’Be strong’: Lightning, Hurst, part ways in midst of franchise sale
In the midst of the franchise sale, Adelaide Lightning have parted ways with its head coach Nat Hurst and as MICHAEL RANDALL reports, she’s ready to reunite with her family.
Womens Basketball
Crosscourt: Cotton’s million-dollar call after scoring haul
History-making Wildcats star Bryce Cotton could command a mouth-watering salary following his record-breaking scoring haul, but it could price the four-time MVP out of the NBL.
Olympic medallist and dual WNBA champion eyeing first home title
She’s a dual WNBA champion and Olympic medallist, but at her third WNBL team, Sami Whitcomb is on the hunt for her first national title.
The WNBA growth blueprint Australia needs to follow
Opals coach Sandy Brondello has witnessed the explosion of the WNBA first-hand, now she reveals how the WNBL can follow a similar trajectory. Find out more.
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Free Agency: Flames import swap and sign former college star
The Sydney Flames have found their replacement for injured star import Didi Richards, while Adelaide Lightning welcome back their star import. All the latest WNBL FREE AGENCY news.
How ‘miserable’ Opals star fought her way back
After two years of huge moments, champion basketballer Cayla George was left ‘miserable’ and with nothing left to give. Now she’s revealed how playing in Taiwan ‘filled my cup.’
Opals star announces retirement from basketball
After the greatest individual honour of her career, an Opals star has announced her retirement from basketball, confident that the future for the Australian team is “super bright”.
Geelong cop baptism of Fire to open new WNBL season
The WNBL’s newest club will be in the spotlight when the league opens its new season on October 30. See the full draw here.
‘Find the cash’: Who fills the last four NBL roster spots?
NBL free agency is all but done, with just four vacant roster spots left across the entire league. Here’s every roster, which clubs are still hunting — and who they might sign.
Shyla finds sole purpose as Heal plots WNBA return
Three years after her brutal WNBA exit, Shyla Heal is plotting a return to the big league — and she’ll be doing it in her own signature shoe, tailor made for female hoopers.
Rookie Opal defies odds to elevate famed SA family’s sporting legacy
Izzy Borlase has plenty to live up to in a family filled with SANFL and netball stardom. But the rookie Opal more than held her own in her role in Australia’s bronze medal efforts in Paris.
Geelong United lands AFLW superstar in huge coup
Geelong United has added one of the country’s most decorated dual athletes Monique Conti to its inaugural roster, with Conti lining up in the AFLW before returning to the basketball court.
Full metal Jackson: How basketball GOAT saved the Opals’ culture
It took four screws and two titanium plates to rebuild the legend that is Lauren Jackson, and in turn, it has rebuilt the culture of the Opals, as they fight for a podium return in Paris.
Injury cursed Opal left ‘shattered’ after remarkable comeback
Bec Allen’s injury curse has left her ‘shattered’ after a remarkable comeback from broken ribs and a collapsed lung. The shooter opens up on the brutal road back, and the core Opals group who can lead them back to the podium.
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