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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.

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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.

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USA make ominous start to women's World Cup as France ruin Jackson's comeback

Sydney (AFP) - Breanna Stewart drilled 22 points as the United States launched their bid Thursday for a fourth straight women's basketball world title with an 87-72 win over Belgium, as France upset hosts Australia to ruin veteran Lauren Jackson's return.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Breanna Stewart set to lead loaded Team USA basketball team in FIBA World Cup

SEATTLE — Perhaps the most dynastic sports team will put its record-breaking streak on the line when the FIBA World Cup tips off this week in Sydney, Australia.

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The FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup tips off in Sydney tomorrow: Here's what you need to know

The world's 12 best women's basketball teams are in Sydney for the biggest event in the sport, alongside the Olympics. So when is it on, how can you watch, and will the Opals win?

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New-look USA target 11th women's basketball World Cup crown

Sydney (AFP) - Olympic champions USA tip off at the women's World Cup on Thursday with a new-look team missing some of their biggest stars, but even without Brittney Griner and Sue Bird the basketball powerhouse are strong favourites for a fourth straight title.

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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.

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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.

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Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson 'on borrowed time' with Opals ahead of FIBA Women's World Cup on home soil

With just over a week to the FIBA Women's World Cup tip-off in Sydney, Australian Opals star Lauren Jackson says she’s not taking any moment for granted in her comeback with the Opals.

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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.

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A’ja Wilson joins Candace Parker as one of 7 WNBA players named MVP multiple times

Four of the last six WNBA MVPs led their team to WNBA titles the same year. Jonquel Jones was named MVP last year, and the Sky defeated the Sun in the semifinals. In 2020 Wilson won her first MVP honor, and the Storm defeated the Aces in the Finals.

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Aces’ A’ja Wilson named WNBA MVP for 2nd time

LAS VEGAS — Aces star A’ja Wilson was named the WNBA’s MVP on Wednesday, edging Seattle Storm forward Breanna Stewart to win the award for the second time in three years.

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Push to remove barriers for women in sport

Sports Minister Anika Wells and Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins have held a sports roundtable to address equality and integrity for women.

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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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Serena Williams and Australian coach Rennae Stubbs flag double standards of mothers having to choose between sport and parenthood

As Serena Williams looks toward having a second child after her tennis career ends, Australian coach Rennae Stubbs reveals the choices young WTA players have to make to avoid putting their careers on hold.

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Lauren Jackson’s improbable comeback is complete as former Storm star joins Australian national team

SEATTLE — While 41-year-old Sue Bird puts the final touches on a remarkable career, her former Storm teammate Lauren Jackson is making an improbable comeback and returning to international competition next month at the age of 41.

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Lauren Jackson picked for Opals squad ahead of FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup

Lauren Jackson's incredible return to basketball rolls, with the 41-year-old being picked in the Opals squad for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.

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Jackson's emotional FIBA World Cup recall

Nine years after retiring from international basketball, Lauren Jackson has won a spot in the 12-player Opals squad for the FIBA World Cup in Australia.

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‘The end feels more like a celebration’ to Sue Bird ahead of her final regular-season home game

SEATTLE — A 21-year journey that began when the Storm selected Sue Bird with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2002 WNBA draft has finally led her here, to the eve of her last regular-season game in Seattle.

Newcastle Herald

Basketball | Mixed results for Newcastle Falcons on challenging road trip

Newcastle Falcons had to settle for a split of their NBL1 East Conference weekend road trip.

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Jackson headlines New York-bound Opals

Basketball legend Lauren Jackson is among an Opals squad that will head to New York to play matches against Canada later this month.

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