Injury-hit Opals reach World Cup quarters in thriller Australia's Opals have reached the quarter-finals of the women's basketball World Cup after edging out Italy 82-80 in Berlin. AAP · Sep 9
Four Under-the-Radar Rookies Who Could Make a Big Impact in Race to WNBA Playoffs It’s not just the top picks and biggest names who have made an impact across the latest rookie class. Sports Illustrated · Jul 30
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
Brilliant Borlase shines as Opals crush Argentina WNBL superstar Isobel Borlase blazed brightly from the bench to help the Australian Opals to a comfortable win over Argentina. AAP · Mar 11
Bendigo coach hails Borlase as best WNBL player Irrepressible Izzy Borlase dominated from start to finish as Bendigo Spirit got back in the winner's circle, beating the Southside Flyers by 10 in Ballarat. AAP · Jan 21
Spirit-ual leader focuses on future over title success Kelsey Griffin has been instrumental for the Bendigo Spirit this season, and one reason is because she's not concentrating on winning a WNBL title. AAP · Jan 15
Borlase stars as Bendigo snare ninth straight WNBL win Star Bendigo guard Izzy Borlase has scored 27 points to go with 11 rebounds to lead her side to a 10-point win over Southside Melbourne Flyers. AAP · Dec 21, 2025
Embattled Adelaide unable to overcome brilliant Borlase A courageous Adelaide Lightning, buoyed by their new head coach, have gone down to the Bendigo Spirit as Izzy Borlase produced another standout performance. AAP · Nov 30, 2025
Spirited star helps Bendigo celebrate milestone match The Bendigo Spirit have held the Perth Lynx to their lowest score in five years, with Izzy Borlase producing another attacking masterclass. AAP · Nov 23, 2025
Spirit's Isobel Borlase returns to Adelaide in style Isobel Borlase starred as reigning WNBL champions Bendigo Spirit recorded an eight-point win over her former side the Adelaide Lightning. AAP · Nov 18, 2025
Bendigo's spirited showing hands Sydney third loss The Bendigo Spirit have picked up their second consecutive win as young gun Izzy Borlase starred in an 88-75 dismantling of the Sydney Flames. AAP · Nov 2, 2025
Reigning WNBL champs edge Geelong by seven in Bendigo Bendigo's WNBL title defence is off and running, with the Spirit forced to fight off a gritty Geelong rally in a seven-point win. AAP · Oct 28, 2025
Boomers' comeback falls short, Opals outclass NZ Australia have made it five wins from six games in the trans-Tasman series, with the Boomers unable to get over the line in their dead rubber. AAP · May 11, 2025
Opals thump NZ by 41, clinch Trans-Tasman series Alex Fowler, Miela Sowah and Maddison Rocci starred as the Opals took an unbeatable 2-0 series lead with a 41-point belting of the Tall Ferns. AAP · May 9, 2025
AAP · Dec 15, 2024 Lightning win first WNBL game since coach's exit The Adelaide Lightning have bagged a win over the Canberra Capitals in their first WNBL game under interim coach Matthew Clarke.
AAP · Aug 11, 2024 Jackson's fifth Games medal a vivid Paris send-off Lauren Jackson was happy to sit back, watch and - for once - soak in what it feels like to win an Olympic medal after capping a remarkable comeback with bronze.
AAP · Aug 11, 2024 Magbegor's monster game seals Opals' bronze The Opals officially unveiled their new star as Ezi Magbegor dominated in a defeat of Belgium to secure bronze and a fifth Games medal for Lauren Jackson.
AAP · Jul 6, 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 3, 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 · Apr 16, 2024 Emotional Puoch heads Aussie trio's WNBA draft success Australian trio Nyadiew Puoch, Isobel Borlase and Jaz Shelley have been taken with picks 12, 20 and 29 in a WBNA draft headlined by college star Caitlin Clark.
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 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 · Dec 12, 2023 Opals great Jackson in frame for Olympics comeback Lauren Jackson has been included in the Opals' extended squad for February's Olympic Games qualifying tournament in Brazil.