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MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 03: Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Juwan Howard, Janine Howard, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Jennifer Ilgauskas, Chris Bosh and Adrienne Bosh attend "Unlock" Art of Basketball Event during Graffiti Gone Global on December 3, 2011, 2011 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Premiere Beverage)

Beloved wife of NBA great dead at 50

The Cleveland Cavaliers community is in mourning after the shock news of the death of the wife of one of their favourite sons.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 15: Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns stands on the court with Mikal Bridges #25, Devin Booker #1 and Cameron Johnson #23 during the first half of Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Footprint Center on May 15, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mavericks defeated the Suns 123-90. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

NBA millionaire banned, fined $10 million

The millionaire owner of the Phoenix Suns has been handed the biggest ban allowed after an investigation that reviewed 80,000 pieces of evidence.

Lamar rejected the Ravens offer. Scott Taetsch/Getty Images/AFP

NFL star rejects absurd $422m contract

An NFL quarterback has left jaws on the floor after he turned his back on an astronomical six-year extension with his current team.

Tom Brady is set to make a massive call. Photo: Getty Images and Instagram

‘End is coming’ amid Brady marriage woes

NFL GOAT Tom Brady is set to make a massive call at the end of this season after reports his wife is far from happy he decided to keep going.

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 12: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dunks the ball against the Miami Heat in the fourth quarter of their game at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Heat 137-134. 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Goorjian keen to name Simmons for Tokyo

Australia would love to see Ben Simmons play at this year’s Tokyo Olympics, and Boomers coach Brian Goorjian is doing everything in his power to make it happen.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 06: Gisele BÃ¼ndchen and Tom Brady attend The 2019 Met Gala Celebrating Camp: Notes on Fashion at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 06, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue)

WAG’s ugly clip in NFL’s biggest divorce

The rumour that refuses to go away in the NFL’s highest-profile split has emerged again after a salty social media message.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 25: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens walks onto the field after a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Los Angeles Rams 45-6. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Concussion sparks season’s best fan story

The response from a rival group of supporters to the sad way the NFL’s MVP was eliminated from the playoffs is the best of sport.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 27, 2020, Patty Mills of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a free throw against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Spurs 110-109. 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. Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images/AFP - Mills said on July 28, 2020, he will donate his salary from eight upcoming NBA games -- more than $1 million -- to social justice organizations in his homeland. The 31-year-old Australian standout, who helped the Spurs capture the 2014 NBA crown, said in a social media video his salary for the club's eight scheduled games in the COVID-19 protected Orlando bubble will go to Black Lives Matter groups. (Photo by JONATHAN DANIEL / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

Goorjian thrilled with ‘Boomers Patty’

Brian Goorjian couldn’t be happier to see Patty Mills dominate the NBA this season like he does for the Australian national team.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Josh Giddey of the 36ers slam dunks and falls and injures his mouth during the round one NBL match between the Adelaide 36ers and the South East Melbourne Phoenix at Adelaide Entertainment Centre, on January 17, 2021, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

‘Scary’ scenes as world raves for Aussie

Australia’s next big NBA prospect has learned a painful lesson but it hasn’t stopped the superstar-in-waiting from putting his name up in lights.

Tacko Fall made his teammates lose it.

NBA loses minds as 2.3m giant takes over

It’s been a big week in the NBA but a cult hero has pulled off one of the great cameos the league has seen to send his teammates into hysterics.

Shaquille O'Neal didn't hold back on James Harden.

‘That ain’t true’: Shaq savages Harden

The James Harden trade is just days old but NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has taken aim with a brutal swipe at the star’s failure.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 12: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after fouling Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat in the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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. Mitchell Leff/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Simmons shredded after legendary feat

Ben Simmons has had a huge night for the Philadelphia 76ers but the Aussie superstar has also been torn a new one in a savage spray.

James Harden is off to the Nets but did the Rockets miss a trick?

Risky Harden bet leaves Simmons ‘ecstatic’

Ben Simmons’ quest to bring a championship back to Philadelphia is still alive after he was skipped over in the James Harden mega trade.

FILE - January 13: According to reports, the Houston Rockets have traded James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - FEBRUARY 29: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the first half of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on February 29, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Mega NBA trade ends toxic stand-off

Ben Simmons is staying in Philly but James Harden finally got his wish to leave Houston as an NBA franchise heads towards superteam status.

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