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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Southside Flyers celebrate the win during game two of the WNBL Grand Final series between Perth Lynx and Southside Flyers at Bendat Basketball Stadium, on March 14, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by James Worsfold/Getty Images)

WNBL stars in contract limbo again after latest setback

Amid an unprecedented upheaval in the historic women’s league, the free agency period has been pushed back again leaving dozens of out-of-contract stars in the dark.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 17: Rebecca Cole (c) of the Flyers cuts the net after winning the WNBL Championship during the game three of the WNBL Grand Final series between Southside Flyers and Perth Lynx at Melbourne Sports Centre Parkville, on March 17, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images) (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

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WNBL clubs to receive slice of revenue under sale bid

WNBL clubs are set to hugely benefit under a bid to take ownership of a slice of the exposure-starved league from a syndicate led by a former influential figure at NBA club the Philadelphia 76ers.

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11/08/2012 WIRE: Australia's Kristi Harrower (10) is lifted by teammates after they defeated Russia in a women's bronze medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Pic. Ap

Opals legend wins Flyers top job

When Cheryl Chambers and Southside parted ways, the master mentor recommended the Flyers consider an Opals legend to be the WNBL club’s next coach. Safe to say, they were impressed.

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Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Bryan Colangelo speaks with members of the media during a news conference at the NBA basketball team's practice facility in Camden, N.J., Friday, May 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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WNBL sale heats up as rival bidders emerge

A WNBA pioneer and a former NBL franchise owner have teamed up to bid for a slice of the WNBL, reveals MATT LOGUE.

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Ezi Magbegor and Lauren Jackson.

‘Crazy’: Aussie spills on replacing GOAT

Ezi Magbegor is seen as the next big thing in Australian women’s basketball, but she isn’t feeling pressure to fill Lauren Jackson’s shoes.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 01: Lauren Jackson of Australia reacts after playing her final Opals game during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 3rd place match between Canada and Australia at Sydney Superdome, on October 01, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

How Jackson helped repair Opals’ Cambage scars

Lauren Jackson bowed out with a stunning display, but she also helped the Opals off the court after Liz Cambage had compromised the team’s culture.

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The Opals proved they can win without Liz Cambage.

Australia doesn’t need Liz Cambage anymore

By claiming the the bronze medal at the World Cup, the Opals entered a new era and proved they don’t need Liz Cambage anymore.

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Australia's Lauren Jackson (C) is lifted in the air by teammates after victory in the 2022 Women's Basketball World Cup bronze medal game between Australia and Canada at the Superdome on October 1, 2022, in Sydney. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO COMMERCIAL USE--

Paris dreaming? What bronze means for future

What does the future look like for the Opals post-Lauren Jackson? We analyse where Australia goes next and what it learned from the FIBA World Cup.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Siyu Wang and Sijing Huang of China celebrate as Steph Talbot and Cayla George of Australia during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Semi Final match between Australia and China at Sydney Superdome, on September 30, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Steal, late miss haunt Opals in heartbreaking finish

Australia will play for bronze at the Women’s World Cup after squandering two late chances to clinch what would have been a famous semi-final win over China.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Lauren Jackson and Marianna Tolo of Australia react following the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Semi Final match between Australia and China at Sydney Superdome, on September 30, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Australia’s ‘heartbreaking’ World Cup loss

Australia’s Opals suffered a heartbreaking loss to China at the basketball World Cup, falling agonisingly short of the gold medal match.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Lauren Jackson of Australia reacts during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Quarterfinal match between Australia and Belgium at Sydney Superdome, on September 29, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

‘Outrageous’: Australia loses it over star

Australia will play for a medal at the women’s basketball World Cup after Lauren Jackson turned back the clock in a vintage display.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Team Australia celebrates victory during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Quarterfinal match between Australia and Belgium at Sydney Superdome, on September 29, 2022, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Clinical Opals book blockbuster World Cup semi

The Australian Opals produced one of their finest ever team displays to take down Belgium and book a blockbuster World Cup semi final clash against China.

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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