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FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup recap: Gems defend title with a perfect run
Subheading: The Gems have claimed their third consecutive FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup title, sweeping the field to finish undefeated 32m ago Read time: 3 min By Oliver van Bronswijk The Australian Gems once again claimed top honours at the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup, eclipsing Japan 83 – 82 in a heart-stopping final in Malaysia. It was a tightly contested game that showcased the emerging talent in women’s basketball across both nations.
Opals stars return as new WNBL season tips off
After their 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup campaign, many Opals will return to the WNBL for the 2026–27 season. 19m ago Read time: 4 min By Oliver van Bronswijk A new team is joining the competition, several Opals have changed clubs in the off-season, and the league’s stars are ready for tip-off on the 15th of October. Steph Reid: Steph Reid will open the season with the new Tasmania Jewels franchise.
The Blacktown community continues to grow the game
We’re excited to announce that the City of Blacktown Basketball Association in NSW has been named the Ford Aussie Hoops Centre of the Month for August! The City of Blacktown Basketball Association has done a fantastic job of creating a fun, welcoming and structured environment at Stanhope Gardens, where almost 100 children participate each week. Since the program began in 2019, Aussie Hoops has expanded to multiple venues.
Gliders prepare for final World Championship clash with France
The Gliders’ 2026 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships campaign comes down to a decisive matchup against France in the early hours of Thursday morning. Australia has shown resilience throughout the tournament in Canada, testing several highly ranked opponents despite a run of narrow and hard-fought defeats. The campaign began against China, bronze medalists at the 2024 Paralympic Games, where Georgia Munro-Cook led the Gliders with 12 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Recap: What’s Next for the Opals
The Opals pushed through injuries to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Attention now turns to the 2027 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup and the all-important 2028 Olympic Games. The Opals opened their campaign with a dominant 16-point win over Puerto Rico. Steph Talbot starred with 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Alanna Smith showed why she is a WNBA Defensive Player of the Year contender, finishing with 10 points and eight rebounds.
Scouting report: Who will the Opals face at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup?
The Opals are primed and ready ahead of Friday’s opening game at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Australia will face Puerto Rico, Türkiye and Belgium in the group stage. Here is what to expect from the Opals’ opponents. Puerto Rico: The Opals will open their campaign against Puerto Rico on 4 September at 7:30 pm. Puerto Rico will be led by star centre Imani McGee-Stafford, who played five seasons in the WNBA after being selected with pick 10 in the 2016 draft.
Opals rewind: Reliving Australia’s 2022 World Cup podium run
The Opals are looking to go even better than their success on home soil in 2022! 8m ago Read time: 3 min By Oliver van Bronswijk With the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup starting Friday, it is time to look back at what happened the last time the Opals battled the world at FIBA’s premier women’s tournament. Hosted in Sydney, the tournament broke records, with 145,519 people turning out to support Australia on home soil.
From Arizona's Final Four to the Boomers
Recent Perth Wildcats acquisition and University of Arizona star Anthony Dell'Orso has been named in his first Boomers squad. He'll be ready to represent Australia as they get set to take on Syria and Jordan in Australia's FIBA World Cup qualification campaign. For the 23-year-old, the call-up caps off a long journey.
Meet the masterminds shaping the Opals World Cup campaign
Sandy Brondello will lead the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup campaign as they aim to improve on the bronze medal achieved at the 2022 edition in Sydney. 1h ago Read time: 4 min By Oliver van Bronswijk Head coach Brondello has been the coach of the Opals since 2017; she has led the team to two World Cup medals and the Bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics. During her playing career, Brondello represented the Opals for 17 years, debuting at the age of 18.
Max Mackinnon makes big step as Boomers' debut awaits
At just 22 years old and fresh out of the American college system, Max Mackinnon has been called up to his first Australian Boomers' squad. The team gets ready to take on Syria and Jordan in their upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying window. Reflecting on the milestone, Mackinnon admits the moment still feels hard to believe. "It's pretty surreal.
Boomers chase Qatar in crucial Manila window
The Australian Boomers begin their second-round qualification in their quest to make it to the 2027 FIBA World Cup. State of Play: All points acquired from Australia’s six games during the first stage of qualifying carry over. This means the Boomers lead by a slim margin in Group E. Australia sits on 12 points ahead of Iran and Jordan, who are on 11.
