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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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Lauren Jackson’s Opals farewell one last dance for greatest of all time

Denied the fairytale ending in 2016, Jackson has finally bowed out in a manner befitting her status in Australian basketball

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Opals hopeful of building on WC success

Australia captain Tess Madgen hopes the Opals' charge to basketball World Cup bronze has laid the foundations for success at future Asia Cups and Olympics.

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Jackson on fire as Opals win WC bronze

Lauren Jackson has put on a clinic in her final game for the Opals as Australia clinched bronze at the women's basketball World Cup in Sydney.

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Lauren Jackson ends Opals career on a high as Australia claims FIBA World Cup bronze, USA defends title

Lauren Jackson produces one last vintage performance for the Opals to lead Australia to victory over Canada in the bronze medal game at the FIBA Women's World Cup, while the USA wins gold.

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Jackson confirms Opals exit after WC

Lauren Jackson will play her last game for the Opals in the World Cup bronze-medal match against Canada on Saturday afternoon.

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Opals lose to China in basketball WC semi

Australia have bowed out of the race for Basketball World Cup gold after losing to China in the final seconds of a pulsating semi-final in Sydney.

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Opals fall short in dramatic semifinal defeat to China in Women's Basketball World Cup

Australia will play Canada for the bronze medal after falling to a desperately tight defeat against China.

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Australian Opals gathering momentum as they qualify for World Cup semi-final against China

After an opening-round loss against France, Australia have won five straight games and are gathering steam heading into their semi-final clash with China.

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LJ stars as Opals advance to WC semi-final

Comeback queen Lauren Jackson put in her best game of the women's World Cup to date as Australia defeated Belgium to advance to the semi-finals.

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Opals' win over Japan another sign of recovery from disappointing Tokyo Olympics

The Opals overcome a difficult match-up against Japan to top Group B at the FIBA Women's World Cup, as the Australians continue to move on from the disappointment of last year's Olympics.

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Opals beat Japan, finish top of WC pool

The Opals have recorded a 71-54 win over Japan to finish top of Group B at the World Cup and avoid the prospect of meeting the USA before the tournament final.

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Opals kick their FIBA Women's World Cup campaign into high gear with vital comeback win over Canada

Even without the injured Bec Allen the Opals prove a point against Canada — and now who knows how far they can go at the FIBA Women's World Cup, writes Hayley Wildes.

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Opals beat Canada, into WC knockout stage

Australia's Opals have notched a hard-fought victory over previously undefeated Canada to qualify for the knockout stage of the women's basketball World Cup.

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Australia gets back on track at the FIBA Women's World Cup, as strong defence sets up a key win over Serbia

The Opals rebound against Serbia after a mixed start to the FIBA Women's World Cup — the Aussies answer coach Sandy Brondello's call for defence to be their calling card, writes Hayley Wildes.

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Allen injured as Opals beat Serbia at WC

Australia have produced their most impressive performance so far in the FIBA Women's World Cup but lost Bec Allen late in a 69-54 win over Serbia.

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Lauren Jackson helps Opals recover against Mali in women's basketball World Cup

It was a slow start for the Opals against Mali and things were looking grim early in the match - but some Lauren Jackson brilliance got the Aussies back on track.

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Opals gearing up for AFL grand final

Unable to get to the MCG to cheer on her brother Mark, Sara Blicavs will round up her Opals World Cup teammates this Saturday for an AFL grand final viewing.

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Opals back on track with WC win over Mali

Australia's Opals have shaken off their opening night loss to France and returned to form with a convincing win over Mali at the Women's Basketball World Cup.

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Opals' loss to France in basketball World Cup caused by poor shooting and high pressure

Facing strong opponents, the Opals have had a tough start to the World Cup, but if they want to go deep in this tournament, they have one major problem to fix, writes Hayley Wildes.

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