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Giddey kills 76ers in NBA romp
Josh Giddey put himself in rare company after a dominant effort against the Philadelphia 76ers.
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LA's Doncic sinks three-pointer in style
Luka Doncic drains a clutch three-pointer for the Los Angeles Lakers.
NBL star Xavier Cooks tested positive to cocaine
The drug carries a maximum four-year ban, but the penalty can be reduced to a month if proven it was taken for recreational use and not to enhance performance.
- by Chris Barrett
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NBL superstar given provisional anti-doping ban on eve of play-offs
Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks is now likely to miss Thursday night’s NBL finals play-in game after being handed a provisional suspension over a potential anti-doping violation.
- by Jon Pierik
Ben Simmons has gone from All-Star to punchline. Will a third NBA team save him?
The Brooklyn Nets and representatives of Ben Simmons have negotiated a buyout of his $US40 million NBA contract.
- by Roy Ward
Costs kept secret as Melbourne gets set to host NBA and NFL
The NSW government rejected an offer to bring the NFL to Australia worth an estimated $15 million a game. But Victoria is splashing out on American sport, with NFL and NBA teams on their way Down Under.
- by Jon Pierik and Cara Waters
NBA coming to Australia
The NBA has reportedly agreed to send a team to play in Melbourne later this year.
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