Basketball

Everything on schedule for the return of Jackson

Jon Tuxworth She moonlighted as a children's TV star yesterday, but Lauren Jackson remains on track to return to her day job with the Canberra Capitals next week.

Basketball

Capitals celebrate Wilson's 250th with narrow win

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Capitals produced a thrilling one-point win against the Bulleen Boomers last night.

Cricket

Hard-hitting Breakers send the Meteors crashing

Jon Tuxworth A hard-hitting masterclass from Alyssa Healy and Alex Blackwell condemned ACT Meteors to a big loss in its season-opening Twenty20 clash against New South Wales yesterday.

Basketball

Jackson gets new perspective at home

Jon Tuxworth As soon as Lauren Jackson set foot on the Canberra Airport tarmac, the sense of relief that engulfed her was overwhelming.

Basketball

Ardossi unaffected by off-court aggro

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Capitals star Brigitte Ardossi says she has put her off-court turmoil behind her, declaring it has only succeeded in making her a stronger person.

Basketball

Wilson has 250 reasons to smile

Jon Tuxworth Carly Wilson has built her career on selflessness. The team comes first, and personal glory second.

Cricket

Meteors shoot for the Stars

Jon Tuxworth ACT Meteors coach Andrew Dawson has told his troops they must improve their professionalism and preparation if they want to be considered for Australian selection.

Cricket

Dog-gone: Farrell sidelined by fracture

Jon Tuxworth Friday was a dog of a day for ACT Meteors recruit Rene Farrell.

Basketball

Dirty play claims set up torrid encounter

Jon Tuxworth Canberra skipper Jess Bibby has branded Bulleen's continuing accusations that the Capitals adopt tactics outside the spirit of the game as ''trivial'' and ''unnecessary'' in a spicy lead up to...

Basketball

Superstar's appeal is already paying off

Jon Tuxworth Injuries have delayed her return to the court with the Canberra Capitals, but Lauren Jackson's huge promotional value off it was on full display in her first public appearance yesterday.

Basketball

Caps vow to put Jackson first

By Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Capitals will make Lauren Jackson's longevity their No.1 priority and aim to have a ''bulletproof'' superstar return to the court next month.

Jackson on court for Capitals by early November

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Capitals star Lauren Jackson is set to miss the next two rounds of the WNBL season due to a back injury, but will aim to be back on court by early November.

Basketball

Longley and coach call for Jackson to rest up

Jon Tuxworth LAUREN JACKSON must strip back her jam-packed schedule in order to lengthen her stellar career.

Basketball

Capitals hoping Jackson makes it for home game

Jon Tuxworth The Canberra Capitals remain hopeful next week's first home game of the season against Bulleen will double as the WNBL return of Lauren Jackson.

Cycling

Canberrans say findings are positive

Jon Tuxworth Lance Armstrong's doping controversy may be a body blow to the sport, but Canberra's leading cycling organisations insist the tough stance is crucial as the sport looks to rid itself of its drugs...

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Basketball

Bibby cleared to play

Jon Tuxworth Canberra Capitals skipper Jess Bibby admitted she feared the worst before being cleared of serious damage to her left shoulder after an injury scare at training on Tuesday.

Centenary

Barr hopes 2013 is just start of party

Jon Tuxworth, Chris Dutton Canberra's centenary sporting celebration is almost complete but the ACT government hopes the legacy created in 2013 will attract regular top-line fixtures to the capital.

Basketball

Herbert bolsters sidelines as Jackson waits

Jon Tuxworth Lauren Jackson's return has hogged the headlines but the Canberra Capitals believe an off-court signing could prove just as crucial as they look to make a return to the WNBL finals.

Basketball

Capitals shine without star as Flames fail to ignite

Jon Tuxworth NO LAUREN Jackson, no worries.