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Lauren Jackson picked for Opals squad ahead of FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup

Lauren Jackson's incredible return to basketball rolls, with the 41-year-old being picked in the Opals squad for the FIBA Women's…

Jackson's emotional FIBA World Cup recall

Nine years after retiring from international basketball, Lauren Jackson has won a spot in the 12-player Opals squad for the…

Liz Cambage to depart Los Angeles as Sparks announce 'contract divorce'

Australian basketball star Liz Cambage walks away from the LA Sparks just five months after joining the WNBA team.

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Jackson headlines New York-bound Opals

Basketball legend Lauren Jackson is among an Opals squad that will head to New York to play matches against Canada…

How basketball great Lauren Jackson’s remarkable comeback at age 41 transpired

The Australian great is back in the Opals squad for the first time in nine years and potentially in with…

The Guardian - AU

Basketball icon Jackson to join Opals camp

Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson is coming out of international retirement to join the Opals squad ahead of the September…

Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson to come out of international retirement to join Opals' World Cup squad

Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson ends her nine-year international retirement to join the Opals's squad for this year's World Cup…

Falcons young gun sets sights on US and eventually the Opals

"Representing my country and trying to crack the WNBA is the ultimate goal."

Newcastle Herald

Japan shade Opals to clinch series

An understrength Opals team has lost their three-match women's basketball series to Japan 2-1, after being defeated 69-67 in the…

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Maley stars on debut as Opals lose thriller to Japan in Newcastle

"It was everything and more I expected. It was a dream moment for me."

Newcastle Herald

Australian basketball star Cambage denies racial slur

Sydney (AFP) - Australian basketball star Liz Cambage denied on Monday using racist language towards the Nigerian team during a…

Liz Cambage denies reports she racially abused Nigerian players in controversial pre-Olympics game

Liz Cambage denies she racially abused members of the Nigerian national basketball team in a controversial pre-Olympics warm-up game.

Japan shade Opals, level basketball series

Japan have forced a deciding third game in their women's basketball series against Australia after beating the Opals 56-55 in…

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Cambage called Nigerians monkeys: report

Liz Cambage allegedly called Nigerian players "monkeys" and elbowed an opponent so hard she left a gash in her neck…

Melbourne sparks Opals in win over Japan

A strong final period saw the Opals edge Japan 72-66 in their basketball international.

Falcons out to take shine off Jackson comeback

"If we can try and keep her to 20 points and 15 rebounds max, I think we will be in…

Newcastle Herald

Australian-based Opals hoping to impress selectors in the lead-up to the Women's Basketball World Cup

As they prepare to face Japan in a three-match series, the Opals local players have a golden opportunity to push…

Japan test as Opals' move on from Cambage

The Opals will play three games against Japan ahead of September's Sydney World Cup, their first action since revelations of…

Former Opals captain alleges that claims Liz Cambage told Nigerian basketball players ‘go back to your third-world country’ are true

Jenna O’Hea has claimed unconfirmed allegations the star told her Nigerian rivals to ‘go back to your third-world country’ are…

The Guardian - AU

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Former Opals captain alleges that claims Liz Cambage told Nigerian basketball players ‘go back to your third-world country’ are true

Jenna O’Hea has claimed unconfirmed allegations the star told her Nigerian rivals to ‘go back to your third-world country’ are…

The Guardian - AU

Former Opals captain Jenna O'Hea says Liz Cambage told Nigerian players to 'go back to your Third World country' during a training game

Former Opals captain Jenna O'Hea claims that Liz Cambage caused a confrontation with Nigerian basketballers in a training game before…

O'Hea lifts lid on Cambage Opals incident

Jenna O'Hea has confirmed the specifics of an ugly pre-Olympic incident against Nigeria that led to Opals star Liz Cambage…

Liz Cambage says Australia's Opals failed to support her, while WNBA has her 'living my best life' in LA

Liz Cambage says she is "living my best life" in Los Angeles in the WNBA after a very public bust-up…

Jackson makes storming basketball return

Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson has reminded the sport of her prowess with two outstanding comeback games in the NBL1.

Basketball legend Lauren Jackson returns from retirement for Albury-Wodonga in NBL1

Chronic injuries ended Lauren Jackson's Hall of Fame basketball career in 2016. Now, at 40, the Australian is returning to…