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Olympics spurs on Mills in NBA mission

Chris Dutton He missed out on Olympic Games bling but Patrick Mills and the San Antonio Spurs are on a mission to ''achieve greatness'' and believe they have the firepower to win an NBA championship ring.

Mills, Jackson named for Olympics

Patty Mills and Lauren Jackson spearhead the Australian men's and women's basketball teams for the London Olympics named today.

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Clocking off is set to keep Jackson fresh for Olympics

Guy Hand Lauren Jackson's minutes will be strictly monitored ahead of the Olympic Games as she again underlined her importance to the Opals' gold medal cause on her return from injury.

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Drug tests just a fact of life at Olympics, says Opals' Jackson

Paul Mulvey Nine days before the London Olympics open, every one of Australia's 410 athletes have already been drug tested at least once, more than half have been done twice and 30 per cent have had three tests.

Boomers lose Bogut for Olympics

Roy Ward Australian NBA star Andrew Bogut has officially withdrawn from the Boomers' London Olympic campaign.

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Opals star Taylor out of the Olympics

Roy Ward Opals star Penny Taylor is out of the London Olympics.

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Wilson a chance for Olympics as Penny drops out

Jon Tuxworth It's not the fashion any player wants their Olympic hopes to be enhanced.

New Opals coach Graf eyes Olympics gold

New Opals head coach Carrie Graf says superstars Lauren Jackson and Penny Taylor will be at their peak for the 2012 London Olympics.

Money and Olympics key to NBA in London

Chris Lehourites NBA commissioner David Stern is counting on the 2012 London Olympics to give the basketball league a foothold in Britain.

Boomers' Olympics draw tough: Goorjian

Adam Cooper Boomers coach Brian Goorjian believes Australia are in the tougher pool of the Olympic basketball tournament, despite avoiding the United States and Spain.

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Shock for Liz Cambage

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

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Joyce has the coaching pedigree to help bring out the best in Opals

Jon Tuxworth Brendan Joyce is backed to succeed as the new Australian Opals coach.

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Mills ready to answer the call

Lee Gaskin Canberra's Patty Mills has told new Australian Boomers coach Andrej Lemanis he's ready to step up.

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Longley joins Boomers coaching

Three-time NBA champion has joined the Australian Boomers coaching staff.

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

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

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

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Mills will shine in play-offs: Longley

Lee Gaskin Luc Longley expects Patty Mills to thrive in the NBA play-off atmosphere and take his game to another level.

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Hurst set to play again for Capitals

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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Jackson in holding pattern as Capitals sweat on decision

Chris Dutton Lauren Jackson will wait until June before deciding on her immediate future and won't be rushed into committing to a WNBL comeback for the Canberra Capitals next season.