA basketball’s best hit court for GFs
Droughts will be broken and champions crowned when the NBL1 Central basketball grand finals are played out on Saturday. See our full preview and players to watch ahead of the action.
Aussie legend wades into pay fight
One of Australia’s all-time great sporting identities has become the second star athlete this week to appear alongside an Aussie politician.
The anti-Liz: How legend’s return has united Opals
The Opals were at a crossroads after the controversial exit of star Liz Cambage ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. This is how Lauren Jackson’s unlikely comeback has helped unite them.
Opals stars could miss World Cup opener
Two of the Opals’ biggest stars could miss the team’s opening World Cup game in a bittersweet situation which could leave Australia vulnerable.
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