Yao Ming dwarfs NBA stars again
YAO Ming is at it again in the latest edition of ‘let’s make NBA stars look tiny’ with two Dallas Mavericks stars meeting the legend.
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NBL champs humbled in Raptors thrashing
NBL champions Melbourne United have copped an absolute pasting at the hands of the NBA’s Toronto Raptors, ending their pre-season US tour with a crushing defeat.
Conor blasts ‘mad backwards ****’ Khabib for bailing on press conference
CONOR McGregor showed up very late for the final press conference for what’s being billed as ‘the fight of the century’, but his opponent had already left. That set the stage for a signature tirade from ‘The Notorious’.
LeBron James’ LA burglary scare
LEBRON James’ time in Los Angeles has been anything but smooth sailing and it reached crazy heights over the past few days.
Why everyone in Utah loves our Aussie Joe
IT is a long way from Happy Valley. But despite finding superstardom in the NBA with the Utah Jazz, Adelaide’s Joe Ingles is as grounded as ever. He talks to Reece Homfray about fame, fatherhood and how Salt Lake City has become home.
NFL’s dynasty that never left is officially BACK
TWO weeks after their season looked dead in the water following a stunning loss in Detroit, the New England Patriots reminded everyone why they’re the NFL’s most dangerous team. WHAT WE LEARNED.
Why Week 5 has a playoff feel
IT’S still early in the NFL season but you can be darn sure a handful of games this week could carry serious repercussions for many playoff hopefuls.
Pleasure, pain for Aussies in US
LIAM Hendriks’ history-making start for Oakland in the MLB playoffs didn’t go as planned but there was a strong start for Nathan Walker in Washington’s NHL season-opener.
Hey America: Simmons is an Aussie
BEN Simmons’ kangaroo chain obviously wasn’t big enough by the looks of this bizarre snub by NBA team bosses ahead of the season.
Aussie’s nightmare on ground-breaking night
LIAM Hendriks is the most unlikely storyline of the MLB playoffs, with the Oakland A’s pitcher etching his name into the history books by ending two unusual playoff streaks on a night that ended in tears.
McGregor can do whatever he wants and this is why
CONOR McGregor was 44 minutes late to his open workout for UFC 229 but he could have been 440 minutes late and it wouldn’t have mattered. He has reached a point of stardom where he can quite literally do almost anything he wants. And the UFC loves it.
‘A lot went on back then’: Ingles has 36ers in sights
UTAH Jazz superstar Joe Ingles is ready to rain down three-pointers on his hometown team the 36ers after overcoming soreness to torch Toronto in a preseason game. But the NBA star revealed he has no hard feelings with the current Adelaide team.
Basketball’s greatest meme debunked
THE infamous clip-turned-GIF featuring Kobe Bryant standing unfazed as Matt Barnes pump-faked a basketball at his face has been debunked by new footage.
‘My goodness’: LeBron ignites LA crowd
LEBRON James made his debut in front of a rapturous Los Angeles crowd and he put on a show for his new fan base.
Jordan’s Journal: A week in the life of an NFL rookie
EVER wanted to know what goes into preparing for an NFL game? Eagles rookie Jordan Mailata takes you behind the scenes in Philadelphia to give you the low-down in an exclusive column.
‘Out of this world’ star defies belief
KANSAS City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes is four-games into his career, but he’s already being touted as the best in the game.
NBA star’s cold-blooded take-down
PHILADELPHIA 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid isn’t afraid of a little trash talk and he delivered once again in truly devastating fashion.
‘Struggling’ Berry’s job on the line
AUSTRALIA’S Jordan Berry is under pressure to keep his job as Pittsburgh Steelers punter with gridiron great Darren Bennett believing the Steelers are looking at other options.
Tattoo sparks bizarre NBA fire storm
THE NBA has declared war on NBA cult hero J.R. Smith’s new ink, threatening to fine him every game he plays this season if he doesn’t cover up.
Ingles in doubt as 36ers fly out
UTAH star Joe Ingles is in some doubt for Saturday’s clash with his home-town team after missing the weekend’s smashing of Perth with a leg injury as the Adelaide 36ers jet off for their historic clash.
Why NFL star flipped the bird at own team
SEATTLE safety Earl Thomas gave a parting finger to the Seahawks side of the field while being carted off with broken left leg today – here’s why.
Horror injury leaves NFL star in tears
NFL star Tyler Eifert left the field in tears after his ankle was twisted at an impossible angle in an horror injury. WARNING GRAPHIC
No mercy as Perth handed NBA lesson
DANTE Exum’s Utah Jazz just gave Australia an unnecessary reminder the standard of NBA is just a tad better than the NBL.
Simmons’ Sixers crush United’s dreams of an upset
MELBOURNE United hoped to ambush the Philadelphia 76ers — as they did against fellow NBA playoff team Oklahoma City Thunder last year. But the 76ers’ Ben Simmons had other ideas.
