Jackson on fire as Opals win WC bronze Lauren Jackson has put on a clinic in her final game for the Opals as Australia clinched bronze at the women's basketball World Cup in Sydney. AAP · Oct 1, 2022
Lauren Jackson ends Opals career on a high as Australia claims FIBA World Cup bronze, USA defends title Lauren Jackson produces one last vintage performance for the Opals to lead Australia to victory over Canada in the bronze medal game at the FIBA Women's World Cup, while the USA wins gold. ABC News · Oct 1, 2022
Jackson confirms Opals exit after WC Lauren Jackson will play her last game for the Opals in the World Cup bronze-medal match against Canada on Saturday afternoon. AAP · Oct 1, 2022
Australian Opals gathering momentum as they qualify for World Cup semi-final against China After an opening-round loss against France, Australia have won five straight games and are gathering steam heading into their semi-final clash with China. ABC News · Sep 29, 2022
LJ stars as Opals advance to WC semi-final Comeback queen Lauren Jackson put in her best game of the women's World Cup to date as Australia defeated Belgium to advance to the semi-finals. AAP · Sep 29, 2022
Opals' win over Japan another sign of recovery from disappointing Tokyo Olympics The Opals overcome a difficult match-up against Japan to top Group B at the FIBA Women's World Cup, as the Australians continue to move on from the disappointment of last year's Olympics. ABC News · Sep 27, 2022
Australia gets back on track at the FIBA Women's World Cup, as strong defence sets up a key win over Serbia The Opals rebound against Serbia after a mixed start to the FIBA Women's World Cup — the Aussies answer coach Sandy Brondello's call for defence to be their calling card, writes Hayley Wildes. ABC News · Sep 25, 2022
Lauren Jackson helps Opals recover against Mali in women's basketball World Cup It was a slow start for the Opals against Mali and things were looking grim early in the match - but some Lauren Jackson brilliance got the Aussies back on track. ABC News · Sep 23, 2022
Opals back on track with WC win over Mali Australia's Opals have shaken off their opening night loss to France and returned to form with a convincing win over Mali at the Women's Basketball World Cup. AAP · Sep 23, 2022
Opals fall to France in World Cup opener The Opals have lost to France in their first game of the Women's Basketball World Cup, which marked Lauren Jackson's competitive return AAP · Sep 22, 2022
Former Opal Tully Bevilaqua is taking basketball to new heights in New Zealand Former Opal and WNBA star Tully Bevilaqua wants to help build something from the ground up in New Zealand's new-look Women's National Basketball League. ABC News · Sep 21, 2022
Opals' culture back to its best: Madgen Captain Tess Madgen says the Opals' culture has gone to "another level" in the lead-up to the FIBA Women's World Cup, which begins in Sydney this week. AAP · Sep 21, 2022
Breanna Stewart set to lead loaded Team USA basketball team in FIBA World Cup SEATTLE — Perhaps the most dynastic sports team will put its record-breaking streak on the line when the FIBA World Cup tips off this week in Sydney, Australia. Tribune News Service · Sep 21, 2022
The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup tips off in Sydney tomorrow: Here's what you need to know The world's 12 best women's basketball teams are in Sydney for the biggest event in the sport, alongside the Olympics. So when is it on, how can you watch, and will the Opals win? ABC News · Sep 20, 2022
ABC News · Sep 19, 2022 Lauren Jackson says mental challenges proving tougher than physical ones in Opals comeback Chronic knee injuries forced Lauren Jackson into retirement, but the Australian basketball great says the mental rather than the physical requirements of her comeback have been the greatest challenge.
AAP · Sep 19, 2022 Basketball comeback a mental game: Jackson Opals legend Lauren Jackson says she has been tested more by the mental rather than the physical requirements of making a comeback to basketball.
ABC News · Sep 13, 2022 Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson 'on borrowed time' with Opals ahead of FIBA Women's World Cup on home soil With just over a week to the FIBA Women's World Cup tip-off in Sydney, Australian Opals star Lauren Jackson says she’s not taking any moment for granted in her comeback with the Opals.
AAP · Sep 9, 2022 Jackson still at her best: Opals captain Opals captain Tess Madgen says Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson is fit and firing ahead of her comeback at this month's World Cup.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 8, 2022 A’ja Wilson joins Candace Parker as one of 7 WNBA players named MVP multiple times Four of the last six WNBA MVPs led their team to WNBA titles the same year. Jonquel Jones was named MVP last year, and the Sky defeated the Sun in the semifinals. In 2020 Wilson won her first MVP honor, and the Storm defeated the Aces in the Finals.
Tribune News Service · Sep 7, 2022 Aces’ A’ja Wilson named WNBA MVP for 2nd time LAS VEGAS — Aces star A’ja Wilson was named the WNBA’s MVP on Wednesday, edging Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart to win the award for the second time in three years.
AAP · Aug 30, 2022 Push to remove barriers for women in sport Sports Minister Anika Wells and Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins have held a sports roundtable to address equality and integrity for women.
ABC News · Aug 24, 2022 Lauren Jackson's return to basketball will continue with WNBL side the Southside Flyers The 41-year-old was forced to retire in 2016 due to chronic pain and injury. She was recently selected for the Opals' World Cup squad and will now represent the Flyers in the upcoming season of the WNBL.
AAP · Aug 23, 2022 Opal Jackson to play WNBL after World Cup Lauren Jackson's basketball comeback will extend beyond this year after the 41-year-old confirmed a WNBL return to follow September's World Cup.
ABC News · Aug 10, 2022 Serena Williams and Australian coach Rennae Stubbs flag double standards of mothers having to choose between sport and parenthood As Serena Williams looks toward having a second child after her tennis career ends, Australian coach Rennae Stubbs reveals the choices young WTA players have to make to avoid putting their careers on hold.
Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022 Lauren Jackson’s improbable comeback is complete as former Storm star joins Australian national team SEATTLE — While 41-year-old Sue Bird puts the final touches on a remarkable career, her former Storm teammate Lauren Jackson is making an improbable comeback and returning to international competition next month at the age of 41.