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Simmons record eclipses legends

Australian sensation Ben Simmons has joined two Hall of Fame players in reaching a rare NBA landmark for a rookie.

2018 Commonwealth Games

Basketball star Liz Cambage is joining with John Steffenson and Matthew Stokes offering her services to educate all competitions and leagues about the challenges and misconceptions around racism. She is also going to working alongside Helen Kapalos Ð VictoriaÕs new Multi-cultural commissioner Ð who has approached Liz for a role to help roll out this new campaign to all major victorian sporting bodies to use sport as a unifying way to encourage multiculturalism and inclusiveness. Picture: Alex Coppel.

Cambage wants a golden year

Liz Cambage didn’t hesitate when asked to include a Commonwealth Games campaign into what shapes as the busiest year of her career.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - MARCH 05: Josh Boone of United with the put back in the final second to win game two of the NBL semi final series between Melbourne United and the New Zealand Breakers at Spark Arena on March 5, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)

United book grand final spot

Melbourne United broke the hearts of the New Zealand Breakers and booked a berth in the grand final.

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Casper Ware of Melbourne United drives to the basket during the NBL semi-finals match between Melbourne United and the New Zealand Breakers at Hisense Arena in Melbourne, Saturday, March 3, 2018. (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

United one win from grand final

Melbourne United head to New Zealand on the verge of securing a maiden grand final appearance.

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Simmons steers 76ers past Cavs

Ben Simmons flirted with a triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers held on to beat the Cavaliers.

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27/2/18 Adelaide 36ers coach Joey Wright at Titanium Security Arena. Picture MATT TURNER

36ers warn they won’t back down

Adelaide coach Joey Wright warned his 36ers won’t back down against Perth Wildcats.

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Dallas Wings President and CEO Greg Bibb, left, and head coach Fred Williams, right, listen as newly acquired center Liz Cambage, of Australia, responds to a question during a news conference at College Park Center, Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Cambage rediscovers her wings in Dallas

Liz Cambage has bounced back from her basketball break to sign a multi-year contract with the Dallas Wings.

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San Antonio Spurs' Patty Mills, center, from Australia, drives between Cleveland Cavaliers' Jeff Green, left, and Kyle Korver in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Patty Mills suffers racial abuse

Patty Mills’ great game for the San Antonio Spurs has been overshadowed by a racial abuse incident.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 18: Nicholas Kay of the Hawks drives to the basket during the round 19 NBL match between Melbourne United and the Illawarra Hawks at Hisense Arena on February 18, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Hawks end season on a high

The Illawarra Hawks toppled NBL minor premiers Melbourne United with a 94-84 victory.

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NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 31: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks down the court in the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets during their game at Barclays Center on January 31, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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. Abbie Parr/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Simmons blocked by All Stars

Ben Simmons has tweeted an eye-rolling gif after he was again overlooked for All-Star selection.

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BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during he first quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Cavs punt on stunning trades

With their NBA title hopes fading fast, LeBron James’s Cavaliers got aggressive at the trading deadline. They swapped teams.

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 04: Devonte DJ Newbill of the Breakers breaks the double team from Mitch Norton and Cody Ellis of the Hawks during the round 17 NBL match between the New Zealand Breakers and the Illawarra Hawks at Spark Arena on February 4, 2018 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Anthony Au-Yeung/Getty Images)

Playoff rivals fight for home court

The New Zealand Breakers will join Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth in the post-season.

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Simmons cops new All Star snub

Ben Simmons has again been snubbed by NBA All-Stars selectors, missing out to Andre Drummond to replace injured guard John Wall.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Josh Boone of Melbourne reaches for the ball during the round 16 NBL match between the Sydney Kings and Melbourne United at Qudos Bank Arena on January 28, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Tony Feder/Getty Images)

Tigers go Boone

Melbourne United consolidated top spot on the NBL ladder after claiming a 93-76 away win over the Sydney Kings yesterday.

