‘Rose gold to us’: Next-gen Opals break drought, Jackson signs off
While the GOAT Lauren Jackson capped off her remarkable career and created history with bronze in Paris it was the next generation of Opals stars who stole the show against Belgium.
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Clueless Yanks ridiculed over baffling tweet
For a nation that literally invented basketball, the United States still seem to have no clue how the international game works.
‘That’s a shame’: Wrong flag drama erupts
A US commentator has been called out after claiming a French star was wearing a Palestinian flag after the men’s basketball gold medal match.
Tatum senior swoops in from NBL to watch son go for gold
With NBA star Jayson Tatum’s dad being a NBL head coach, the father-son duo are frequently apart. The pair being reunited in Paris is only giving the Celtics gun extra motivation to win gold on Sunday.
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World reacts to exit: ‘Australia should riot’
The Boomers coughed up a 24-point lead as their Olympic medal dreams evaporated – and the basketball world had plenty to say about it.
How being a Boomer turned Landale’s life around
The year was 2019. Jock Landale was alone and isolated playing basketball in Serbia. Then a call-up with the Australian Boomers would change not only his career, but his life.
Cambage ‘welcome’ to play for Nigeria despite hostile past
Aussie Liz Cambage created global headlines when she sparked a physical altercation and allegedly called Nigerian players ‘monkeys’ in 2021. Now, remarkably, she’s welcome to join the D’Tigress.
‘Go all the way’: Opals dream big after epic Olympic win
A veteran Opal believes an impressive victory over France under pressure proves Australia can beat anyone. MATCH REPORT and PLAYER RATINGS.
‘Whole new level’: Team USA superstar’s high praise for Giddey
Josh Giddey’s stat-sheet stuffing Paris Olympic form has caught the eye of NBA sensation Devin Booker ahead of the Boomers’ do-or-die clash against Serbia.
Bonuses pocketed: Brutal world of Aussie bball’s ‘second-class citizens’
Australia’s 3×3 basketball team crashed out of the Olympics in heartbreaking fashion against Canada, now the details of their struggle to even make it to Paris have come to light.
Boomers star’s ‘cruel’ public swipe at wife
Basketballer Jack McVeigh has gone viral for a controversial tweet about his supportive wife that some are calling “cruel”
Greek Freak’s high praise for ‘incredible’ Boomers
NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was almost on the end of a stirring comeback typical of the Boomers’ grit — and it’s fair to say he was impressed.
Boomers given lifeline by Canada win against Spain
The Boomers will live to fight another day at the Paris Olympics after an NBA-loaded Canada scraped home to beat Spain 88-85 and keep Australia’s campaign alive. REPORT AND PLAYER RATINGS.
From done to difference maker: Exum’s remarkable return
Dante Exum thought his Paris medal campaign with the Boomers was over before it started, yet the star made an incredible return to the court in Australia’s loss to Canada. He went one-on-one with MATT LOGUE to share his journey.
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