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No LJ, no worries for the WNBL's Southside Flyers

The finals-bound Flyers proved there is life after Lauren Jackson with an impressive win over Bendigo to kick off the WNBL's Indigenous split round.

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Opals legend Jackson awaits scans after WNBL injury

Australian basketball great Lauren Jackson will undergo scans after suffering a suspected Achilles injury just over a minute into her WNBL tribute match.

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Lauren Jackson limps off after barely a minute as WNBL crowd record broken in Flyers vs Flames clash

The Southside Flyers and Sydney Flames played out their round 13 WNBL clash in front of a record crowd, but the biggest drawcard was forced off the court after barely a minute.

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Lauren Jackson continues to wow crowds ahead of expected record WNBL attendance for Southside Flyers vs Sydney Flames

Lauren Jackson's record-breaking, peerless basketball journey continues tonight in front of a record crowd at John Cain Arena. She's so committed, she's playing with a broken foot.

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Opals star Cayla George secures WNBA contract with Las Vegas Aces

Two-time Olympian and Opals star Candice George will play for the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA, after being signed to a free agent contract.

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Australian Opals basketballer Shyla Heal leaves WNBL's Sydney Flames by mutual release, signs with Townsville Fire

Opals star Shyla Heal played for her new WNBL side Townsville Fire hours after her release from the Sydney Flames, but according to one coach the move doesn't pass "the pub test."

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Flames release Shyla Heal after unexplained absence

The Sydney Flames have released former WNBA guard Shyla Heal, who like her father and coach Shane, mysteriously missed the side's last three games.

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Coach Heal remains absent in WNBL

The absence of Shane and Shyla Heal, which has stretched into a second consecutive WNBL game, remains unexplained by the Sydney Flames.

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Flyers on a high after major WNBL double

The Flyers have made it five straight wins by claiming the prized scalp of ladder leaders Bendigo after their midweek defeat of Melbourne in the WNBL.

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Canberra Capitals player Nicole Munger showcases the value of the 'ageing rookie' in WNBL

The 25-year-old player says a positive attitude and a series of 'sliding door' moments helped her make her WNBL debut last year.

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Bendigo Spirit WNBL player Alicia Froling takes career-threatening injury into her own hands

Alicia Froling's basketball career was at a crossroads earlier this year and instead of letting injuries take the game away from her, she decided to make the decision to switch shooting hands.

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Women like Tiana Mangakahia, Jada Whyman, Alana King and Jessica Skinner are making a big impact on and off the field

A promising basketball career interrupted by a breast cancer diagnosis and a teacher-turned-rugby league coach who wanted more for her small community. We shine the spotlight on women making a big impact in sport, on and off the field.

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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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Griffin heroics keep Bendigo top of WNBL

Red-hot Bendigo remain unbeaten after a masterclass from Kelsey Griffin, Sydney have broken their duck and Melbourne have jumped to second spot in the WNBL.

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Spirit unbeaten after WNBL road double

Reigning WNBL MVP Anneli Maley was at her best this weekend, steering the pacesetting Spirit to two hard-fought wins to help separate her side from the pack.

Newcastle Herald

Capital growth for star Falcons import Nicole Munger

"I came down here and now I'm a Cap. It's unbelievable, the girls are great, they welcomed me with open arms. It's been a whirlwind of a week."

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Breaking the shame around menstruation: WNBL MVP Anneli Maley on period pride

As the WNBL launches its "Fighting Period Poverty" round, reigning MVP Anneli Maley hopes women can be proud of their periods, and that men can get in on conversations around them too.

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Richmond star Mon Conti wins AFL Players Association MVP award for AFLW season seven

Dual-sport star Mon Conti's decision to focus on football pays off as the Richmond AFLW midfielder takes out the peer-voted AFLPA Most Valuable Player Award.

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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.

Newcastle Herald

McSpadden fit and firing ahead of seventh WNBL season

"I feel the fittest I've ever been, which is always good heading into a season. I don't really have any injuries or niggles going on."

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Sydney Flames WNBL guard Tiana Mangakahia on beating breast cancer, and getting back to her best basketball

Basketballer Tiana Mangakahia was a star on the rise, destined for the Australian Opals and the WNBA, when a breast cancer diagnosis changed everything. Now she finally feels she's getting back to her best, and is ready to make an impact in the WNBL.

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Adams family proud of their Tall Fern sister

From one of NZ's great sporting families, Gabriella Adams-Gavet could have chased careers in netball or rugby league, but returned to basketball. Now she's making her Tall Ferns debut at 30.

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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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Lauren Jackson's return to basketball will continue with WNBL side the Southside Flyers

The 41-year-old was forced to retire in 2016 due to chronic pain and injury. She was recently selected for the Opals' World Cup squad and will now represent the Flyers in the upcoming season of the WNBL.

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Opal Jackson to play WNBL after World Cup

Lauren Jackson's basketball comeback will extend beyond this year after the 41-year-old confirmed a WNBL return to follow September's World Cup.

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