Red-hot Giddey’s career year gets better; LeBron ‘may miss weeks’
Josh Giddey’s career year has continued, with the Aussie recording his 14th career triple-double in a 114-109 win over Miami, while Lebron James ‘may miss weeks.’
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‘He speaks, we listen’: Moment grand final flipped on its head
For all Chris Goulding’s late heroics, it’s a moment of elite leadership that spurred Melbourne United to come from the clouds in front of a hostile Illawarra Hawks grand final crowd.
Spirit of success: Bendigo claims first WNBL title in over a decade
Bendigo claimed its first WNBL championship in over a decade with a clutch 63-55 victory over Townsville in front of 5,400 fans inside a heaving sold-out Fire Pit.
United ‘smash & grab’ in finals opener
NBL: Melbourne United have gone on the road to Wollongong and beaten the Hawks in the NBL Championship series opener.
United secure crucial finals road win
NBL: Melbourne United have secured a crucial away win against Illawarra Hawks in Game 1 of the NBL Championship series.
Nuggets sink Suns as Jokic makes history
NBA: The Denver Nuggets have defeated the Phoenix Suns in an overtime thriller as Nikola Jokic makes writes his name into NBA history books.
Nikola Jokic makes NBA history
NBA: Nikola Jokic has made NBA history after scoring 30+ points, 20+ assists, and 20+ rebounds in Denver’s OT win over Phoenix.
Stephen A. explains LeBron confrontation
NBA: Stephen A. Smith opened up on ‘First Take’ by addressing his now-viral interaction with LeBron James.
LeBron in heated confrontation about his son
US sports personality Stephen A. Smith has lifted the lid on what made LeBron James confront him on the sidelines during a Lakers game.
NBA player torched over star’s sad absence
A four-time NBA champion has been ripped over “tone deaf” comments made before an All-Star’s sad personal news was made public.
NBA stunned by never before seen history
Basketball fans couldn’t quite believe what they were watching as a three-time MVP produced something the NBA has never seen.
Lakers extend win streak in OT win
NBA: Luka Doncic has exploded in overtime to help secure the Lakers ninth win in a row against the New York Knicks.
Giddey stars with near triple-double
NBA: Josh Giddey’s incredible form since the NBA’s All-Star break has continued as the Aussie was on fire in the Bulls win over the Magic.
United turns 10-point deficit into big NBL GF series-opening win
Illawarra led by 10 points at halftime but Melbourne United has shown why they can’t be counted out with a stellar second-half defensive display to take Game 1 in the NBL championship series.
Inside the key storylines that will define epic NBL grand final series
Illawarra is seeking just its second NBL title 46 years, Melbourne United is hunting redemption after last season’s heartbreak. Matt Logue and Michael Randall delve into the storylines that could decide the NBL25 championship series.
Australia’s highest paid athletes revealed
Some of Australia’s brighest young stars are set for some truly eyewatering paydays as the sporting rich list gets a whole new look.
Flames reborn: How Molloy lifted Sydney from despair to the finals
Off-court controversies, poor results and the longest list of injuries that captain Cayla George has ever seen. Guy Molloy reveals how he started the rebuild of the once proud Sydney Flames from the ground up.
United ready for hostile Hawks in finals
NBL: Melbourne United are gearing up to face a hostile Illawarra Hawks crowd in the Championship series of the NBL.
Townsville signing spree continues ahead of must-win GF game 2
The Townsville Fire have locked in another key piece for the 2025/26 campaign ahead of Sunday’s must-win grand final clash with Bendigo. Read the latest news coming out of Fire HQ.
The 100 most influential women in Australian sport revealed
They’re some of the biggest names in the country – world champions, powerful executives, perennial winners and the secret stars behind the scenes. Here’s our 2025 edition of Australian sport’s most powerful women.
Delly-Bryce jigsaw sets stage for NBL’s own LeBron-Luka bombshell
At least two clubs are preparing bids for Matthew Dellavedova, opening the door for a seismic Melbourne United move for Bryce Cotton, akin to the NBL’s own LeBron James-Luka Doncic moment
Watch: Tatum, NBL referee caught in heated on-camera exchange
The NBL’s Integrity Unit is looking into a tense exchange between Illawarra coach Justin Tatum and one of the game’s leading referees. Watch the incident here.
