Lightning strikes on WNBL: SA’s most successful franchise to fold
A seven team WNBL26 season could be a strong reality, with officials expecting South Australia’s most successful sporting franchise, Adelaide Lightning, to fold.
Womens Basketball
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.
‘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.’
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Flames reborn: How Molloy lifted Sydney from despair to the finals
Off-court controversies, poor results and the longest list of injuries that captain Cayla George has ever seen. Guy Molloy reveals how he started the rebuild of the once proud Sydney Flames from the ground up.
Cox commitment fires up Townsville for finals fight
The Townsville Fire secure the services of superb shot blocker and Texan import Lauren Cox for another season on the eve of their first grand final clash. DETAILS.
Townsville Fire stars earn Opals call-up as Woods hits WNBL milestone
Two Townsville Fire players have been named in the Australian Opals squad after Courtney Woods became a WNBL centurion on Wednesday night. Find out why it was such a special night for the captain.
‘Show up every night’: Fire sink Perth in revenge
The Townsville Fire have locked in a third WNBL grand final appearance in five seasons after an emphatic 106-76 victory over Perth. Here’s how they did it.
WNBL finals: Townsville braced for Perth to ‘come out swinging’
Shannon Seebohm has warned his team to be prepared for a physical battle on the eve Townsville’s most important game of the season. Read all about the game, including key match-ups and Kate Gaze’s take on the semis.
Brondello wants gold: Opals lock in top coach for LA charge
Basketball Australia has rewarded Opals coach Sandy Brondello with another four years in the top job and a chance at back-to-back Olympic podiums, MATT LOGUE with the exclusive details.
Huge growth, $5b short: Minister commits to women’s hoops fix
With over 100,000 more women and girls taking up basketball in Australia since 2022, the federal government has committed to help fix a five billion grassroots participation problem.
United boss eager to get a feel for the WNBL’s future
Geelong United is keen to understand the grand plans of the WNBL’s new owners, saying it did not want a part of an unsustainable future.
Star’s revealing dress steals the show
Bec Cole has stolen the show at the WNBL Awards night with a risque dress that showed off the star’s ripped physique.
WNBL star veteran caps huge year with MVP while DPOY causes stir
There were no surprises as Lauren Jackson’s top MVP pick Sami Whitcomb finished her master season as the league’s best. Plus, the defensive player award caused a stir. Every award winner.
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