Gaze backs import to bounce back
Andrew Gaze is set to stick with his Kings’ starting line-up against Adelaide, despite import David Wear’s failure to fire.
Basketball
Hawks take flight against United
Four-time Olympian David Andersen turned back the clock to lead the Hawks to an 87-81 upset of Melbourne United.
United spoil Bogut’s return
Defending NBL champions Melbourne United spoiled Andrew Bogut’s homecoming by defeating the Sydney Kings 77-70.
How did Qantas miss this?
Qantas cabin crew were unaware there was a dog on a flight from LA to Brisbane until a quarantine officer contacted the airline.
Bullets shock 36ers
Rueben Te Rangi stepped up a gear to help Brisbane score a 10-point win over Adelaide 36ers.
Atlanta swingman set to fire for the Bullets
Battling Brisbane will hope Lamar Patterson has been worth the wait when he hits the ground running in the NBL this weekend.
Andrew Bogut battling back issue
Sydney Kings star Andrew Bogut is battling back tightness heading into a tough NBL match double.
Klay Thompson sets 3-point record
Klay Thompson broke teammate Stephen Curry’s NBA record with 14 3-pointers and finished with 52 points for the Warriors.
United find range against Hawks
Defending champions Melbourne United held on for a gritty victory over Illawarra Hawks.
Overtime heroics lift Kings
Kevin Lisch nailed two clutch three-point shots in overtime to help lift Sydney Kings to a nailbiting win over Cairns Taipans.
LeBron’s battle to save the Lakers
With LeBron James in purple and gold, the LA Lakers have finally put an end to a long period of chaos.
Wildcats’ heartfelt motivation
Perth Wildcats will take extra motivation into today’s match against Melbourne United.
Mills stuns Lakers in NBA shootout
Patty Mills drained a matchwinning basket to earn San Antonio a 143-42 overtime win over LeBron James’s LA Lakers.
Bogut’s Kings flex muscles
Perth Wildcats sit atop the NBL ladder after two rounds but two contenders from the eastern states also flexed their muscles.
LeBron’s losing Lakers debut
Portland spoiled the party for LeBron James and the Lakers while Ben Simmons starred for the 76ers.
Baynes’ Celtics beat Ben’s 76ers
Ben Simmons fell short of a triple-double for the 76ers, but it was Aron Baynes and his Celtics who won in the NBA season opener.
NBL takes heed of Hawks’ travel woes
A punishing interstate travel schedule that has left the Illawarra Hawks 0-2 will be addressed by the NBL.
Breakers cut tired champs no slack
New Zealand Breakers spoiled the homecoming party for NBL reigning champions Melbourne United.
Wright on the money
Adelaide coach believes the departure of Mitch Creek could hurt the 36ers beyond the raw numbers he produced.
Curry’s best year may be yet to come
There is at least one person on the planet who thinks Stephen Curry can get better. His name happens to be Stephen Curry.
New King Bogut ready for tip-off
He’s over all the pre-season hype, now prize NBL recruit Andrew Bogut just wants to play.
Renewed battle of big smoke
Andrew Bogut hopes the dormant Sydney-Melbourne rivalry will be reignited, with league officials saying it’s crucial to the NBL.
Kestelman’s cash has National Basketball League bouncing along
No Australian has spent more money pursuing their sporting dream in recent years than Larry Kestelman.
Breakers close to lowering Suns
The New Zealand Breakers came within just five points of pulling off a historic upset against the Phoenix Suns yesterday.
Future bright for Opals
The future of women’s basketball in Australia is in good hands, according to Opals coach Sandy Brondello.
‘Ironside’ McGovern rose from hospital bed to star for Eagles
Western Australia is today celebrating the birth of a new legend: the tale of Jeremy ‘Ironside’’ McGovern.
Opals into World Cup final
Liz Cambage has led Australia to the gold medal match at the World Cup after a dramatic semi-final win over hosts Spain.
Opals into World Cup final
Australia will play for the gold medal at the Women’s Basketball World Cup after a dramatic semi-final win over hosts Spain.
Why Shawn is really tall
Shawn Bradley folded his 2.28 metre frame into a plane seat and wondered “why am I so tall?” The professor sat next to him found out.
NBL nets holding in energy firm
Larry Kestelman’s National Basketball League has been forced to take a shareholding in a US renewable energy company.
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