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‘I can run as fast as you’: Battle of the mind behind path to Paralympics
For years, this Brisbane teenager – confined to a wheelchair – fought for approval. But a sudden realisation released that burden, and has him on course for Paris.
- by Nick Wright
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From Moe to the big stage: The Aussie staring down basketball’s record-breaking phenom Caitlin Clark
Moe’s Jaz Shelley is one of the Australians riding the exploding popularity of US women’s college basketball, playing in front of millions and hoping to lead Nebraska to a fairytale run in “March Madness”.
- by Roy Ward
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Lauren Jackson
‘Basketball heaven’: Jackson claims sixth WNBL title, 25 years after her first, United down JackJumpers in NBL title series opener
Lauren Jackson’s sixth Women’s National Basketball League title was secured on Sunday, remarkably 25 years after her first.
- by Jon Pierik
Brady, Federer, Williams and ‘Loz’: How Lauren Jackson joined this exclusive list
She fits weights and shooting practice around her two young sons, and at 42 is eyeing her fifth Olympics. But there’s a grand final to win before then.
- by Jon Pierik
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Paris Olympics 2024
‘Breaks my heart’: Lauren Jackson wants support for kids’ travel to Paris in shock Olympic bid
Australia’s greatest basketballer, a single mum, is asking for practical and financial support to travel with her young sons as she considers reversing her recent decision to retire.
- by Jon Pierik
Next stop NBA: Why Melbourne dunking machine is being scouted to stop Wembanyama
Melbourne United centre Ariel Hukporti has embraced a complex role to help his NBL club chase this year’s title but he’s skills look even better suited to the NBA, which he hopes is his next stop.
- by Roy Ward
Heat relief: Miami give Patty Mills an NBA lifeline
Boomers captain Patty Mills, having been waived by the Atlanta Hawks, has linked with the Miami Heat, giving him a new home to ensure his spot at Paris 2024.
- by Jon Pierik
Booming crowds and broadcast numbers on the up: Are these the NBL’s ‘glory days’?
The NBL boss has had enough of hearing about the glory days – the boom times of the 1990s when the league was a TV staple and Andrew Gaze led the household names. The NBL might be at its zenith right now, he says.
- by Roy Ward
Pippen offers winning advice to NBL stars
Scottie Pippen has given a word of warning for Melbourne United as the NBL pacesetters go in search of a seventh championship.
Overpaid and uncompetitive? Pippen takes aim at players after NBA All-Stars score-fest
The NBA All-Star game is supposed to showcase basketball’s brightest talents, but Chicago Bulls great Scottie Pippen says high scoring does not equal entertaining and the lack of competitive spirit is bad for the sport.
- by Jon Pierik