Boomers revelation dominates in huge win
The Boomers have wrapped up their preparation for the Paris Games in dramatic fashion as they secured a last-second victory over France.
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Boomers star in scary scenes ahead of Paris
Dante Exum suffered an injury scare and Josh Giddey led the way with 19 points as the Australian Boomers cruised past Puetro Rico.
Shane Heal: Boomers act flips Paris script
Less than a week ago all hope seemed lost for the Boomers, now they’ve shown they mean business and it’s all thanks to one man.
‘God’: Patty Mills makes fools of us all
Patty Mills has silenced his critics with an extraordinary performance just days before the Boomers’ Olympics campaign begins.
Boomers teach USA a ‘lesson’ in big surprise
The Boomers have piled pressure on the might of the USA in a performance that also raised red flags before the Paris Olympics.
Australia’s Olympics gamble stuns world
Aussie basketball icon Shane Heal has exposed a brutal truth about Australia’s Olympics basketball campaign.
Shane Heal: Baffling call Boomers will regret
Australian basketball great Shane Heal has revealed he’s still in shock over one baffling Boomers decision ahead of the Paris Olympics.
‘C’mon man’: LeBron’s priceless reaction to son
LeBron’s James son Bronny has played his first game for the Lakers as the father-son duo prepare to make basketball history.
Boomers confirm high profile snubs
Brian Goorjian has named his 12-man squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics, with several big-name omissions confirmed.
NBA LIVE: Superstar decides future in $473m record
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!
Aussie sent to NBA wilderness in huge trade
Another Australian is on the move in the NBA, after the Golden State Warriors parted ways for an iconic player in a major trade.
$317m free agent stunner blows NBA away
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.
Star’s shock $16m move stuns NBA
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.
Prom photos surface amid NBA ‘grooming’
Fresh details have emerged about the relationship between NBA Draft pick Kyle Filipowski and his older girlfriend.
LeBron eyes new NBA Lakers deal to join Bronny
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.
Giddey: This Boomers group is ‘as good as it’s ever been’
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.
Pain driving Giddey’s Olympic quest
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.
Fans melt down over 220cm teen ‘cheat code’
A Chinese teenager has become the talk of the basketball world after vision of her dominating her opponents quickly went viral.
NBA legend sues Aussie team over statement
Aussie basketball legend Shane Heal has launched a fresh legal battle against his former team the Sydney Flames over a media statement made by the club.
Team reveals real reason for axing Giddey
The truth behind Josh Giddey’s NBA trade has been revealed, with the Aussie and some ex-teammates reacting to the news.
Dead giveaway behind Josh Giddey exit
Four words from Josh Giddey’s exit interview at the OKC Thunder last season show exactly why the Aussie star had to be traded.
Star to turn down eye-watering $135m
Outspoken star Stephen A. Smith is expected to turn down a staggering five-year contract offer from sports leader ESPN.
Giddey headed to Bulls in blockbuster NBA trade
Just days after revealing he was determined to stay with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Australian basketball star Josh Giddey has been traded to the Chicago Bulls.
NBA coach paid $98m not to coach team
The Detroit Pistons have fired their head coach, giving him a monster payout just one season into a record breaking contract.
Giddey snapped with former AFL WAG
Aussie NBA star Josh Giddey is enjoying his off-season, snapped on a night out in Melbourne with a glamorous blonde model.
Surprise MVP as NBA champion crowned
The Boston Celtics have claimed a historic 18th NBA championship, quashing their playoff demons to edge ahead of the LA Lakers.
Celtics win record-breaking NBA title
Sixteen years ago today, the Celtics won their 17th NBA Championship. Now it is a record-breaking 18 after Boston cruised to a comprehensive win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
New chapter erupts in basketball rivalry
One of the juiciest rivalries in pro sports has taken a fresh turn after Angel Reese hammered fellow rookie Caitlin Clark.
NBA great makes shock retirement call
Charles Barkley, an NBA great and hugely popular TV performer, has dropped a bombshell statement on his future.
Aussie’s shine in ‘all-time’ NBA beatdown
With Boston one win from the NBA championship, Dallas trampled all over them in game four as a rookie made a huge call.
Bullets to reconnect with Brisbane
The Brisbane Bullets will no longer be “out of sight and out of mind” once they move to their new training and administration base.
Sight Celtics fans don’t want to see sours crucial NBA Finals win
The Boston Celtics went up 2-0 in the NBA Finals after defeating the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 at the TD Garden, although there could be one injury concern out of the win.
