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Japan shade Opals, level basketball series

Japan have forced a deciding third game in their women's basketball series against Australia after beating the Opals 56-55 in Sydney.

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Cambage called Nigerians 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.

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Melbourne sparks Opals in win over Japan

A strong final period saw the Opals edge Japan 72-66 in their basketball international.

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Falcons out to take shine off Jackson comeback

"If we can try and keep her to 20 points and 15 rebounds max, I think we will be in a good position,"

Newcastle Herald

Australian-based Opals hoping to impress selectors in the lead-up to the Women's Basketball World Cup

As they prepare to face Japan in a three-match series, the Opals local players have a golden opportunity to push for selection for September's Women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney.

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Japan test as Opals' move on from Cambage

The Opals will play three games against Japan ahead of September's Sydney World Cup, their first action since revelations of Liz Cambage's messy exit surfaced.

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Former Opals captain alleges that claims Liz Cambage told Nigerian basketball players ‘go back to your third-world country’ are true

Jenna O’Hea has claimed unconfirmed allegations the star told her Nigerian rivals to ‘go back to your third-world country’ are true

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Former Opals captain alleges that claims Liz Cambage told Nigerian basketball players ‘go back to your third-world country’ are true

Jenna O’Hea has claimed unconfirmed allegations the star told her Nigerian rivals to ‘go back to your third-world country’ are true

The Guardian - AU

Former Opals captain Jenna O'Hea says Liz Cambage told Nigerian players to 'go back to your Third World country' during a training game

Former Opals captain Jenna O'Hea claims that Liz Cambage caused a confrontation with Nigerian basketballers in a training game before the Tokyo Olympics, telling them to "go back to your Third World country".

ABC News

O'Hea lifts lid on Cambage Opals incident

Jenna O'Hea has confirmed the specifics of an ugly pre-Olympic incident against Nigeria that led to Opals star Liz Cambage leaving the national set-up.

AAP

Liz Cambage says Australia's Opals failed to support her, while WNBA has her 'living my best life' in LA

Liz Cambage says she is "living my best life" in Los Angeles in the WNBA after a very public bust-up with Australia's national team. As she prepares for the season, the star centre reveals why she never "felt the love" playing for the Opals.

ABC News

Jackson makes storming basketball return

Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson has reminded the sport of her prowess with two outstanding comeback games in the NBL1.

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Basketball legend Lauren Jackson returns from retirement for Albury-Wodonga in NBL1

Chronic injuries ended Lauren Jackson's Hall of Fame basketball career in 2016. Now, at 40, the Australian is returning to the court for her hometown team in Albury-Wodonga, making an impressive start.

ABC News

Opals to play against Japan in Newcastle ahead of World Cup

The international friendly will be held at Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Tuesday, May 31 (7:30pm).

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Jenna O'Hea, Australian basketball great, farewelled in last home WNBL game with Southside Flyers

Jenna O'Hea, one of Australia's most popular and accomplished basketballers, has played her last home game in the WNBL.

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Hosts Opals draw tough FIBA World Cup pool

The Opals will have their work cut out in the FIBA World Cup in Sydney, drawn in a tough pool against France, Canada, Japan, Nigeria and Serbia.

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'We want to be feared': The Opals' mission to bring their defensive grit back ahead of the Women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney

The Australian Opals have laser focus on one thing as they build towards this year's Women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney – to be a defensive force to be reckoned with.

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Opals coach moves on from Cambage for Cup

Opals coach Sandy Brondello says she won't be attempting to lure Liz Cambage back for the World Cup, but will keep an eye on Lauren Jackson's form.

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Australian Opals banish memories of Tokyo Olympics to look ahead to Women's Basketball World Cup

After a disappointing showing at last year's Tokyo Olympics, the Australian women's basketball team is rebuilding its brand and its culture to try to top the podium at the World Cup in Sydney later this year.

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Shyla Heal set to make Opals debut as Australia's World Cup qualifying side announced

Rising Australian basketballer Shyla Heal is set to make her Opals debut at the upcoming FIBA women's Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament in Belgrade, Serbia.

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Australia's Opals prepared for any Novak Djokovic-inspired backlash during trip to Serbia

The Opals aren't expecting any major issues during the upcoming trip to Serbia, but say the recent Novak Djokovic saga could inspire "the odd boo" from home fans.

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