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'Finally': Why Jackson is hopeful for WNBL success

The WNBL has entered a flashy new era, and Australian basketball icon Lauren Jackson believes the seeds for sustained success have been planted.

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Why ski great is seeking 20-year Paralympic comeback

Alpine skiing great Michael Milton says he was inspired by a fellow Australian sporting star in his bid to compete at his sixth Winter Paralympics.

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Every WNBA Star With Multiple MVP Awards Following A'ja Wilson's Historic Win

Every multi-time WNBA MVP winner after A'ja Wilson's historic fourth win.

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Lady Magic to an Aussie gem: the stars who helped pave the way for the WNBA’s current success

Not all of our choices got to play in the W but they helped build the foundations as the league goes from strength to strength

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WNBL's 'leap forward' with huge pay, salary cap bump

The WNBL's minimum wage will more than double under a new pay agreement years in the making that will also swell clubs' salary caps.

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Retiring Jackson working harder than ever for hoops

Despite finally retiring, Lauren Jackson is more involved in basketball than ever with the legend looking to reignite the WNBL and keep women in the game.

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Basketball icon Lauren Jackson to steer WNBL in new era

Legendary basketballer Lauren Jackson has joined the WNBL as a special advisor to the league's new owners, who are set to take control in April.

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Basketball great Jackson reveals Paris knee pain

Celebrating winning The Dawn Award over beers with its inspiration Dawn Fraser, basketball great Lauren Jackson has revealed she's undergone a knee replacement.

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Paddling's Fox sisters share Hall of Fame's Don Award

The Paris paddling feats of Jessica and Noemie Fox have been celebrated, with the pair winning The Don Award at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame gala dinner.

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Full List of WNBA Players to Win Three MVP Awards

A'ja Wilson is looking to join some elite company and become the fourth player ever to win three WNBA MVP awards.

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Inspirational Opals captain retires after bronze medal

Lauren Jackson has praised Tess Madgen's leadership after the Opals captain announced her retirement from basketball.

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A joie de vivre in Paris revived the Olympic spirit to leave Tokyo Games in alternative universe

Despite fears about security, strikes and sweltering heat, Paris 2024 delivered the ‘party Games’ with Australia among the teams leading the celebrations

The Guardian - AU

Jackson's fifth Games medal a vivid Paris send-off

Lauren Jackson was happy to sit back, watch and - for once - soak in what it feels like to win an Olympic medal after capping a remarkable comeback with bronze.

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Swim great McKeon leads Australia's Olympic retirees

Swimmer Emma McKeon will retire from the Olympics as Australia's most decorated athlete while Opals legend Lauren Jackson walks away with five Games medals.

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Opals return to Olympic podium with basketball bronze on final day of Paris 2024

The Opals returned to the Olympic podium for the first-time in 12 years, beating Belgium by four points in a thriller to win bronze

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Magbegor's monster game seals Opals' bronze

The Opals officially unveiled their new star as Ezi Magbegor dominated in a defeat of Belgium to secure bronze and a fifth Games medal for Lauren Jackson.

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Opals bounced into bronze medal play-off by USA

United States, the seven-time defending champions, have brushed aside the Opals 85-64 in a semi-final win leaving Australia to fight Belgium for bronze.

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Australia’s Opals vow to break US hoodoo in Olympic basketball semi-final

After three decades of US dominance, Australia’s women’s basketball team are determined to make history in Friday’s semi-final clash against the Americans

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Jackson ready for one last USA dance in Paris semi

Opals coach Sandy Brondello could take Lauren Jackson out of cotton wool for one final crack at the United States in their Olympics semi-final in Paris.

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By George, Opals are back on Olympics track with win

Cayla George's bench cameo and Sami Whitcomb's best basketball have revived the Opals' Olympic campaign with Australia beating Canada 70-65 in Lille.

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Off-colour Opals shocked in Nigerian Olympic upset

The Opals were made to pay for constant turnovers and poor free-throw shooting in a 13-point loss to Nigeria that has severely dented their Olympic hopes.

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5 women’s basketball players at the 2024 Olympics to watch outside of Team USA, including Yvonne Ejim

Set Team USA to the side for a second. Let's talk about Emma Meeseman, Rui Machida and Lauren Jackson.

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Jackson's 'juggle' and the joy of a fifth Games

Lauren Jackson's historic fifth Olympic appearance, as a mother of two and 12 years after her last, will send joyous ripples through Australia's Olympic team.

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Goorjian backs veteran Mills to deliver Paris fireworks

Patty Mills has had a low-key build-up for the Paris Olympics, but Boomers coach Brian Goorjian is adamant his veteran point-guard will be up for the fight.

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Opals, Jackson complete China rout in Olympics warm-up

Amy Atwell and Steph Reid shone as veteran Lauren Jackson produced an outstanding third quarter in the Opals' dominant win over China in Melbourne.

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