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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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Simmons, father time and Goorj’s brutal Boomers reality

Brian Goorjian says Ben Simmons would add “spice” to the Boomers but he’s got bigger fish to fry with young and old set to collide in a brutal battle for World Cup selection.

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TOPSHOT - Australia's Timothy Kennelly (centre L) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during the World Baseball Classic (WBC) Pool B round game between Australia and South Korea at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2023. (Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP)

How history-making Aussies defied captain’s cocaine shock

Australia made history at the World Baseball Classic, despite co-captain Tim Atherton’s shock withdrawal. Manager and Aussie baseball legend Dave Nilsson reveals how they did it.

Basketball

Ariel Hukporti back in the weightroom and on the floor.

‘It’s going to be scary’: United weapon’s insane strength

Ariel Hukporti will enter the NBL24 pre-season bigger, stronger and, incredibly, even more athletic than before his Achilles surgery. He spoke to Michael Randall.

Basketball

Ben Simmons has been training hard to be fit for the Boomers.

Boomers ready to break hardline stance for Simmons

Basketball Australia is prepared put its deadline aside to give Ben Simmons more time to prove his fitness for Australia’s World Cup campaign. The timeframe for his World Cup call has been revealed.

NBA

DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 12: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets celebrates with his daughter Ognjena after a 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2023 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at Ball Arena on June 12, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

‘Job done’: Joker’s slice of NBA history silences haters

They might not admit it, but there are plenty of people in the basketball world with egg on their face after newly-crowned NBA finals MVP Nikola Jokic led Denver to its first title.

Olympics

EINDHOVEN - 2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League 48 Netherlands v Australia (RR) Picture: Ky Willott Timo Boers WORLDSPORTPICS COPYRIGHT FRANK UIJLENBROEK

Kookaburras buried in Dutch revenge mission

Just days after being humiliated by the Kookaburras, world No.1 The Netherlands struck back with a vengeance.

ExclusiveWomen's Basketball

Southside Flyers play Townsville Fire in a finals play off tomorrow night. Players Rebecca Cole and Maddison Rocci. Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Picture: David Crosling

Concerns, investors, expansion: Inside the future of the WNBL

In his first interview since it was revealed clubs held concerns over the future of the WNBL, Chief executive Matt Scriven has answered all the tough questions on the future of the league.

Sport

ABL 2018/2019 -GEELONG KOREA V Melbourne Aces - Sunday 30th December 2018. Action from Game 4 of the Australian Baseball League (ABL) 2018/2019 season between the GEELONG KOREA V Melbourne Aces at Geelong Baseball Park, Grovedale Victoria. This image is for Editorial Use Only. Any further use or individual sale of the image must be cleared by application to the Manager Sports Media Publishing (SMP Images). PHOTO : TANIA CHALMERS - SMP IMAGES

Baseball white knight emerges but will ABL go private?

As other Australian sporting codes and clubs fight for their futures, baseball is devising a bold plan in an effort to improve its bottom line and ensure the sport’s long-term strength.

Basketball

Dual-sport star Monique Conti has signed with the Melbourne Boomers in the WNBL.

Footy or hoops? Gun Tiger’s pride in dual-sport Boom

At 23, Monique Conti’s already one of AFLW’s best ever. She’s a gun on the court, too, joining a new WNBL club amid an AFLW push that could leave her with a big dual-sport decision.

Women's Basketball

Adelaide Lightnings Brooke Basham with chairman of the Pelligra Group Ross Pelligra who are the new owners of the Adelaide Lightning basketball team at Titanium Security Arena Wednesday ,May,12,2022.Picture Mark Brake

Billion-dollar saviour emerges for WNBL as losses stack up

A billion-dollar company could become the WNBL’s saviour, with the league’s losses exceeding $5 million last season. But will Basketball Australia give up a 51% stake in the ownership?

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