The Canberra Times has been recognised for its coverage of the Canberra Capitals and the WNBL, winning the league's best newspaper coverage at an awards function on Monday night.
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The sports team, led by basketball writer Caden Helmers, provided in-depth analysis and coverage of the team, which ended a nine-year title drought when it won the grand final last weekend.
The Capitals beat the Adelaide Lightning in a best of three grand final series, clinching the championship in front of a sell-out crowd at the AIS Arena.
The Canberra Times coverage of the season ranged from breaking player signing news, match reports and features on Leilani Mitchell's journey to motherhood, Abby Cubillo's indigenous heritage and coach Paul Goriss breaking down in tears after a game.
