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.
Basketball
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.
Pinder steps up as Wildcats nudge ahead of Tassie in first semi-final
While Wildcats key playmaker Bryce Cotton wasn’t firing on Friday night, Keanu Pinder did to help Perth claim the first of the three in the NBL semi-final series.
Wild Giddey moment is ultimate disrespect
Josh Giddey’s one weakness has once again been targeted by oppositions in the most disrespectful way possible on an NBA court.
LeBron ‘hated’ his setting for new record
LeBron James has set a new NBA milestone that may never be surpassed, but conceded he was left frustrated on the night.
Wild mum brawl at teen sport game
Shocking footage has captured the moment parents descended on the court at an under-16s girls’ basketball game and began throwing punches.
Olympics issue after Aussie NBA star cut
Just months out from the Olympics, Australia’s basketball captain is without a team to play for.
Olympics problem as Aussie NBA star axed
Just months out from the Olympics, Australia’s basketball team has hit a big hurdle with a veteran player axed by their NBA side.
Aussie basketball feud explodes in heated scenes
New Zealand Breakers star Parker Jackson-Cartwright confronted an NBL legend in a heated exchange after the furious star kept his season alive.
Breakers get their revenge as Kings exit finals in postseason shock
The Sydney Kings have been forced to give up their crown, after the back-to-back NBL champions were bundled out of the finals series in a shock loss to the Breakers.
Perfect halfcourt winner stuns NBA
Dallas looked likely to hold off a fast Cleveland finish before Max Strus caught the ball and fired a shot from well inside his own half.
Ex-NBA star interest has Kings big primed to fire in do-or-die final
The Sydney Kings’ interest in ex-NBA centre Isaac Humphries will prompt current big man Jordi Hunter to play with a “point to prove” in Wednesday’s sudden-death Play-in qualifier.
NBA alien’s perfect game leaves jaws on floor
Victor Wembanyama has rewritten the NBA record books with an incredibly rare feat that’s proof he is well and truly the real deal.
Wild brawl breaks out in NBA game
Superstar Jimmy Butler was among the players ejected after a series of brawls broke out in an NBA game in New Orleans.
The tragic inspiration behind SuperCoach NBL’s first winner
Fuelled by inspiration from the heavens, David van der Giessen has become the inaugural winner of NBL SuperCoach. The Brisbane dad explains his pride in honouring his late son Jack.
Insane scenes as handshake turns into brawl
A handshake drama has exploded into to a scary all-in brawl in footage that has rocked American basketball.
Battle lines drawn ahead of brutal play-in showdowns
New Zealand bristled at suggestions they merely snuck into the NBL play-in tournament – while more than just a spot in the finals is up for grabs for defending champions the Sydney Kings.
‘More harm than good’: Pippen slams All-Star Game
Scottie Pippen was glad to be in Australia and not at the NBA All-Star game and the basketball legend has some strong words after farcical scenes in the US.
‘Oh my god’: Aussie AFL trick stuns world
Boomer and Houston Rockets big man posted a wild trick shot on Instagram but a telling part of his caption has exposed our Olympic issues.
SuperCoach NBL: How to win your grand final
It is the last round of the season! Whether you are trying to win a grand final or reach the highest ranking you can, these are the players to target.
Aussies struck down in brutal reality check
They’re one of Australia’s favourite national teams but the Boomers are in a “dangerous” spot months out from the Paris Olympics.
‘I’m done’: GOAT leaves Australia ‘in shock’
The Opals have booked their place at a 10th Olympic Games but the Aussies will have to do it without one of the greatest of all-time.
Aussie’s insane act catches NBA attention
Australia’s two best basketball prospects went at it with a national title on the line – what happened next caught the attention of NBA scouts.
Wife’s perfect answer to Kobe statue critics
Kobe Bryant’s wife came prepared with a brutal response as the latest in a long line of athlete statues was unveiled in Los Angeles.
Tensions explode over handshake snub
Irish players at the EuroBasket tournament refused to shake the hands of their opponents after an inflammatory pre-game accusation.
Clutch play puts Jackson on verge of fifth Olympics
It took a clutch three-pointer in the dying stages for Australia to win its opening Olympic qualifier.
SuperCoach buy, hold, sell: How to handle NBL injury crisis
The injury to Anthony Lamb has completely shaken up SuperCoach NBL. Find out who to buy, hold and sell in round 19.
U20 Nationals HUB: How to watch day six, schedules, key info
It’s finals time at Basketball Australia’s top junior tournament in Ballarat – and there are some great match-ups to savour. Click on the links inside this story to take you through to the action.
Act shows LeBron ‘break-up is inevitable’
A seemingly innocent act by LeBron James has sparked an NBA frenzy as speculation mounts that he could be traded very soon.
‘It’s tough’: Giddey breaks his silence
Australian NBA star Josh Giddey has spoken to the media and given revealing insights into the recent troubles in his career.
Ben’s classy act silences Philly fans
Philadelphia fans came ready to boo, but Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets had the last laugh in NBA action.
NBL: JackJumpers douse 36ers’ hot streak to tighten grip on third
The JackJumpers have won back-to-back games for the first time since early December, and in the process poured cold water on the Adelaide 36ers’ hot run of form.
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