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Tolo-less Spirit see off Flames to cement second place

Young gun Olivia Pollerd has produced a standout performance to steer the Bendigo Spirit to a 80-64 victory over the Sydney Flames.

Fears for WNBL stars with looming WNBA agreement

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.

Spirit's Isobel Borlase returns to Adelaide in style

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.

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Opals coach Brondello to lead new Canadian WNBA team

Toronto Tempo, the first WNBA team in Canada, have appointed decorated Australian Sandy Brondello as their inaugural coach ahead of their debut 2026 season.

New ground: Brondello firms for WNBA's Canada expansion

Opals coach Sandy Brondello, axed by WNBA powerhouse New York Liberty, is set to be named as head coach of the league's Toronto expansion club.

'New era' dawns for WNBL ahead of season tip-off

The Southside Flyers' new import Cayla George is gearing up for her 18th season in the WNBL, and has endorsed the competition's new ownership.

Opals star hobbled in hectic start to WNBA finals

Sami Whitcomb, seeking to back up an all-conquering WNBL season with a WNBA title, has suffered an injury scare in a dramatic start to the best-of-seven finals.

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Opals coach without WNBA gig after shock Liberty move

Opals coach without WNBA gig after shock Liberty move

Opals coach Sandy Brondello has been let go by the New York Liberty after the WNBA team opted not to renew the Australian's contract.

Meta's Tiramisu and Boba prototype headsets deliver hyperrealistic VR that the Quest 4 can't match

Meta's Tiramisu and Boba prototype headsets deliver hyperrealistic VR that the Quest 4 can't match

With Meta Connect arriving soon, Reality Labs will showcase some impressive VR prototypes, laying the path for the Quest 4 (or Quest 5) to replace your TV.

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Australia’s Opals survive late Japan comeback to end eight-year title drought

Australia’s Opals survive late Japan comeback to end eight-year title drought

Australia defeat Japan 88-79 in the Women’s Asia Cup final as Alex Fowler scores 15 points and earns tournament MVP award

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Opals finally strike gold to end Asia Cup anguish

Opals finally strike gold to end Asia Cup anguish

The Opals have booked their ticket to next year's Women's Basketball World Cup in Germany with victory in the Asia Cup decider against Japan.

Boomers' comeback falls short, Opals outclass NZ

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.

Opals thump NZ by 41, clinch Trans-Tasman series

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.

Opals shine to beat NZ in Trans-Tasman Throwdown

Opals shine to beat NZ in Trans-Tasman Throwdown

The Opals have put on a final quarter show to hold off a fast-finishing New Zealand team to win the first match in a three-game series between the teams.

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Erin Phillips: ‘I wanted to do something that gave me joy again’

After 22 years of elite-level sport, the sportswoman reflects on a career of breakthroughs, being a girl in a man’s world and the joy of acceptance and progress

Opals star to show her fighting Spirit in WNBL decider

As Bendigo Spirit's Sami Whitcomb prepares to secure her first WNBL trophy, she's hoping she can captivate audiences beyond basketball.

Brondello locked in for Opals' Los Angeles Olympics

Sandy Brondello will lead the charge towards another Olympic basketball medal after committing to coach the Australian women through to the Los Angeles Games.

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.

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Whitcomb's triple-double headlines WNBL round six

Opals guard Sami Whitcomb recorded her first WNBL triple-double in round six of the season, which featured yet another win for her Bendigo Spirit.

Bendigo stay unbeaten in WNBL after big comeback

Bendigo have rallied from a 19-point deficit to stretch their unbeaten start to the WNBL season to six games with a 79-71 win over Southside Flyers in Ballarat.

Basketball great Jackson reveals Paris knee pain

Celebrating winning The Dawn Award over beers with its inspiration Dawn Fraser, basketball great Lauren Jackson has revealed she's undergone a knee replacement.

Whitcomb weaves magic to keep Bendigo unbeaten in WNBL

Opals guard Sami Whitcomb has maintained her great early-season form to help Bendigo to a road double and a ladder-leading 5-0 start to the WNBL season

Whitcomb fires unbeaten Spirit to top of WNBL ladder

A pair of wins over Geelong United and the UC Capitals in round two have put the unbeaten Bendigo Spirit on top of the WNBL ladder.

Fresh Flyers out to 'bring it' in WNBL title defence

The Southside Flyers have a fresh look as new coach Kristi Harrower aims to lead the team to consecutive WNBL titles for the first time in 20 years.

Liberty win WNBA thriller as Aussie star suffers injury

New York Liberty, coached by Opals mentor Sandy Brondello, have won a game three thriller to take control of the WNBA finals series against Minnesota Lynx.

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