Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

MYSTERIOUS: 5 - What They Never Told You

'Aussie ball' mindset behind versatile Boomers squad

Australia's men's basketball team for the Paris Olympics has been announced, with a 22-man squad still to be trimmed by 10 prior to the action starting in July.

AAP · Apr 10, 2024

Goorjian's 'Father Time' warning for Ingles, Mills

A straight-faced Brian Goorjian insists Patty Mills isn't an automatic Olympic selection but that his NBA move to Miami had given him a crucial boost.

AAP · Mar 26, 2024

Boomers mount defence to prevail in 'all-time' Olympics

Not getting sucked into a European style and holding no fears of their NBA rivals will be key to the Boomers' steep Olympic task in France.

AAP · Mar 21, 2024

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Boomers set tough task to repeat Games podium

Australia's Boomers have been drawn in a tough Olympics pool, headed by NBA-stacked Canada, while the Opals' path in Paris has also been revealed.

AAP · Mar 19, 2024

Lynx confident of exorcising demons in Melbourne

Perth Lynx coach Ryan Petrik believes his team can overturn history in the deciding WNBL grand final game against the Southside Flyers in Melbourne.

AAP · Mar 14, 2024

LJ powers Southside into WNBL grand-final series

Lauren Jackson posted 38 points to lift the Southside Flyers into the WNBL grand-final series after a 93-77 win over Melbourne Boomers.

AAP · Mar 6, 2024

Perth Lynx douse Townsville Fire to reach WNBL decider

Perth Lynx have toppled defending champions Townsville Fire to advance to the WNBL grand final, where they will meet the Southside Flyers or Melbourne Boomers.

AAP · Mar 3, 2024

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Time for Simmons to make Boomers call: Luc Longley

Former Boomers assistant coach and NBA great Luc Longley says the time is right for Ben Simmons to make a call on his international future as Paris 2024 nears.

AAP · Feb 12, 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 · Jan 28, 2024

Jackson stars as Flyers win in her 200th WNBL game

Lauren Jackson scored 20 points in her 200th WNBL game, her Southside Flyers edging the Melbourne Boomers 84-82 to jump them into second place.

AAP · Jan 21, 2024

No charges for Giddey as US police drop investigation

Police in California have closed their investigation into allegations Australian NBA star Josh Giddey had an inappropriate relationship with a minor.

AAP · Jan 18, 2024

Jackson, George hit form, Fire book finals berth

Lauren Jackson and Cayla George found offensive touch ahead of the Opals' Olympic qualifiers next month while the WNBL's top two sides traded blows.

AAP · Jan 14, 2024

Whitcomb and Woods star as Townsville down Lynx in WNBL

Sami Whitcomb and Courtney Woods scored 47 points between them as WNBL leaders Townsville beat second-placed Perth Lynx 87-64 to end round nine on top.

AAP · Dec 31, 2023

Giddey injured in Thunder's NBA win over LA Clippers

Boomers star Josh Giddey has suffered an ankle injury and missed the second half of Oklahoma City's 134-115 NBA win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

AAP · Dec 22, 2023

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP · Dec 17, 2023

Fire extend WNBL streak, painful end to Caps' drought

Sami Whitcomb helped stretch Townsville Fire's WNBL winning streak to seven games as Jade Melbourne sparked the UC Capitals in a drought-breaking victory.

AAP · Dec 10, 2023

Lynx bounce back from big WNBL loss, Madgen hits 250

Perth Lynx suffered their worst defeat since 2020 but managed to bounce back, while veteran Tess Madgen brought up a milestone in round six of the WNBL season.

AAP · Dec 5, 2023

Adelaide 36ers sack head coach CJ Bruton

The Adelaide 36ers have axed coach CJ Bruton, with club legend Scott Ninnis appointed to the helm for the rest of the NBL season.

AAP · Dec 3, 2023

Maley delivers down the stretch as Lynx topple Boomers

Anneli Maley's exploits helped Perth Lynx blow past the previously unbeaten Melbourne Boomers, while Adelaide suffered two tough round-five WNBL losses.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP · Nov 29, 2023

Josh Giddey under police investigation in California

Josh Giddey is the subject of a police investigation following an allegation the Australian NBA star had an inappropriate relationship with an underaged girl.

AAP · Nov 27, 2023

Goorjian to visit NBA Boomers to ramp up Paris campaign

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian will spend most of December in the United States to ensure Australian players in the NBA understand his Paris 2024 Olympics plans.

AAP · Nov 27, 2023

Goorjian offers Giddey support amid NBA investigation

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has let under-investigation star basketballer Josh Giddey know he is there to support him and will meet with him next month.

AAP · Nov 26, 2023

George becomes WNBL's best-ever rebounder, Perth slide

Reigning WNBL MVP Cayla George has broken the record for most rebounds in a WNBL career, bringing up her 3230th board in a loss to Bendigo.

AAP · Nov 25, 2023

Boomers star Josh Giddey being investigated by NBA

Australian basketball star Josh Giddey is being investigated by the NBA over social media claims he engaged in a relationship with a minor.

AAP · Nov 25, 2023

NBA opens investigation into young Boomers star Giddey

The NBA is investigating an allegation young Australian star Josh Giddey had an improper relationship with an underaged girl.

AAP · Nov 19, 2023

McDonald keeps Lynx unbeaten, Boomers break Spirit

Aari McDonald's 34-point haul helped Perth maintain their unbeaten start to the WNBL season before Melbourne chased down a 14-point lead to beat Bendigo

1 … 4 5 6 7

Coverage From

People

Shai GilgeousAlexander

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.