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Michael Cedar, who forged a long career in the NBL with the Townsville Crocodiles, has reflected on his experience as the only Indigenous player in his junior teams.

He endured ridicule and racism. Now he’s calling for change

Ahead of the NBL’s Indigenous Round, a former basketball star has spoken of his journey to the top, and the changes needed to support future athletes.

  • Nick Wright

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Scott Pendlebury disposes of the ball in a game against Essendon in 2019.

How does Scott Pendlebury stop time?

We explored the Collingwood veteran’s Matrix-like manoeuvres in this Explainer from 2019. Five years later, the now 36-year-old, on the cusp of his 400th AFL match, is still defying the passage of time.

  • Jake Niall
Joe Ingles, Lauren Jackson and Patty Mills pose after being selected for their fifth Olympics.

She’s played at four Olympics, but this hoops legend has never felt so much pressure

She might be an all-time great, but Lauren Jackson has never felt so much pressure as she did before Australia’s Olympic basketball teams for Paris were announced. Like Patty Mills and Joe Ingles, she’s off to her fifth Games.

  • Roy Ward
Boomers stars Josh Giddey (3) and Patty Mills (5) share a moment.

Need for speed: With Father Time and Paris approaching, Boomer handover begins

Veterans Patty Mills and Joe Ingles are pushing hard to make the final Olympics squad, but it’s the next generation of stars who will determine how far the team can go in Paris.

  • Jon Pierik and Roy Ward
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Exum’s dunk: Best play by an Aussie in NBA finals since Mills a decade ago?

The Celtics are 3-0 up in the NBA Finals and will chase a series sweep over Dallas in game four on Saturday as questions remain about why Dante Exum didn’t see the court again following his highlight dunk in the first quarter.

  • Roy Ward
Patty Mills has joined Miami Heat.

Heat relief: Miami give Patty Mills an NBA lifeline

Boomers captain Patty Mills, having been waived by the Atlanta Hawks, has linked with the Miami Heat, giving him a new home to ensure his spot at Paris 2024.

  • Jon Pierik
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Some of the memorable images of Australian sport in 2023.

Let’s get quizzical: 50 questions on the year in sport

Test your mental muscle or put your mates in the hot seat. It’s time to find out who is the font of knowledge on all things sport in 2023 by taking our 50-question super-quiz.

  • Greg Dundas and Claire Siracusa
Shohei Ohtani.

More valuable than Messi? Why a Japanese baseballer is worth $1 billion

If you tallied up the salaries of every men’s NRL player for the next four years, it still wouldn’t match what Shohei Ohtani will earn from the Los Angeles Dodgers. Why is he so valuable?

  • Adam Pengilly
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (11) passes around Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter.

‘Getting better and better’: Daniels shines in opening month of NBA season

Dyson Daniels has had a breakout start to the NBA season and is one of a number of Aussies making their mark on basketball’s biggest stage.

  • Roy Ward
Patty Mills, Josh Green, Ben Simmons, Josh Giddey and Jock Landale are among 11 Australians who will start the NBA season.

Here comes the boom: The Australians to watch this NBA season

The 11 Aussies on NBA rosters this season are not just making up the numbers. The likes of Josh Giddey, Ben Simmons, Patty Mills, Josh Green and Jock Landale all have important roles to play.

  • Roy Ward

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