How Townsville Fire hit the jackpot to secure financial future
The largest contribution from the private sector in club history has secured the immediate future of the Townsville Fire in the wake of wider concerns over the viability of the WNBL.
The largest contribution from the private sector in club history has secured the immediate future of the Townsville Fire in the wake of wider concerns over the viability of the WNBL.
The NBL and WNBL have partnered in this year’s Indigenous Round, which takes on added significance in the wake of the angst caused by the ‘No’ vote on the Voice to Parliament.
The Townsville Fire’s championship hopes have taken a major hit just five days out from their opening game. Find out why one of their most important players will not suit up on Saturday.
Opals legend Lauren Jackson is raring to go for the upcoming WNBL season, but will it extend further to a final farewell for the national team in Paris?
Australia’s Cayla George has come up clutch for the Las Vegas Aces as she starred in their historic WNBA championship win.
The WNBL legend caused a frenzy when she walked away from her club after 100+ games. Find out the reason behind the seismic shift that could deliver Townsville back-to-back titles.
Australia’s greatest hooper Lauren Jackson has defied the odds again, overcoming traumatic injuries to announce a stunning return to the court at age 42.
The NBL1 East comes to a thrilling conclusion this weekend. We take a deep dive into all four men’s and women’s rosters, profiling every player ahead of the grand finals.
Mercedes Russell led Southside to the WNBL grand final and won the league’s Defensive Player of the Year gong in 2020. But the pandemic scotched hopes for a return — until now.
The two-time WNBL coach of the year has made a major future commitment for his future, with rammifications to be felt by the Opals and WNBA.
Fresh footage of controversial star Liz Cambage’s verbal and physical attack on the Nigerian team has leaked – and the former Opal has since weighed in again on the ugly incident.
Liz Cambage says she is in talks to join the Nigerian national team, despite not being eligible to play for the side – and members of D’Tigress are not impressed.
We won’t see Liz Cambage in the green and gold again, and it’s a massive win for Australian basketball and the globally respected Opals program, writes MATT LOGUE.
The Liz Cambage era is officially over. PETER MITCHELL speaks to Opals coach Sandy Brondello about her decision.
With eight men’s and women’s team remaining in the hunt for NBL1 East glory, we rank the 30 most important players in the finals, including NBL/WNBL talent and the game’s future stars.
Lauren Jackson may be 42, but the Aussie basketball great says she has never felt better as she weighs up another return to the court.
Analysis of each WNBL team’s fixtures for 2023-24 has revealed defending champions Townsville have the most challenging schedule by a wide margin. See how the Fire have been dudded.
The owner of a WNBL club claims he never wanted an investigation to find an Australian basketball legend bullied staff, a court has been told.
On the same day she blew out 14 candles on her birthday cake Olivia Olechenowicz has made a massive mark on the U16 National Championships. See the top players to watch.
The daughter of an Australian basketball legend who is suing a WNBL club was allegedly “manhandled” by a staff member, a court has been told.
Despite mounting two impressive comeback attempts, the Opals’ Asia Cup title hopes are over, after China held Australia to their lowest total in the history of the competition.
With finals fast approaching, it’s time to take a deep dive into the mid-year report cards for the NBL1 East men and women, including grades, top performers and the best young guns of each side.
In his first interview since it was revealed clubs held concerns over the future of the WNBL, Chief executive Matt Scriven has answered all the tough questions on the future of the league.
An Australian WNBL star has been forced to retire from basketball early after receiving a devastating diagnosis.
She is one of the brightest basketball prospects in the Far North and this week, Teyahna Bond will be put through her paces in one of the biggest opportunities in her life.
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.
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
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.
Australia is now guaranteed a spot in the quarter-finals of the women’s basketball World Cup with a thrilling win over Canada.
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
There were fears for Bec Allen after a hit to the ribs. Now Basketball Australia has revealed the extent of her injury.
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.
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.
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.
Former Opals captain Jenna O’Hea says she’s still getting over Liz Cambage’s shock meltdown on the eve of last year’s Tokyo Olympics.
Lauren Jackson sat on the bench for most of the second half before attempting to rescue the Opals in their time of need. The French had other ideas. How the GOAT fared in her return.
Australians are coaching and playing in the toughest basketball leagues around the world providing the hosts with a valuable edge in the FIBA Women’s World Cup.
Regarded as the best Australian basketballer of all time, Lauren Jackson’s comeback hasn’t gone unnoticed, with the world wary of her likely influence at the FIBA Women’s World Cup.
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.
Liz Cambage left a big hole in the Opals World Cup hopes but the comeback of Lauren Jackson has completed the front court puzzle.
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.
The Opals are well placed for success at the World Cup in Sydney with Tess Madgen as captain, according to Australian great Michele Timms.
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.
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.
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.
One of Australia’s all-time great sporting identities has become the second star athlete this week to appear alongside an Aussie politician.
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.
Two of the Opals’ biggest stars could miss the team’s opening World Cup game in a bittersweet situation which could leave Australia vulnerable.
When Patty Mills speaks, people listen. Go inside the Australian star’s inspiring speech to the Opals and find out how they plan on heeding Mills’ lessons at the World Cup.
Basketball great Lauren Jackson is set to add another chapter to the greatest sporting comeback of the year — and it will have local hoops fans excited.
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