No appeal by Boomers
Basketball Australia has announced it won’t appeal the sanctions that stemmed from the ugly brawl with the Philippines.
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Cambage in record form
The records keep tumbling for Australian superstar Liz Cambage in the WNBA
Boomers set to fight FIBA bans
Basketball Australia are considering appealing the fine issued by FIBA for their involvement in the brawl against the Philippines.
‘I can’t turn my back’
Thon Maker has responded to his FIBA ban, saying a lack of security meant he needed to protect his teammates in Manila.
Girls just want to play hardball
What female basketballers do is often derided as aggressive, while males are lauded for their toughness, grit and determination.
Three Boomers banned
The International Basketball Federation yesterday suspended 13 players and two coaches over the ugly melee in Manila.
Fines, bans from basketbrawl
Thirteen players and two coaches have been sanctioned as FIBA handed down its verdict on the Australia-Philippines brawl.
Opals star sets WNBA record
Australia’s Liz Cambage set a new record for points in a WNBA game, then earned a place in the US league’s All-Star game.
Larry dishes off to Crocmedia
NBL owner Larry Kestelman is to sell a 25 per cent share of Melbourne United to sports media company Crocmedia.
Fools and horses need Luc’s help
Things we learnt this week. Thon Maker needs to make up his mind whether he is a basketballer or martial arts devotee.
Another Aussie cashes in at NBA
Australia’s NBA stocks continue to rise with a Boomers sharpshooter signing a two-year, $3.4m with the Dallas Mavericks.
Longley ‘doesn’t understand’
Philippines coach Chot Reyes last night accused Boomers legend Luc Longley of failing to understand basketball talk
Engineer who transformed sports
Aircraft engineer Howard Head helped transform sport when he decided to improve on skis and, later, tennis racquets.
Aussie signs huge NBA deal
Rising star Dante Exum has agreed to a contract with the Utah Jazz worth tens of millions of dollars.
‘Images you hope never to see’
Battered Boomers arrive home as assistant coach Luc Longley claims Philippines coach incited his team to ‘come out and thug us’.
Stop the hand-wringing
There’s a suggestion that there is something rotten at the heart of Australian national team sport. But look at what actually happened
Basketbrawl penalties loom
Basketball Australia will consider legal action over the violence that erupted in the match against The Philippines.
Spark in a tinderbox
A tinderbox was created the day before Australia’s World Cup qualification basketball match against the Philippines
NBA where the rich get richer
Dominant sporting teams can be what define eras and make sport great but that’s not what is happening in America’s NBA.
Decal removal ‘not the smartest’
Basketball Australia CEO admits it wasn’t the best move by team officials to remove floor decals, angering locals | WATCH
‘Dreadful, shocking, disgraceful’
If this happened in any other workplace, charges would be laid. And that’s exactly what Philippines police should do.
LA-Bron: James moves to Lakers
LeBron James is leaving home for Hollywood and an iconic team.
Baynes sticks with Celtics
Aron Baynes is staying with the Boston Celtics.
Simmons cracks top five in NBA
Ben Simmons has broken into the top five for NBA jersey sales.
Big Ben now part of NBA history
Australia’s Ben Simmons has joined basketball royalty by winning the NBA Rookie of the Year Award.
Simmons wins NBA rookie gong
Australia’s Ben Simmons has beaten Donovan Mitchell and Jayson Tatum to take out the NBA Rookie of the Year award.
Warriors on brink of NBA title
Kevin Durant scored 43 points as the Golden State Warriors moved to within one victory of a third NBA title in four seasons.
Basketballers pass on Trump trip
Basketball stars LeBron James and Stephen Curry say whoever wins the NBA title, neither will celebrate with Donald Trump.
Curry fires Warriors to 2-0 lead
Golden State guard hits an NBA Finals-record nine 3-pointers as he outshines Cleveland’s Le Bron James in 122-103 win.
Warriors outlast Cavs, LeBron
Golden State beat Cleveland in overtime in the NBA finals opener, withstanding LeBron James’ playoff career-high 51 points.
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