America in meltdown over Olympics snub
American sports fans are in meltdown after the biggest star in women’s basketball was snubbed from the Paris Olympics squad.
Celtics overpower Mavericks 107-89 in game one of the NBA Finals
30 points and 10 rebounds from Luka Doncic wasn’t enough for the Dallas Mavericks in game one of the NBA Finals series, as the Boston Celtics – led by a man who has battled injury through the playoffs – prevailed by 18 points.
‘Whole new level’: NBA great joins Aussie pathway
The NBL’s Next Stars program has created eight NBA players and a basketball legend has signed on to help find even more.
‘Embarrassing’ flop as Aussie duo make Finals
Superstar Luka Doncic erupted early as Dallas humiliated Minnesota, booking two Aussies a trip to the NBA Finals.
Aussie duo into NBA Finals as hostile reunion locked in
Australian duo Josh Green and Dante Exum will be playing for an NBA championship after the Dallas Mavericks humiliated the Minnesota Timberwolves on their own court.
Superstar explodes after stunning game-winner
Dallas has claimed another win on the Timberwolves’ home court, with superstar Luka Doncic sealing the victory in dramatic fashion.
Josh Giddey learns fate from NBA probe
The NBA has finally made a call on Josh Giddey’s alleged relationship with a minor, four months after police ended their investigation.
Giddey fights back tears in brutal admission
An emotional Josh Giddey has opened up deeply about his turbulent NBA season, including his mental health and things he’d do better.
Giddey’s classy $1k act … and why this fan never saw it coming
When Dylan Huntzinger received a Cash App payment on the day of Oklahoma City’s Game 4 win over Dallas, he didn’t expect it to be from Josh Giddey.
LeBron’s son pulled the wool over our eyes
LeBron James’ eldest son is set to be picked up in the upcoming NBA Draft despite a revelation that took basketball pundits by surprise.
‘Unplayable’ Giddey cops NBA kiss of death
With his team under huge pressure in the NBA playoffs, struggling Aussie Josh Giddey is now drawing a worrying comparison.
Doncic dazzles as Mavs dig deep to hold off Thunder
The Mavericks dug deep in the second half to erase a double-digit deficit, holding off the Thunder 105-101 to take a 2-1 lead in their NBA Western Conference semi-final series.
Beloved Aussie basketball icon dead at 46
Australian basketball is mourning the death of a beloved former player and commentator credited with the turning the NBL into a powerhouse.
NBL’s tribute to ‘Homicide’: ‘There will never be another Corey Williams’
The NBL has paid tribute to one of the league’s most colourful characters and passionate advocates for Australian basketball after Corey ‘Homicide’ Williams sadly lost his battle with cancer.
‘Sit him down’: Giddey costing team badly
Josh Giddey’s first NBA playoffs run is turning into a shocker, and an alarming trend doesn’t bode well for his future with the OKC Thunder.
Savage NBA sledge 30 years in the making
NBA legend Reggie Miller copped it from a New York Knicks star while he was commentating a playoff game at Madison Square Garden.
Australia skipper anoints GOAT’s Opals successor
In the latest episode of En Route to Paris, Opals captain Tess Madgen has revealed the player she expects to carry the torch after Lauren Jackson hangs up the boots. Watch the episode here.
‘Gross’ reporter banned over viral question
The reporter that was widely condemned for an awkward moment with WNBA star Caitlin Clark has received several punishments.
‘Best dressed’ Aussie becomes laughing stock
Ben Simmons is rarely seen on the basketball court these days and fans had a field day at the expense of the NBA star’s Met Gala outfit.
Giddey stars, LeBron gone in NBA chaos
The NBA playoffs are seriously heating up, with a brutal blow flipping the title race on its head as LeBron James was sent packing.
F**k you’: NBA star ejected after hit on Aussie
The Dallas Mavericks have taken a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference first-round series after a 101-90 win over the Los Angeles Clippers at American Airlines Center on Saturday.
Brutal fan chant as Lakers on the brink
The Lakers’ coach was in the firing line as the Denver Nuggets rallied once more to push LA to the brink of playoff elimination.
Inside the fight to save ailing WNBL from oblivion
Opals remain in the dark. A rival league is on a poaching raid and the clock is ticking as multi-millionaires mull what’s next. MICHAEL RANDALL and MATT LOGUE take a deep dive into the state of the ailing WNBL.