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Jason Cadee of the Kings grabs a rebound during the NBL Round 15 game between Sydney Kings and Perth Wildcats at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Sunday, January 21, 2018. (AAP Image/Jeremy Ng) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Wildcats captain slams players

Perth Wildcats captain Damian Martin lamented his team’s lazy and selfish play against Sydney Kings.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Suzy Batkovic of the Fire drives to the basket past Louella Tomlinson of the Boomers during game three of the WNBL Grand Final series between the Townsville Fire and Melbourne Boomers at the Townsville Stadium on January 21, 2018 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Batkovic inspires Fire to title

A Suzy Batkovic-inspired Townsville Fire claimed their third WNBL championship.

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Simmons in danger of NBA snub

Ben Simmons will have to wait until next week to find out if he will be the first Australian to be named an NBA All-Star.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 14: Jean-Pierre Tokoto of the Wildcats passes the ball during the round 14 NBL match between the Brisbane Bullets and the Perth Glory at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on January 14, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Wildcats claw past Brisbane

The Perth Wildcats pulled off one the club’s best comeback victories to continue Brisbane’s misery.

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TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 13: Suzy Batkovic of the Fire takes on the defence during game one of the WNBL Grand Final series between the Townsville Fire and Melbourne Boomers at Townsville Stadium on January 13, 2018 in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Big-game smarts the key for Fire

Townsville coach Claudia Brassard credited her team’s defensive play in the Fire’s game one victory in the WNBL grand final.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Jeremy Tyler of the Kings shoots from the free throw line during the round 13 NBL match between the Sydney Kings and the Perth Wildcats at Qudos Bank Arena on January 6, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)

Kings release US import

The Sydney Kings have all but admitted to giving up on making the NBL play-offs, releasing import centre Jeremy Tyler.

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Bullets’ final hopes appear shot

Adelaide centre Daniel Johnston blew Brisbane away in overtime to bury the Bullets’ NBL finals hopes.

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Gaze backs controversial changes

Andrew Gaze says NBL rule changes regarding unsportsmanlike fouls have made the game a lot better.

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Lynx on brink of elimination

The Perth Lynx find themselves on the brink of elimination from the WNBL playoffs.

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Batkovic lights Fire over Flames

An inspirational performance from Suzy Batkovic led Townsville Fire to a stunning 78-49 victory over Sydney Uni Flames.

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Head Coach of the Kings Andrew Gaze (right) reacts during the NBL Round 12 game between Sydney Kings and Melbourne United at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Saturday, December 30, 2017. (AAP Image/Brendan Esposito) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Gaze won’t quit battling Kings

Andrew Gaze admits his Sydney Kings are a poor defensive side and understands why people are questioning his position.

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Late burst steers 36ers home

An explosive bench cameo from Majok Deng steered Adelaide 36ers out of trouble against Perth Wildcats.

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Tough task for Cambage and Co

Opals stars Liz Cambage and Jenna O’Hea have designs on repeating their WNBL title-winning success of seven years ago.

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Perrin Buford of Brisbane shoots over Tai Wesley of Melbourne during the Round 12 NBL game between Melbourne United and Brisbane Bullets at Hisense Arena in Melbourne, Tuesday, December 26, 2017. (AAP Image/Hamish Blair) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Time running out for Bullets

Brisbane coach Andrej Lemanis is counting on prodigious import Perrin Buford to make a quick recovery from an ankle injury.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 14: Damian Martin of the Wildcats signals to team mates during the round two NBL match between the Perth Wildcats and the New Zealand Breakers at Perth Arena on October 14, 2016 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Martin boost for Wildcats

Is Damian Martin the most important player at the Perth Wildcats?

Wall Street Journal

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers hangs onto the rim after a slam dunk against the Golden State Warriors during an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on December 25, 2017 in Oakland, California. 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. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

LeBron defies age barrier

LeBron James is getting old. He turns 33 today and is showing all the usual signs of ageing. Except on the court.

Ben Cohen

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