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

'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.

Chinese WNBL superstar makes big decision on future

Chinese WNBL superstar makes big decision on future

Chinese WNBL superstar makes big decision on future

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

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

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

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.

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Melbourne United land versatile NBA talent Travers

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

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

'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

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.

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Young gun looking for new NBL home after United split

Young gun looking for new NBL home after United split

Young gun looking for new NBL home after United split

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.

'Ambitious competitor' bolsters Bullets' NBL finals bid

'Ambitious competitor' bolsters Bullets' NBL finals bid

'Ambitious competitor' bolsters Bullets' NBL finals bid

'Ambitious competitor' bolsters Bullets' NBL finals bid

Former NBA wing Nate Hinton has joined the Brisbane Bullets as new coach Will Weaver eyes a return to the NBL playoffs.

Aokuso shows grit in Opals' comeback win over China

Aokuso shows grit in Opals' comeback win over China

Aokuso shows grit in Opals' comeback win over China

Aokuso shows grit in Opals' comeback win over China

The Opals fought back from 18 points down to pip China in a thriller, completing a sweep of their series ahead of the FIBA Women's World Cup.

'Bloody hope it's time': Reid eyes Opals World Cup spot

'Bloody hope it's time': Reid eyes Opals World Cup spot

'Bloody hope it's time': Reid eyes Opals World Cup spot

'Bloody hope it's time': Reid eyes Opals World Cup spot

Opals guard Steph Reid is desperate for a ticket to Berlin in September as she eyes her first major international tournament.

Opals overcome Zhang-inspired China for tense win

Opals overcome Zhang-inspired China for tense win

Opals overcome Zhang-inspired China for tense win

Opals overcome Zhang-inspired China for tense win

An experimental Australian Opals line-up held off China to win the first of two exhibition clashes between the teams ahead of the FIBA Women's World Cup.

Aussie Bryce has a ball in his Boomers camp debut

Aussie Bryce has a ball in his Boomers camp debut

Aussie Bryce has a ball in his Boomers camp debut

Aussie Bryce has a ball in his Boomers camp debut

American-born star Bryce Cotton looms as a major weapon for Australia at the 2028 LA Olympics after starring in his first Boomers camp.

Bryce Cotton stars as Boomers down Philippines in Perth

Bryce Cotton stars as Boomers down Philippines in Perth

Bryce Cotton stars as Boomers down Philippines in Perth

Bryce Cotton stars as Boomers down Philippines in Perth

Bryce Cotton nailed his first three triples as Australia finished the first phase of World Cup qualifying with a perfect 6-0 record.

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From floor wiper to Opals: Teen star readies for debut

Boom rookie Sitaya Fagan and sharpshooter Amy Atwell are gearing up for the Opals series against China as the Women's World Cup fast approaches.

Cotton debuts as Boomers crush minnows Guam

Tyrese Proctor has put on a shooting clinic and Bryce Cotton dazzled in his Boomers debut as Australia trounced Guam in a World Cup qualifier in Perth.

It's an honour: Cotton pumped for overdue Boomers debut

A bureaucratic technicality cost Bryce Cotton the chance to represent Australia at the 2024 Olympics, but his path to LA 2028 looks promising.

New team, finals format change headline WNBL schedule

A new regular-season structure and finals format has been announced in the schedule for the 2026-2027 WNBL season.

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WNBL off-season: Opals star returns home to Victoria

Bendigo Spirit have landed the most significant signing coup of this WNBL off-season, securing the signature of Opals star Jade Melbourne.

NBL's Melbourne United unveil new coach

Melbourne United have announced their new NBL coach after long-time mentor Dean Vickerman departed in the off-season.

NBL fines Bogut over body-shaming comments

The NBL has fined Andrew Bogut over a series of social media posts about Adelaide owner Grant Kelley, whom he also confronted during the championship series.

No special treatment for NBL star recruit Ingles

Melbourne United star recruit Joe Ingles is looking forward to more court time in his return to the NBL, but says he isn't calling the shots at the club.

Evergreen NBL star leads Australia's Comm Games charge

Leading a team of debutants, Perth Wildcats captain and six-time NBL champion Jesse Wagstaff will make his third Commonwealth Games appearance at age 40.

Kings welcome back championship-winning American

Former NBA forward Torrey Craig is set to return to the Sydney Kings for their NBL championship defence.

GOAT's great expectations for WNBL's newest team

The Tasmania Jewels have been tipped to be competitive from the outset as they prepare to become the WNBL's newest franchise.

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