Magbegor's World Cup calling
One of Australia's brightest basketball talents is preparing to take on the world stage as the Opals build towards the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. Ezi Magbegor's rise began in the South East Australian Basketball League through Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence development program, before she represented Australia at youth level with the Gems. Looking back on her time at the CoE, Magbegor points to the people as much as the basketball.
What to watch for as Formula 1 returns from summer break Original
Share at: ChatGPT Perplexity WhatsApp LinkedIn X Grok Google AI Formula 1 returns from its summer break next week, and ahead of the next 12 races that will come thick and fast, it’s important to take stock and analyse what will be the biggest stories to keep an eye on. From our championship protagonists to those that are fighting for their future, the 2026 Formula 1 season is far from over. Here is what you need to know.
Sami Whitcomb readies herself for 2026 FIBA World Cup campaign
A veteran of the Opals, Whitcomb is ready to lead the side at the 2026 FIBA World Cup. 33m ago Read time: 2 min By Oliver van Bronswijk The Opals’ captain Sami Whitcomb will return for her third FIBA World Cup as she aims to help lead her side to their first world championship since 2006. Whitcomb is already an Olympic medalist and has helped the Opals to podium finishes in the last editions of the FIBA World Cup.
Gangurrus stand tall in Glasgow to secure Commonwealth Games gold
The Gangurrus women and Amy Atwell were unbeatable on their way to the gold medal. 21h ago Read time: 2 min By Oliver van Bronswijk The Gangurrus women have stormed to the gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, capping off a dominant undefeated campaign. Amy Atwell was a part of that victorious squad and said the opportunity to represent Australia in Glasgow was incredible. "Representing Australia in any format or discipline is always a huge honour," Atwell said.
All Gas: Wombats defend Commonwealth crown to bring home gold
The Wombat men defended their gold medal from the 2022 Birmingham Games, recovering from an opening loss to finish the tournament with five straight wins. Gold medallist Eithen Leard says the Commonwealth Games experience is one to remember. "It was some long travel, 38 hours, but it was great to get all four of us together," Leard explained.
Wombat women bounce back to secure Commonwealth Games bronze
The Wombat women brought home bronze in another strong showing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. For Wombat Hannah Dodd, the experience of competing at the Commonwealth Games was about much more than basketball. “The Commonwealth Games is such a cool experience as it’s one of the few places where able-bodied and para sports mix,” Dodd said. “Glasgow had such a great atmosphere, and everyone really got behind the games.
Leclerc’s Lull: What’s Happening to Ferrari’s Superstar Driver? Original
Share at: ChatGPT Perplexity WhatsApp LinkedIn X Grok Google AI Lewis Hamilton has quickly established himself as Ferrari’s benchmark driver in 2026, raising fresh questions about Charles Leclerc’s form despite the Monegasque’s long-term status within the team. A combination of inconsistency, costly mistakes and ongoing brake-related confidence issues has left Leclerc 46 points behind Hamilton in the championship despite Ferrari sitting second in the constructors’ standings.
Cometh the King: Kimi rises to the top but can he fight for the crown?
Share at: ChatGPT Perplexity WhatsApp LinkedIn X Grok Google AI Kimi Antonelli, at just 19 years of age, has taken his maiden victory at the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the second youngest Formula 1 winner of all time. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has conceded he expected his young prodigies’ win to come at a later stage, and I agree this win was ahead of the schedule I had for Antonelli.
'I'm just very sorry', Piastri pain punishes fans as mighty Mercedes dominate Australian Grand Prix
Share at: ChatGPT Perplexity WhatsApp LinkedIn X Grok Google AI World championship favourite George Russell and Mercedes have opened their account in style around Albert Park, winning the Australian Grand Prix by 3 seconds in front of a crowd of 137,869 strong. Kimi Antonelli came home to complete a one-two for the Silver Arrows in just his second season. Charles Leclerc rounded out the podium for Ferrari.
Race Day in Australia; Piastri's possibilities dampened by Mercedes mammoth margin
Share at: ChatGPT Perplexity WhatsApp LinkedIn X Grok Google AI Saturday at Albert Park saw 134,130 fans cram into see the first qualifying session of 2026. Conditions were perfect, but it’s a fair assessment that the cars and spread in the field were rather disappointing, as expected. George Russell took pole ahead of his teammate Kimi Antonelli, with Red Bull debutant Isack Hadjar impressing with third. Aussie Oscar Piastri qualified fifth, not a bad effort, but not what McLaren were looking for.
