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Maley makes milestone as Lynx hand Flames last place

Anneli Maley has produced another stellar performance as the Perth Lynx provided an exclamation mark on their regular season, beating the Sydney Flames.

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'Perspective' keeps spirited star's career thriving

Bendigo's Abbey Wehrung has earned the praise of one of the league's top stars, while new Sydney Flames coach Renae Garlepp admits her side must start winning.

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Fire return to winners' circle, quelling Flames

The Townsville Fire have produced a dominant second-half performance to extend the Sydney Flames lean start to the WNBL season.

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Injuries plague new Flames coach as Fire burn bright

The Sydney Flames will count the cost of a 33-point loss to the WNBL ladder-leading Townsville Fire as two stars left the court with suspected injuries.

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'Challenging': Flames coach steps down after poor start

The WNBL has lost its second coach this week, with the Sydney Flames' Guy Molloy announcing he will step down and move to an advisory role with the club.

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The 'grind' this WNBL player endures to keep healthy

Sydney's Lara McSpadden was diagnosed with type one diabetes but finds that basketball helps rather than hinders the condition.

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Brancatisano fires Flames into WNBL finals spot

The WNBL top four is set after the Sydney Flames beat the UC Capitals and Adelaide Lightning were beaten by Southside Flyers in the penultimate round.

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Geelong aim high with WNBL title up for grabs

The WNBL title race is wide open after an off-season of change, with newcomers Geelong United among those eyeing the championship.

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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.

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Flames coach's harsh words for 'selfish' players

Former Sydney Flames head coach Shane Heal is suing the club for unfair dismissal after a slew of bullying claims led to his suspension.

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Shane Heal's showdown with Sydney Flames fast-tracked

Shane Heal will learn his fate as head coach at the Sydney Flames at an expedited hearing set down after being suspended over bullying allegations.

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Head coach to expand case against Sydney Flames

Head coach Shane Heal has indicated he will bring further legal claims against the Sydney Flames as he fights his suspension over bullying complaints.

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Sydney Flames coach Shane Heal under investigation after bullying allegations

The Sydney Flames have revealed coach Shane Heal has been suspended amid an investigation into bullying allegations levelled by several players.

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Coach Heal sues Sydney Flames amidst bullying claims

Head coach Shane Heal has sued the Sydney Flames after being suspended from the women's basketball team following bullying allegations made against him.

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Lauren Jackson limps off after barely a minute as WNBL crowd record broken in Flyers vs Flames clash

The Southside Flyers and Sydney Flames played out their round 13 WNBL clash in front of a record crowd, but the biggest drawcard was forced off the court after barely a minute.

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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.

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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."

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Flames release Shyla Heal after unexplained absence

The Sydney Flames have released former WNBA guard Shyla Heal, who like her father and coach Shane, mysteriously missed the side's last three games.

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Why the quest to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer means the most for Sydney Flames star Tiana Mangakahia

It has been a tough season for the Sydney Flames but, in February, they will play a game that is about more than just basketball for Tiana Mangakahia.

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Coach Heal remains absent in WNBL

The absence of Shane and Shyla Heal, which has stretched into a second consecutive WNBL game, remains unexplained by the Sydney Flames.

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Sydney Flames WNBL guard Tiana Mangakahia on beating breast cancer, and getting back to her best basketball

Basketballer Tiana Mangakahia was a star on the rise, destined for the Australian Opals and the WNBA, when a breast cancer diagnosis changed everything. Now she finally feels she's getting back to her best, and is ready to make an impact in the WNBL.

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Sydney Flames hit with 'boys club' lawsuit

The former head coach and CEO of the Sydney Flames women's basketball team is suing over alleged discrimination and gender disparity.

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