‘Home cooking’: Cheating claims rock Games
Basketball fans have been seeing red with conspiracy theories erupting that the Paris Olympics are being rigged by officials.
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Full metal Jackson: How basketball GOAT saved the Opals’ culture
It took four screws and two titanium plates to rebuild the legend that is Lauren Jackson, and in turn, it has rebuilt the culture of the Opals, as they fight for a podium return in Paris.
Boomers blow huge chance in loss to Canada as ’Greek Freak’ looms
The Boomers had their opportunities against Canada but failed to maintain composure in the back half and now need to beat Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece to secure a quarter-finals spot. REPORT AND PLAYER RATINGS.
Why new Boomers star is built to shut down Canada’s NBA star duo
He might only be one game into his Olympics career but Boomers defensive beast Dyson Daniels has boldly declared he is built to contain Canada’s NBA stars.
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‘Absolute joke’: Star Boomers roast revealed Olympic kits
Star Boomers including Josh Giddey and Jock Landale have added to the public outrage over the revealed Olympic playing kits for the Australian basketball teams.
‘Star power’: Opals coach weighs in on divisive Clark snub
Caitlin Clark’s Olympic snubbing is the talk of the basketball world. Opals coach Sandy Brondello chats to MATT LOGUE about the big selection call and the young Australian making waves in the WNBA.
The NBL champ on the hunt for a Boomers debut and NBA rebirth
JackJumper Will Magnay is yet to represent the green and gold at the senior level, yet hopes his maturity, experience and an NBL championship will put him in good stead for an Olympic debut.
‘Invincible’ Opals rediscover fear factor ahead of Paris Games
The GOAT’s return, fresh faces and in-form players have the Opals daring to dream of a podium finish at the Paris Olympics as they set out to have teams fearing to face them.
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