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The story of an All-Time Great: Temi Fagbenle on her rise, resilience and respect for the All-Star Game

When you think of the most significant achievements an athlete can accomplish, Temi Fagbenle has ticked off pretty much all of them. Featured in an Olympic Games? Check. Won a WNBA Championship? Check. Captained your country? Check. Positively impacted winning wherever you’ve been? Check. She came, she saw, she conquered, and is indisputably one of …

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B. Braun Sheffield Hatters 83-74 Essex Rebels

Starting Fives B. Braun Sheffield Hatters:  Carla Drennan, Georgia Gayle, Emma Eichmeyer, Desiree Ramos, Madison Washington Essex Rebels: Claire Paxton, Renee Busch, Katherine Tudor, Megan Haines, Dayzsha Rogan B. Braun Sheffield Hatters dealt another damaging blow to Essex Rebels as they leapfrogged them in the table and closed the gap on the top teams with thrilling …

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League GM Emily Clarke on the importance of celebrating International Women’s Day

Today is International Women’s Day, and to mark the moment, Women’s British Basketball League General Manager, Emily Clarke, has penned a piece highlighting the importance of the day, as well as momentous milestones to celebrate and what more can be done to lift the Women’s game further: As we embrace the global event that is …

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Revealed! The sharpshooters in this year’s All-Star Three-Point Contest

Prepare for a barrage of long-range buckets and pure shooting precision as the Three-Point Contest gears up for the All-Star Game on March 17 at London’s Copper Box Arena. This adrenaline-pumping event showcases the sharpshooting skills of some of the League’s most lethal markswomen and marksmen, promising a spectacle of skill, accuracy, and excitement. What …

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Hatters overcome Archers, Gladiators tame Wildcats, Lions beat Palatinates

The B. Braun Sheffield Hatters, Caledonia Gladiators and London Lions walked away with wins in the Women’s British Basketball League Championship. B. Braun Sheffield Hatters 86 – 60 Cardiff Met Archers Starting Fives: B.Braun Sheffield Hatters:Carla Drennan, Georgia Gayle, Emma Eichmeyer, Desiree Ramos, Madison Washington Cardiff Met Archers: Azeb Smalley, Abigail Yunker, Sol Lemoinge, Jenna Hoschouer, Haylee Saurette  First Half: B. Braun Sheffield Hatters took control of the first quarter, going into the second …

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Rebels reign over Giants, Riders outshine Wolves, Eagles surpass Wildcats

Essex Rebels, Leicester Riders and Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles all secured wins in the Women’s British Basketball League Championship. Starting Fives: Essex Rebels: Claire Paxton, Katherine Tudor, Megan Haines, Dayzsha Rogan, Darcy Kay Rees Manchester Giants: Brooklynn McAlear-Fanus, Idil Turk, Eva Karasaite, Leah McDerment, Sydney Hunter First Half: In the early stages of the game, Dayzsha Rogan …

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History makers: First-ever Women’s British Basketball League All-Star rosters announced

London Lions’ Temi Fagbenle and Manchester Giants’ Georgia Anderson will captain the South and North squads for first-ever Women’s All-Star Game The full rosters for the first-ever Women’s British Basketball League All-Star Game have now been confirmed ahead of a landmark moment for the game on Sunday March 17 at London’s Copper Box Arena.  The …

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Caledonia Gladiators’ Head Coach Ortega expanded role to Head of Basketball

In a move aimed at propelling the Caledonia Gladiators’ basketball programme to new heights, the club has announced Miguel Ortega’s expanded role as Head of Basketball. While continuing in the role as Head Coach of the Women’s team, Ortega will also now have oversight across all aspects of basketball performance within Caledonia Gladiators. This includes from the initial engagement with young players to steering …

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Manchester Giants 67-92 Leicester Riders

Leicester Riders drew level on points with league leaders London Lions after picking up a road win over Manchester Giants. An impressive double-double performance by Rayven Peeples in the 67-92 victory on Sunday (February 25), helped the Riders extend their unbeaten run in the Women’s British Basketball League Championship to five games. Starting Fives: Manchester …

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Rebels edge past Palatinates, Lions’ impressive Archers victory, Gladiators slay Wolves, and Hatters vanquish Wildcats

London Lions, Caledonia Gladiators, Sheffield Hatters and Essex Rebels all win in a top vs. bottom clash today. Durham Palatinates 74-79 Essex Rebels Starting Fives: Durham Palatinates: Janika Griffith Wallace, Elle Hendershot, Eliza Brault, Katie Bennett, Harriet Ottewill-Soulsby. Essex Rebels: Claire Paxton, Katherine Tudor, Megan Haines, Dayzsha Rogan, Darcy Kay Rees. Essex Rebels stop a late comeback attempt from Durham Palatinates winning 74-79 to close the gap to the …

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