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Brad&Boti: Opals to beat Canada, but Greece is the word

BRAD&BOTI: Former Sydney Kings captain, multi-media personality and ABC Radio caller for these Games, Brad Rosen and I sit down and discuss the Boomers' opening games in Paris and whether the Opals' Olympic campaign can be salvaged in an updated Brad&Boti podcast.

Time for Opals culture, heart, spirit to emerge

BACKS against the wall, Australia's women must dig deep tomorrow to stay alive in their Paris Olympics group, opponent Canada also reeling after taking a 21-point mauling from host nation France, a result almost as shocking as the Opals' 13-point loss to African champion Nigeria. 

Turnovers dog Boomers gallant demise

CANADA tonight pulled off a third quarter ambush that led to a 93-83 win over the Boomers, the FIBA World Cup bronze medallists efficiently paced by Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett's game-high 24 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals, leaving Australia needing now to beat Greece in its final intrapool match. 

African queens polish off wayward Opals

A STAGGERING 26 turnovers, including nine in the first quarter, and a grim 8-of-18 return from the free throw line tonight consigned Australia to a shock 62-75 loss to African champion Nigeria, Alanna Smith leading a comeback which was throttled by the Opals' basic inability to handle the pressure.

Spanking Spain, Patty's points and now for Opals

THE Boomers, with an individual record around the corner for captain Patty Mills and due reward for coach Brian Goorjian's Spanish strategy, take a back seat tomorrow night as the intriguing Opals prepare for what theoretically should be a "pencil-in" win over Nigeria in their Paris Olympic Group B opener.

Ole! Boomers lay Spanish hoodoo to rest

AUSTRALIA's Boomers opened their Paris Olympic campaign with a bang today, smacking FIBA's world #2 ranked Spain 92-80, hustling defensive intensity, rebounding commitment and chemistry - key aspects missing at last year's World Cup, not to mention star centre Jock Landale - all to the fore.

Opals blow as Bec bows out, Amy bounces in

THE Opals have suffered a cruel blow with potential Paris Olympics starter Bec Allen suffering a severe hamstring injury which will cost her these Games. But it is an opportunity for train-on shooting guard Amy Atwell, the Perth Lynx star elevated onto the Games' playing roster.

BOB'S STORM FRONT: Games settle on Seattle stars

BOB'S STORM FRONT: Two Seattle Storm WNBA players and a former Storm legend will from tomorrow trade Seattle's yellow and green uniforms for the classic green and gold of the Australian women's national team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, reports our US correspondent BOB CRAVEN.

Deadpool about to save Marvel - Movie Review

MOVIE REVIEW: Hallelujah! "Deadpool and Wolverine" not only restores the Marvel Cinematic Universe to former glories last seen, to be brutally honest, with Avengers Endgame, but it also gets the blend of super-hero drama and irreverent silliness right ... to great relief. 

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