'Ace it' - Friday form gives fans hope of a Piastri home podium
Share at: ChatGPT Perplexity WhatsApp LinkedIn X Grok Google AI One of the highlights of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix is the fans. There are half a million people expected to enter the gates this year, which would be a record that puts Melbourne and Australia on par with landmark races such as Silverstone and Circuit of the Americas.
'Fate was already decided', Jack Doohan's brutal Alpine admission
Share at: ChatGPT Perplexity WhatsApp LinkedIn X Grok Google AI Jack Doohan has returned to the Formula 1 paddock in a reserve driver role with Haas. But speaking to Australian media on Friday, including F1 Chronicle, Doohan was up front about his tumultuous spell last season with Alpine. Doohan was sensationally dropped after the Miami Grand Prix in 2025, leaving him on the sidelines for the remainder of the season.
Drivers rue regulations as controversial cars hit the track in Melbourne
Share at: ChatGPT Perplexity WhatsApp LinkedIn X Grok Google AI 2026 has introduced a whole new host of regulation changes, and Thursday at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix saw the unknown be the hot topic as F1 launches its season down under. Many drivers have been critical of this new era in the sport, but it also serves as an opportunity. The consensus around the paddock is that the rules are both very complicated and difficult to understand.
30 Years of Albert Park: The best of F1 action in Melbourne
Share at: ChatGPT Perplexity WhatsApp LinkedIn X Grok Google AI This weekend marks 30 years since the 1996 Australian Grand Prix, the first time Formula 1 roared around Albert Park. To celebrate three decades of Formula 1 in Melbourne, it’s time to look back at some of my favourite Australian Grand Prix’s around this iconic track. 1996 wouldn’t go down as the most exciting grand prix, but nonetheless, it remains important not only as the debut of F1 in Melbourne but for a few other reasons.
All on Alpine: Why F1's French outfit is quietly confident ahead of 2026
Share at: ChatGPT Perplexity WhatsApp LinkedIn X Grok Google AI Alpine enters the 2026 Formula 1 season in a tedious position. Last in the constructors’ standings in 2025 with 22 points was poor reading for a team that once headlined the midfield. However, the new regulations change and switch to the rumoured dominant Mercedes power engine has the team optimistic of a surge up the grid around Albert Park this weekend.
Formula 1 Rankings: Every 2025 driver ranked from 21st to 1st but Oscar misses the podium and champ not on top
The dust has settled on the 2025 F1 season and I have chosen to let some time pass before finally doing my F1 driver rankings. These rankings try their best to account for car performance, albeit that is a near-impossible challenge. Some drivers have had major peaks and troughs, while others have built consistent campaigns.
Oscar on the move? Why Piastri must remain pragmatic in search of McLaren exit
There has been much discourse post-Abu Dhabi about the potential for Oscar Piastri to leave McLaren for new pastures at the end of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Juan Pablo Montoya set headlines alight as the seven-time world champion declared that Piastri and his manager, Mark Webber, are talking to other F1 teams amid discontent over the Australian’s treatment. A lot of fans believe Lando Norris was favoured in the papaya rules-fuelled saga that was 2025.
F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Talking Points: Norris crowned champion as 2025 season comes to a close
Hello and welcome to the final F1 Talking Points of the season as Formula 1 concluded in Abu Dhabi, capping off a tight title fight throughout the season with McLaren’s Lando Norris becoming a world champion for the first time in his career. The title fight was tense, but with the typical little action we see around the Yas Marina circuit, it wasn’t nearly as chaotic as the infamous 2021 finale.
F1 Qatar Talking Points: McLaren's major mistake keeps Max in the hunt, puts Piastri in peril
Hello and welcome back to F1 Talking Points and with just one race left remaining in the 2025 season Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri are all mathematically still a chance to become world champion after McLaren’s critical strategy error denied Piastri a near-certain victory. Further down the grid Williams and Carlos Sainz claimed another remarkable podium whilst his old team Ferrari struggled whilst Red Bull finally made a call on its driver line-up.
The Aussie secret weapon behind Piastri's stunning rise, and Grosjean's courageous return from fiery crash
Behind the glitz and glamour of Formula 1 lies a vital support network for all drivers. Managers, teams and friends. But most important is the driver’s performance coach. The person who is with them at all times, keeping them in the zone to succeed and ensuring each athlete is at their best. Kim Keedle was the Aussie at the centre of Formula 1 supporting Australian championship contender Oscar Piastri and, before that, the man who suffered one of F1’s most famous incidents, Roman Grosjean.
