SHOCKING: 5 - What They Never Told You

Father's bullying claims left Shyla Heal 'traumatised'

Star guard and Opals basketballer Shyla Heal claims the day her father was suspended she was manhandled by Flames strength and conditioning coach Mitch Fuller.

AAP · Jul 5, 2023

Opals claim Asia Cup bronze with victory over NZ

Australia have secured a bronze medal at the women's Asia Cup basketball tournament with an emphatic 81-59 win over New Zealand.

AAP · Jul 2, 2023

Opals lose to China in Asia Cup semis

Australia will play New Zealand for the bronze medal at the women's Asia Cup basketball tournament after losing 74-60 to China, who will play Japan for gold.

AAP · Jul 1, 2023

Shyla Heal's chance to shine in Opals' Asia Cup squad

The understrength Opals are preparing for the home basketball Asia Cup in the lead up to Paris 2024, with young guns like Shyla Heal eager to prove themselves.

AAP · Jun 20, 2023

Opals legend Jackson awaits scans after WNBL injury

Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson will undergo scans after suffering a suspected Achilles injury just over a minute into her WNBL tribute match.

AAP · Feb 4, 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 3, 2023

Opals star Cayla George secures WNBA contract with Las Vegas Aces

Two-time Olympian and Opals star Candice George will play for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA, after being signed to a free agent contract.

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."

ABC News · Feb 1, 2023

Flames heap more pain on Capitals in WNBL

The Capitals' struggles continued, Lauren Jackson had another big game and Cayla George posted the WNBL's first triple-double in a decade during round seven.

AAP · Dec 23, 2022

How the WNBL is leveraging the Opals' World Cup success

After a successful Women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, can the WNBL capitalise on the momentum in the long term?

ABC News · Dec 10, 2022