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Lightning douse Flames to end long WNBL losing streak

Steph Talbot and Dallas Loughridge combined to end the Adelaide Lightning's long run of outs in an 11-point victory over the Sydney Flames.

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Flyers boost WNBL finals quest with Lightning win

Southside Melbourne Flyers continue to challenge for a WNBL top-four spot, defeating the Adelaide Lightning 85-72.

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Point guard, WNBA stars return as Opals squad named

Opals coach Sandy Brondello has revealed her squad ahead of the FIBA women's Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament in Turkey in March.

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Talbot flirts with milestone as Lightning down Flames

The Adelaide Lightning have snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating the Sydney Flames as captain Steph Talbot stepped up to claim the victory.

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Capitals claim thrilling win over Lightning

The UC Capitals have overcome an almighty scare to see off the Adelaide Lightning and complete a perfect end to round eight of the WNBL.

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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.

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'Serious': Lightning boss speaks out after coach axing

Just hours before playing Townsville, the Adelaide Lightning parted ways with coach Kerryn Mitchell, despite her posting a 3-4 record in the WNBL this season.

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Lightning strike out coach despite overtime WNBL win

Adelaide have fired another WNBL coach with Kerryn Mitchell departing the club immediately and Georgia Crouch stepping up as the interim coach.

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Lightning numb Venom in dramatic overtime win

The Adelaide Lightning have overcome an emotional finish to defeat Geelong, as the Venom hopes one of their players hasn't suffered a third knee injury.

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'A bit funny': star prepares for emotional reunion

Best friends Izzy Borlase and Tayla Brazel will play against each other after spending years together when the Adelaide Lightning host the Bendigo Spirit.

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Townsville fire up for home fans in Adelaide thrashing

Townsville have outscored Adelaide 56-26 in a dominant second half to post a 34-point win in their first home match of the WNBL season.

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Veteran sees similarities in WNBL and Hollywood epic

Bendigo veteran Kelsey Griffin says the WNBL is more than a competition, while Adelaide's Steph Talbot is focused on helping her side return "to their roots".

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Venom hit triple-digits for first win of WNBL season

The Geelong Venom have staged an impressive turnaround to defeat the Adelaide Lightning 110-76, despite being without their star WNBA import Alissa Pili.

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Sydney into fourth as race for WNBL top four heats up

The Perth Lynx were the big losers in round 14 of the WNBL season after suffering a shock loss to Adelaide, while the Sydney Flames surged into fourth spot.

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Anticipation in sports: why do some athletes seem to be one step ahead of their opponents?

With less than 30 seconds remaining in the Australia-Belgium women’s basketball bronze medal game at the Paris Olympics, Belgium was trailing by three points and on the attack, advancing the ball to a player for what seemed an uncontested three-point shot to tie the game.

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Opals surge into Olympic basketball semi-finals with big win over Serbia

After a shaky start to the Paris Games Australia’s women are on track for a medal after a 85-67 win set up a clash against the USA

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Opals surge into quarter-finals, avoid clash with US

The Opals have completed their Olympic resurrection, beating France by seven points to finish second in their group and reach the quarter-finals.

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Shyla Heal's chance to shine in Opals' Asia Cup squad

The understrength Opals are preparing for the home basketball Asia Cup in the lead up to Paris 2024, with young guns like Shyla Heal eager to prove themselves.

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How the WNBL is leveraging the Opals' World Cup success

After a successful Women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, can the WNBL capitalise on the momentum in the long term?

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Boomers outlast Lightning in WNBL

Four players finished in double figures for the Melbourne Boomers as they beat Adelaide at home on the day they unveiled their WNBL 22 championship banner.

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Lauren Jackson delivers one last time in her Australian Opals farewell at FIBA World Cup

Lauren Jackson gave fans a final reminder of her greatness as she helped the Opals secure the bronze medal at the FIBA Women's World Cup in Sydney, writes Hayley Wilde.

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Jackson on fire as Opals win WC bronze

Lauren Jackson has put on a clinic in her final game for the Opals as Australia clinched bronze at the women's basketball World Cup in Sydney.

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Opals suffer heartbreak at FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, but bronze is still up for grabs

The Opals dream of a gold on home soil may be over, but the bronze medal is still up for grabs, writes Hayley Wildes.

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Opals lose to China in basketball WC semi

Australia have bowed out of the race for Basketball World Cup gold after losing to China in the final seconds of a pulsating semi-final in Sydney.

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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.

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