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SALT LAKE CITY UT- NOVEMBER 7: Austin Reaves #15, Kendrick Nunn #12, Anthony Davis #3, Russell Westbrook #0 and Lebron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers watch from the bench during the final seconds of their game against the Utah Jazz at the Vivint Arena November 7, 2022 in Salt Lake City Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Chris Gardner/ Getty Images)

‘Mortifying’: NBA rumour mill runs wild

The Lakers’ horror start to the season has thrust one superstar into the trade mix – and it’s left experts seething at the franchise.

No Terry, no. Photo: Twitter

NFL legend ‘should be fired’ over ‘joke’

NFL fans are calling for legend Terry Bradshaw to be fired after he made a terrible comment on live TV over the weekend.

Mattress Mack wins a lot of dough

71-year-old man wins insane $115 million bet

An American business owner notorious for his ludicrous gambling habits celebrated as a bet on his home team saluted on Sunday.

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 25 :Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata (68) looks on during the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders on September 25, 2022 at Fedex Field in Landover, MD. (Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

US turns against $100m Aussie hulk

Aussie NFL beast Jordan Mailata has drawn the ire of US fans but the person who matters most has come to his defence.

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SAITAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 07: Patty Mills #5 of Team Australia reacts against Team Slovenia during the second half of the Men's Basketball Bronze medal game on day fifteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Saitama Super Arena on August 07, 2021 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Good news for Aussie legend Patty Mills

One star’s vaccine status could bode well for Aussie basketballer Patty Mills, who is gearing up for his first season with the Brooklyn Nets.

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American gymnastics phenom Olivia Dunne.

America’s $1m golden girl cashing in big

Having recently celebrated her 19th birthday, Olivia Dunne is already profiting from a rule change that is set to make her a millionaire.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on ahead of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

NFL icon condemned for ‘abhorrent’ email

Super Bowl champion coach Jon Gruden has apologised after an “appalling” leaked email from 10 years ago came to light.

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Woman’s viral bar video is ‘ruining her life’

A video of a woman dancing with under-fire NFL coach Urban Meyer is “ruining her life” as the fallout from the scandal continues.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 18: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers calls out a play against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at State Farm Arena on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Hollywood star leaps to Simmons’ defence

Ben Simmons has had few fans during his falling out with Philadelphia but he’s received huge support from an unlikely source.

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Dickson wowed American fans. Image: Getty/Twitter

Aussie makes ‘greatest play in NFL history’

Former AFL player turned NFL punter Michael Dickson has wowed American football fans with a miraculous play.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) drives to the basket as Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis (L) and Celtics guard Ray Allen (20) defend during Game 6 of the 2010 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics at Staples Center on June 15, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. AFP PHOTO/POOL

NBA stars charged over $5 million fraud

NBA players worth a combined $500 million have plunged the league into crisis over an embarrassing scheme that ripped off millions.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 26: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates a dunk during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards during Game Two of the Eastern Conference first round series at Wells Fargo Center on May 26, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Team comes from nowhere to snatch at Simmons

An NBA team is reportedly talking to the Philadelphia 76ers over a trade for Ben Simmons centred around a star nobody saw coming.

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