As concerns that the global sports rights bubble may burst, SHANNON GILL takes the crystal ball to Australian sport’s next round of rights negotiations with rights authority Colin Smith. Only one sport looks able to defy the fears.
If Sandy Brondello considered leaving Alice Kunek or young gun Isobel Borlase out of her final squad for Paris, the Opals coach might face a swift rethink after the pair combined to rock China in a 28-point demolition job in the lead-up to the Olympics.
Last season in Sydney, Jaylen Adams struggled to reach the heights of his NBL MVP and championship campaign. New coach Brian Goorjian says he’s motivated to retake his throne.
DJ Vasiljevic sacrificed his NBA dream so he could get in front of Boomers coach Brian Goorjian in weeks like this. Even if it ends in a brutal Olympic snubbing, he tells JON RALPH he stands by the decision.
Initially considered a long shot to make the Boomers’ Olympic team, a scorching display from Jack McVeigh against China has given the NBL grand final MVP a vice-like grip on a ticket to Paris.
NBL COO Vince Crivelli has backed Mayor Tom Tate’s plans to splash the cash on Gold Coast’s bid to return to the league as rival players warn the Queensland team could lure the competition’s best players. Expansion latest here.
The NBA’s free agency window has opened and already a number of contenders have reportedly made big swings. Yet, there are still more huge names that could be on the move. LIVE!
Another Australian is on the move in the NBA, after the Golden State Warriors parted ways for an iconic player in a major trade.
Bronzed Boomer Joe Ingles is a notorious media recluse but, as a record-equalling fifth Olympics looms, he opens up about family, life, his special bond with Patty Mills and his Paris dream.
NBA: Bronny James says he is ready for the pressure that will come in playing with his dad’s name.
Chicago’s questionable trade for Josh Giddey was the “final straw” that pushed DeMar DeRozan to decide he would leave the team.
While the NBA is about to sign a mega TV deal, sports rights expert Colin Smith tells SHANNON GILL that the lessons from European football suggest the days of exponential global sports rights growth may be over.
NBA: Free agent guard Klay Thompson has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $50 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
The NBA’s free agency window has opened and already a number of contenders have reportedly made big swings. Yet, there are still more huge names that could be on the move. LIVE!
Another Australian is on the move in the NBA, after the Golden State Warriors parted ways for an iconic player in a major trade.
Bronzed Boomer Joe Ingles is a notorious media recluse but, as a record-equalling fifth Olympics looms, he opens up about family, life, his special bond with Patty Mills and his Paris dream.
The Philadelphia 76ers have made a monster move on the first day of NBA free agency, landing a nine-time All-Star in a huge deal.
The Tasmania JackJumpers have added to their backcourt depth with a “tough” guard signing on for next season as two of the state’s most promising talents make their moves on the world stage.
NBA free agency has kicked off and a veteran has chosen to play with the league’s next best thing instead of chasing a championship.
Fresh details have emerged about the relationship between NBA Draft pick Kyle Filipowski and his older girlfriend.
Josh Giddey opens up on being traded to the Chicago Bulls.
After a disappointing World Cup, Josh Giddey has made it clear that the Boomers are ready to bounce back in Paris.
Aussie Josh Green spoke about how he feels heading into the Olympics after falling short in the NBA Finals.
Brian Goorjian explains the difficulty of handling a mixed Boomers team dynamic with Matty Johns.
Brian Goorjian discusses Josh Giddey’s next-level basketball IQ with Matty Johns.
Matty Johns and Brian Goorjian discuss Josh Giddey’s mental toughness.
Josh Giddey, Josh Green, Dyson Daniels and Will Magnay all blind rank five famous Boomers jerseys from past Olympics.
LeBron James has ended one deal with the Lakers in pursuit of a more lucrative new deal that could see him become part of the NBA’s first father-son duo alongside his son.
Senior Boomer, Chris Goulding says he is fully fit as he chases a third Olympic campaign, declaring the core group has one final chance at glory.
Freshly-unveiled Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey believes this crop of Australian Boomers is as good as any the country has seen, as they prepare for an assault on Olympic gold in Paris.
Josh Giddey is back home and ready to put his new life as a Chicago Bull on the backburner as he pours all his efforts into Australia’s Olympic campaign.
Melbourne sharpshooter Johnny Furphy fulfils NBA draft dream, more Next Stars drafted and LA Lakers use NBL as a decoy in a bid to create history.
NBA: The Lakers have selected the son of their franchise player, LeBron James, with pick 55 in the NBA draft. Bronny James will join his dad…
Jock Landale’s ‘unique’ NBA contract, why a WNBA team drafted Nyadiew Puoch without speaking to her and the monster NBL rookie deals. What really happens in contract negotiations?
NBA: Australian Johnny Furphy is heading to the NBA! The Melbourne product was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 35th pick in the draft….
Johnny Furphy’s dream of being drafted is a reality, while LeBron James’ son Bronny has joined his legendary dad on the Lakers. All the latest from the NBA draft!
It was no surprise Alex Sarr went to Washington at pick No.2 but a fellow NBA Next Star bolted up the NBA draft board, while an Aussie hope faces an anxious wait. DRAFT RECAP.
Melbourne teenager Johnny Furphy has revealed the secrets to realising his childhood dream in being drafted to the NBA, but says his plans for the future are to “keep things simple”.
A Chinese teenager has become the talk of the basketball world after vision of her dominating her opponents quickly went viral.
NBA: Now-Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey has opened up on his exit from Oklahoma City ahead of the Paris Olympics.
A consortium involving the man behind the NBL’s ascent and the Australian chair of Tesla have joined forces and will take ownership control of the WNBL in 2025.
Melbourne-born sharpshooter Johnny Furphy is hoping to walk in the path of Australia’s NBA pioneers at the 2024 NBA draft, with ‘the wall of inspiration’ further pushing his career aspirations.
NBA: Perth Wildcats product Alex Sarr is projected to go second in this year’s NBA Draft to the Washington Wizards.
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