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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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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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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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How Ezi Magbegor could be the difference for the Opals at the FIBA Women's World Cup

After a stunning season in the WNBA, Ezi Magbegor has emerged as a true force on the world basketball stage, so could she be the shining star of the Opals' World Cup campaign?

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Brittney Griner's USA teammates aim to defend FIBA World Cup as hope for plea deal with Russia grows

Brittney Griner's teammates will be watching for developments as they start their defence of the FIBA World Cup title in Sydney on Thursday.

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How Tess Madgen fell back in love with basketball and became Opals captain for the FIBA Women's World Cup in Sydney

An ACL injury in 2018 was transformative in taking Tess Madgen from a fringe Opals player, to now captaining her country at a home World Cup in Sydney starting this week.

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Stephanie Reid took the road less travelled to represent Australia in basketball and become an Opal

Stephanie Reid spent years on the fringes of basketball, trying hard to impress selectors. She missed all the traditional pathways to becoming an Opal, but persisted and got there with an alternate route.

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Good, Bad and the Future on Display in Liberty's First-Round Exit

Despite Tuesday’s Game 3 defeat, New York’s season was anything but a loss.

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Liberty's Late-Game Resilience Overpowers Sky

New York stole Game 1 in Chicago behind a 13-0 run to end its playoff win drought.

Sports Illustrated

Sky have championship blueprint, but it will take a different approach to win back-to-back

“Regardless of whether you’re going back-to-back or winning a championship, it takes a different mentality each time and the thought that it’s an entirely different season,” Candace Parker said.

Chicago Sun-Times

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 Basketball World Cup.

ABC News

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 FIBA World Cup in Australia.

AAP

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 later this month.

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The Independent UK

Brittney Griner receiving, answering WNBA players' emails

Brittney Griner has been able to receive emails and letters from WNBA players to an account Griner’s agent set up to allow them to communicate with her

AAP

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 Liz Cambage's messy exit surfaced.

The Guardian - US

‘Gut punch’: Griner’s extended detention disappointing to her WNBA family

The WNBA star’s professional colleagues have spoken out amid the ‘disappointing’ news that Russia had extended her pre-trial detention

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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 the Tokyo Olympics, telling them to "go back to your Third World country".

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Expert Picks, Predictions for 2022 WNBA Season

Who will overachieve? Who will underachieve? And who is coming out on top in the Finals? Answering that in more in a preseason roundtable.

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The Return and Rebirth of the WNBA’s AD

Two years of long-haul COVID. Two seasons missed. For the Liberty's No. 2 pick from 2019, it was a chance to figure out who they are.

Sports Illustrated

Five Biggest Questions Ahead of 2022 WNBA Season

Will Seattle be the team to beat? Or will a healthy Elena Delle Donne vault Washington up the standings? Evaluating that and more ahead of the 2022 season.

AAP

Opals coach moves on from Cambage for Cup

Opals coach Sandy Brondello says she won't be attempting to lure Liz Cambage back for the World Cup, but will keep an eye on Lauren Jackson's form.

ABC News

Australian Opals banish memories of Tokyo Olympics to look ahead to Women's Basketball World Cup

After a disappointing showing at last year's Tokyo Olympics, the Australian women's basketball team is rebuilding its brand and its culture to try to top the podium at the World Cup in Sydney later this year.

Tribune News Service

Liberty sign ex-Sky center Stefanie Dolson following Olympic gold medal and WNBA championship

NEW YORK — Stefanie Dolson is coming home.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Phoenix Mercury to Hire Vanessa Nygaard As Head Coach

She reportedly will replace Sandy Brondello, who mutually parted ways with Phoenix and is now the head coach of the New York Liberty.

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