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How Lynx coach helped reignite an Olympian's career

How Lynx coach helped reignite an Olympian's career

Perth's Anneli Maley's basketball career rebounded when she met coach Ryan Petrik, while Adelaide's Erin Bollmann didn't even expect to make the WNBL.

Kings send Christmas message with huge win over Hawks

Kings send Christmas message with huge win over Hawks

Kings send Christmas message with huge win over Hawks

Kings send Christmas message with huge win over Hawks

The Sydney Kings have enjoyed their Christmas night celebrations with a thumping 24-point win over local rivals the Illawarra Hawks.

The team to beat: Why Bendigo have WNBL comp on edge

The team to beat: Why Bendigo have WNBL comp on edge

The team to beat: Why Bendigo have WNBL comp on edge

The team to beat: Why Bendigo have WNBL comp on edge

The Townsville Fire will host Bendigo in a blockbuster top-of-the-table battle on New Year's Eve, but the Perth Lynx are also in the thick of the title fight.

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No Christmas cheer for Cairns as 36ers extend NBL lead

No Christmas cheer for Cairns as 36ers extend NBL lead

Nick Rakocevic has enjoyed his finest hour in the NBL, finishing with 19 points and second top-scorer behind Bryce Cotton in Adelaide's thumping of Cairns.

Giddey stuffs stocking as Bulls pinch win from Hawks

Giddey stuffs stocking as Bulls pinch win from Hawks

Aussie Josh Giddey has posted another triple-double in Chicago's thrilling come-from-behind road win over Atlanta in the NBA.

Aussie free agent Simmons fishing for NBA return

Aussie free agent Simmons fishing for NBA return

Australia's Ben Simmons is eyeing an NBA comeback in coming months but is also making moves off the court as the new owner of a professional fishing team.

Lynx star a monster on the boards in win over Canberra

Lynx star a monster on the boards in win over Canberra

Perth Lynx star Anneli Maley racked up 21 rebounds and Ally Wilson poured in 28 points in a crushing 26-point win over Canberra.

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Jackies imports fire in upset of United

Jackies imports fire in upset of United

Jackies imports fire in upset of United

Jackies imports fire in upset of United

Tasmania were led by US imports Bryce Hamilton and Tyger Campbell in their surprise NBL thumping of Melbourne United on the road.

Alicia wins the Froling showdown as Fire beat Flames

Alicia wins the Froling showdown as Fire beat Flames

Alicia wins the Froling showdown as Fire beat Flames

Alicia wins the Froling showdown as Fire beat Flames

The battle of the Froling sisters was a highlight as Townsville overcame a 13-point deficit to post a five-point win over the Sydney Flames.

In-form Aussie outclassed in monster half from Boston

In-form Aussie outclassed in monster half from Boston

In-form Aussie outclassed in monster half from Boston

In-form Aussie outclassed in monster half from Boston

Boston Celtics have overcome a 20-point second-half deficit to beat Indiana, with Australian Johnny Furphy failing to have a big impact off the bench.

I told him no: How D-Mac became Bullets caretaker

I told him no: How D-Mac became Bullets caretaker

I told him no: How D-Mac became Bullets caretaker

I told him no: How D-Mac became Bullets caretaker

Support is growing for Darryl McDonald to be appointed Brisbane's coach on a full-time basis, with Monday's upset 99-85 win over NZ helping his cause.

Time to stop the blame game: Breakers stuck in a funk

Time to stop the blame game: Breakers stuck in a funk

Time to stop the blame game: Breakers stuck in a funk

Time to stop the blame game: Breakers stuck in a funk

The New Zealand Breakers have lost three games in a row, including to the bottom two teams, and their coach isn't holding back.

Harrison stars as Bullets beat NZ to end losing run

Harrison stars as Bullets beat NZ to end losing run

Harrison stars as Bullets beat NZ to end losing run

Harrison stars as Bullets beat NZ to end losing run

Brisbane centre Tyrell Harrison has put on a star display as the Bullets won for the first time since November 8 in a 14-point victory over NZ.

Giddey's Bulls pip Daniels' Hawks in high-scoring duel

Giddey's Bulls pip Daniels' Hawks in high-scoring duel

Giddey's Bulls pip Daniels' Hawks in high-scoring duel

Giddey's Bulls pip Daniels' Hawks in high-scoring duel

Josh Giddey has outshone fellow Australian Dyson Daniels as Chicago beat Atlanta in the first NBA game to feature more than 300 points this season.

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Lynx shoot the Lightning out as hot streak rolls on

Alex Ciabattoni, Amy Atwell and Anneli Maley had huge games as the Perth soared to their fourth WNBL win on the trot with a 27-point burial of Adelaide.

Kings cool McVeigh, Taipans to continue NBL surge

The Sydney Kings have shared the love as they put cellar dwellers Cairns to the sword and notched the eighth win from their last 10 NBL games.

'Point to prove' as Doolittle torches JackJumpers

Perth have notched a crucial win in Tasmania behind an offensive masterclass from import Kristian Doolittle, who roared back to form with 30 points.

Borlase stars as Bendigo snare ninth straight WNBL win

Star Bendigo guard Izzy Borlase has scored 27 points to go with 11 rebounds to lead her side to a 10-point win over Southside Melbourne Flyers.

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Clear skies for Phoenix as Bullets fail to fire

South East Melbourne were dominant in their annual open-air home game, with Nathan Sobey and Hunter Maldonado starring in a big win over Brisbane.

Melbourne brings heat as Caps down Venom in thriller

A double-double from Jade Melbourne has helped the UC Capitals overcome a spirited Geelong Venom and notch a fourth-straight WNBL win.

Bigs deliver as gritty 36ers hold off undermanned Hawks

Isaac Humphries and Nick Rakocevic were crucial contributors as the Adelaide 36ers overcame a tough Illawarra Hawks unit in an important NBL road win.

Fire return to winners' circle, quelling Flames

The Townsville Fire have produced a dominant second-half performance to extend the Sydney Flames lean start to the WNBL season.

Giddey spoils fellow Australian's first NBA start

Josh Giddey has helped Chicago to a second-straight win over Cleveland as fellow Australian Tyrese Proctor was handed his first NBA start for the Cavs.

Point guard, WNBA stars return as Opals squad named

Opals coach Sandy Brondello has revealed her squad ahead of the FIBA women's Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament in Turkey in March.

McVeigh enters 'dad mode' to lift Taipans over NZ

Days after the birth of his first child, Jack McVeigh scored a career-high 47 points as the Cairns Taipans ended a long losing streak against New Zealand.

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