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Opals escape in tense Brazil win as Olympic berth nears

The Opals have defied a nerve-shredding offensive drought in the second half to beat hosts Brazil 60-55 in their Olympic qualification opener.

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Jackson gets green light for crucial Opals qualifiers

Ahead of Olympic qualifiers in Brazil, Opals coach Sandy Brondello says 42-year-old Lauren Jackson is in better shape than she was at the 2022 World Cup.

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Jackson primed to influence Opals' Games fortunes

Michele Timms can't wrap her head around Lauren Jackson's longevity and is confident the 42-year-old can have a vital say in the Opals' Olympic qualification.

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Jackson named in Opals team on long road to Paris Games

Talismanic Aussie basketballer Lauren Jackson will bring invaluable experience after being named in the Opals team for the Olympic qualifying event in Brazil.

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Jackson, George hit form, Fire book finals berth

Lauren Jackson and Cayla George found offensive touch ahead of the Opals' Olympic qualifiers next month while the WNBL's top two sides traded blows.

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Opals captain Madgen backs Melbourne on road to Games

Opals captain Tess Madgen has tipped Jade Melbourne as a future leader for Australia and a chance of making an impact on the road to the Paris Olympics.

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George sets sights on Olympic medal after WNBA glory

Newly-minted WNBA champion Cayla George is hoping to cement some Opals combinations during the upcoming WNBL season.

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Opals' Olympic path to Paris goes through Brazil

Australia's women's basketball team must avoid a last-placed finish at a round-robin tournament in Brazil to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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Father's bullying claims left Shyla Heal 'traumatised'

Star guard and Opals basketballer Shyla Heal claims the day her father was suspended she was manhandled by Flames strength and conditioning coach Mitch Fuller.

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Opals claim Asia Cup bronze with victory over NZ

Australia have secured a bronze medal at the women's Asia Cup basketball tournament with an emphatic 81-59 win over New Zealand.

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Opals lose to China in Asia Cup semis

Australia will play New Zealand for the bronze medal at the women's Asia Cup basketball tournament after losing 74-60 to China, who will play Japan for gold.

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Opals beat South Korea to make Asia Cup semis

Australia will play China in the semi-finals of the women's basketball Asia Cup after a 91-64 win over South Korea.

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Opals lose to hot-shooting Japan in Asia Cup basketball

Australia have missed out on top spot in their group at the women's Asia Cup basketball tournament in Sydney, losing 91-66 to Japan.

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Opals score second big victory in Asia Cup basketball

Australia will face Japan to determine the winner of their group at the women's Asia Cup basketball tournament, with the Opals beating Taiwan 91-45.

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Opals coast to win over the Philippines in Asia Cup

The Opals have scored a crushing 105-34 win over the Philippines in their opening women's Asia Cup basketball match in Sydney.

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Shyla Heal's chance to shine in Opals' Asia Cup squad

The understrength Opals are preparing for the home basketball Asia Cup in the lead up to Paris 2024, with young guns like Shyla Heal eager to prove themselves.

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Opals legend Jackson awaits scans after WNBL injury

Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson will undergo scans after suffering a suspected Achilles injury just over a minute into her WNBL tribute match.

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Lauren Jackson continues to wow crowds ahead of expected record WNBL attendance for Southside Flyers vs Sydney Flames

Lauren Jackson's record-breaking, peerless basketball journey continues tonight in front of a record crowd at John Cain Arena. She's so committed, she's playing with a broken foot.

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Opals star Cayla George secures WNBA contract with Las Vegas Aces

Two-time Olympian and Opals star Candice George will play for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA, after being signed to a free agent contract.

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Australian Opals basketballer Shyla Heal leaves WNBL's Sydney Flames by mutual release, signs with Townsville Fire

Opals star Shyla Heal played for her new WNBL side Townsville Fire hours after her release from the Sydney Flames, but according to one coach the move doesn't pass "the pub test."

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Flames heap more pain on Capitals in WNBL

The Capitals' struggles continued, Lauren Jackson had another big game and Cayla George posted the WNBL's first triple-double in a decade during round seven.

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How the WNBL is leveraging the Opals' World Cup success

After a successful Women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, can the WNBL capitalise on the momentum in the long term?

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Sydney Flames WNBL guard Tiana Mangakahia on beating breast cancer, and getting back to her best basketball

Basketballer Tiana Mangakahia was a star on the rise, destined for the Australian Opals and the WNBA, when a breast cancer diagnosis changed everything. Now she finally feels she's getting back to her best, and is ready to make an impact in the WNBL.

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Opals' Allen diagnosed with lung collapse

Bec Allen played two games of the Opals' bronze-winning basketball World Cup campaign with a partially collapsed lung and two broken ribs.

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Growing women's basketball fan community highlighted at recent World Cup in Sydney

From custom, handmade merchandise, to personally crafted zines, to social pick-up games: The women's basketball fan community is thriving and growing thanks to the recent World Cup in Sydney.

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