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Erin Phillips was the inaugural AFLW best and fairest winner.

Crows star Phillips waived by WNBA

Erin Phillips' next step is uncertain after she was released by US basketball club Dallas Wings.

New drive: The Boomers will be in action every three months under FIBA's new format.

Boomers will rise with new FIBA World Cup qualifying draw

Australian basketball legend Andrew Gaze believes the new FIBA World Cup qualifying format will boost the sport around Asia and lift the Boomers in the process.

Melbourne United's Josh Boone (right) just finished his season in Hong Kong.

Melbourne United to play Chinese side days after AFL Shanghai game

NBL club Melbourne United will play a game in China just three days after the AFL clash between Port Adelaide and Gold Coast in Shanghai later this month.

Opal and Dallas Wings guard Erin Phillips will play a leading role for her club in the upcoming WNBA season.

Twitter to live stream 20 WNBA games as eight Australians contend for roster spots

Australia's WNBA stars could reach a whole new audience with Twitter to live stream 20 games per season for the next three years.

Lauren Jackson struggled to leave behind her identity as a basketballer

Basketball great Jackson's post-career 'nightmare'

Numerous former athletes have opened up about their struggle to cope with life after elite sport.

Utah Jazz guard Dante Exum (left) shoots as Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul defends.

Ingles, Exum to face Golden State in NBA semis

Australians Joe Ingles and Dante Exum will face title favourites Golden State in the NBA western conference semi-finals after their Utah Jazz claimed a 4-3 playoffs series win over the Los Angeles Clippers.