F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Talking Points: McLaren dumbfounded as disqualification opens door to Max
In a late dramatic post-race penalty, McLaren has been spectacularly disqualified from the Las Vegas Grand Prix, bringing Max Verstappen within a race win of title leader Lando Norris. Whilst the world championship equation takes top spot, the repercussions up and down the field make the midfield battle just as interesting with two races remaining in the 2025 Formula 1 season. McLaren’s disqualification disaster It was done. Wrapped up. Sealed.
F1 Brazilian Grand Prix Talking Points: Norris nears title as three factors scupper Piastri bid
With just three races remaining in the 2025 Formula One season, the championship race seems to have become clearer, with Lando Norris having yet another dominant weekend. Let’s recap a race which has seen lows for the likes of Ferrari, a young superstar having his best weekend yet and what’s gone wrong for Oscar Piastri. Piastri’s poor form continues If you thought Azerbahian would be the worst weekend in Oscar Piastri’s title challenge Brazil just took the top spot.
Singapore Grand Prix: Formula One live race updates, blog
A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size Show Preview Aussie Oscar Piastri holds a slender lead over Lando Norris as the Formula One season arrives at the Singapore Grand Prix. Join The Roar for live updates from 11pm (AEST). Race Information Lights out: 11m (AEST) Venue: Marina Bay Street Circuit TV: Fox Sports Streaming: Kayo Sports Hide Preview
Azerbaijan Grand Prix Talking Points: Superb Sainz podiums as Piastri's crashes cause carnage
A wild weekend has seen some shocking results up and down the Formula One field, and with only seven races to go, the championship leader has started to come under pressure. From McLaren’s worst weekend of the season to the elation at Williams, let’s go through the most memorable moments of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Sainz the spectacular Carlos Sainz has had some rotten luck since moving to Williams at the start of 2025. He has only scored points in the Belgium Sprint in the last six events.
Dutch Grand Prix Talking Points: Norris' pain is Piastri's gain as rookie shines brightest
Zandvoort will go down as a pivotal race in the 2025 championship. The F1 title race has taken a huge turn for Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, in which the fallout could help to determine the driver crowned at season’s end. A messy weekend for Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Antonelli helped Isack Hadjar star in his first trip to the podium. Let’s dive deeper into the 2025 Dutch Grand Prix.
Belgium Grand Prix Talking Points: Piastri puts it right amidst wet weather controversy
It’s safe to say that the Belgian Grand Prix won’t be remembered fondly by many fans. The FIA’s decision to delay the race start potentially took away from the overall spectacle, but on track, Oscar Piastri put his Silverstone errors behind him to take his sixth win of the season. Piastri takes prime position Race wins went begging for Oscar Piastri in Austria and England, but the Australian put it right throughout the Belgian Grand Prix weekend.
British Grand Prix Talking Points: Heroic Hulkenberg hails first podium after Piastri penalised
Hello and welcome back to F1 talking points for the British Grand Prix. Safe to say this was both a chaotic and controversial race that has only added fuel to the fire as we passed the halfway point of the 2025 season. The main story has to be the incredible milestone of Nico Hulkenberg and his first podium in Formula 1. Still, discussions will rage about Oscar Piastri’s ten-second penalty under the safety car which allowed Lando Norris to close the championship lead once again.
Austrian GP Talking Points: McLaren dominate as Mercedes and Red Bull collide again
It’s fair to say the Austrian Grand Prix lived up to expectations, delivering the overtaking spectacle we’ve been craving with Austria having secured its place on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2041. McLaren dominated up front after Kimi Antonelli caused lap 1 carnage but the stories through the field from the abysmal Alpines and superstar Saubers left nothing to be desired.
Canadian Grand Prix Talking Points: McLarens collide, Antonelli arrives
Canada was by no means the most exciting race we’ve seen in 2025. Still, it delivered some intriguing storylines after George Russell delivered Mercedes’ first win of the season. The two world championship protagonists, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri crashed on lap 67 of 70 whilst ahead of the McLarens we saw a glimpse into the future in the form of Kimi Antonelli.
