Flames keep hot streak going with win over Fire The Sydney Flames have beaten the reigning champion Townsville Fire and cemented themselves as the team to beat after winning their first four games. AAP · Oct 25
Bourne supremacy sinks Canberra, Flames go 3-0 in WNBL The Sydney Flames were wooden spooners last season, but the revamped squad are now 3-0 this campaign after adding Canberra to their growing list of victims. AAP · Oct 23
'Confidence': young Flyers set to soar in WNBL pursuit Recruit Hannah Hank has addressed how the Southside Melbourne Flyers' young roster has them poised for WNBL success. AAP · Oct 20
Flames strike down Lightning as headband Shelley shines The Sydney Flames have picked up their second victory of the WNBL season by beating a new-look Adelaide Lightning at the Quaycentre. AAP · Oct 18
Flames burn bright as Nicholson sparks against Flyers The Sydney Flames have overturned a 13-point deficit to beat a spirited Southside Melbourne Flyers in their first game of the WNBL season. AAP · Oct 16
Wooden spoon turnaround: Sydney Flames set the bar high The Sydney Flames aren't mucking around, with co-owner Luc Longley making clear some quality off-season WNBL recruitment brings high expectations. AAP · Sep 24
Maley makes milestone as Lynx hand Flames last place Anneli Maley has produced another stellar performance as the Perth Lynx provided an exclamation mark on their regular season, beating the Sydney Flames. AAP · Feb 7
'Perspective' keeps spirited star's career thriving Bendigo's Abbey Wehrung has earned the praise of one of the league's top stars, while new Sydney Flames coach Renae Garlepp admits her side must start winning. AAP · Jan 1
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. AAP · Dec 20, 2025
Injuries plague new Flames coach as Fire burn bright The Sydney Flames will count the cost of a 33-point loss to the WNBL ladder-leading Townsville Fire as two stars left the court with suspected injuries. AAP · Dec 6, 2025
'Challenging': Flames coach steps down after poor start The WNBL has lost its second coach this week, with the Sydney Flames' Guy Molloy announcing he will step down and move to an advisory role with the club. AAP · Nov 29, 2025
The 'grind' this WNBL player endures to keep healthy Sydney's Lara McSpadden was diagnosed with type one diabetes but finds that basketball helps rather than hinders the condition. AAP · Oct 22, 2025
Brancatisano fires Flames into WNBL finals spot The WNBL top four is set after the Sydney Flames beat the UC Capitals and Adelaide Lightning were beaten by Southside Flyers in the penultimate round. AAP · Feb 9, 2025
Geelong aim high with WNBL title up for grabs The WNBL title race is wide open after an off-season of change, with newcomers Geelong United among those eyeing the championship. AAP · Oct 28, 2024
AAP · Jan 28, 2024 Sydney Flames stay hot with easy Flyers WNBL victory Round 13 of the WNBL saw Sydney produce a comfortable win against the Southside Flyers, while the Melbourne Boomers smashed Perth.
AAP · Jul 3, 2023 Flames coach's harsh words for 'selfish' players Former Sydney Flames head coach Shane Heal is suing the club for unfair dismissal after a slew of bullying claims led to his suspension.
AAP · Mar 20, 2023 Shane Heal's showdown with Sydney Flames fast-tracked Shane Heal will learn his fate as head coach at the Sydney Flames at an expedited hearing set down after being suspended over bullying allegations.
AAP · Feb 15, 2023 Head coach to expand case against Sydney Flames Head coach Shane Heal has indicated he will bring further legal claims against the Sydney Flames as he fights his suspension over bullying complaints.
ABC News · Feb 14, 2023 Sydney Flames coach Shane Heal under investigation after bullying allegations The Sydney Flames have revealed coach Shane Heal has been suspended amid an investigation into bullying allegations levelled by several players.
AAP · Feb 14, 2023 Coach Heal sues Sydney Flames amidst bullying claims Head coach Shane Heal has sued the Sydney Flames after being suspended from the women's basketball team following bullying allegations made against him.
ABC News · Feb 4, 2023 Lauren Jackson limps off after barely a minute as WNBL crowd record broken in Flyers vs Flames clash The Southside Flyers and Sydney Flames played out their round 13 WNBL clash in front of a record crowd, but the biggest drawcard was forced off the court after barely a minute.
ABC News · Feb 3, 2023 Lauren Jackson continues to wow crowds ahead of expected record WNBL attendance for Southside Flyers vs Sydney Flames Lauren Jackson's record-breaking, peerless basketball journey continues tonight in front of a record crowd at John Cain Arena. She's so committed, she's playing with a broken foot.
ABC News · Feb 1, 2023 Australian Opals basketballer Shyla Heal leaves WNBL's Sydney Flames by mutual release, signs with Townsville Fire Opals star Shyla Heal played for her new WNBL side Townsville Fire hours after her release from the Sydney Flames, but according to one coach the move doesn't pass "the pub test."
AAP · Feb 1, 2023 Flames release Shyla Heal after unexplained absence The Sydney Flames have released former WNBA guard Shyla Heal, who like her father and coach Shane, mysteriously missed the side's last three games.
ABC News · Jan 28, 2023 Why the quest to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer means the most for Sydney Flames star Tiana Mangakahia It has been a tough season for the Sydney Flames but, in February, they will play a game that is about more than just basketball for Tiana Mangakahia.