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Goorjian calls time on Boomers reign after Paris exit

Goorjian calls time on Boomers reign after Paris exit

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has defended his selection and strategy and confirmed he will step down following the side's Olympics quarter-final exit.

Mills coy on future after Boomers' OT Games exit

Mills coy on future after Boomers' OT Games exit

Mills coy on future after Boomers' OT Games exit

Mills coy on future after Boomers' OT Games exit

With their Olympics ending with a 95-90 overtime loss to Serbia in their quarter-final, it likely marks the end of an era for the Boomers, led by Patty Mills.

Giddey's Patty Mills lament: 'He deserved better'

Giddey's Patty Mills lament: 'He deserved better'

Giddey's Patty Mills lament: 'He deserved better'

Giddey's Patty Mills lament: 'He deserved better'

Josh Giddey was left to lament the "what-ifs" and laud Patty Mills' legacy in an overtime loss to Serbia that bounced the Boomers out of the Paris Games.

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Opals surge into quarter-finals, avoid clash with US

Opals surge into quarter-finals, avoid clash with US

The Opals have completed their Olympic resurrection, beating France by seven points to finish second in their group and reach the quarter-finals.

South Sudan accuse Games basketball refs of bias

South Sudan accuse Games basketball refs of bias

South Sudan impressed many with their Olympic men's basketball campaign but they were furious about the refereeing as they bowed out.

Serbia, USA in Boomers' path to Paris golden game

Serbia, USA in Boomers' path to Paris golden game

The Olympic basketball quarter-final draw is complete and pits the Boomers against Serbia, while United States are their likely semi-final opponent.

Gangarrus dreams dashed by French-Canadian double

Gangarrus dreams dashed by French-Canadian double

An overtime loss to hosts France cost the Gangurrus an automatic semi-final spot before Canada swiftly ended their maiden Olympic campaign.

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'Diabolical' Boomers survive Games pool of death

'Diabolical' Boomers survive Games pool of death

'Diabolical' Boomers survive Games pool of death

'Diabolical' Boomers survive Games pool of death

A tight Canada win has ensured Australia progressed to the Paris Games quarter-finals despite losing 77-71 to Greece in their final pool game.

Spain slow Gangurrus charge in fiery 3x3 win

Spain slow Gangurrus charge in fiery 3x3 win

Spain slow Gangurrus charge in fiery 3x3 win

Spain slow Gangurrus charge in fiery 3x3 win

Lauren Mansfield was sidelined as Australia were pipped 21-17 by Spain to end a four-game winning streak in the Olympics 3x3 basketball pool stage.

By George, Opals are back on Olympics track with win

By George, Opals are back on Olympics track with win

By George, Opals are back on Olympics track with win

By George, Opals are back on Olympics track with win

Cayla George's bench cameo and Sami Whitcomb's best basketball have revived the Opals' Olympic campaign with Australia beating Canada 70-65 in Lille.

Wilson finds form as Gangurrus make Paris push

Wilson finds form as Gangurrus make Paris push

Wilson finds form as Gangurrus make Paris push

Wilson finds form as Gangurrus make Paris push

Three consecutive wins have shot Australia's 3x3 Gangurrus back into the conversation in their Olympic debut in Paris.

Ex-Sydney Kings import star Martin joins Adelaide 36ers

Ex-Sydney Kings import star Martin joins Adelaide 36ers

Ex-Sydney Kings import star Martin joins Adelaide 36ers

Ex-Sydney Kings import star Martin joins Adelaide 36ers

Former Memphis Grizzlies forward Jarell Martin is joining the Adelaide 36ers as Scott Ninnis aims to guide his side up the NBL ladder this season

US reach basketball quarters with South Sudan win

US reach basketball quarters with South Sudan win

US reach basketball quarters with South Sudan win

US reach basketball quarters with South Sudan win

The American men's basketball team had an easier time with South Sudan in the rematch than it did when the teams first met a couple of weeks ago.

Sour Olympic debut for Aussie women 3x3 basketballers

Sour Olympic debut for Aussie women 3x3 basketballers

Sour Olympic debut for Aussie women 3x3 basketballers

Sour Olympic debut for Aussie women 3x3 basketballers

Australia's women's 3x3 basketball team have copped an eight-point drubbing from Canada on their debut the Olympics Games.

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Boomers' run busted by brilliant Canadians

The Boomers are locked in a battle to progress to the quarter-finals after they were outgunned 93-83 by Canada in a high-quality Olympic pool game in Lille.

Exum ahead of schedule, Boomer could face Canada

Dante Exum could return from injury one game earlier than planned after the Boomers' guard trained strongly on the eve of their Canadian Olympic test.

Off-colour Opals shocked in Nigerian Olympic upset

The Opals were made to pay for constant turnovers and poor free-throw shooting in a 13-point loss to Nigeria that has severely dented their Olympic hopes.

Durant stars as US basketball show rolls into Olympics

LeBron James made his Olympic return after a 12-year absence as the United States cruised past Serbia in their basketball opener at the Paris Games.

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Boomers overcome Spain in fiery Games foul-fest

Josh Giddey and Jock Landale have combined to counter Spain, tensions simmering before the Boomers prevailed 92-80 to begin their Paris Games campaign.

Who are the French faces of the Games?

Seven-time Olympic discus thrower Melina Robert-Michon was a natural choice to carry the flag in Paris for a French team with a smattering of global stars.

Giddey's US doubts, Boomers want 'better than bronze'

Josh Giddey is bullish about the Boomers' Olympic gold prospects ahead of what's been described as the greatest assembly of basketball talent in Games history.

Curry, Durant talk up opposition at Paris Olympics

Steph Curry and Kevin Durant have lauded the depth of talent in the Olympic men's basketball tournament.

'Devastated' Opals guard Rebecca Allen out of Games

Tokyo Olympian and crucial Opals' guard Rebecca Allen has been ruled out of the Paris Games after suffering a hamstring injury in their final warm-up match.

NBL's best sixth man returns in Melbourne title boost

NBL championship contenders Melbourne United are a step closer to finalising their 2024-25 roster after former NBA guard Ian Clark re-signed with the club.

US women's basketballers rebound from All-Star defeat

Beaten by a WNBA All-Star team at the weekend, the US women’s basketball Olympic team responded when they faced Germany in a warm-up match.

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