Player tracker: Every top talent heading to U18 Nationals
Emerging stars are among Australia’s top junior basketballers set to shine in Brisbane at the U18 National Championships. See every squad selected in our player tracker.
Hawks thump Phoenix to advance to Finals
NBL: The Illawarra Hawks will meet Melbourne United in the NBL Championship series after disposing of the SEM Phoenix.
Curry & Butler continue hot streak
NBA: The Warriors have recorded their 9th win in 10 matches since trading for Jimmy Butler after downing the Knicks.
Tatum and Hawks want to be ‘part of history’
It’s been more than 20 years since one of the NBL’s proudest teams has won a grand final, and now they have their chance they won’t let it go.
NBL addresses crucial referee blunder in ‘best game of all time’
Tuesday’s NBL semi-final thriller has been hailed one of the greatest games of all-time — but Perth, and fans around the league, were left fuming over a series of crucial late calls.
LBJ milestone inspires Lakers’ win
NBA: LeBron James has reached 50,000 career points to grow his incredible legacy in the Lakers win over the Pelicans while Curry led the Warriors…
LeBron stuns NBA world with unbeatable points record
In the debate as the greatest basketballer of all-time, LeBron James has notched another stunning record which is unlikely to ever be broken.
‘GOT IT’ Lebron hits 50,000 points!
NBA: Superstar Lebron James has become the first player in history to hit 50,000 points in the Lakers match with the Pelicans.
Kyrie addresses fans rupturing ACL
NBA: Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has told fans he’s already begun his recovery, after rupturing his ACL against the Sacramento Kings.
Kell leads record-setting Hawks in Phoenix thrashing
Trey Kell has fired Illawarra to the NBL Championship Series after thrasing a stunned South East Melbourne Phoenix to set up a decider between the league’s two best teams.
Lost mate stirs epic NBL finals win
Melbourne United surged into the NBL grand final series after one of the best semi finals ever that stirred memories of another epic effort.
The valuable lessons from NRL neighbours that primed Hawks
The relationship between Illawarra sporting neighbours, the Hawks and Dragons is closer than you’d think. Now CODE SPORTS reveals how the NRL team have primed the NBL side for success.
United down Wildcats in dramatic clash!
NBL: Melbourne United won through to the NBL Championship Series in a remarkable 113-112 game three over Perth Wildcats that ended in controversy….
Goulding ices game after tough foul
NBL: Chris Goulding has advanced Melbourne United to the Championship Series by icing a free throw after a controversial foul call.
NBA Wrap: Daniels on FIRE for Hawks
NBA: ‘The Great Barrier Thief’ continued to shine for the Atlanta Hawks as he put together the play that sealed Atlanta’s victory.
‘Absolute chills’: NBA star’s heartbreaking act
The Dallas Mavericks’ nightmare season has gone from bad to worse after Kyrie Irving went down with what could be a serious injury.
Family, frustration and how Wiesy flipped script to find Phoenix flow
Crushing himself under the pressure of expectation, South East Melbourne’s Joe Wieskamp knew something had to give. He reveals how he leant on family to find a way to become a key piece of Phoenix’ charge.
Dyson’s CLUTCH steal seals buzzer-beater
NBA: Dyson Daniels came up huge in the final seconds, stealing a potential game-winner from the Grizzlies before pushing it up the court and…
Gutsy Kyrie channels Kobe after injury
NBA: Kyrie Irving showcased his toughness, shooting free throws despite going down with a nasty looking injury.
Nagging asterisk driving United’s giant Jackies champ
Part of the Tasmania team that took Melbourne down in last season’s NBL grand final, Marcus Lee is now a key figure in United’s quest to atone but his motivation is a little different to his teammates’.
NBA Wrap: Cavs win 50th game of season!
NBA: The Cleveland Cavaliers rallied for a 133-129 win over the Portland Trail Blazers to extend their winning streak to 10 and become the first…
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