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Australian Opals gathering momentum as they qualify for World Cup semi-final against China

After an opening-round loss against France, Australia have won five straight games and are gathering steam heading into their semi-final clash with China.

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

LJ stars as Opals advance to WC semi-final

Comeback queen Lauren Jackson put in her best game of the women's World Cup to date as Australia defeated Belgium to advance to the semi-finals.

AAP · Sep 29, 2022

Opals' win over Japan another sign of recovery from disappointing Tokyo Olympics

The Opals overcome a difficult match-up against Japan to top Group B at the FIBA Women's World Cup, as the Australians continue to move on from the disappointment of last year's Olympics.

ABC News · Sep 27, 2022

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Opals beat Japan, finish top of WC pool

The Opals have recorded a 71-54 win over Japan to finish top of Group B at the World Cup and avoid the prospect of meeting the USA before the tournament final.

AAP · Sep 27, 2022

Opals kick their FIBA Women's World Cup campaign into high gear with vital comeback win over Canada

Even without the injured Bec Allen the Opals prove a point against Canada — and now who knows how far they can go at the FIBA Women's World Cup, writes Hayley Wildes.

ABC News · Sep 26, 2022

Opals beat Canada, into WC knockout stage

Australia's Opals have notched a hard-fought victory over previously undefeated Canada to qualify for the knockout stage of the women's basketball World Cup.

AAP · Sep 26, 2022

Australia gets back on track at the FIBA Women's World Cup, as strong defence sets up a key win over Serbia

The Opals rebound against Serbia after a mixed start to the FIBA Women's World Cup — the Aussies answer coach Sandy Brondello's call for defence to be their calling card, writes Hayley Wildes.

ABC News · Sep 25, 2022

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Allen injured as Opals beat Serbia at WC

Australia have produced their most impressive performance so far in the FIBA Women's World Cup but lost Bec Allen late in a 69-54 win over Serbia.

AAP · Sep 25, 2022

Lauren Jackson helps Opals recover against Mali in women's basketball World Cup

It was a slow start for the Opals against Mali and things were looking grim early in the match - but some Lauren Jackson brilliance got the Aussies back on track.

ABC News · Sep 23, 2022

Opals gearing up for AFL grand final

Unable to get to the MCG to cheer on her brother Mark, Sara Blicavs will round up her Opals World Cup teammates this Saturday for an AFL grand final viewing.

AAP · Sep 23, 2022

Opals back on track with WC win over Mali

Australia's Opals have shaken off their opening night loss to France and returned to form with a convincing win over Mali at the Women's Basketball World Cup.

AAP · Sep 23, 2022

Opals' loss to France in basketball World Cup caused by poor shooting and high pressure

Facing strong opponents, the Opals have had a tough start to the World Cup, but if they want to go deep in this tournament, they have one major problem to fix, writes Hayley Wildes.

ABC News · Sep 22, 2022

Opals fall to France in World Cup opener

The Opals have lost to France in their first game of the Women's Basketball World Cup, which marked Lauren Jackson's competitive return

AAP · Sep 22, 2022

Opal Cayla George excited for her baby's arrival via 'Island adoption' after Women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney

While a Women's Basketball World Cup medal would be nice, Opals veteran Cayla George has an even bigger prize waiting for her at the end of the tournament in Sydney — a baby girl.

ABC News · Sep 21, 2022

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ABC News · Sep 21, 2022

Former Opal Tully Bevilaqua is taking basketball to new heights in New Zealand

Former Opal and WNBA star Tully Bevilaqua wants to help build something from the ground up in New Zealand's new-look Women's National Basketball League.

AAP · Sep 21, 2022

Opals' culture back to its best: Madgen

Captain Tess Madgen says the Opals' culture has gone to "another level" in the lead-up to the FIBA Women's World Cup, which begins in Sydney this week.

ABC News · Sep 20, 2022

How Ezi Magbegor could be the difference for the Opals at the FIBA Women's World Cup

After a stunning season in the WNBA, Ezi Magbegor has emerged as a true force on the world basketball stage, so could she be the shining star of the Opals' World Cup campaign?

ABC News · Sep 19, 2022

Brittney Griner's USA teammates aim to defend FIBA World Cup as hope for plea deal with Russia grows

Brittney Griner's teammates will be watching for developments as they start their defence of the FIBA World Cup title in Sydney on Thursday.

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ABC News · Sep 19, 2022

Lauren Jackson says mental challenges proving tougher than physical ones in Opals comeback

Chronic knee injuries forced Lauren Jackson into retirement, but the Australian basketball great says the mental rather than the physical requirements of her comeback have been the greatest challenge.

AAP · Sep 19, 2022

Basketball comeback a mental game: Jackson

Opals legend Lauren Jackson says she has been tested more by the mental rather than the physical requirements of making a comeback to basketball.

ABC News · Sep 17, 2022

How Tess Madgen fell back in love with basketball and became Opals captain for the FIBA Women's World Cup in Sydney

An ACL injury in 2018 was transformative in taking Tess Madgen from a fringe Opals player, to now captaining her country at a home World Cup in Sydney starting this week.

AAP · Sep 9, 2022

Jackson still at her best: Opals captain

Opals captain Tess Madgen says Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson is fit and firing ahead of her comeback at this month's World Cup.

ABC News · Sep 8, 2022

Opals announce Tess Madgen as FIBA Women's World Cup captain

Opals veteran Tess Madgen will skipper Australia at the home World Cup later this month.

AAP · Sep 8, 2022

Madgen to captain Opals at home World Cup

Veteran guard Tess Madgen will captain Australia at the Women's Basketball World Cup, which begins in Sydney later this month.

ABC News · Sep 1, 2022

Stephanie Reid took the road less travelled to represent Australia in basketball and become an Opal

Stephanie Reid spent years on the fringes of basketball, trying hard to impress selectors. She missed all the traditional pathways to becoming an Opal, but persisted and got there with an alternate route.

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