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Olympic Games: Australians in action on day three in Paris

Full schedule of Australia’s hopes on the third day at Paris 2024 including swimming, basketball, hockey, tennis and boxing

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'Devastated' Opals guard Rebecca Allen out of Games

Tokyo Olympian and crucial Opals' guard Rebecca Allen has been ruled out of the Paris Games after suffering a hamstring injury in their final warm-up match.

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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.

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Goorjian backs veteran Mills to deliver Paris fireworks

Patty Mills has had a low-key build-up for the Paris Olympics, but Boomers coach Brian Goorjian is adamant his veteran point-guard will be up for the fight.

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Opals, Jackson complete China rout in Olympics warm-up

Amy Atwell and Steph Reid shone as veteran Lauren Jackson produced an outstanding third quarter in the Opals' dominant win over China in Melbourne.

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'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.

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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.

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Olympic selection on the line for Boomers and Opals

After missing out on Tokyo, Xavier Cooks is one of several Boomers squad members fighting to make the cut for Paris, with selection on the line against China.

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Heal's 'conspiracy' claim against Flames no slam dunk

Australian basketball great Shane Heal could not prove a conspiracy led to his suspension as coach of the WNBL club after players complained about his conduct.

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Boomers to face USA, Serbia in pre-Games test

Australia's men's and women's basketball teams will play China in Melbourne before July's Olympics, while the Boomers have also locked in a date with the USA.

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Jackson's presence in Paris would make us giddy: Meares

Seven weeks after announcing her retirement from international basketball, Lauren Jackson has been named in the extended Opals squad for the Olympic Games.

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Boomers set tough task to repeat Games podium

Australia's Boomers have been drawn in a tough Olympics pool, headed by NBA-stacked Canada, while the Opals' path in Paris has also been revealed.

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Georgia Amoore: the girl from Ballarat taking US college basketball by storm

Standing at just 5ft 6in, Virginia Tech’s diminutive three-point specialist with a deadly step-back shooting action could be the next big thing

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LJ powers Southside into WNBL grand-final series

Lauren Jackson posted 38 points to lift the Southside Flyers into the WNBL grand-final series after a 93-77 win over Melbourne Boomers.

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Boomers import Jordin Canada named WNBL's best

American guard Jordin Canada has won the Suzy Batkovic Medal as the WNBL's most valuable player amid a standout debut season with the Melbourne Boomers.

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Jackson milestone as Southside make WNBL statement

Lauren Jackson moved to 10th on the WNBL's list of all-time leading scorers as the Southside Flyers maintained second spot on the ladder.

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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.

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Opals escape in tense Brazil win as Olympic berth nears

The Opals have defied a nerve-shredding offensive drought in the second half to beat hosts Brazil 60-55 in their Olympic qualification opener.

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Jackson gets green light for crucial Opals qualifiers

Ahead of Olympic qualifiers in Brazil, Opals coach Sandy Brondello says 42-year-old Lauren Jackson is in better shape than she was at the 2022 World Cup.

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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.

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Jackson named in Opals team on long road to Paris Games

Talismanic Aussie basketballer Lauren Jackson will bring invaluable experience after being named in the Opals team for the Olympic qualifying event in Brazil.

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Jackson, George hit form, Fire book finals berth

Lauren Jackson and Cayla George found offensive touch ahead of the Opals' Olympic qualifiers next month while the WNBL's top two sides traded blows.

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Opals captain Madgen backs Melbourne on road to Games

Opals captain Tess Madgen has tipped Jade Melbourne as a future leader for Australia and a chance of making an impact on the road to the Paris Olympics.

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George sets sights on Olympic medal after WNBA glory

Newly-minted WNBA champion Cayla George is hoping to cement some Opals combinations during the upcoming WNBL season.

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Opals' Olympic path to Paris goes through Brazil

Australia's women's basketball team must avoid a last-placed finish at a round-robin tournament in Brazil to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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