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McVeigh enters 'dad mode' to lift Taipans over NZ

McVeigh enters 'dad mode' to lift Taipans over NZ

Days after the birth of his first child, Jack McVeigh scored a career-high 47 points as the Cairns Taipans ended a long losing streak against New Zealand.

Star defies illness to guide side to spirited WNBL win

Star defies illness to guide side to spirited WNBL win

Star defies illness to guide side to spirited WNBL win

Star defies illness to guide side to spirited WNBL win

The Bendigo Spirit have defeated the Adelaide Lightning in scorching conditions to notch their eighth straight WNBL victory.

Phoenix pinch last-second NBL thriller over Wildcats

Phoenix pinch last-second NBL thriller over Wildcats

Phoenix pinch last-second NBL thriller over Wildcats

Phoenix pinch last-second NBL thriller over Wildcats

South East Melbourne have shrugged off their worst ever first half to stun the Perth Wildcats by one point on John Brown's clutch last-gasp jump shot.

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Melbourne snap NBL losing streak by hammering Hawks

Melbourne snap NBL losing streak by hammering Hawks

Illawarra's JaVale McGee copped a nasty poked eye and Melbourne's Shea Ili appeared to reaggravate a hamstring issue as United emerged from a night of carnage.

Giddey triple-double steers Bulls' charge against Cavs

Giddey triple-double steers Bulls' charge against Cavs

Australian guard Josh Giddey continues to set records for the Chicago Bulls as he attempts to turn their NBA season around.

Coach Lash pays price for Bullets' poor NBL season

Coach Lash pays price for Bullets' poor NBL season

Stu Lash has stepped down as coach of battling NBL club Brisbane after a 5-13 start to the season.

Coach's 'reality' sprays spurring team's finals push

Coach's 'reality' sprays spurring team's finals push

Cayla George believes her coach's brutal words of wisdom are important while Lara McSpadden and Lauren Cox aim to inspire the next generation of diabetics.

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Kings come from the clouds to beat 36ers in OT

Kings come from the clouds to beat 36ers in OT

Kings come from the clouds to beat 36ers in OT

Kings come from the clouds to beat 36ers in OT

The Sydney Kings have notched their second overtime win in four days, reeling in an 18-point deficit to take down the ladder-leading Adelaide 36ers.

Flyers heap further pain on Venom in demolition

Flyers heap further pain on Venom in demolition

Flyers heap further pain on Venom in demolition

Flyers heap further pain on Venom in demolition

The Geelong Venom have suffered their sixth consecutive defeat as Cayla George stepped up to help the Southside Melbourne Flyers to an 86-58 win.

Top draft pick Cooper Flagg breaks NBA record

Top draft pick Cooper Flagg breaks NBA record

Top draft pick Cooper Flagg breaks NBA record

Top draft pick Cooper Flagg breaks NBA record

The NBA's most recent No.1 draft pick Cooper Flagg entered rarefied air with 42 points, but his Dallas Mavericks could not overcome the Utah Jazz.

Bulls flop but Daniels' season-high has Hawks humming

Bulls flop but Daniels' season-high has Hawks humming

Bulls flop but Daniels' season-high has Hawks humming

Bulls flop but Daniels' season-high has Hawks humming

Dyson Daniels filled up with a season-high 27 points in Atlanta's gutsy defeat of Philadelphia, while Chicago coughed up a loss at home to lowly New Orleans.

Perth stun Townsville to make WNBL statement

Perth stun Townsville to make WNBL statement

Perth stun Townsville to make WNBL statement

Perth stun Townsville to make WNBL statement

The Perth Lynx have ended the seven game unbeaten run of the Townsville Fire, mixing style with substance to impact the top of the WNBL ladder.

Henschall leads the way as Wildcats crush Bullets

Henschall leads the way as Wildcats crush Bullets

Henschall leads the way as Wildcats crush Bullets

Henschall leads the way as Wildcats crush Bullets

Ben Henshall has scored a team-high 15 points as the Perth Wildcats kept the Brisbane Bullets to their lowest score of the season in a supreme defensive effort.

Talbot flirts with milestone as Lightning down Flames

Talbot flirts with milestone as Lightning down Flames

Talbot flirts with milestone as Lightning down Flames

Talbot flirts with milestone as Lightning down Flames

The Adelaide Lightning have snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating the Sydney Flames as captain Steph Talbot stepped up to claim the victory.

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Melbourne United off target as Kings rule in overtime

Sydney's Kendric Davis starred to hand Melbourne United a fourth straight NBL loss and their second overtime defeat in three days.

'Hot' Sobey's stocks rise, steers Phoenix past Breakers

Nathan Sobey has put on a shooting clinic, pouring in 36 points as South East Melbourne made light work of the New Zealand Breakers.

Bendigo fend off late comeback to enter seventh heaven

The Bendigo Spirit have won their seventh straight WNBL game after dealing the Geelong Venom a 77-71 loss courtesy of some Izzy Borlase magic.

Rejuvenated JackJumpers squeeze life out of Snakes

It's been a bumpy road, but the Tasmania JackJumpers are back in business, overcoming a horror 0-13 start to have their way with the Taipans in Cairns.

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Giddey up: in-form Aussie helps Bulls stop NBA slide

Boomers star Josh Giddey has led Chicago in scoring for the sixth time in a seven-game stretch to help the Bulls snap a seven-game NBA losing streak.

Davis scores 38 points as Kings embarrass Cats in Perth

The Perth Wildcats have sunk to one of the most disappointing losses in their proud history, with the team outscored 64-37 in a woeful second half.

'That's insane': Cotton fouls out in 36ers' OT win

Bryce Cotton has scored 33 points to go with 13 assists as Adelaide posted their seventh straight win with a thrilling 114-105 overtime victory over Melbourne.

Coach slams 'soft' Flyers after copping Capital caning

Sara Blicavs celebrated her milestone 300th WNBL game by leading the in-form Canberra Capitals to a 26-point demolition of the Southside Flyers at AIS Arena.

Chastened Hawks prevail as restocked Bullets fire

Brisbane's reinforcements fired but JaVale McGee, who had 30 points and 10 rebounds, ensured the Illawarra Hawks notched a much-needed home NBL win

Phoenix stuck in 'mud' as JackJumpers find form

The Tasmania JackJumpers stopped a fast-starting South East Melbourne to notch a crucial NBL win, just their second of the last nine games.

Capitals claim thrilling win over Lightning

The UC Capitals have overcome an almighty scare to see off the Adelaide Lightning and complete a perfect end to round eight of the WNBL.

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