Basketball

Stars to align for centenary show

Jon Tuxworth Basketball will join Canberra's centenary party when the Boomers and Opals play a double-header against New Zealand at the AIS in August.

Moutain biking

Canberrans triumph in German cross country

Jon Tuxworth Dan McConnell and Bec Henderson look set to continue Canberra's strong mountain biking heritage.

Raiders' second-half comeback falls short as Sharks hang on for victory

Jon Tuxworth Canberra have been the NRL’s comeback kids this year, but their slow starts finally came back to bite them in a 30-20 loss to Cronulla at Sharks Stadium on Sunday.

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Basketball

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.

Locker Room

Raiders headquarters to get a facelift

Jon Tuxworth The week that was in Canberra sport.

Saturday Serve

Potter takes long view

Jon Tuxworth Mick Potter's brave stance to bench Benji Marshall for Friday night's clash against Souths proves he is no toothless tiger.

Basketball

Dumovic won't be distracted

Jon Tuxworth Daniel Joyce has backed Gunners teammate Andrija Dumovic to stay focused after his shock Boomers call-up.

Basketball

Gunners shot down in thriller

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Gunners’ recent struggles at home continued after losing 82-79 to Dandenong on Saturday night.

Basketball

Bibby pushes WNBL to get better deal

Jon Tuxworth Jess Bibby believes the WNBL should be treated as Basketball Australia's ''flagship program''.

Basketball

Hunt sees team role despite Hurst return

Jon Tuxworth Nicole Hunt is resigned to losing her starting point guard spot to star signing Nat Hurst next WNBL season.

Basketball

Bunton steps up for Capitals Academy

Jon Tuxworth Alex Bunton's progress took a major step after holding her own against Knox star Gabrielle Richards in a 88-61 road loss on Sunday.

Rugby league

Teka optimistic on Johnson prospects

Jon Tuxworth Tuggeranong halfback Carl Johnson is capable of returning to the Canberra Raiders, skipper says.

Union

Noriega jnr follows in dad's footsteps

Jon Tuxworth As players they are vastly different but Gungahlin forward Pato Noriega and his famous father share one trait.

Basketball

Academy facing tough games

Jon Tuxworth In the WNBL, Tessa Lavey is happy to be the apprentice and let Nicole Hunt be the master.

Tennis

Kyrgios rockets into world's top 300

Jon Tuxworth Nick Kyrgios celebrated his 18th birthday in style by winning his first ITF Futures title in China.

Basketball

Frankston runs rings around tall Gunners

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Gunners coach Cameron Barnes said his side failed to exploit its clear size advantage in a disappointing 83-74 home loss to Frankston on Sunday.

Athletics

Future Olympians show off their talents

Jon Tuxworth Leading Canberra athlete Lauren Boden hopes to provide a mentoring role for Anna Maria Leszczynska after the 13-year-old flew the ACT flag at the Australian Little Athletics Championships on Sunday.

Netball

Cosier dives into debut

Jon Tuxworth and David Packwood Michelle Cosier said her first skydiving experience helped make her netball debut less daunting.

Rugby League

Blues grind out victory

Jon Tuxworth TERRY CAMPESE'S comeback has attracted much fanfare, but on Saturday another Queanbeyan favourite son returned in low key fashion.

Basketball

Beveridge gives Gunners more reason to perform

Jon Tuxworth THE Canberra Gunners may have more than a win to play for against Frankston on Sunday, with Perth Wildcats coach Rob Beveridge indicating a desire to watch some of their in-form players up close.