Geelong inch closer to new WNBL name, fans set to decide
A year after entering the WNBL, Geelong United is on the cusp of changing its name, with two options on the table and its supporters set to decide the final moniker. Find out all the details.
Womens Basketball
Adding fuel to the Fire: Townsville lands rising Opals talent for WNBL
The Townsville Fire have made their first big splash of the WNBL free agency period, signing up an Australian Opal to a two-year contract. Find out why coach Shannon Seebohm was “ecstatic” to get her on board.
Official agreement reached on Lightning name as free agency looms
A mutually beneficial agreement has been reached that Adelaide’s WNBL team will keep the name it has had for all but one of its 33 seasons.
‘Messed with my mind’: WNBL talent lifts lid on injury nightmare
A devastating injury wiped out Taylor Mole’s first WNBL season in Geelong. The forward opens up on her 10-month journey back to the basketball court, and the NBL1 ‘grudge match’ awaiting United.
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Gym then labour: WNBL star pens return six weeks post child birth
Lauren Nicholson was at the gym six weeks ago when she went into labour. Now the WNBL champion has penned her return to the court in what could be the quickest comeback ever.
WNBA investigation launched after fiery Clark-Reese season opener
It may be the opening weekend but the WNBA has launched an investigation into allegations of ‘hateful’ fan comments during the Indiana Fever’s season-opening clash with the Chicago Sky.
Revealed: How much do Australia’s WNBA stars make?
The WNBA tips off this weekend with a host of Aussies in action. But how much do they get paid to play in the biggest basketball league in the world? Every Aussie’s WNBA contract.
WNBL losing SA team would be like ‘no Crows or Power’
Imagine the AFL without the Adelaide Crows or Port Adelaide. Losing the women’s basketball team would be the equivalent for South Australia, says the Adelaide 36ers captain.
‘Wait and see’ on Lightning future for Opals’ SA sporting royalty
She’s fast becoming the most decorated member of SA’s famed Borlase family but will this hometown Opals hero wear another jersey in WNBL26? Isobel Borlase opens up on her plans to make the leap to the WNBA.
Townsville basketball star opens up on ‘very special’ Opals debut
Three of the Townsville Fire’s brightest stars made their Opals debut this week in an 88-70 triumph over New Zealand. Find out more about the “unusual” chain of events that led to the moment.
Life-changing surgery inspires Aussie star after career of pain
After fighting through pain for most of her career, Sara Blicavs was left mentally wrecked and was ready to call it a day. But now, after a year like no other, she’s set for a pain free return to the national team.
Government called in to save historic WNBL team
All Adelaide Lightning players have been released from their contracts as the prospect of a WNBL season without a South Australian club reaches the state’s highest level of government.
Rising Aussie WNBA star suffers horror season-ending injury
Just two weeks being drafted into the WNBA, young Australian Georgia Amoore’s dream has turned into a nightmare with a shocking training injury.
Lightning strikes on WNBL: SA’s most successful franchise to fold
A seven team WNBL26 season could be a strong reality, with officials expecting South Australia’s most successful sporting franchise, Adelaide Lightning, to fold.
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