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.
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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.
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‘Couldn’t give a rats’: Olympic sport divides
As debate rages about the new sports added to the Olympics in recent years, an Australian legend says we are falling behind.
Why it’s time for Patty Mills to leave the Boomers for good
There is talk Patty Mills is considering playing on for the Boomers but that would be a mistake. It’s time to pass the baton to the next generation so they can flourish in LA and Brisbane, writes Matt Logue.
Photo sparks Olympic conspiracy: ‘Story drop’
It doesn’t happen every four years but there’s a couple of very famous examples of the Olympics having a dramatic impact on the make-up of the NBA.
Aussies on cusp of breaking 12-yr drought
Australia’s Opals face the toughest task in world basketball, but Shane Heal believes they’ve got what it takes to challenge the USA.
They’re human: Opals declare no fear ahead of looming USA battle
The Opals have kept Lauren Jackson’s fairytale farewell tour alive with a commanding win over Serbia to book a likely blockbuster semi-final date against Team USA.
Anatomy of the Boomers’ Olympics disaster
Twice up by 24 points against a stacked Serbian team with triple NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and an array of quality shooters around him, the Australians couldn’t crush their rival.
Boomers blow biggest lead in Olympic history
Australia’s hopes of another men’s basketball medal ended with a crushing defeat against Serbia in what may be the final game for two of our legends of the game.
Draws, squads, latest news: Ultimate guide to Opals, Boomers
Australia’s strong history of results at the Olympic Games goes on the line again in Paris 2024.
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.
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