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Shock for Liz Cambage

Liz Cambage

Roy Ward Australian has had a shock change of heart and decided to play in upcoming WNBA season.

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To go gold, Opals must walk the walk, says Joyce the voice

Brendan Joyce.

Jon Pierik New Opals coach says there was too much talk of winning a gold medal before London Olympics, declaring it is time for the team to 'walk the walk'.

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Graf backs Joyce choice

SPORT  - Canberra Capitals coach Carrie Graf returned back to Capitals training today after the death of her father, at the Belconnen Basketball Centre, Canberra.
22th November 2012
Photo : Colleen Petch of the Canberra Times

Chris Dutton New Opals coach Brendan Joyce's biggest challenge will be adjusting to coaching women, Carrie Graf says.

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Hurst set to play again for Capitals

05 February 2020. Canberra Times photo by Andrew Sheargold, story by Chris Dutton. Canberra Capitals vs Perth at Southern Cross Stadium. pic of Natalie Hurst in action

Chris Wilson She stands just 163 centimetres tall, but point guard Natalie Hurst is a ''huge signing'', Capitals coach Carrie Graf says.

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Two Opals, same goal

US bound: Jenna O'Hea and Rachel Jarry will play in the upcoming Women's National Basketball Association season.

Roy Ward Jenna O'Hea and Rachel Jarry want to make the most of moving to the US.

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Cambage turns her back on the US

Liz Cambage

Roy Ward Australian Opals star Liz Cambage will not return to the WNBA this coming season.

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WNBL fixture slash fears

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Jess Bibby speaks to media at the first Capital's training after the New Year break.
2 Jan 2013
Photo: Rohan Thomson. The Canberra Times. 


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Jon Tuxworth Basketball ACT urges officials to think before slashing WNBL schedule from 24 to 16 games a season.

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I was ready to retire, admits Jackson

Lauren Jackson.

Brett Keeble At the lowest point of her darkest summer, Lauren Jackson was ready to retire.

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'Pain-free' Jackson on path to recovery

Lauren Jackson

Brett Keeble AT the lowest point of her darkest summer, Lauren Jackson was ready to retire from the sport she has dominated for more than a decade.

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Caps mull life after Jackson

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Lauren Jackson in action at the AIS Arena against the West Coast Waves
The Canberra Times
15 February 2013
Photo: Jay Cronan

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Capitals will ramp up their search for a championship-quality centre after Lauren Jackson confirmed she won't suit up for the WNBL club next season.

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Bendigo edge Townsville to win maiden WNBL title

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If it was Kristi Harrower's swansong, then Bendigo produced the fairytale ending as they trumped fellow maiden WNBL basketball grand finalist Townsville 71-57 at Bendigo Stadium on Sunday.

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Spirit claims its first title

Bendigo Spirit

Roy Ward, Bendigo Some moments are worth waiting for. Bendigo Spirit's maiden WNBL title was truly one of them.

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Jackson's future hangs in the balance

SPORT - Centenary of Canberra Matches photo shoot at Manuka Oval  Lauren Jackson awaits her turn in front of the camera ,  Canberra.                                                                                                                                                               19th December2012.                                                                                                                                                             Photo : Colleen Petch of the Canberra Times

Lee Gaskin Lauren Jackson will consider offers from Europe and Asia along with a possible return to the Canberra Capitals, but Australia's greatest woman basketballer won't decide anything until she feels...

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Capitals ask Jackson the million-dollar question

Lauren Jackson.

Lee Gaskin The Canberra Capitals are pleading with superstar Lauren Jackson to play in the WNBL next season.

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Graf weighs up options after another unfulfilled season

SPORT  - Canberra Capitals coach Carrie Graf returned back to Capitals training today after the death of her father, at the Belconnen Basketball Centre, Canberra.
22th November 2012
Photo : Colleen Petch of the Canberra Times

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Capitals coach Carrie Graf expects her future with the club to be resolved within the next fortnight, but stopped short of guaranteeing she will return for a 13th season.

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Jackson forfeits US season in quest for recovery

SPORT -  Canberra Capitals take on Dandenong Rangers in the WNBL at the AIS Arena Bruce, The injured Lauren Jackson and Mikaela Dombkins sit on the sidelines. Canberra                                                                                                    19th January  2013.                                                                                                                                                                   Photo by, Colleen Petch of The Canberra Times

Chris Dutton Lauren Jackson has decided not to play in the 2013 WNBA season for the Seattle Storm in the US as she continues her recovery from hamstring surgery.

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Capitals keen on early return for Jackson

Sport.  The Canberra capitals sporting their special Canberra Centenary golden uniform Lauren Jackson . 3rd January 2013. Canberra Times photo by Karleen Minney.

Jon Tuxworth Lauren Jackson hasn't ruled out playing for the Canberra Capitals next season, but says any decision is unlikely any time soon after ruling herself out of the coming WNBA season with Seattle.

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Rangers demolish Capitals

Capitals player, Michelle Cosier, left and Rangers player, Aimee Clydesdale.

Lee Gaskin A new year and a new uniform, but it was the same old result for the fumbling, bumbling Canberra Capitals.

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Sputtering Capitals will have to rebound without Jackson

Sport.  The Canberra capitals sporting their special Canberra Centenary golden uniform Lauren Jackson . 3rd January 2013. Canberra Times photo by Karleen Minney.

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Capitals skipper Jess Bibby says her misfiring team is resigned to playing without Lauren Jackson for the rest of the season, and it is up to the present group to dig itself out of its mire.

Jackson's comeback

16th October 2012, Story by Jon Tuxworth , Canberra Times Photograph by, Colleen Petch,  Canberra Capitals player Lauren Jackson back in town holds a press conference at Tilleys this morning, Lauren will not be playing this weekend and will be in re-hab for the next fortnight.

Chris Dutton Lauren Jackson says she can recapture the best form of her basketball career when she returns to the court, and is determined to lead the Canberra Capitals to another WNBL title in her comeback.