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Michael Randall is a basketball reporter for the Herald Sun and CODE Sports, covering the NBL, WNBL, NBA and Australian senior and junior international and representative teams.

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Rosie Malone of the Hockeyroos. Blacksticks Women v Austraila, Oceania Hockey, Olympic Qualifying match, Northland Hockey, Whangarei, Thursday 10 August 2023. Photo: Simon Watts/www.bwmedia.co.nz @bwmedianz

Gender pay gap closes as cash boost reunites Hockeyroos

The cultural issues and Tokyo failure that left Australia’s women’s hockey program lagging behind the men are in the rearview as the Hockeyroos’ Paris Olympic hopes get a big boost.

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Jo Lual-Acuil meets with Melbourne United assistant coach Rhys Carter andand staff on his return to the club. Picture: Behind the Blue/Melbourne United

Watch: Moment United star felt compelled to return to NBL

In a revealing documentary that delves into Melbourne United’s rollercoaster off-season roster build, one NBA hopeful has detailed the moment he had no choice but to return to the NBL.

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Corey Webster deleted the attached reply on X. Picture: Supplied.

Basketball Australia hands down penalty for Pride flag post

Corey Webster was stood down by the Wildcats, now Basketball Australia has announced its own sanction for his offensive online post aimed at the LGBTQI+ community.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Trentyn Flowers of the 36ers controls the ball against Parker Jackson-Cartwright of the Breakers during the 2023 NBL Blitz match between Adelaide 36ers and New Zealand Breakers at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 17, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Matt Roberts/Getty Images for NBL)

Failed experiment: Adelaide 36ers shift teen point guard

After two embarrassing losses at the NBL Blitz, Adelaide 36ers have abandoned their experiment with an 18-year-old Next Star point guard. See who is on the chopping block.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 19: Trentyn Flowers of the 36ers dribbles the ball under pressure from Ben Henshall of the Wildcats during the 2023 NBL Blitz match between Perth Wildcats and Adelaide 36ers at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 19, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Russell Freeman/Getty Images for NBL)

Perth belt Adelaide without under-fire Webster

After standing down Corey Webster for an offensive social media post that disparaged the LGBTQI+ community, the Perth Wildcats belted an ‘embarrassing’ Adelaide.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Ian Clark poses during the Melbourne United 2023/24 NBL Headshots Session at Somerset College on September 17, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images for NBL)

Always a winner: United import silences doubters

Former Golden State Warrior Ian Clark will play for Melbourne United this season, but he still has a soft spot for arch enemy Sydney – and one eye on a return to the NBA.

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Legend dumped in Aussie basketball shock

Change has come at Basketball Australia, with one of its most influential figures ousted from their role as the sport’s head of high performance.

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Cairns Taipans Next Star Bobi Klintman has responded to former coach Steve Forbes' withering assessment of his departure from Wake Forest.

‘I make my own decisions’: Next Star hits back after coach spray

It’s been three months since Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes lashed out after Swedish phenom Bobi Klintman left the US for the NBL. The Next Star has finally had his say.

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Mitch Creek and Trent Cotchin shake hands as the Phoenix welcome new import Tyler Cook to the fold.

Huge week as Cotchin and ‘Usain Bolt’ arrive at Phoenix

Richmond great Trent Cotchin wasn’t the only fresh face at South East Melbourne this week and the new man has already drawn comparisons to one of the greatest pure athletes of all time.

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Cheapie Bible: Final verdict on every SuperCoach NBL bargain

Nailing the right cheapies is they key to success in fantasy sports. Here’s every bargain-priced player you need to know for your SuperCoach NBL team.

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