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Star's stand-in named as Opals announce World Cup squad

A plethora of WNBA stars have been called up to Australia's FIBA Women's World Cup squad, which will be without star forward Cayla George.

AAP · Jul 27

Flyers overcome Lightning scare to claim victory

Steph Talbot's efforts haven't been enough for Adelaide to win their final game of the season, the Lightning going down to the Southside Melbourne Flyers.

AAP · Feb 8

'Real challenge': Goriss warns of WNBL player exodus

Ahead of the WNBA's looming expansion, Paul Goriss has dealt a reality check to Australia's WNBL, saying it must do something to keep and attract players.

AAP · Feb 7

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Feagin leads Lightning to comeback win over Geelong

The Adelaide Lightning have overcome a 13-point deficit to leapfrog the Geelong Venom on the WNBL ladder and wave off their wooden spoon fears.

AAP · Jan 24

Southside overshadow young gun to cement fourth spot

The Adelaide Lightning have fallen apart in an 82-58 drubbing by the Southside Melbourne Flyers, despite huge efforts by Dallas Loughridge and Steph Talbot.

AAP · Jan 17

Lightning douse Flames to end long WNBL losing streak

Steph Talbot and Dallas Loughridge combined to end the Adelaide Lightning's long run of outs in an 11-point victory over the Sydney Flames.

AAP · Jan 13

Flyers boost WNBL finals quest with Lightning win

Southside Melbourne Flyers continue to challenge for a WNBL top-four spot, defeating the Adelaide Lightning 85-72.

AAP · Dec 28, 2025

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Point guard, WNBA stars return as Opals squad named

Opals coach Sandy Brondello has revealed her squad ahead of the FIBA women's Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament in Turkey in March.

AAP · Dec 20, 2025

Talbot flirts with milestone as Lightning down Flames

The Adelaide Lightning have snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating the Sydney Flames as captain Steph Talbot stepped up to claim the victory.

AAP · Dec 14, 2025

Capitals claim thrilling win over Lightning

The UC Capitals have overcome an almighty scare to see off the Adelaide Lightning and complete a perfect end to round eight of the WNBL.

AAP · Dec 9, 2025

Fears for WNBL stars with looming WNBA agreement

As time ticks on a new WNBA collective bargaining agreement, WNBL players warn the competition could lose players to the American basketball league.

AAP · Nov 27, 2025

'Serious': Lightning boss speaks out after coach axing

Just hours before playing Townsville, the Adelaide Lightning parted ways with coach Kerryn Mitchell, despite her posting a 3-4 record in the WNBL this season.

AAP · Nov 25, 2025

Lightning strike out coach despite overtime WNBL win

Adelaide have fired another WNBL coach with Kerryn Mitchell departing the club immediately and Georgia Crouch stepping up as the interim coach.

AAP · Nov 25, 2025

Lightning numb Venom in dramatic overtime win

The Adelaide Lightning have overcome an emotional finish to defeat Geelong, as the Venom hopes one of their players hasn't suffered a third knee injury.

AAP · Nov 21, 2025

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AAP · Nov 16, 2025

'A bit funny': star prepares for emotional reunion

Best friends Izzy Borlase and Tayla Brazel will play against each other after spending years together when the Adelaide Lightning host the Bendigo Spirit.

AAP · Nov 15, 2025

Townsville fire up for home fans in Adelaide thrashing

Townsville have outscored Adelaide 56-26 in a dominant second half to post a 34-point win in their first home match of the WNBL season.

AAP · Nov 6, 2025

Veteran sees similarities in WNBL and Hollywood epic

Bendigo veteran Kelsey Griffin says the WNBL is more than a competition, while Adelaide's Steph Talbot is focused on helping her side return "to their roots".

AAP · Oct 25, 2025

Venom hit triple-digits for first win of WNBL season

The Geelong Venom have staged an impressive turnaround to defeat the Adelaide Lightning 110-76, despite being without their star WNBA import Alissa Pili.

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AAP · Feb 2, 2025

Sydney into fourth as race for WNBL top four heats up

The Perth Lynx were the big losers in round 14 of the WNBL season after suffering a shock loss to Adelaide, while the Sydney Flames surged into fourth spot.

The Conversation · Nov 11, 2024

Anticipation in sports: why do some athletes seem to be one step ahead of their opponents?

With less than 30 seconds remaining in the Australia-Belgium women’s basketball bronze medal game at the Paris Olympics, Belgium was trailing by three points and on the attack, advancing the ball to a player for what seemed an uncontested three-point shot to tie the game.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2024

Opals surge into Olympic basketball semi-finals with big win over Serbia

After a shaky start to the Paris Games Australia’s women are on track for a medal after a 85-67 win set up a clash against the USA

AAP · Aug 4, 2024

Opals surge into quarter-finals, avoid clash with US

The Opals have completed their Olympic resurrection, beating France by seven points to finish second in their group and reach the quarter-finals.

AAP · Jun 20, 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.

ABC News · Dec 10, 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?

AAP · Nov 13, 2022

Boomers outlast Lightning in WNBL

Four players finished in double figures for the Melbourne Boomers as they beat Adelaide at home on the day they unveiled their WNBL 22 championship banner.

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