Inside life-changing deal for Australia’s female basketballers
The WNBL salary cap will grow by almost $200,000 and the minimum wage will double over the life of a landmark new collective bargaining agreement. MICHAEL RANDALL has the details inside.
Womens Basketball
‘A crucial step’: WNBL boss breaks silence on ownership battle
After months of negotiation between new ownership and WNBL clubs, CEO Jennie Sager has broken her silence, declaring the next era ‘a crucial step’ in unlocking basketball’s full potential.
‘Two country girls’: Aussie college star to join Melbourne at Mystics
Ballarat-born Georgia Amoore is WNBA bound after Washington Mystics selected the college star with the sixth pick at the draft. And Aussie Mystic Jade Melbourne is excited to reunite with the fellow ‘country girl.’
New era is now: WNBL changes could see clubs left behind
Tesla chair Robyn Denholm and NBL boss Larry Kestelman have officially taken charge of the WNBL, and the next era could go on with or without the eight incumbents. All the questions answered.
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Fiery end sees United’s late comeback fall short against Flames
Geelong United has gone 0-2 in its series with Sydney, after an early deficit proved a stretch too far for the new franchise to close in the final minutes of a heated contest.
Geelong chase Sydney redemption after overtime thriller
Geelong United has broken its road drought in dramatic overtime fashion, as it now looks to win a third game in seven days against a club who crushed them just two weeks ago.
’Be strong’: Lightning, Hurst, part ways in midst of franchise sale
In the midst of the franchise sale, Adelaide Lightning have parted ways with its head coach Nat Hurst and as MICHAEL RANDALL reports, she’s ready to reunite with her family.
Crosscourt: Cotton’s million-dollar call after scoring haul
History-making Wildcats star Bryce Cotton could command a mouth-watering salary following his record-breaking scoring haul, but it could price the four-time MVP out of the NBL.
Olympic medallist and dual WNBA champion eyeing first home title
She’s a dual WNBA champion and Olympic medallist, but at her third WNBL team, Sami Whitcomb is on the hunt for her first national title.
The WNBA growth blueprint Australia needs to follow
Opals coach Sandy Brondello has witnessed the explosion of the WNBA first-hand, now she reveals how the WNBL can follow a similar trajectory. Find out more.
‘Bold new direction’: Media guru set for WNBL’s top job
A leader in media and entertainment is set to take the reins on the WNBL’s top job, with incoming owners, Robyn Denholm’s Wollemi Capital Group Syndicate and the NBL taking a ‘bold’ approach.
‘Come in with a chip’: Jones confident United can bounce back
Haley Jones may be the second youngest on Geelong United’s roster but her WNBA experience makes her invaluable to the fledgling WNBL franchise. Plus, how United plan to tackle road challenge.
United looking to fill roster spot but won’t sign just anyone
While an off night on the offensive end of the court saw Geelong fall to its third loss of the WNBL season, reinforcements may be a while away.
NBL boss calls out ‘privileged’ courtside fans amid investigation
Amid the ongoing investigation of round nine’s ugly fan/player altercation, NBL boss Larry Kestelmen has sent a clear but firm message to the ‘privileged’ courtside seated fans.
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