‘Dream come true’ for youngest Boomer since Simmons
Australian basketball’s next teenage sensation has opened up as he prepares to make history as the youngest Boomers debutant since former NBA No.1 draft pick Ben Simmons.
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Landale: Olympic heartbreak didn’t sting until my wedding day
Standing at the altar about to say his vows, Jock Landale looked at the crowd. For a fleeting moment on his special day, what the Boomers Olympian saw brought thoughts of the “sting” of Paris.
How Gaze’s Moscow defiance spurred iconic Boomers era
Lindsay Gaze and basketball powerbrokers defied the Australian Government to take the Boomers to the Moscow Olympics — and ultimately, their brave call inspired one of our greatest hoops careers.
Brisbane Games turned Dundee: Croc fever takes over launch
Four decades after Dundee put Australia on the map, croc fever has infested the Brisbane Olympic Games launch and become the hot topic of conversation across the globe.
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Download your Illawarra Hawks NBL champions poster
For the first time in 24 years, the Illawarra Hawks are the NBL champions. Download your Hawks champions trophy here!
Athletes or the boardroom? Which women really wield power in sport
Women hold some of the most powerful positions in Australian sport – and boast some of the country’s most recognisable athletes. But who really holds the power?
Brondello wants gold: Opals lock in top coach for LA charge
Basketball Australia has rewarded Opals coach Sandy Brondello with another four years in the top job and a chance at back-to-back Olympic podiums, MATT LOGUE with the exclusive details.
The step Irving must take to seal Boomers switch
Kyrie Irving is an Olympic gold medal winner and an NBA champion – but what does he need to do to make the switch and play for the Boomers? The ball is in his court, writes Matt Logue.
Eyes on LA: Opals set to lock in Brondello on long-term deal
After a year to remember across the WNBA and the Olympics, Sandy Brondello is set to extend her reign leading the Australian Opals, with sights set on Los Angeles in 2028.
Revealed: Homophobic remarks towards 36ers star player
Homophobic slurs against a 36ers star will form part of the team’s submission to the NBL alleging fans made the disgusting remarks during Sunday’s explosive clash against Melbourne United.
QAS Athlete Awards to recognise Olympians and Paralympians
Queensland’s finest athletes laud the QAS Athlete Awards being reinstated after 41 finalists were unveiled. FULL LIST HERE
NBA superstar open to shock Boomers switch
Superstar Kyrie Irving, who was born in Australia, has discussed the shock possibility of joining the Boomers for the LA Olympics.
Aussie leading the NBA’s fashion charge
From the court to the catwalk, NBA star Dyson Daniels is making a play for the spotlight, as he reflects on the ‘curveball’ of being traded – and his next move.
The $10m medal: Australia’s eye-watering Olympic price tag reveal
Australia’s record-breaking Olympic feats come at a high price, including $100m in high performance funding over the past year alone.
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