‘Nothing can top this’:Inspirational Jackson is the face of the World Cup

‘Nothing can top this’:Inspirational Jackson is the face of the World Cup

From ticket sales to GOAT masks and “angry mum” sprays,Lauren Jackson has been the face of the FIBA Women’s World Cup,and it is something she will never forget.

  • byRoy Ward

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‘So special to me’:Jackson stars as Opals win fifth in a row to earn semi with China

‘So special to me’:Jackson stars as Opals win fifth in a row to earn semi with China

The Opals claimed an 86-69 win over Belgium,setting Australia up for a semi-final against an imposing China on Friday night.

  • byRoy Ward
‘Fire up’:Jackson calls on Opals to lift

‘Fire up’:Jackson calls on Opals to lift

Lauren Jackson wants her teammates to lift their intensity and ride their home crowd into the medal rounds at the FIBA Women’s World Cup.

  • byRoy Ward andMillie Muroi
Opals finish top of group thanks to Serbian assist,will face Belgium in quarter-finals
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Opals finish top of group thanks to Serbian assist,will face Belgium in quarter-finals

The Opals are into the quarter-finals and have secured the best possible path to the gold medal game,while the two Malian players whose post-game fight was caught on video have apologised.

  • byRoy Ward
Opals come up big under pressure to upset Canada in nail-biter
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Opals come up big under pressure to upset Canada in nail-biter

The Australian Opals face a nervous wait in their last group game of the FIBA Women’s World Cup in Sydney after a rousing 75-72 win over Canada on Monday night.

  • byRoy Ward
Tolo,Allen shine as Opals keep their World Cup medal hopes alive

Tolo,Allen shine as Opals keep their World Cup medal hopes alive

Marianna Tolo and Rebecca Allen were the stars who shone brightest as the Opals beat Serbia in a crucial result for their hopes of a medal at the FIBA women’s World Cup.

  • byRoy Ward
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‘She should be home’:Breanna Stewart dedicates USA’s World Cup quest to Brittney Griner

‘She should be home’:Breanna Stewart dedicates USA’s World Cup quest to Brittney Griner

Playing with Team USA gives superstar Breanna Stewart a daily reminder her teammate and friend Brittney Griner continues to be detained in Russia and she is leading calls to bring the star centre home.

  • byRoy Ward
Ahead of the FIBA World Cup,this Australian Opal shares why she admires Roger Federer

Ahead of the FIBA World Cup,this Australian Opal shares why she admires Roger Federer

Ahead of a career-defining tournament,the Opals forward Rebecca Allen reflects on what she finds most important in sport,media and life advice.

  • byRoy Ward
‘It’s going to come down to the wire’:Toughness the key as Opals prepare for physical Serbia clash

‘It’s going to come down to the wire’:Toughness the key as Opals prepare for physical Serbia clash

The Opals know their World Cup quarter-final hopes will go down to the wire,but a win over Serbia on Sunday in what is sure to be a physical contest will be pivotal to their hopes of competing for a medal.

  • byRoy Ward andMillie Muroi
Opals notch confidence-boosting win over Mali but tough games to come

Opals notch confidence-boosting win over Mali but tough games to come

The Opals had a big victory over Mali on Friday night,but they face some must-win games in the coming days.

  • byRoy Ward
‘We’ve got to respond’:Opals have to lift after opening loss to France

‘We’ve got to respond’:Opals have to lift after opening loss to France

The Australian Opals have fallen to France in their opening game of the FIBA Women’s World Cup on Thursday night.

  • byRoy Ward