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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.

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.

Canberra star Patty Mills wins The Don Award

Patty Mills has become the first basketballer to win The Don Award, while Evonne Goolagong Cawley is the inaugural Dawn Award recipient.

Mills runs hot again, Giddey shines in NBA action

Patty Mills has continued his hot hand from long range as Josh Giddey produced one of the best NBA performances of his fledgling career.

WNBL to be ‘flexible’ with season schedule

The WNBL is braced for fixture disruptions but is hopeful of completing a full campaign for the first time since the pandemic hit.

NBL tip-off set for December, with fans

Originally set for November 18, NBL tip-off has been rescheduled for December 3, with the priority of getting supporters back into stadiums.

Former Cannon CJ Bruton to coach Adelaide in NBL

Newly-appointed Adelaide 36ers coach CJ Bruton says he's taking over a power-packed NBL outfit.

Opals exit Tokyo Games after USA loss

Australia have been blown away 79-55 by the United States in a women's basketball Olympic quarter-final mismatch.

Canberra’s Patty Mills to join the Brooklyn Nets superteam

Patty Mills is set to battle for an NBA title next season with multiple reports that he is joining the Brooklyn Nets in a $A16m deal.

Boomers refocus on USA after thumping Argentina

Patty Mills was quick to remind his Boomers teammates they "hadn't done s**t yet" after setting up an Olympic semi-final against USA.

Mills stars as Boomers beat Germany to stay unbeaten

Australia will head into the Tokyo Olympics men's basketball finals as unbeaten group winners after making it a perfect three from three with a gritty 89-76 win over Germany.

Boomers shrug off Nigeria in first-up win

Australia have shaken off Nigeria in a messy 84-67 win to begin their quest for a maiden Olympic basketball medal in Tokyo.

Canberra filmmakers go home to ‘Go Big’

A feature-length documentary on the UC Canberra Capitals is in production with two local filmmakers shooting their best shots on the project.

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