Olympic Games: Australians in action on day three in Paris Full schedule of Australia’s hopes on the third day at Paris 2024 including swimming, basketball, hockey, tennis and boxing The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2024
'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. AAP · Jul 25, 2024
Jackson's 'juggle' and the joy of a fifth Games Lauren Jackson's historic fifth Olympic appearance, as a mother of two and 12 years after her last, will send joyous ripples through Australia's Olympic team. AAP · Jul 6, 2024
Goorjian backs veteran Mills to deliver Paris fireworks Patty Mills has had a low-key build-up for the Paris Olympics, but Boomers coach Brian Goorjian is adamant his veteran point-guard will be up for the fight. AAP · Jul 5, 2024
Opals, Jackson complete China rout in Olympics warm-up Amy Atwell and Steph Reid shone as veteran Lauren Jackson produced an outstanding third quarter in the Opals' dominant win over China in Melbourne. AAP · Jul 5, 2024
'Fitter than ever': Opals coach warns rivals of Jackson Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson is still setting new benchmarks at 43 years of age, as she chases an elusive Olympic gold medal in Paris. AAP · Jul 3, 2024
Opals, Jackson brush off China in Olympics warm-up Alice Kunek and Isobel Borlase were outstanding as veteran Lauren Jackson produced a solid display in the Opals' big win over China in Melbourne. AAP · Jul 3, 2024
Olympic selection on the line for Boomers and Opals After missing out on Tokyo, Xavier Cooks is one of several Boomers squad members fighting to make the cut for Paris, with selection on the line against China. AAP · Jul 1, 2024
Heal's 'conspiracy' claim against Flames no slam dunk Australian basketball great Shane Heal could not prove a conspiracy led to his suspension as coach of the WNBL club after players complained about his conduct. AAP · Apr 19, 2024
Boomers to face USA, Serbia in pre-Games test Australia's men's and women's basketball teams will play China in Melbourne before July's Olympics, while the Boomers have also locked in a date with the USA. AAP · Apr 18, 2024
Jackson's presence in Paris would make us giddy: Meares Seven weeks after announcing her retirement from international basketball, Lauren Jackson has been named in the extended Opals squad for the Olympic Games. AAP · Mar 26, 2024
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
Georgia Amoore: the girl from Ballarat taking US college basketball by storm Standing at just 5ft 6in, Virginia Tech’s diminutive three-point specialist with a deadly step-back shooting action could be the next big thing The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 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
AAP · Feb 25, 2024 Boomers import Jordin Canada named WNBL's best American guard Jordin Canada has won the Suzy Batkovic Medal as the WNBL's most valuable player amid a standout debut season with the Melbourne Boomers.
AAP · Feb 18, 2024 Jackson milestone as Southside make WNBL statement Lauren Jackson moved to 10th on the WNBL's list of all-time leading scorers as the Southside Flyers maintained second spot on the ladder.
AAP · Feb 11, 2024 Opals coach happy to leave door open for Jackson Lauren Jackson shocked the basketball world with her retirement announcement, but Opals coach Sandy Brondello hasn't ruled out a fifth Olympics for the legend.
AAP · Feb 9, 2024 Opals escape in tense Brazil win as Olympic berth nears The Opals have defied a nerve-shredding offensive drought in the second half to beat hosts Brazil 60-55 in their Olympic qualification opener.
AAP · Feb 7, 2024 Jackson gets green light for crucial Opals qualifiers Ahead of Olympic qualifiers in Brazil, Opals coach Sandy Brondello says 42-year-old Lauren Jackson is in better shape than she was at the 2022 World Cup.
AAP · Feb 7, 2024 Jackson primed to influence Opals' Games fortunes Michele Timms can't wrap her head around Lauren Jackson's longevity and is confident the 42-year-old can have a vital say in the Opals' Olympic qualification.
AAP · Jan 17, 2024 Jackson named in Opals team on long road to Paris Games Talismanic Aussie basketballer Lauren Jackson will bring invaluable experience after being named in the Opals team for the Olympic qualifying event in Brazil.
AAP · Jan 14, 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 · Dec 6, 2023 Opals captain Madgen backs Melbourne on road to Games Opals captain Tess Madgen has tipped Jade Melbourne as a future leader for Australia and a chance of making an impact on the road to the Paris Olympics.
AAP · Oct 31, 2023 George sets sights on Olympic medal after WNBA glory Newly-minted WNBA champion Cayla George is hoping to cement some Opals combinations during the upcoming WNBL season.
AAP · Oct 5, 2023 Opals' Olympic path to Paris goes through Brazil Australia's women's basketball team must avoid a last-placed finish at a round-robin tournament in Brazil to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.