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Medal-hunting Opals up and running at World Cup

Medal-hunting Opals up and running at World Cup

The Opals have kick-started their quest for another World Cup title with a 16-point win over Puerto Rico in Berlin.

Opals chase World Cup amid injuries, lack of training

Opals chase World Cup amid injuries, lack of training

Opals chase World Cup amid injuries, lack of training

Opals chase World Cup amid injuries, lack of training

Under a new captain, Alex Fowler has revealed how the Opals plan to overcome their injury toll and mostly online training to succeed at the FIBA World Cup.

Disgruntled NBL clubs lose Supreme Court appeal

Disgruntled NBL clubs lose Supreme Court appeal

Disgruntled NBL clubs lose Supreme Court appeal

Disgruntled NBL clubs lose Supreme Court appeal

The NBL has scored a legal win over two disgruntled clubs that had sought access to the basketball league's financial documents.

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In-your-face Sixers plot fresh NBL title bid

In-your-face Sixers plot fresh NBL title bid

Trevor Gleeson has reunited with NBL legend Bryce Cotton at the Adelaide 36ers and has a key focus in his bid for another championship.

Whitcomb out, another WNBA star in for Perth Lynx

Whitcomb out, another WNBA star in for Perth Lynx

Star guard Sami Whitcomb ruled herself out of the WNBL season, and the Perth Lynx have been quick to sign a new player.

'Global talent' out, but young star answers Opals' call

'Global talent' out, but young star answers Opals' call

The Opals have suffered a blow to their ambitions of another podium at the Basketball World Cup, with a veteran ruled out, but a rising star is set to shine.

'X is my brother': Kings star forgiven over drug ban

'X is my brother': Kings star forgiven over drug ban

Torrey Craig says he judges NBL teammate and "brother" Xavier Cooks on his character, not on his second failed drug test in as many years.

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WNBL could have Brisbane team as soon as next season

WNBL could have Brisbane team as soon as next season

WNBL could have Brisbane team as soon as next season

WNBL could have Brisbane team as soon as next season

The WNBL's chief operating officer has outlined plans for expansion, with a Brisbane team likely to enter the basketball league as soon as next season.

Multiple NBL winner leaves Sydney Kings for Taipans

Multiple NBL winner leaves Sydney Kings for Taipans

Multiple NBL winner leaves Sydney Kings for Taipans

Multiple NBL winner leaves Sydney Kings for Taipans

Talented wing Jaylin Galloway has signed a one-year deal to join his older brother Kyrin at the NBL's Cairns Taipans.

New 36ers coach eyes 'top of the mountain'

New 36ers coach eyes 'top of the mountain'

New 36ers coach eyes 'top of the mountain'

New 36ers coach eyes 'top of the mountain'

Adelaide came within a sliver of the NBL championship last season and now veteran coach Trevor Gleeson is tasked with helping the 36ers take the next step.

Melbourne United sign former NBA first-round pick

Melbourne United sign former NBA first-round pick

Melbourne United sign former NBA first-round pick

Melbourne United sign former NBA first-round pick

A veteran of 367 NBA games, Cole Anthony has joined Melbourne United for their first season under new head coach Jacob Chance.

Sydney Kings star returns another positive drug test

Sydney Kings star returns another positive drug test

Sydney Kings star returns another positive drug test

Sydney Kings star returns another positive drug test

Sydney Kings forward Xavier Cooks has tested positive for a recreational drug, less than two years after finding himself embroiled in a similar scandal.

Canberra secures new NBL role amid expansion team hopes

Canberra secures new NBL role amid expansion team hopes

Canberra secures new NBL role amid expansion team hopes

Canberra secures new NBL role amid expansion team hopes

Australia's capital hasn't hosted an NBL team since 2003, and momentum is gathering for the competition to reinstall a team in Canberra.

NBL's Illawarra Hawks sign championship guard

NBL's Illawarra Hawks sign championship guard

NBL's Illawarra Hawks sign championship guard

NBL's Illawarra Hawks sign championship guard

American guard Milton Doyle has signed a one-year deal to join the Illawarra Hawks for the 2026/27 NBL season.

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'Glas-glow': big night beckons after two 3x3 gold

The Australian men's wheelchair 3x3 have successfully defended their Commonwealth Games title as the Gangurru women also won gold.

Australian 3x3 teams aiming for Glasgow golden sweep

All four Australian 3x3 basketball teams have reached the Commonwealth Games semi-finals after easy wins in the wheelchair categories.

Taipans' Bolden move as Phoenix add ex-NBA point guard

Jonah Bolden will play for Cairns while cross-town rivals South East Melbourne and United have each announced import signings ahead of the 2026/27 NBL season.

'All gas': one-time baton kid chasing Games glory

Eithen Leard has lived his life with a spinal cord deformity and is making the most of his chance on the Commonwealth Games stage.

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Chinese WNBL superstar makes big decision on future

Towering centre Han Xu has made a bombshell call on her WNBL destiny ahead of the 2026-2027 season.

Star's stand-in named as Opals announce World Cup squad

A plethora of WNBA stars have been called up to Australia's FIBA Women's World Cup squad, which will be without star forward Cayla George.

Melbourne United land versatile NBA talent Travers

Melbourne have continued to add to their star-studded roster with Luke Travers returning from NBA club Cleveland to join United on a two-year deal.

NBL's famous Bradtke surname back in Melbourne

Jensen Bradtke, son of NBL legend Mark, has signed a two-year deal with Melbourne United after beginning his career with the Brisbane Bullets.

'Just as motivated': Wagstaff back for 3x3 Games tilt

Basketballer Jesse Wagstaff will return for his third Commonwealth Games and says Australia will face a tough draw in the men's 3x3 competition.

Aussies out for revenge after Comm Games heartbreak

After finishing runners-up in the 3x3 World Cup, the Gangurrus are looking to capitalise on their title favourites status at the Commonwealth Games.

Young gun looking for new NBL home after United split

Dash Daniels will land in new NBL colours after the emerging star's decision to leave Melbourne United after one season.

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