Spanish Grand Prix Talking Points: Piastri pushes on to victory as Verstappen causes carnage
Welcome back to F1 Talking Points, and it was the finale of the Spanish Grand Prix at its home of the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Barcelona waved F1 goodbye with a fantastic strategy battle and thrilling restart to show the very best of what this revamped circuit can offer. As Oscar Piastri takes charge, Max Verstappen’s blood boils, and Nico Hulkenberg hits big, let’s recap all the major focal points from the final leg of this triple header.
Keep your eye on the red and the blue: Melbourne have revived their season - but just how real is their form?
One of the bigger stories out of the last few rounds in the AFL has to be Melbourne. Starting 0-5, they seemed to be destined for a bottom-four finish in season 2025. But while the Dees have won five of their last six games, are they really a chance to play finals? The spark and barometer for Melbourne this season has been Kysaiah Pickett, without a doubt. Pickett was simply electric in the Demons’ win over Sydney, kicking 5.4 with 13 score involvements and 24 disposals.
Monaco Grand Prix Talking Points: Pointless pit stops punish fans as Norris' momentum piles pressure on Piastri
Welcome back to F1 Talking Points after what can only be considered a farcical Monaco Grand Prix. A unique gimmick with a mandatory two-pit stop requirement dominated the headlines as teams deployed near crawling speeds in honour of protecting teammates, but at the front, the championship fight begins to tighten once more. The gimmick has to go I respect Formula 1 for trying something different and attempting to give the Monaco Grand Prix a spark.
Prime time Piastri: How Aussie put himself in the F1 world championship driving seat
Oscar Piastri has done it once again and taken victory in the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. He’s the first McLaren driver to win a hat-trick of races since Mika Häkkinen in 1997-1998 and the first Australian to achieve the feat since Alan Jones in 1981. His sixth career victory came in the most unlikely of circumstances, starting fourth after a messy qualifying on the part of both McLarens.
The fight for McLaren momentum: Which young gun sits in the box seat with title set to go right down to the wire?
Four races into the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship, and after a dismal display from Red Bull, it looks increasingly sure that the title at season’s end will rest in the hands of a McLaren man. England’s Lando Norris leads Australia’s Oscar Piastri by just three points after the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Lowly Lawson: Can Red Bull rookie keep his seat amongst desperate struggle to stay in F1?
Formula 1’s Liam Lawson is in a downward spiral as the New Zealand driver has already faced speculation about being replaced just two races into the 2025 season. This is simply a mixture of Red Bull’s lack of adequate promotion processes and a complete failure from Lawson to step up to the plate in the aftermath of Sergio Perez’s firing at the end of last season.
Piastri perfection: How Aussie bounced back from Albert Park disaster
Oscar Piastri, in the aftermath of the Australian Grand Prix, was bitterly disappointed. When I asked him about his attitude and the positives coming into the Chinese Grand Prix he tried to stay optimistic about what he could achieve. “For myself, I feel like I’ve done a good job all weekend. So I think it would be pessimistic of me to just write off the whole weekend because of one mistake,” Piastri told The Roar.
Australian GP qualifying wrap: Norris pips Piastri for pole, rookies at the rear
Lando Norris has snatched pole position away from hometown hero Oscar Piastri in the dying seconds of qualifying to take McLaren’s first front-row lockout around Albert Park since 2012. Qualifying saw scorching hot conditions and some drivers fail to handle the heat. Ollie Bearman crashed for the second time this weekend in free practice 3 and therefore failed to get the car working for a competitive time to be set.
'A curveball for everyone': Weather worries the drivers at Albert Park ahead of Australian Grand Prix
Weather continues to be a talking point for the commencement of the Formula 1 2025 season at Albert Park. The risk of rain is almost certain with heavy showers in the morning, but continual showers will threaten the Grand Prix proper when it gets underway at 3:00 pm in Melbourne. The opening race is headlined by Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Debut and six rookies including our very own Jack Doohan.
'We're expecting to be somewhere up the front': The Aussies not feeling too much pressure of Australian Grand Prix
Thursday at the Australian Grand Prix saw the attention focus on Australia’s Oscar Piastri and Jack Doohan ahead of the season opener in Melbourne this weekend. Both attended the FIA press conference ahead of the weekend’s commencement in front of the media, including The Roar. Both remain conservative about the best possible results and don’t want to get expectations high ahead of what could be an unpredictable and messy race in changeable conditions.
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