Batkovic lights Fire over Flames
An inspirational performance from Suzy Batkovic led Townsville Fire to a stunning 78-49 victory over Sydney Uni Flames.
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Tough task for Cambage and Co
Opals stars Liz Cambage and Jenna O’Hea have designs on repeating their WNBL title-winning success of seven years ago.
Time running out for Bullets
Brisbane coach Andrej Lemanis is counting on prodigious import Perrin Buford to make a quick recovery from an ankle injury.
LeBron defies age barrier
LeBron James is getting old. He turns 33 today and is showing all the usual signs of ageing. Except on the court.
Martin boost for Wildcats
Is Damian Martin the most important player at the Perth Wildcats?
Durant delivers in Christmas Day battle
Kevin Durant delivered at both ends as Golden State beat the Cavaliers in a Christmas Day rematch of the NBA Finals series.
Simmons’ effort can’t save 76ers
Ben Simmons top-scored with 20 points for Philadelphia but the 76ers slumped to a fourth defeat in a row.
36ers survive Breakers’ surge
Ice-cool Daniel Johnson helped Adelaide survive a late scare to defeat the New Zealand Breakers.
Cambage runs hot for Boomers
Record-setting WNBL leaders Perth face two massive games against Melbourne over the next fortnight.
United master tough lessons
Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman credited a shift in defensive mindset as the key to his team’s win over Illawarra.
Schedule taking toll on 76ers
The third game in four nights for Ben Simmons’ Philadelphia 76ers took its toll.
Kings tame Taipans to snap streak
The Sydney Kings survived a third-quarter meltdown and the loss of Todd Blanchfield to defeat Cairns 81-72.
Ben gets a lesson from LeBron
A humbling defeat to LeBron James’ Cavaliers has left Ben Simmons with a few psychological wounds and a bung ankle.
Simmons injured in blowout
Australia’s rising NBA star Ben Simmons has been dealt an injury blow during his team’s showdown with LeBron James.
Cambage falls foul of officials
Perth and Sydney Uni have joined Townsville in a three-way battle at the top of the WNBL ladder.
Wildcats too sharp for Melbourne
Perth Wildcats stunned Melbourne United on their home floor with a comprehensive 91-59 victory.
Big Ben doubles up in defeat
Golden State Warriors put on a second-half shooting clinic to down Ben Simmons’ 76ers.
Liz’s Boomers hit their straps
The Melbourne Boomers have knocked off three major contenders in the space of seven days.
Trice leads Bullets over Taipans
Former Cairns import Travis Trice has come back to bite the Taipans.
Head knocks force Wildcat out
Matt Knight no longer has to worry about another dreaded phone call he’s been forced to make too often in his NBL career.
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