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Basketball

Golden State Warriors win NBA title, Steph Curry named MVP

Stephen Curry has starred for the Golden State Warriors, who beat Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game 6 to win their seventh NBA title and fourth in eight years.

Liz Cambage called Nigerian players monkeys: report

Liz Cambage allegedly called Nigerian players "monkeys" and elbowed an opponent so hard she left a gash in her neck in a pre-Olympics warm-up match.

Opals keen on Lauren Jackson World Cup return

Opals co-captain Cayla Francis has said she would welcome Lauren Jackson's fairytale World Cup return but admits she's cutting it fine ahead of September's campaign in Sydney.

NBL owner opens the door for Canberra Cannons return

Canberra could make a highly anticipated return to the National Basketball League (NBL) within two years according to League Owner and Executive Chairman, Larry Kestelman.

Ex-Opals star Liz Cambage says truth to emerge as Andrew Bogut fuels fire

Basketballer Liz Cambage has tweeted the truth will emerge after she was accused of telling Nigerian team players to return to their third world country.

Jenna O’Hea lifts lid on Liz Cambage Opals incident

Former Opals captain Jenna O'Hea has confirmed claims that Liz Cambage told her Nigerian rivals to "go back to your third world country" in an incident that sparked a messy exit from the national program.

Canberra Capitals star Jade Melbourne picked up in WNBA draft

Canberra Capitals star Jade Melbourne will have two fellow Opals for company after being drafted by the WNBA's Seattle Storm.

Aussie NBA star Matisse Thybulle explains COVID vaccination decision

Australian Olympian Matisse Thybulle has explained the decision not to get a second COVID-19 jab that will keep him out of NBA playoff matches in Toronto.

Britt Sykes and Kelsey Griffin share Caps MVP award

Canberra Capitals stars Britt Sykes and Kelsey Griffin have been named the Caps' Most Valuable Players for 2021/22 after outstanding seasons for the club.

Canberra Capitals season over after COVID outbreak

The Canberra Capitals WNBL season has come to an early end after the club advised they would be unable to field a team for the second game of the semi-final series against the Perth Lynx.

WNBL finals delayed as COVID strikes Canberra’s UC Capitals

The WNBL finals have been thrown into chaos after a COVID outbreak forced the postponement of game two of the semi-final series between the UC Capitals and Perth Lynx.

UC Caps end regular season with 55-point loss to Boomers

The University of Canberra Capitals (UC Caps) have ended their regular WNBL season in the most uncharacteristic way, losing to the Melbourne Boomers 52 – 107 on Saturday 19 March in Melbourne.

UC Capitals to play semi-finals out of Tuggeranong Stadium

The University of Canberra (UC) Capitals will play their WNBL semi-final home games at Tuggeranong Stadium between 23-31 March.

UC Capitals move to top of WNBL ladder with win over Lynx

The University of Canberra Capitals have moved to the top of the WNBL ladder with a resounding 96-80 victory over the Perth Lynx in Perth on Saturday 12 March.

Caps coach Goriss to leave after this season

Capitals head coach Paul Goriss will finish up his successful stint in Canberra at the end of the 2021-22 season to chase his coaching dream.

Caps move into second after thumping the Flyers

The Canberra Capitals have moved into second place on the WNBL ladder after a dominant 106-62 win over the Southside Flyers in Dandenong, Victoria.

Loss to Boomers drops UC Capitals from 2nd to 4th on WNBL ladder

A late fight back from the Melbourne Boomers has seen the UC Capitals notch up at heartbreaking two-point loss, 78-76, at home this afternoon.

Capitals sack development player Casey Samuels after incident

The Canberra Capitals have terminated the contract of development player Casey Samuels following an incident on the Gold Coast earlier this month.

Hot Curry helps Team LeBron win All-Star Game

Stephen Curry delivered the greatest long-distance shooting performance in All-Star Game history as Team LeBron defeated Team Durant 163-160.

UC Capitals net the points after Flyers forfeit Canberra game

The Southside Flyers have elected to forfeit tomorrow's WNBL game against the UC Capitals, resulting in the game being awarded to the Caps.

Simmons to join Mills at Nets in blockbuster Harden trade

Australian NBA star Ben Simmons will join Patty Mills at the Brooklyn Nets after Philadelphia secured a trade for James Harden.

Patty Mills to compete in NBA three-point contest, Joe Ingles traded

Patty Mills will be the first Australian to compete in the NBA All-Star three-point contest thanks to his blazing form with new team Brooklyn Nets.

Caps legend Lauren Jackson to make shock basketball comeback with Albury

Basketball Hall of Fame member and three-time WNBA MVP Lauren Jackson will make a comeback at 40 with the NBL1's Albury Wodonga.

Aussie Josh Giddey becomes youngest to record NBA triple-double

Josh Giddey has been hailed as the "total package" after making history as the youngest player to notch a triple-double in the NBA.

Patty Mills matches NBA career high in Nets win

Canberra's Patty Mills scored 34 points to help the Brooklyn Nets down the Los Angeles Lakers 122-115 in a NBA Christmas Day showdown.

Canberra Capitals coach Paul Goriss banned for video leak

Capitals coach Paul Goriss and referee Simon Cosier have been banned after the official sent Goriss clips of a rival team's training session.

Patty Mills drops 30 as Nets win OT thriller

Canberra's Patty Mills has stepped up with a monster performance as his under-strength Brooklyn Nets overcame the Toronto Raptors 131-129 in an NBA overtime thriller.

Steph Curry breaks the NBA career 3-point record

Steph Curry now holds the NBA career 3-point record in the regular season by surpassing the 2,973 of Ray Allen.

Durant scores 51, Mills 18 as Nets beat Pistons

Kevin Durant and Australia's Patty Mills have steered Brooklyn to a NBA win in Detroit while Milwaukee beat the Knicks in New York.

Caps long-awaited home game cancelled due to COVID-19

Canberra Capitals fans will have to wait even longer to see the team after their WNBL round two match was cancelled due to a COVID-19 case at the club.
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