Police investigate after wild NBA brawl
Police are investigating after two brothers of NBA MVP Nikola Jokic were involved in a wild with a fan after the Nuggets’ win over the Lakers.
Star inks eye-watering $43m shoe contract
WNBA star Caitlin Clark landed a first pick in the WNBA Draft — and now it’s been revealed she’s set to cash in big time.
‘Serious’: Basketball great’s court loss
Australian basketball legend Shane Heal has lost most of his legal showdown with WNBL club the Sydney Flames after he was suspended as head coach.
The big change behind ‘completely different’ side of Giddey … and historic NBA statement
Less than two years ago, they were being called “the black eye of the league”. Now Oklahoma City has made NBA history after the transformation of a “completely different” Josh Giddey.
America fumes at journo’s ‘really gross’ act
Caitlin Clark said she’s had a “whirlwind” week, but she probably didn’t expect an interaction with a reporter to go viral on social media.
‘Dynasty over’: NBA erupts over zero-pointer
The Golden State Warriors dominated the last decade of the NBA but their dynasty is officially over following a brutal sudden death loss.
‘Can’t be right’: Why sport world is furious
US President Joe Biden and sport commentators have condemned the pitiful payday of basketball newest superstar that’s exposed a “jarring” gap.
Giddey’s Thunder make NBA history … but face worst match-up
The NBA playoffs are officially locked as plenty of chaos on the final day led to a number of teams sliding in and out of the play-in tournament.
Liz Cambage explodes in violent brain snap
Liz Cambage has been widely slammed after footage emerged of her whacking players during a game in China in a petulant display.
Aussie ‘prodigy’ stuns NBA with ‘filthy’ play
Aussie youngster Dyson Daniels has blown the NBA away with a performance that shows his team might be a genuine title contender.
Aussie teen looks down on NBA freak
He’s just 16-years-old and has only been playing for two years, but Jongkuch Mach can already look down on NBA star Victor Wembanyama.
Hollywood actor loses his mind, taunts star
The basketball world was left in awe by a college player’s recordbreaking game that even had a Hollywood star losing his mind.
Giddey makes NBA history with epic act
Australia’s Josh Giddey has made some incredible NBA history as his late-season surge continued in a win over the Knicks.
Hollywood star’s hilarious F-bomb interview
Jeremy Piven effortlessly slipped into his most famous character during a courtside interview at the NBL grand final.
Tasmania win fairytale title in all-time thriller
Tasmania’s JackJumpers have won the NBL title in just their third season, upsetting a stacked team to complete their expansion fairytale.
Keep calm and win: United’s quiet confidence ahead of decider
Through a pair of losses that left Melbourne on the brink of grand final defeat, United lost its cool and struggled in big moments. A noticeable shift has them on the brink of glory.
Great’s shock death at 51 rocks basketball
Tributes have flowed after the shock death of South Australian basketball great Greg Olbrich during a game overnight.
Giddey stuns NBA for second day in a row
Josh Giddey has impressed in the NBA for the second day in a row, blowing fans away with a rare and wild circus shot.
Tassie on brink of title after all-time shot
A Hail Mary three-pointer from Jack McVeigh with two seconds left saw the Tasmania JackJumpers steal game three from Melbourne United.
Referee call delivers crushing blow for Melbourne United
Melbourne United stomped the Ants in the NBL grand final opener. It was a lot closer in game two with the Tasmania JackJumpers prevailing 82-77 in Hobart, on Friday night, but not without some final seconds controversy.
Disgraced NBL star’s horrific sexual assaults
A disgraced former NBL champion sexually assaulted a woman so badly that she was hospitalised with life-threatening injuries.
NBA legend wants Michael Jordan apology
NBA legend Isiah Thomas says he wants Michael Jordan to publicly apologise to him after dragging him in The Last Dance documentary.
‘Genius’: Cult hero flips sport on its head
The Tasmania JackJumpers are one step away from doing the hardest thing in Australian sport and capping off an incredible fairytale.
NBL GOAT challenges Melbourne to overcome mental demons
Melbourne United have been the NBL’s benchmark, but there is one weakness which has hampered them against the Illawarra Hawks in their semi-final series, and throughout the season, writes MATT LOGUE.
‘It’s crazy’: Thriller keeps Cinderella story alive
The Illawarra Hawks have kept their hopes of a fairytale NBL championship alive with a thrilling win over title favourites Melbourne United.
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