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Duo turns in game-winning performance

Canberra Capitals take on the Sydney Flames during a WNBL game at the AIS Arena Bruce, Canberra. Capitals Mikaela Dombkins goes to the basket over Flames Katie Rae Ebzery
2nd November 2012
Photo : Colleen Petch

Jon Tuxworth Canberra coach Carrie Graf rated huge performances from Brigitte Ardossi and Mikaela Dombkins as their best in a Capitals singlet after they inspired a tight win over Sydney last night.

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Wilson 'knows when to shoot'

18th October 2012, Story by Jon Tuxworth , Canberra Times Photograph by, Colleen Petch,  Canberra Capitals basketballer Carly Wilson plays her 250th WNBL game this weekend.

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Capitals have backed Carly Wilson to break her scoring drought, insisting her on-court smarts will tell her when it's time to take over a game.

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Jackson to miss Flames clash

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.

Jon Tuxworth It was billed as her triumphant homecoming, but Canberra Capitals star Lauren Jackson will be limited to bench duty for another week after being ruled out of Friday's clash with Sydney.

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Capitals named as Opals

Marianna Tolo pressures a kiwi opponent. She's now headed to the London Olympics.

Chris Wilson Two Canberra Capitals are on their way to the 2012 London Olympics.

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Tolo looks set to leave Capitals

By Jon Tuxworth The dream Lauren Jackson-Marianna Tolo partnership is unlikely to continue at the Canberra Capitals next season, with Europe seemingly winning the battle for Tolo's signature.

Tolo looks set to leave Capitals

Jon Tuxworth The dream Lauren Jackson-Marianna Tolo partnership is unlikely to continue at the Canberra Capitals next season, with Europe seemingly winning the battle for Tolo's signature.

Redbacks help Hunt focus

As playmaker for a team struggling to stay in contention, sometimes an outlet is needed to take the edge off a stressful campaign.

Lightning win first big WNBL clash

Adrian Warren Adelaide won the first heavyweight showdown of the WNBL season in round nine against a Canberra side that suffered their second loss of the year.

Capitals head the chasing pack

Canberra Capitals exacted some revenge for their shock WNBL semi-final defeat last year, beating Dandenong Rangers to stay top of the ladder.

Fire burn Logan to stay atop WNBL

Townsville remain undefeated in the WNBL, comfortably beating newcomers Logan 70-58 to stay top of the ladder.

Townsville extend unbeaten WNBL record

Adrian Warren Unheralded Townsville has the only unblemished WNBL record after defending champion Adelaide was toppled by Bulleen.

Harrower works overtime in return

Adrian Warren Opals veteran Kristi Harrower made a scintillating return to the WNBL after finally getting a clearance from her Russian club.

Harrower set to play for Bendigo in WNBL

The WNBL has received a huge boost on the eve of the 2008-09 season, with star Australian point guard Kristi Harrower set to play for the Bendigo Spirit.

Top-strength Opals set for last frontier

Opals coach Jan Stirling has picked the team she feels can finally secure a first Olympic basketball gold medal in Beijing.

Opals cruise past Taiwan and win series

The Australian women's basketball team have taken an unbeatable 2-0 lead in their three-game series against Taiwan in Terrigal, thrashing the visitors 90-58.

Opals lose their lustre after upset loss

James Dampney Australia's world champion women's basketball team suffered a rude shock when they lost to New Zealand for the first time.

Opals beaten by China at Olympic warm-up

Australia's world champion women's basketballers were upset 67-64 by China at the Good Luck Beijing Olympic test event.

Opals get first taste of Olympic venue

James Dampney Australia's world champion women's basketball team have left for Beijing to get a first-hand look at the venue where they hope to finally win Olympic gold.

Opals thrash Kiwis in Canberra

The Australian women's basketball team have downed New Zealand 84-39 in the first of two international friendlies to be played this weekend in Canberra.

Bendigo Spirit eye WNBL finals berth

By Adrian Warren First season franchise Bendigo Spirit faces a "make or break" three weeks after ramping up their finals prospects following the resumption WNBL.