Cairns come from nowhere to stun Sydney in NBL thriller
The Cairns Taipans stared humiliation in the face at their home venue, before rising from their grave and burying the Sydney Kings in an NBL nailbiter.
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Lynx find the Key to fend off former teammate’s Venom
The Perth Lynx have produced a third-quarter clinic to secure a WNBL victory against one of their former stars.
Resilient Breakers edge Bullets in overtime thriller
Dejan Vasiljevic and Carlin Davison have put on a show in Auckland, ending the New Zealand Breakers' run of outs with a nail-biting win over Brisbane.
No pressure for Borlase as Bendigo return looms
Izzy Borlase is set to play her first game since losing the WNBA championship when her Bendigo Spirit take on the Sydney Flames in the WNBL.
Lynx hold strong to overcome depleted Spirit’s fright
An understaffed Bendigo Spirit produced a fearless WNBL performance, but it was not enough as the Perth Lynx secured victory.
Bullets spoil 36ers’ 40-year party in NBL
Tyrell Harrison was too big and too strong for the Adelaide 36ers in leading the Brisbane Bullets to a seven-point NBL victory.
Opal’s WNBA dream ends as Sowah’s Valks slay Atlanta
Izzy Borlase was once again busy, but it wasn't enough as the Golden State Valkyries claimed the WNBA championship after a stirring deciding clash.
Melbourne hammer Cairns, injuries strike Taipans
Jaylon Brown and Jaylin Galloway have both suffered injuries in a disastrous night for the Cairns Taipans, thumped by 16 points by Melbourne United
WNBL eye rule change amid Asian ‘advantage’ and success
Australia's domestic basketball competition is looking to alter teams' eligibility criteria as it aims to capitalise on the Asian market.
Aussie Opal’s WNBA hopes still alive after Dream win
Australian basketball ace Izzy Borlase has the chance to play in a WNBA winner-takes-all decider after her Atlanta Dream team won game six against Golden State.
Cairns trounce error-riddled Bullets in NBL shootout
Jack McVeigh has starred for the Cairns Taipans, who made light work of the bumbling, fumbling Bullets in a 22-point Brisbane trouncing.
Fire produce statement WNBL victory against Spirit
The Townsville Fire have shown why they are one of the WNBL's championship contenders in a dominant victory over the Bendigo Spirit.
Flames keep hot streak going with win over Fire
The Sydney Flames have beaten the reigning champion Townsville Fire and cemented themselves as the team to beat after winning their first four games.
Taipans win NBL thriller over Breakers
The Cairns Taipans have overturned an 11-point third-quarter deficit to defeat the New Zealand Breakers by two to leap into the NBL's top four.
Winless start continues ‘frustration’ in Adelaide
The Lightning have failed to strike again, suffering a third-straight loss in front of a home crowd where the Perth Lynx outperformed.
Hard-working Bullets thump bottom-of-the-table Hawks
Brisbane's comprehensive win in Wollongong has completed another disastrous round for last-placed Illawarra, who suffered their second blowout loss in 48 hours.
JackJumpers crush Bullets 106-85 to stay top of NBL
The top-of-the-table Tasmania JackJumpers have swept all seven Ignite Cup points on offer, thrashing the Brisbane Bullets by 21 points in Hobart.
‘Walking triple-double’ headlines Aussie NBA interest
Josh Giddey has been given the platform to flourish in a rebuilt Bulls squad, the Boomers guard among nine Australians likely to log NBA minutes this season.
‘Confidence’: young Flyers set to soar in WNBL pursuit
Recruit Hannah Hank has addressed how the Southside Melbourne Flyers' young roster has them poised for WNBL success.
Ellis fires Townsville with mammoth 47-point haul
Abbey Ellis has produced a massive 47-point game to drag Townsville from a huge deficit to a 86-68 WNBL away win over Adelaide.
‘F***ing miserable’: Simmons faces long road ahead
Ben Simmons faces another long stint on the sidelines but has received support from Joe Ingles, who expects his fellow Australian to bounce back.
Ben Simmons’ vow after NBA comeback cruelled by injury
Ben Simmons' NBA comeback appears over before it began amid reports of a devastating injury setback on the eve of the new season.
Lynx exact grand final revenge amid Amoore heroics
The Perth Lynx have overcome a star-studded Townsville Fire to claim their first win of the WNBL season.
Phoenix deliver crushing reality check on Cairns
Nathan Sobey has inspired South East Melbourne, who overcame some early issues to trounce the visiting Cairns Taipans by 32 points.
Flames burn bright as Nicholson sparks against Flyers
The Sydney Flames have overturned a 13-point deficit to beat a spirited Southside Melbourne Flyers in their first game of the WNBL season.
NBA legends’ hope for Simmons amid doubts
NBA greats Dirk Nowitzki and Blake Griffin believe a fit-again Ben Simmons is capable of performing at a high level as long as his body and mind play ball.
Double ankle blows mar Bullets’ NBL win over Phoenix
Max Mackinnon starred in Brisbane's 10-point NBL win over South East Melbourne, marred by a pair of ankle injuries to the Bullets' two tallest players.
Dawn of new WNBL era as stars return, Jewels add polish
The WNBL's new season tips off on Thursday, and it will mark a new era for the league as a ninth team is added, players return, and full-circle moments occur.
‘Disjointed’: WNBA causing Aussie scheduling headaches
One of the WNBL's star players has labelled an overlap between the WNBA and Australia's domestic season "hard" ahead of the league's tip-off on Thursday.
Hot-shooting Taipans tame Hawks in NBL
Dark horse Cairns have made it three consecutive wins, knocking down 18 three-pointers to see off the plucky Illawarra by 10 points in Wollongong.
Aussie’s Dream: young gun wins through to WNBA Finals
Izzy Borlase, the 22-year-old Australian who made her WNBA debut this year and is the reigning WNBL MVP, has helped lift Atlanta into the WNBA Finals.