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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 10: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after a foul is called during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on November 10, 2022 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. Todd Kirkland/Getty Images/AFP

Simmons’ ex explodes in ‘crazy’ NBA first

Joel Embiid has gone supernova against the Utah Jazz, marking new ground in the game with a historic performance for the 76ers.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 05, 2022 Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter against the Adelaide 36ers at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. - The Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder were each fined $25,000 by the NBA on November 3, 2022 for violating league injury reporting rules. (Photo by Ian Maule / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

Aussie star’s historic 54-year NBA first

Aussie sensation Josh Giddey has etched his name into the NBA record books alongside an all-time great with his latest feat.

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder moves the ball during the game against the New York Knicks on February 14, 2022 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

‘It’s special’: Giddey joins NBA legend with epic feat

Josh Giddey set a few records in his rookie NBA season but now his name joins of the most famous ever after his latest achievement.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06:Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks on in the fourth quarter of game against the Los Angeles Rams at Raymond James Stadium on November 06, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

‘Too much’: Tom Brady’s sad revelation

Tom Brady was in the middle of answering fan questions on YouTube when the star quarterback made one revelation.

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs shakes hands with Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers after Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Patriots’ quarterback ‘Plan A’ revealed

New England still has a giant Tom Brady-sized hole in its football team, but the powerhouse team plans to fill it with a familiar face.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 29: Ben Simmons #25 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers watch play in the final minutes during a 121-105 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on January 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. 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. Harry How/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Barber behind Simmons’ COVID nightmare

Ben Simmons and his Philadelphia 76ers teammate Joel Embiid have been ruled out of today’s NBA All-Star game because of COVID.

Chicago Bulls' Michael Jordan reaches for ball as Utah Jazz forward Adam Keefe comes from behind during Game 4 of NBA Finals in Chicago, 10/06/98.Basketball A/CT

MJ’s ‘crazy’ 36-hour gambling marathon

A former NBA player has revealed the time Michael Jordan didn’t leave the table, despite having one of the biggest announcements of his career.

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 18: Michael Jordan and Jeanie Buss speak during the NBA All-Star Game 2018 at Staples Center on February 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

Jordan found his saviour in Australia

Michael Jordan has been stuck in the NBA wilderness for years but he appears to have found the answer to sustained success in an unlikely place.

Basketball - Chicago Bulls v Seattle SuperSonics 1996 NBA game 4 finals match Michael Jordan with Mike Mathis. USAusa referee

Final proof Michael Jordan is nuts

The world knows how competitive Michael Jordan is. But a fellow NBA legend has revealed just how zoned in he could get if you made him mad.

Blake Griffin is tipped to join the Nets.

Stick a fork in the NBA season it’s done

The Brooklyn Nets already look like the most unstoppable team in the NBA but they haven’t finished adding to their All-Star squad.

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LeBron James got his man.

Simmons stolen in LeBron’s master plan

Kevin Durant was left shaking his head after being snaked by LeBron James in the All-Star bidding war for Aussie stud Ben Simmons.

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Candice Wiggins says the WNBA's lesbian culture created problems for her.

Basketball’s lesbian culture broke me

A top American player has revealed the “harmful” bullying she suffered for being one of the few heterosexual players in the WNBA.

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In the original image, masks aren't completely covering the faces of two fans.

Photoshop fail exposes American lie

An American sporting franchise has been caught red-handed trying to improve its image after some fans failed to follow the rules.

Kelly Leoffler at a Trump rally and new team co-owner Renee Montgomery.

Humiliating irony in Trump ally’s demise

An ironic twist has seen a controversial team owner and Republican senator ousted in a historic moment for the WNBA.

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