Big names hold no fear for tough Kings guard
TAKE one look at Kyle Adnam and it would be easy to assume he was a surfer. But beyond his appearance, the Kings guard is highly respected for his refusal never to back down – regardless of his opponent.
‘Cheat code’ v ‘wizard’: Aussie punters taking over
AUSTRALIAN punters Michael Dickson and Cameron Johnston have set the NFL alight in week one, Americans falling in love with the Down Under boys with booming legs. How did all the Aussies fair and what’s Ben Simmons up to?
Ben Simmons getting his own TV show
BEN Simmons is going Hollywood as his unique Aussie upbringing — and tight bond with LeBron James — continues to pay off.
Delly’s guidance for young Aussie Landale
A BOOMERS debut will have to wait, but footy-mad Aussie big man Jock Landale says the guidance of veteran Matthew Dellavedova has helped him navigate the potential pitfalls of pro life and chase his NBA and Olympic dreams.
$200m star’s ‘greatest ever sporting feat’
AMERICA is completely losing its mind over a “one-legged” freak that “rose from the dead” to pull-off a modern sporting miracle.
Aussie phenom ‘cannot be human’
THE opening Sunday of the NFL season was dominated by an Australian already being labelled a future great and Hall of Famer.
Super Bowl champ facing prison sentence
AFTER enjoying the ultimate success with the Philadelphia Eagles, an NFL player could be set to spend time behind bars.
How NBA icons transformed laughingstock
THE architects of one of the most unlikely turnarounds in basketball history have revealed the secrets to their success.
‘It’s Hollywood, you have to act a little’
ATHLETES all over the world do whatever they can to gain an upper hand, but this effort fooled everyone including the umpires.
‘Still nasty’: How Philly can avoid Super Bowl hangover
SUPER Bowl champions the Philadelphia Eagles have opened the new NFL season with a victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Here’s nine things we learned from the ugly, come-from-behind win.
The only guide you need to NFL season 2018
HERE’S everything you need to know about the 2018 NFL season, the contenders, pretenders and stars that will make the difference on the road to the Super Bowl.
Super Bowl champs revive Philly Special to win opener
SUPER Bowl champions Philadelphia have pulled off a new version of their iconic play to snatch victory from NFC rivals the Atlanta Falcons in the opening game of the NFL season.
Revealed: Nash, Allen among 13 to join Hall of Fame
FORMER NBA stars Steve Nash, Ray Allen, Jason Kidd, Grant Hill and Maurice Cheeks will be among 13 people inducted Friday into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
‘You’re an Eagle bro’: News brings Aussie to tears
WATCH the emotional moment Australian former rugby league prospect Jordan Mailata found out his NFL dream had become a reality just six months after quitting the NRL.
Tantalising taste of what might have been
NBA fans have finally seen what it looks like when LeBron James and Ben Simmons are on the same team — and even Halle Berry approves.
Aussie giant’s status for NFL opener revealed
HE performed a miracle by making the Super Bowl champion’s roster, but rugby league convert Jordan Mailata isn’t quite ready to play.
NFL teammates turn on star: ‘He f***ed us’
THE best running back in the NFL won’t play this weekend as he continues to hold out for more money, and his teammates have had enough.
‘Getting killed’: Trump smashes Nike
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has slammed Nike for a new campaign which has divided the United States.
NFL star reveals stunning reason he quit
SOCIAL media has put plenty of athletes in hot water lately, but it actually ended one NFL star’s career — even if the fateful post was not exactly scandalous.
Alleged NBA love triangle turns ugly
AN explosive NBA feud has gone public after a Utah star called out a fellow player and the mother of his child on social media.
NFL victim’s tragic confession
THIS Nigerian star was the feel-good fairytale of the NFL pre-season. Then he revealed the jaw-dropping story he wasn’t ready to tell.
Millman’s bizarre dilemma ahead of Djokovic showdown
ORDINARILY, a quarter-final showdown with Novak Djokovic would be an all-consuming scenario. But for Aussie giant killer John Millman, there’s a major hurdle standing on front of him.
Aussie tipped to be NFL Rookie of the Year
THE hype around Australian football phenom Michael Dickson has reached new heights with this latest prediction from a huge name.
Nike loses $5 billion in a day
AMERICA has turned on global giant Nike in a series of extraordinary spotfire revolts against its revolutionary campaign.
NBA’s ultimate faith in boss
ADAM Silver’s contract as commissioner of the NBA has been extended through the 2023-24 campaign, NBA board of governors chairman Larry Tannenbaum announced Wednesday.
‘Embarrassing’ Cavs could lose LeBron after Warriors blowout
GOLDEN State Warriors have landed a third NBA title in four years with a blowout Game 4 victory — prompting talk LeBron James could skip town on Cleveland after the ugly sweep.
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