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Larry Kestelman owner of the Tasmania JackJumpers and owner and executive chairman of the Australian National Basketball League. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

‘Brighter future’: NBL, Tesla chair, join forces to take on the WNBL

A consortium involving the man behind the NBL’s ascent and the Australian chair of Tesla have joined forces and will take ownership control of the WNBL in 2025.

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NBA legend sues Aussie team over statement

Aussie basketball legend Shane Heal has launched a fresh legal battle against his former team the Sydney Flames over a media statement made by the club.

Here is how to become a founding member of Geelong United. Picture: Geelong United

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How to become a founding member of Geelong’s WNBL side

You can now become a member of Geelong’s first WNBL team. Here is how you can make history for just $15.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Jade Melbourne of the Capitals celebrates after making a play during the WNBL match between Perth Lynx and UC Capitals at Bendat Basketball Stadium, on February 18, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

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Rising Opals and WNBA star set to spark WNBL market frenzy as CBA finalised

21-year-old Jade Melbourne put the basketball world on notice after a shooting masterclass in the WNBA this week. She’s now set to become the WNBL’s most sought after player as she heads to the open market after CBA finalised.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Ezi Magbegor of Australia handles the ball during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Group B match between Australia and Canada at Sydney Superdome, on September 26, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Opals into World Cup quarters after rollercoaster

Australia is through to the quarter-finals of the FIBA Women’s World Cup after a thrilling win over previously unbeaten Canada.

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Team Australia celebrates their victory during the Women's Basketball World Cup group B game between Australia and Japan in Sydney on September 27, 2022. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Opals avoid minor-round showdown with Team USA

Australia did a number on Japan to finish top of group B and avoid a potential match-up with Team USA until the gold medal match.

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A fight browk out between two Mali teammates.

Mali’s basketball punch-up caught on camera

FIBA have responded after vision of a furious brawl during a live TV cross at the women’s Basketball World Cup was released. WATCH THE VIDEO

A fight browk out between two Mali teammates.

TV interview cut as punch-up breaks out

All hell has broken loose at the women’s basketball World Cup as a fight broke out between teammates in the middle of a live interview.

The Opals beat Canada at the World Cup.

‘Absolute insanity’: Aussies win at World Cup

Australia is now guaranteed a spot in the quarter-finals of the women’s basketball World Cup with a thrilling win over Canada.

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Ezi Magbegor is having a big game for the Opals at both ends of the floor.

Ezi does it: Heroes everywhere but Magbegor is Opals’ saviour

Ezi Magbegor produced the most important performance of her international career as the Opals withstood a physical Canada to claim a vital win in a rollercoaster. HOW IT HAPPENED

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Bec Allen of Australia handles the ball during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Group B match between Australia and Serbia at Sydney Superdome, on September 25, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Extent of Opals star’s injury revealed

There were fears for Bec Allen after a hit to the ribs. Now Basketball Australia has revealed the extent of her injury.

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Bec Allen and Sami Whitcomb were battered and bruised.

Aussie stars wounded in brutal bloodbath

The Opals claimed a crucial win over Serbia at the basketball World Cup, but the victory was soured by a brutal injury to a key star.

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Breanna Stewart and Team USA made an early statement and paid tribute to jailed teammate Brittney Griner.

Team USA’s touching tribute to jailed star

Team USA’s FIBA World Cup campaign is underway, the powerhouse handing out a hammering amid a touching tribute to star Brittney Griner, who has been jailed in Russia.

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SAITAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 08: Brittney Griner #15 of Team United States reacts during the first half of the Women's Basketball final game between Team United States and Team Japan on day sixteen of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games at Saitama Super Arena on August 08, 2021 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

America’s bold jersey stance says it all

Team USA says Brittney Griner’s jersey won’t be worn at the World Cup, as calls continue for the star to be released from a Russian prison.

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