USA stars tumble down list in reality check
An American star would be “dirty” with his treatment at the Olympics, while the basketball world is facing a wild new reality, writes Shane Heal.
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Brutal podium image will infuriate America
Even Ian Thorpe was blown away as Kaylee McKeown claimed an extraordinary gold medal, fighting back to beat her US rivals.
Who is the real Josh Giddey? Big sis tells all on Boomers Paris star
Boomers Paris Olympic standout Josh Giddey carries himself with a reserved maturity and class that belies his tender years. But big sister Hannah says that’s not quite the Josh she knows.
‘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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Ingles in depth: Paris, family and his unbreakable Patty bond
Bronzed Boomer Joe Ingles is a notorious media recluse but, as a record-equalling fifth Olympics looms, he opens up about family, life, his special bond with Patty Mills and his Paris dream.
Opals future star, WNBL favourite on brink of Olympic dream
Young Opal Jade Melbourne says she has left everything out on the court ahead of Olympic team selection. The fan favourite opens up on the ‘sisterhood,’ the Paris dream and experiencing her first WNBA trade.
‘Gold vibes only’: Daniels not daunted by Paris task
Dyson Daniels knows that a USA team LeBron James and Steph Curry is going to be tough. But FIBA basketball is ‘a different game’ to the NBA, and the 21-year-old from Bendigo is dreaming big.
Tokyo pain to drive Boomers star to new high at Paris Games
The pain of missing Australia’s historic bronze medal-winning squad still burns Boomers young gun Josh Giddey, but the rising NBA star will use the setback as motivation to perform at Paris.
Boomers veteran fully fit for third Olympics after surgery
Senior Boomer, Chris Goulding says he is fully fit as he chases a third Olympic campaign, declaring the core group has one final chance at glory.
Giddey: This Boomers group is ‘as good as it’s ever been’
Freshly-unveiled Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey believes this crop of Australian Boomers is as good as any the country has seen, as they prepare for an assault on Olympic gold in Paris.
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.
Boomers address the generation gap exposed at the World Cup
After a disappointing World Cup campaign, Australian Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has addressed the ‘power shift’ within the team with a new look leadership group ahead of the Paris Games.
Exum the key for Boomer success in Paris
Dante Exum is in the middle of an NBA Final series where he is playing low minutes, but Shane Heal says his time on the court will be the key to Boomers Olympics success in Paris.
‘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.
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