‘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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Boomers star’s ‘cruel’ public swipe at wife
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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.
‘It’s pretty crazy’: The basketballers fighting for the future of the sport
Australia’s 3×3 players and coach are fighting for the future of their sport and for funding from Basketball Australia despite marching towards a medal that once seemed out of reach in Paris.
‘Are we playing rugby?’: Opals coach’s concerns after bruising battle
Despite a spate of banged up bodies and injury concerns the Opals have bounced back from their loss against Nigeria to a gutsy win over Canada. REPORT AND PLAYER RATINGS.
Boomers shut down claims of player rift over Thybulle omission
The Boomers have shut down a controversial claim of a rift between players over selection, with the shock omission of Matisse Thybulle said to have been a result of a potential senior player boycott.
Embiid public enemy No.1 in Paris as French boos reign
Team USA’s 17-point win over South Sudan had plenty of action, including more French boos for a big man and Kevin Durant handing high praise for an NBL star, writes MATT LOGUE.
Cambage drama steels resilient Opals to fight back
The Opals are determined to fight their way to Olympics success, and will use one of the most controversial chapters in their history as inspiration to stick together and fight for their Paris dream.
Torres Strait’s touching message to Australian Boomers captain
The Torres Strait is rallying behind a favourite son with the remote islands’ artists, athletes and community leaders joining forces to cheer on Patty Mills in his pursuit of a gold medal in Paris.
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