United master tough lessons
Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman credited a shift in defensive mindset as the key to his team’s win over Illawarra.
Basketball
Schedule taking toll on 76ers
The third game in four nights for Ben Simmons’ Philadelphia 76ers took its toll.
Kings tame Taipans to snap streak
The Sydney Kings survived a third-quarter meltdown and the loss of Todd Blanchfield to defeat Cairns 81-72.
Ben gets a lesson from LeBron
A humbling defeat to LeBron James’ Cavaliers has left Ben Simmons with a few psychological wounds and a bung ankle.
Simmons injured in blowout
Australia’s rising NBA star Ben Simmons has been dealt an injury blow during his team’s showdown with LeBron James.
Cambage falls foul of officials
Perth and Sydney Uni have joined Townsville in a three-way battle at the top of the WNBL ladder.
Wildcats too sharp for Melbourne
Perth Wildcats stunned Melbourne United on their home floor with a comprehensive 91-59 victory.
Big Ben doubles up in defeat
Golden State Warriors put on a second-half shooting clinic to down Ben Simmons’ 76ers.
Trice leads Bullets over Taipans
Former Cairns import Travis Trice has come back to bite the Taipans.
Liz’s Boomers hit their straps
The Melbourne Boomers have knocked off three major contenders in the space of seven days.
Head knocks force Wildcat out
Matt Knight no longer has to worry about another dreaded phone call he’s been forced to make too often in his NBL career.
‘I knew he could play, but…’
Another game, another career high for Australian basketball prodigy Ben Simmons. And the NBA’s best judges have taken notice.
Kings hang on for Gaze
The Kings have eased pressure on coach Andrew Gaze with a heart-stopping 99-94 overtime win over the Hawks.
Simmons makes history in 76ers win
Ben Simmons has led the 76ers to their first win of the season with a triple-double that made Australian basketball history.
Simmons nabs triple-double
Aussie Ben Simmons claims coveted triple-double in just his fourth NBA game, leading Philadelphia 76ers to first win of season.
Simmons continues hot NBA start
Australia’s Ben Simmons says an historic start to his NBA career means little without the 76ers tasting victory.
Surging Breakers on the rise
New Zealand Breakers moved into second spot on the NBL ladder after beating Melbourne United.
Big Ben ignores the fame game
Ben Simmons is adamant he has the discipline required to ignore all the temptations of a career as an NBA star.
Simmons living dad’s dream
Australian hoops star Ben Simmons shone on the first night under the bright lights of the NBA.
‘Like playing a video game’
Australia’s Ben Simmons makes a splash with outstanding NBA debut featuring 18 points, power dunks and laser passes.
Big Ben steps into LeBron’s world
Ben Simmons is starting what we hope will be a journey to the very top of the basketball world.
NBA star’s sickening injury
Boston’s positive start to NBA season crashes after less than six minutes as star recruit breaks ankle. | WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO
Unlucky Exum’s season is over
Australian Dante Exum will undergo surgery on his injured shoulder, likely forcing him out of the coming NBA season.
Son of gun turns up heat
Brett Brown had the grizzled yet enthusiastic vibe of a veteran mentor, particularly whne he’s talking about Ben Simmons.
Cambage runs hot for Boomers
Townsville Fire remain undefeated after two rounds of the WNBL while Liz Cambage has hit rich from for the Boomers.
Kings break their duck at cost
The Sydney Kings will be without two-time NBL MVP Kevin Lisch for at least a month.
Aussie bigger than Ben-Hur
Big brand. Big numbers. Big Ben Simmons is worth $US70 million before he even steps into the big bad world of the NBA.
Flying close to Suns
Shaun Bruce was thrilled when he logged his first pre-season minutes as an NBL player against a US college team.
Simmons era set to launch
Ben Simmons’ net worth of $US70 million is based on nothing but potential. After a false start it’s about to be realised.
Adelaide 36ers on fast track
Adelaide have declared that they are a better team than last year’s minor premiership-winning outfit.
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